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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Blakemore (ranked 4761 p4p, 205 weight class) and Kassim Suluhu (ranked 7006 p4p, 263 weight class). Blakemore kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Down with the Trumpets. Tom Blakemore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Blakemore! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kassim Suluhu! The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Suluhu connects with a body shot. Blakemore tries for a takedown but Suluhu circles away easily and Suluhu counters with a nice leg kick. Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
Blakemore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suluhu swivels and escapes. Suluhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Suluhu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blakemore napping and manages to drive through into side control! Suluhu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Blakemore is trying to control Suluhu's posture but Suluhu avoids it. Suluhu grinds an elbow into Blakemore's temple. Suluhu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blakemore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Blakemore is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Suluhu off and has taken his back! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Suluhu wants to get back to his feet. Suluhu is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Blakemore off. It looks like it's working - Blakemore slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Suluhu displaying calm under pressure there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Suluhu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blakemore. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Blakemore. That's going to take a lot out of him. Suluhu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Blakemore is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Blakemore trying to control here.
Blakemore tries to roll over but Suluhu keeps him under control. Blakemore trying to control from the bottom.
Suluhu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Blakemore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Blakemore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suluhu scores with a couple of nice shots. Blakemore throws a strike from the bottom but Suluhu passes into side control!
Blakemore is being controlled here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Suluhu decides to stand back up. Suluhu steps back and let's Blakemore get back to his feet. Suluhu lands a jab to the head.
Blakemore tries to sprawl but Suluhu drives through with a takedown into half guard. Blakemore with the active half guard here but Suluhu passes nicely into side control. Suluhu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blakemore to see if he's OK. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Check out the look on Suluhu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Suluhu scores with punches from side control. Suluhu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. It looks like Suluhu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blakemore is looking to reverse the position. Suluhu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Blakemore's shoulder. That is not cool. Blakemore sneaks back into half guard. Suluhu content to control rather than advance. Blakemore gets full guard. Suluhu looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Blakemore working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kassim Suluhu dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Suluhu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blakemore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Blakemore is looking to reverse the position. Suluhu landing a few strikes. Blakemore is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Suluhu moves into full mount! Suluhu looking to control and managing it successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Suluhu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Suluhu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Blakemore is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round. Suluhu postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Blakemore badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Suluhu around the waist but Suluhu pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Suluhu is the winner by TKO! Suluhu jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassim Suluhu! Kassim Suluhu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. Tom Blakemore spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll come back much stronger! Watch this space!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Anderson (ranked 4373 p4p, 506 weight class) and Alexander Hamilton (ranked 3894 p4p, 465 weight class). Hamilton has chosen Alexander Hamilton as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Anderson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Hamilton! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Hamilton has taken the fight into the clinch. Hamilton taking a breather. Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hamilton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hamilton blocks an uppercut.
Anderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hamilton's elbow. Hamilton tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Hamilton back against the cage. Hamilton has hold of one of Anderson's legs. Anderson is fighting the takedown attempt but Hamilton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hamilton trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. Hamilton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hamilton trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. Anderson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anderson tries to get out of the position. Anderson wants to stand up but Hamilton is controlling him. Anderson keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully. Hamilton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Anderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Anderson is not content to let Hamilton control the position. Hamilton has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hamilton staying calm. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Hamilton decides to stand back up. Hamilton clinches. Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Hamilton.
Hamilton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Anderson works on Hamilton's body with a couple of short punches. Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamilton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Anderson uses from the top position. Hamilton pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hamilton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamilton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamilton on the ground. Hamilton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hamilton trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Hamilton dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamilton manages to avoid it. Hamilton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Hamilton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamilton has a takedown stuffed. Hamilton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson throws a body punch but Hamilton moves out of range. Hamilton shoots and misses and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand. Damian Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton. Anderson swings for the body but Hamilton moves out of range.
Anderson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hamilton shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Anderson jabs Hamilton to the body, keeping him at a distance. Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamilton is just out of range. Hamilton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. No luck for Hamilton with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson cracks Hamilton with an open hand slap. Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hamilton. Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Alexander Hamilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamilton was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson. Hamilton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes. A quick step to the side and Anderson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamilton manages to avoid it. Anderson stuffs the takedown. Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamilton can do to turn this around? Anderson takes a swing at Hamilton's ribcage but misses. Hamilton slips a straight right by Anderson. Anderson throws a body punch but Hamilton moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hamilton fails to land the takedown. Anderson throws a body shot but no joy. Hamilton jabs Anderson to the body, keeping him at a distance. Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamilton is just out of range. Hamilton walks into a jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Anderson throws a body punch but Hamilton moves out of range. Damian Anderson is winning the standup battle so far. Anderson misses with a wild body shot. Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamilton manages to avoid it. Anderson misses with a hook. Anderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Hamilton darts in looking for a takedown but Anderson gets double underhooks and turns Hamilton into the cage. Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hamilton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson swings for the body but Hamilton moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a right hand and Hamilton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamilton manages to avoid it. Hamilton fails with a takedown attempt. Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamilton was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson. Hamilton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage. Anderson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Anderson. Anderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hamilton controls his hands.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards. Hamilton lands a takedown into guard.
Hamilton slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hamilton trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away. Hamilton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Hamilton passes the guard and advances to mount! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hamilton controlling from mount. Hamilton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Anderson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Anderson shrugs it off. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Anderson dominated that second round. That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot. Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Hamilton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away. Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side. Damian Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton. Anderson throws a body punch but Hamilton moves out of range. Anderson throws a body punch but Hamilton moves out of range. Hamilton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big left from Anderson misses. Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Hamilton shoots in. Hamilton fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Anderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Damian Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. No luck for Hamilton with that takedown attempt. Anderson throws a body punch but Hamilton moves out of range. Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet. Anderson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Hamilton fails with the takedown. Hamilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hamilton tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range. Anderson scores with a body shot.
Hamilton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamilton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hamilton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Anderson swings for the body but Hamilton moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Hamilton does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamilton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Anderson misses the shot to the body. Anderson swings for the body but Hamilton moves out of range.
Hamilton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamilton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anderson defends it well. Hamilton feints and as Anderson raises his hands in defense, Hamilton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hamilton trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Anderson wants to sweep here but Hamilton controlling him for the moment. Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully. Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hamilton passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hamilton. Hamilton wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it. Anderson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Hamilton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anderson has managed to free his arm - good work. Anderson is in trouble now - Hamilton has advanced to mount! Anderson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hamilton.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hamilton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape. Hamilton unloads with some shots from mount but Anderson bucks and avoids them well.
And that's the end of the fight! Damian Anderson showed his dominance in that final round. I think Anderson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Anderson! Damian Anderson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Greene (ranked 2463 p4p, 325 weight class) and Mohsin Zaidi (ranked 3377 p4p, 423 weight class). Greene's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Oakland. Mohsin Zaidi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Greene! 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, Mohsin Zaidi! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Greene throws a one two combo.
It looks like Mohsin Zaidi has been cut. Greene moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Crunch! Zaidi slams his shin into Greene's torso. Zaidi avoids the head kick by Greene.
Greene scores with a jab. Greene throws a right hand that Zaidi ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaidi also avoids with ease. Greene pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greene is looking to land body kicks. A left and a right from Greene both land. Nice combination. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zaidi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Greene misses with a few strikes there.
Greene misses with a few strikes there.
Zaidi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Greene is trying to defend but Zaidi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Zaidi scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Greene trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Greene's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zaidi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Greene manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Zaidi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Zaidi chips away with some ground and pound. Zaidi postures up in Greene's guard and throws a big left but Greene blocks it. Zaidi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Greene is looking for a triangle but Zaidi pushes his legs off easily.
Zaidi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Greene is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zaidi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Zaidi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Greene looking for a guillotine here but Zaidi defends easily.
Greene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zaidi looking to pass the guard. Greene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zaidi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Zaidi landing some decent shots from guard. Greene lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Greene works over Zaidi with some ground and pound from guard. Zaidi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Zaidi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greene postures up and lands a big shot to Zaidi's brow. Zaidi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zaidi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Boomerang!! ELITE Fighters . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaidi is on top in guard.
Greene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zaidi's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Zaidi throws a big elbow that misses. Greene has his feet on Zaidi's thighs here. He's pushed Zaidi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Zaidi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hunter Greene! Hunter Greene seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quintus Octavian (ranked 1254 p4p, 164 weight class) and Rielly Adams (ranked 2190 p4p, 272 weight class). Adams has chosen Walk as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintus Octavian! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rielly Adams! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Octavian closes the distance and clinches. Octavian lands a nice shot to the body. Octavian scores with an uppercut up the middle. Octavian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams. Adams has had enough of the clinch but Octavian keeps him there for the moment. A short right from Octavian on the inside. Octavian cracks Adams with a nice body shot. Octavian cracks Adams with a nice body shot. A nice left hand lands by Octavian.
Octavian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Adams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Octavian to keep the fight standing. Adams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adams tries to break free but Octavian pushes him back against the cage. Octavian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Octavian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adams or not. Adams's coach down at Big Price MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Adams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Adams looking for a takedown. Quintus Octavian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rielly Adams. Nice body punch from Octavian - that landed with a thud.
Adams looks winded! Nice body punch from Octavian. Stalling in the clinch from Octavian.
Octavian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Octavian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Octavian.
Adams is rocked! Octavian scores with a hook to the body. Octavian has Adams pressed against the cage.
Octavian lands a left hand.
Octavian lands a body punch in the clinch. Octavian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adams backwards. Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Octavian finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Octavian lands with a light punch inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Octavian scores with a shoulder strike. Octavian creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Adams's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Adams drops to his knees and Octavian pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quintus Octavian! An out of breath Quintus Octavian 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Steed (ranked 3917 p4p, 385 weight class) and Ghost Lightning (ranked 3442 p4p, 352 weight class). Ghost Lightning will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buck Steed! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ghost Lightning! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Steed misses with a looping left. Steed throws a body shot but no joy. Lightning slips under a jab from Steed. A telegraphed right hand from Steed misses the target. Steed is looking to clinch but Lightning is avoiding it.
Lightning rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steed moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Steed lands a jab to the head.
Steed darts in and out, connecting with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Steed scores with a sloppy right hand. Lightning should have avoided that one. Lightning avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steed looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lightning lands with a shot to the body. Steed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Steed pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Steed moves out of range of the strikes. Lightning fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steed misses with an uppercut. Steed misses with a leg kick. Steed rushes Lightning and presses him up against the cage. Lightning wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lightning softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lightning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steed's elbow. Lightning is trying to force a seperation but Steed has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Lightning - that landed with a thud.
Lightning is trying to push Steed away but Steed has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Steed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A bit of stalling here from Steed.
Lightning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lightning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lightning backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Steed blocks an uppercut.
Steed cracks Lightning with a nice body shot. A left hand lands to the body for Steed.
Lightning throws a punch but it's blocked by Steed. Steed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lightning's efforts to push away. Steed is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Steed taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Steed tries to work over Lightning's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Come on Steed - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lightning breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice body punch from Steed. Steed misses with a double jab.
A big left from Steed misses. Steed misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Lightning releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Lightning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lightning tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Steed takes a swing at Lightning's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Steed lands with a straight right. Lightning didn't see that one coming. A looping hook to the body misses from Lightning. Steed does a little dance to reset his feet. Lightning misses with a double jab.
Lightning ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Steed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Steed throws a shot from downtown. Lightning moves away and avoids it. Steed throws a lazy right hand but Lightning sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lightning keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steed. Lightning misses with a straight left. Lightning is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Steed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Steed throws a poor cross that misses
and Lightning counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steed! Lightning lets Steed back up to his feet, looking for a finish! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Buck Steed will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Steed misses the shot to the body.
It looks like Buck Steed has been cut. Lightning ducks under a wild hook from Steed. Steed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Lightning misses. Lightning sends Steed crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lightning is motioning to the referee to let Steed up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Steed is rocked! Steed looks to land a combination but Lightning avoids it well. Lightning looks like he wants to counter punch here. Steed tries to clinch and Lightning counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Steed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Steed misses with a lunging right hand
and Lightning counters with a lovely straight right hand! Steed closes the distance but Lightning moves to the side and Lightning rattles Steed with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Steed tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Lightning dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Steed stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ghost Lightning!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikel Ramos Jnr (ranked 3887 p4p, 320 weight class) and Travis Brookes (ranked 5504 p4p, 396 weight class). Mikel Ramos Jnr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mikel Ramos Jnr ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Brookes! The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brookes rushes Ramos Jnr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Brookes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ramos Jnr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Ramos Jnr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brookes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brookes is pressed up against the cage. Ramos Jnr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brookes down to the mat. Brookes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Brookes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ramos Jnr misses with the combination.
Ramos Jnr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramos Jnr wants it to stay on the feet. Mikel Ramos Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Brookes. Ramos Jnr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brookes was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos Jnr . Brookes shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramos Jnr sprawls well. He's pushed Brookes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Ramos Jnr tries to bum rush Brookes with a series of wild strikes but Brookes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ramos Jnr shoots in and bounces Brookes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Ramos Jnr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ramos Jnr scoring with some ground and pound. Ramos Jnr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brookes looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Ramos Jnr lands a couple of decent looking shots. Ramos Jnr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Brookes tries to improve position but can't. Brookes looks winded! Ramos Jnr grinds an elbow into Brookes's temple.
Brookes is rocked! Ramos Jnr lands a few punches from side control. Brookes is still in real trouble! Can Ramos Jnr finish him? Ramos Jnr lands a strong strike to the head of Brookes. That's dazed him! Ramos Jnr looking to finish here. Brookes is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ramos Jnr lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikel Ramos Jnr ! After winning the bout, Mikel Ramos Jnr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Petr Kotrc (ranked 2974 p4p, 134 weight class) and Takeru Kubota (ranked 4265 p4p, 186 weight class). Kubota is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Devilman No Uta. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petr Kotrc! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeru Kubota! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kotrc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Nice shot by Kubota. Kotrc misses with a takedown and Kubota counters with a nice uppercut. Kubota throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Kotrc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kubota. Kubota obviously looking to wear him down.
Kubota fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kotrc tries for a takedown but Kubota sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Kotrc. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kubota avoids the body shot from Kotrc.
Kotrc throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kubota cracks Kotrc with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Kubota moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kubota with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kubota lands with a kick to the temple. Kotrc shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Kubota throws a good cross that connects.
Kotrc misses with a takedown attempt - Kubota sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kotrc fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kotrc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Kotrc closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kotrc is trying to stall.
Kubota escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kubota has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kotrc is landing a low percentage of strikes. Kubota scores with a kick to the body.
Kubota lands with a kick to the temple. Kotrc shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Kubota throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Kubota lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A solid leg kick lands there for Kubota.
Kotrc shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Kubota counters with a two punch combo. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kotrc tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range. A solid leg kick lands there for Kubota.
Kotrc needs to keep his hands up - Kubota had a free shot at his head there. Kotrc gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kubota. Kubota scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kubota is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kotrc had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kubota connects with a body shot. Kotrc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kubota circles away. Kotrc throws a right hand that Kubota ducks under and follows up with a left that Kubota also avoids with ease. Kotrc walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kubota tests Kotrc's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kotrc gets a takedown into half guard. Kubota manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kotrc keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Kotrc is breathing heavily. Kubota lands a nice uppercut. Kubota gets through Kotrc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Kubota lands a shoulder strike. Kubota lands a body punch. Kotrc controlling the action here for a moment.
Kubota makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kotrc is trying to break the clinch but Kubota is controlling him. Kubota breaks from the clinch.
Kubota thuds his shin into the meat of Kotrc's side. Takeru Kubota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A head kick from Kubota lands but Kotrc takes it in his stride. Kubota thuds a left hand into Kotrc's body. Kubota scores with a leg kick.
Kotrc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kubota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kubota scores with a head kick.
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw. Kotrc takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kubota lands a leg kick that knocks Kotrc off balance momentarily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kubota digs a good body shot into Kotrc's ribs. Kubota connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kotrc. Kotrc circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A thudding body kick lands there by Kubota!
Kubota scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Kotrc takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kubota throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kotrc. Kotrc shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kubota pinned against the cage. Kubota gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kotrc. That did some damage! Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kotrc. That did some damage! Kubota thuds a left hand into Kotrc's body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kotrc walks into a stiff left hand from Kubota. Kubota keeps the fight on the outside. Kubota throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kubota throws a one two combo.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kubota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kotrc on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kubota jabs at Kotrc's body. Kubota connects with a high kick. Takeru Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kubota lands a nice hook to Kotrc's body. Kotrc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kotrc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kotrc shoots in looking for a takedown. Kubota tries to sprawl out of it but Kotrc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kubota manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Horrible takedown attempt by Kotrc or perhaps it was just good defense by Kubota, which made it look bad. Kubota scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kotrc fails miserably with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Kotrc. 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. Kubota scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Kotrc with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kubota thows a body kick. Kotrc tries to catch it but that hurt him. 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! Kubota lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kotrc doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kubota counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kubota throws a quick inside leg kick. Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A nice leg kick lands there from Kubota. Kubota is looking to slow Kotrc down with leg kicks. Kotrc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it. Kotrc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Kubota lands a front kick. Jab, jab by Kubota - just one landing. Kubota fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kotrc. Kotrc fails with a takedown attempt. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kubota.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kotrc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kubota. Kubota obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kubota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kotrc's calf. Kubota digs a good body shot into Kotrc's ribs. Kubota lands with a kick to the temple. Kotrc shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Kubota throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Kubota works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kubota lands a nice hook to Kotrc's body. Kotrc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kubota with a body punch. A glancing blow. Kubota with a jab. Kubota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kotrc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kubota swivels and escapes. Kubota dips to his left and cracks Kotrc with an uppercut! Kubota's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kotrc under the eye. Kotrc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kubota. Kubota obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the liver by Kubota. Beautiful body shot. Kubota connects with a leg kick. Kotrc looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kotrc dives in and grabs Kubota's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kubota pushes down on Kotrc's head and hops out. Kotrc takes one on the button. Kubota scores with a leg kick.
Kubota lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
An inside leg kick lands from Kubota. Kubota lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kotrc will feel that in the morning. Kotrc will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. A solid body kick from Kubota. A kick lands to the mid section there for Kubota. Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body. An inside leg kick lands from Kubota. Kotrc misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Kotrc takes one to the chin there. 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! Kubota scores with a leg kick.
Kubota lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kotrc's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kubota explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kotrc. Kubota connects with a leg kick. Kotrc looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Kubota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kubota fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kotrc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kubota fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A solid leg kick lands there for Kubota.
A left lands for Kubota. Kotrc is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kubota connects with a single shot there. A head kick from Kubota lands but Kotrc takes it in his stride. Kotrc looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kotrc takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kubota lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Kotrc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kubota, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kubota scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kubota!
Kubota feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kotrcs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kotrc takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kotrc shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kubota is trying to defend but Kotrc finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Kubota kicks Kotrc off and gets back to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice sprawl there from Kubota as Kotrc shoots in. Kotrc backing away here, and Kubota unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Kotrc throws an off balance right hand
and Kubota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Petr Kotrc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kubota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kubota lands with a nice body punch. Kotrc takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kubota scores with a push kick. Kubota fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kotrc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kubota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kubota lands a high kick!
Kubota lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kotrc shoots in for a double leg but Kubota sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kotrc tries for a takedown but Kubota circles away easily and Kotrc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Kotrc. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kubota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kotrc's calf. Kubota connects with a high kick. Kubota lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Kubota lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kubota lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kotrc will feel that in the morning. Kotrc dives in and grabs Kubota's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kubota pushes down on Kotrc's head and hops out. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kubota smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kotrc wants to clinch up but Kubota keeps it at a distance. Kubota lands a nice hook to Kotrc's body. Kotrc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Kubota fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kubota.
Kubota throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Kubota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kubota lands a nice shot to the body.
Kubota cracks the inside of Kotrc's front leg. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kubota, as that shot connected.
That kick from Kubota tenderised Kotrc's leg. Kotrc is trying to keep his angry face on. Kotrc is looking to wear down Kubota with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Kubota connects with a nice looking jab.
Kubota lands a front kick. Kotrc shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kubota as he avoids it easily. Kubota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kubota lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Kubota has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kotrc takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kubota connects with a high kick. Kotrc takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kubota. Kotrc shrugs it off though. Kotrc doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Kotrc shoots in but no luck this time. Kubota throws a head kick that Kotrc semi-blocks.
Kotrc shoots in for a takedown but Kubota shows good takedown defense. Kubota connects with a high kick. A kick lands to the mid section there for Kubota. Takeru Kubota is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Kubota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kubota connects with a solid leg kick. Kubota fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kotrc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Kubota bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kotrc's head backwards. Kotrc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kubota fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kotrc stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kubota. Kubota scores with a head kick.
Kotrc shoots in for a takedown but Kubota shows good takedown defense. Kotrc tries to clinch and Kubota counters with a stiff right hand. Kotrc shoots in for a double leg but Kubota sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Kubota moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kubota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Both fighters circling a little - Kubota finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Kotrc drops his hands momentarily and Kubota takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Kubota lands a jab to Kotrc's midsection. Kubota throws a nice head kick!
Kotrc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Petr Kotrc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kubota connects with a right hand. Kotrc shakes it off. Kotrc motions for Kubota to come forward. Kotrc throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kubota was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Kotrc takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Takeru Kubota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kubota 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 24:30 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 24:30 Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Kubota!
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#R1# Ruiz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT# It looks like Godofredo Ruiz has been cut. Ruiz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bates looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL# Bates pushes Ruiz up against the cage in a clinch. Ruiz gets through Bates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Bates blocks an uppercut.
Ruiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Bates swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruiz uses good head movement to avoid it. Ruiz misses with the head strike.
#BC# Bates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bates misses with a double jab.
Ruiz wants to counter the offense by Bates and move into the clinch position. Bates looks to land a right hand but Ruiz moved out of range. Ruiz tries to counter with a clinch but Bates shakes him off and moves away. Bates scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bates misses the target. Ruiz tries to counter with a clinch but Bates shakes him off and moves away. Ruiz ducks under a wild hook from Bates. Ruiz wants to counter with a clinch but Bates pushes him away. This has been an exciting period of action! Bates is looking to score with low kicks. Bates looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Joel Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ruiz moves away from the strike by Bates. Ruiz 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. Ruiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bates throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruiz. Ruiz wants to counter the offense by Bates and move into the clinch position.#T1# Bates throws a hook but Ruiz blocks it. Ruiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruiz throws out a powerful jab. Ruiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruiz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates is looking to land body kicks. Ruiz moves away from the strike by Bates. Ruiz staying out of range there. Bates throws a hook but Ruiz blocks it. Ruiz wants to counter the offense by Bates and move into the clinch position. Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruiz is just out of range. Bates throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Ruiz gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ruiz takes a shot to the head. Ruiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Bates. Ruiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# A head punch on the inside from Ruiz fails to land. Ruiz lands a hook to the side of the head. Ruiz is struggling to control the position. Ruiz working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ruiz misses with a hook from the clinch. Bates misses with a punch on the inside.
Bates wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ruiz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batess head. Ruiz misses with a punch to the body.
Ruiz throws a head punch that misses. Bates blocking some punches.
#BC# Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bates. A jab from Bates misses. Bates misses with an uppercut. Bates just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates takes a swing at Ruiz's ribcage but misses. #T3# Bates looks to land a combination but Ruiz avoids it well. Ruiz tries to counter by closing the distance. A jab from Bates misses. Bates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ruiz throws a big shot that misses. Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruiz.
Decent striking displayed by Bates there. Bates thows a left - swing and a miss! Ruiz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bates. Ruiz scores with a nice head shot. Bates throws the left hand but Ruiz avoids the punch easily. Ruiz slips a jab from Bates. Bates throws a right hand that Ruiz ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruiz also avoids with ease. Ruiz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bates. Ruiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bates scores with a slapping inside leg kick. No joy there for Bates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4# Bates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bates scores with a nice head shot. Bates lands with a kick to the temple. Ruiz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Ruiz wants to clinch up but Bates keeps it at a distance. Bates attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Bates sets himself, and Ruiz steps forward looking for the clinch! Bates avoids it this time. A nice leg kick lands there from Bates. Bates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bates just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Bates throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bates throws a head kick that misses. Ruiz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Bates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bates just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates sets himself, and Ruiz steps forward looking for the clinch! Bates avoids it this time. Bates throws a big shot that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Bates dominated that round. The cut man is working on Godofredo Ruiz's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Bates throws a body punch but Ruiz moves out of range. Ruiz wants to counter the offense by Bates and move into the clinch position. Bates misses with a wild combination.
Ruiz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A head kick misses from Bates. Bates tries to work over Ruiz's front leg with a kick but Ruiz checks it. Ruiz wants to counter with a clinch but Bates pushes him away. Bates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bates throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruiz wants to counter the offense by Bates and move into the clinch position. Bates takes a swing at Ruiz's ribcage but misses. Ruiz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bates. Ruiz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bates back to the cage. Ruiz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruiz can do to turn this around? Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bates lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruiz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruiz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Ruiz is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruiz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bates. Bates takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Ruiz looks to clinch and Bates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Ruiz lands with an overhand left. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A punch combination from Bates misses. #T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Ruiz does a little dance to reset his feet. A big right from Bates misses. Bates jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bates throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ruiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL# Bates closes the distance and clinches. Ruiz throws a head punch that misses. Ruiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ruiz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bates prevents a body shot from Ruiz. Ruiz tries a body shot but Bates blocks it.
Ruiz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow. Ruiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bates blocking some punches.
Ruiz has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
Ruiz prevents a body shot from Bates. Ruiz blocks an uppercut.
Ruiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Bates lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruiz backwards. Ruiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruiz lands a body punch. Ruiz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ruiz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2# Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
Bates throws a lazy head kick and Ruiz counters with a left to the body. Ruiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bates. Ruiz tries to clinch up but Bates circles away and keeps his distance. Bates swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Bates scores with a shot to the body.
Ruiz avoids the head kick by Bates.
Bates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruiz. Bates misses with an uppercut. Ruiz saw that one coming. Bates on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ruiz misses with an uppercut. Bates tries to counter by clinching up but Ruiz breaks away and moves out of range. Bates misses with a body shot.
Bates works over Ruiz's head and body with a nice combination.#T3# Bates on the wrong end of a nice hook. A lazy left from Bates finds it's target. Ruiz throws a big shot that misses. Ruiz blocks a low kick nicely. Bates has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Bates takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Bates misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Ruiz. Bates scores with a hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Ruiz does a little dance to reset his feet. Ruiz punishes Bates's body with a nice straight punch. Bates just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruiz tries to counter by closing the distance. Bates throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruiz. Bates misses with an uppercut. Ruiz saw that one coming. Ruiz tries to counter with a clinch but Bates shakes him off and moves away. Bates is looking to land body kicks. Ruiz tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4# Bates misses with a straight right. Donk. Ruiz catches Bates right on the button with a cross. Joel Bates is winning the standup battle so far. This has been an exciting period of action! Bates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bates throws out a loose jab but Ruiz uses good head movement to avoid it. Bates slips a straight right by Ruiz. Ruiz slips under a jab from Bates. Ruiz wants to counter with a clinch but Bates pushes him away. Bates misses with an uppercut
enabling Ruiz to counter with a crisp jab. Bates misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruiz.
A big right from Bates misses. Bates wants to slow Ruiz down by chopping away at his legs. Ruiz throws a counter combo. Bates misses with a straight left. #CL2# Ruiz clinches up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joel Bates will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Godofredo Ruiz's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# A big left from Ruiz misses. Bates is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ruiz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Ruiz drops his hands momentarily and Bates takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Bates throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ruiz staying out of range there. Bates misses with a left hand and Ruiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jab by Bates. Bates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ruiz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bates takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A head kick misses from Bates. A leg kick checked by Ruiz. Bates misses with a looping left. Bates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruiz tries to counter with a clinch but Bates shakes him off and moves away. Bates loads up on a big right hand but Ruiz slips the punch.#T1# Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruiz manages to avoid it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bates throws a head kick that misses. Ruiz wants to counter with a clinch but Bates pushes him away. Ruiz lands a slapping body shot.
Bates takes a swing at Ruiz's ribcage but misses. Ruiz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bates. Ruiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ruiz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bates. Bates throws a sloppy head kick and Ruiz moves out of range easily. Ruiz scores with a hook. Bates misses the jab. Ruiz lands with a nice body punch. Bates throws a big shot that misses. Ruiz tries to counter by closing the distance. Ruiz lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruiz lands a body shot.
Ruiz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Nice uppercut there from Ruiz. Godofredo Ruiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bates thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ruiz if he has to take too many more of those.
Ruiz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bates jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2# Ruiz takes the fight into the clinch. Ruiz effectively controlling the action here. Bates misses with some punches.
Ruiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Godofredo Ruiz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Ruiz is leaning against Bates and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ruiz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruiz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ruiz tries to work over Bates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ruiz working aggressively here.
Ruiz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Ruiz blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Ruiz on the inside. Ruiz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batess head. #T3# Ruiz scores with a nice hook to the head. Ruiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ruiz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
Bates blocks an uppercut.
Ruiz lands with a light punch inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruiz. A shot in the inside from Ruiz. #BC2# Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Bates. Bates throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ruiz counter with a right hand. Decent striking displayed by Ruiz there. Bates thuds his shin into the meat of Ruiz's side. Bates tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruiz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bates. A big right from Bates misses. Bates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Danga de danga de dang - Ruiz scores with a four punch combination! Bates takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bates misses the jab. Bates throws a hook but Ruiz avoids it easily.#CL2# Ruiz instigates a clinch. #BC2# Ruiz manages to break the clinch.
Bates misses with an uppercut
and Ruiz counters with a straight right hand. The fighters circling - Bates throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ruiz wants to counter the offense by Bates and move into the clinch position. Ruiz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bates sets himself, and Ruiz steps forward looking for the clinch! Bates avoids it this time. Nice straight punches there by Ruiz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruiz.
And that's the end of the fight! Godofredo Ruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Bates has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28 Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joel Bates! During a confident post fight interview, Joel Bates thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Coldbane (ranked 1354 p4p, 144 weight class) and Perry Roscrow Jr (ranked 3926 p4p, 386 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Coldbane! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Perry Roscrow Jr ! The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Coldbane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roscrow Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Roscrow Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Roscrow Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Roscrow Jr working the ground and pound. Roscrow Jr is working to tighten his grip on Coldbane's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Coldbane has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Roscrow Jr is really squeezing tight and eventually Coldbane passes out! Roscrow Jr breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Perry Roscrow Jr ! Perry Roscrow Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. Jack Coldbane spoke after the fight, saying 'I Will be back and mark my words " I will bring the Pain"'.
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