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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asko Vilenius (ranked 3865 p4p, 501 weight class) and Steven Fromm (ranked 5036 p4p, 599 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fromm's choice of entrance music: The Village People-YMCA. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Asko Vilenius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Fromm!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilenius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fromm closes the distance and pushes Vilenius back into the cage.
Fromm tries for a takedown but Vilenius manages to get underhooks.
Fromm fails to pull guard.
Vilenius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fromm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilenius.
Fromm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vilenius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vilenius throws a hook but Fromm avoids it easily.
Fromm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheers as Vilenius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fromm doesn't seem phased though.
Vilenius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vilenius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fromm.
Fromm looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilenius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fromm tries to clinch but Vilenius is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Fromm.
Vilenius swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fromm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilenius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fromm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vilenius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fromm wants to clinch up but Vilenius keeps it at a distance.
Fromm throws a nice looking combination but Vilenius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Vilenius has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fromm moves into the clinch successfully.
Fromm has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vilenius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Asko Vilenius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steven Fromm.
Fromm goes for a takedown attempt but Vilenius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fromm tries to clinch but Vilenius moves out of range.
Vilenius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fromm moves out of range as Vilenius strikes.
Vilenius feints and as Fromm raises his hands in defense, Vilenius changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fromm looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vilenius passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fromm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vilenius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fromm with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vilenius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius winds up and cracks Fromm with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fromm is rocked!
Fromm wants to improve his position but Vilenius is controlling well.
Fromm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vilenius pulls his head out easily.
Fromm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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!
Nice strikes from Vilenius there.
Vilenius scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fromm is still in real trouble! Can Vilenius finish him?
Vilenius scores with a big shot! Fromm's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Fromm! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asko Vilenius!
Steven Fromm spoke after the fight, saying 'I got have naked and wrestled another man, that's still a win in my book...'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Magnum (ranked 3825 p4p, 494 weight class) and Carlos Danger (ranked 1460 p4p, 210 weight class). Magnum's entrance music is I am Stronger. A fine choice. The key to victory for Jackson Magnum has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Magnum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Danger!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danger just misses with a punch to the body.
Danger misses with a hook.
Magnum works over Danger's head and body with a nice combination.
Magnum tries to clinch up.
Magnum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Danger misses.
Nice shot by Danger.
Danger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magnum tries to close the distance and clinch but Danger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Danger! But no joy.
Danger's corner calls for a 1-2. Danger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magnum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danger.
Danger lands a head shot.
Magnum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magnum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Magnum takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnum tried to score with a low kick but Danger checks it.
Danger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Danger does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carlos Danger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magnum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danger digs a good hook to Magnum's body.
A slow jab from Danger misses its intended target.
Danger scores with a body shot.
Danger loads up on a big right hand but Magnum slips the punch.
Magnum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magnum moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Danger scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Danger.
Danger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Magnum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Danger.
Danger misses with some punches.
A short left from Danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danger creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Magnum's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Magnum drops to his knees and Danger pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Danger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Suchart Cobb (ranked 3119 p4p, 411 weight class) and Mohsin Zaidi (ranked 3736 p4p, 484 weight class). Suchart Cobb has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Suchart Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mohsin Zaidi!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaidi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zaidi showed some decent athleticism there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zaidi connects with a nice short shot to Cobb's temple.
Cobb is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zaidi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zaidi drops an elbow to the side of Cobb's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaidi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cobb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zaidi on the ground.
Cobb is trying to stand up here but Zaidi is controlling him well.
Zaidi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cobb with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cobb is rocked!
Cobb is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zaidi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Cobb is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice strikes from Zaidi there.
Zaidi is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Cobb is hurt! He's hurt bad - Zaidi fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Cobb from any more punishment! Congratulations to Zaidi! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohsin Zaidi!
After winning the bout, Mohsin Zaidi 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 Jason Williams (ranked 4743 p4p, 232 weight class) and Will Silva (ranked 6432 p4p, 295 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Silva!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva wants to break free but Williams has control.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Will Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Williams breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Williams checks the leg kick.
Williams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Silva defends.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Williams has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva instigates a clinch.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Williams.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Williams stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Williams stands up from Silva's guard - Williams perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silva feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva wants to clinch.
Williams attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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 Jason Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
A big right from Silva misses.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jason Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Silva misses.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva misses with a leg kick
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Williams dives into side control.
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!
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Williams.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Will Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Williams wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Williams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Williams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Will Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
Williams closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Jason Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams stands up and beckons Silva to join him on the feet.
Williams scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
Williams passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williams thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to stand.
Williams stands up from half guard.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Williams gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Silva is wriggling around but Williams manages to pass to half guard.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Williams postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Silva to stand up.
Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Williams dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Williams forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
Williams trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams stands up and beckons Silva to his feet.
Silva gets caught napping as Williams dives in and scores a takedown. Silva manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Williams trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Silva knocks Williams to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Jason Williams has been cut.
Silva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams gets back to full guard.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Silva wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva is working an open guard so Williams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Williams is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Silva moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cicero Dos Santos (ranked 6466 p4p, 532 weight class) and Marc Dupuis (ranked 22098 p4p, 659 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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175 lbs
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174 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
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Cicero Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marc Dupuis!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dupuis's guard.
Dos Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dos Santos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dupuis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Dupuis's legs - danger averted.
Dos Santos won't allow Dupuis to sweep him here.
Dupuis looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
Dupuis is trying to keep Dos Santos in close.
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.
Dos Santos is stalling in the full guard.
Dupuis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dos Santos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupuis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dupuis is trying to get back to full guard.
Dos Santos not doing much here.
Dupuis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Dos Santos seems content to control.
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.
Dupuis wants to get back to full guard.
Dupuis trying to control from the bottom.
Dupuis is looking to improve his position.
Dos Santos is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dos Santos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dupuis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dos Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Dupuis looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Santos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dupuis trying to remain calm as Dos Santos controls from the top position.
Dos Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dupuis is looking to reverse the position.
Dos Santos remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dos Santos scoring with punches and elbows.
Dos Santos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dupuis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dos Santos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cicero Dos Santos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dos Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Dos Santos looking to score a takedown here. Dupuis is defending well but Dos Santos drives through and ends up in Dupuis's guard.
Dupuis trying to keep a closed guard but Dos Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Dupuis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dos Santos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dos Santos working Dupuis over with strikes.
Dupuis is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupuis trying to control here.
Dupuis trying to get back to full guard but Dos Santos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dupuis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dos Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dos Santos with a couple of short strikes.
Cicero Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dos Santos controlling the pace for now.
Dos Santos landing punches.
Dupuis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dos Santos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dos Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dupuis can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Dos Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos working Dupuis over with strikes.
Dupuis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dupuis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dos Santos escapes and throws Dupuis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dupuis is breathing heavily.
Dupuis looking for a sweep but Dos Santos has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Dos Santos controlling the pace for now.
Dupuis wants to hold on but Dos Santos pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos controlling from mount.
Dos Santos avoids the attempt from Dupuis to control.
Dos Santos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dos Santos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dupuis?
Dos Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dupuis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Santos fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dupuis is desperately trying to improve his position but Dos Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Dos Santos controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cicero Dos Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dupuis misses with a double jab
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dupuis won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupuis can't do much from the bottom here.
Dupuis being controlled for a moment.
Dos Santos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupuis is letting Dos Santos control him for a moment.
Dupuis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
Dupuis looking for subs from the bottom but Dos Santos mounts him!
Dos Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dupuis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dupuis tries to hold on but Dos Santos postures up.
Dupuis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dupuis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to free his trapped foot but Dupuis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dupuis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dos Santos is controlling the pace.
Dos Santos working over Dupuis with some ground and pound. Dupuis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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.
Dupuis tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marc Dupuis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cicero Dos Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicero Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dos Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cicero Dos Santos!
In defeat, Marc Dupuis stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Zimmerman (ranked 4553 p4p, 499 weight class) and Evander Boston (ranked 21194 p4p, 706 weight class). Zimmerman comes to the cage accompanied by Cosmic Sand - 9h00. Evander Boston 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rickson Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Boston!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zimmerman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boston tries to avoid it but Zimmerman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boston to the ground. Boston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boston tries to bum rush Zimmerman with a series of wild strikes but Zimmerman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zimmerman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zimmerman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zimmerman has managed to get both his arms back between Boston's legs - danger averted.
Zimmerman trying to control the position from guard on top but Boston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Zimmerman as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Boston screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Zimmerman! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Rickson Zimmerman!
Rickson Zimmerman really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lynn Steinheiser (ranked 2581 p4p, 315 weight class) and Rielly Adams (ranked 2289 p4p, 292 weight class). Adams has chosen Walk as his entrance music. Lynn Steinheiser 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lynn Steinheiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rielly Adams!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinheiser has his takedown stuffed
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.
Steinheiser shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adams is trying to defend but Steinheiser finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Steinheiser wants to pass to mount but Adams is defending the position.
Steinheiser thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adams's head.
Steinheiser takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steinheiser is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Adams wants to control but Steinheiser is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steinheiser missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steinheiser working Adams over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steinheiser defends it easily.
Steinheiser prevents Adams from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinheiser postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Steinheiser is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steinheiser with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steinheiser is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.
Steinheiser landing with the ground and pound.
Steinheiser has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steinheiser in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steinheiser avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steinheiser working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steinheiser doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steinheiser manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steinheiser is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinheiser postures up and lands a big shot to Adams's brow.
Steinheiser is working Adams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steinheiser with a nice head shot there.
Adams told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Adams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steinheiser.
Steinheiser looking to pass the guard.
Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adams is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Steinheiser rolls with it to try and escape but Adams cranks on the arm and Steinheiser is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rielly Adams!
Rielly Adams thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ander Silva (ranked 2562 p4p, 284 weight class) and Victor Mordino (ranked 5230 p4p, 481 weight class). Ander Silva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ander Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Mordino!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mordino with a poor takedown
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
Mordino gets the takedown into side control.
Mordino working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mordino wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva tries to buck Mordino off but Mordino is having none of it.
Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mordino's best efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mordino is working away from the top position though.
Mordino wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mordino wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Mordino is proving a slippery customer.
Silva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mordino gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mordino 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.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mordino trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Mordino told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mordino wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mordino might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mordino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mordino has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mordino looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mordino trying to control the position.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Mordino is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mordino prevents Silva from improving position.
Mordino is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mordino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mordino is looking for a sweep.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mordino has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Silva laying and praying for a moment but Mordino takes advantage and regains half guard.
Silva trying to work for an americana but Mordino has managed to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mordino is working an open guard so Silva takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ander Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mordino misses with a takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mordino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mordino takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva cracks Mordino with an open hand slap.
Mordino shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mordino shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Ander Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Mordino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Silva has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mordino has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Victor Mordino has been cut.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Mordino is breathing heavily.
Silva lands a body shot.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Mordino goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mordino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva working Mordino over with knees to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mordino.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a right hand.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mordino wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mordino takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva landing knees to the head.
Mordino wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Silva.
A short right from Silva on the inside.
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Mordino is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mordino.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Mordino won't want to take too many of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Mordino is rocked!
Knees to the body from Silva.
Mordino is still on wobbly legs! Can Silva finish him?
Silva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mordino's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mordino is looking for a takedown.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva lands with a short shot to the head.
Mordino is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mordino can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mordino lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mordino is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Mordino goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mordino takes a kick to the side of the head.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mordino's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mordino closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Mordino pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mordino takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mordino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ander Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Victor Mordino's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva pushes Mordino up against the cage in a clinch.
Mordino seems to have recovered his senses.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Mordino's takedown attempt.
Mordino takes a shot to the head.
Mordino has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silva working Mordino over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mordino takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short right from Silva.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva has Mordino pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Mordino is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Silva - that's hurt Mordino badly! Oh, another knee lands and Mordino is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Mordino doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ander Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Murdock (ranked 283 p4p, 37 weight class) and Chew Kok (ranked 1168 p4p, 157 weight class). Murdock's entrance music is Flashbacks to 'Nam. A fine choice. Kok has chosen Back from the grave-by GRAVE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chew Kok!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock moves away from the strike by Kok.
Jab by Kok.
Murdock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.
Kok's corner calls for a 1-2. Kok obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kok has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murdock is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
Kok misses with a low kick.
Frank Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kok cracks Murdock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murdock scores with a nice head shot.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Kok sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Kok 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murdock closes the distance and clinches.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Kok.
Kok breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kok works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock pushes Kok up against the cage in a clinch.
Murdock lands a hook that snaps the head of Kok backwards.
Murdock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murdock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murdock throws a jab but it's blocked by Kok.
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Kok checks it.
Kok avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Murdock takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kok blocks a head kick by Murdock.
Murdock closes the distance but Kok moves to the side
and Kok counters with a nice uppercut.
Murdock closes the distance and clinches.
Murdock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kok's efforts to push away.
Kok stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murdock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but Kok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kok is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kok tries to break free but Murdock pushes him back against the cage.
Kok has had enough of the clinch but Murdock keeps him there for the moment.
Kok has a couple of punches blocked by Murdock.
Still in the clinch, Murdock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Murdock does it's job there.
Kok slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murdock takes one on the button.
Murdock misses with a straight right.
Kok throws out a loose jab but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock throws a lazy right hand but Kok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kok checks a leg kick nicely.
Murdock defending well as Kok loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock avoids the head kick by Kok.
Murdock walks into a straight right hand from Kok.
Kok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murdock moves out of range of the strikes.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kok is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murdock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kok scores with a nice right hand.
Murdock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kok thuds a left hand into Murdock's body.
Kok tries a head kick but it misses.
Kok thumps Murdock with a low kick.
Murdock throws the left hand but Kok avoids the punch easily.
Murdock lands a jab to Kok's midsection.
Murdock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kok misses with a body kick.
Kok throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Murdock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murdock.
Kok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murdock is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kok moves away.
Kok just misses with a punch to the body.
Kok walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kok tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murdock defends well and Kok ends up having to push Murdock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kok throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kok looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
It looked like Murdock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kok throws a hook but Murdock blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murdock, right into the meat.
Kok loads up on a big right hand but Murdock slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kok ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Kok tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murdock is able to avoid easily.
A lazy left from Kok finds it's target.
Murdock has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chew Kok will probably get the nod.
That's time! Murdock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kok rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murdock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kok misses with the combination.
Chew Kok seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murdock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kok slips under a jab from Murdock.
Kok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock throws a series of strikes that have Kok backpedaling.
Kok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kok throws a hook to the side of Murdock's head but Murdock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murdock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kok avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Murdock throws a shot from downtown. Kok moves away and avoids it.
Kok misses the shot to the body.
Murdock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murdock tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock throws a body punch but Kok moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Kok checks it.
Kok connects with a right hand. Murdock shakes it off.
Kok lands an overhand right.
Kok misses with a shot to the body
and Murdock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kok counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murdock's knee momentarily.
Murdock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murdock tries to clinch but Kok is having none of it.
Murdock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kok lands a nice hook to Murdock's body. Murdock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murdock tries to clinch there but Kok circles away.
Kok scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murdock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murdock tried to score with a low kick but Kok checks it.
Murdock looks to land a left hand but Kok moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kok avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kok counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock throws an off balance right hand
letting Kok counter with a right hand.
Jab by Murdock.
Kok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Kok.
Kok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murdock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murdock slips a straight right by Kok.
Murdock throws a leg kick but Kok sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kok swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
It looked like Murdock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kok.
Murdock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kok has time to react.
Kok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murdock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kok.
Kok throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murdock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kok misses with a straight left.
It looked like Murdock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kok throws a low kick, looking for Murdock's leg but Murdock calmly moves out of range.
Kok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kok misses with a low kick as Murdock jumps back.
Kok moves out of range as Murdock strikes.
Murdock sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kok misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murdock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kok.
Kok just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMurdock.
Murdock misses with a left hand
and Kok counters with a stiff right hand.
Kok throws a jab when Murdock was well out of range.
Kok throws a nice looking combination but Murdock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murdock missing with a left hand there. Kok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kok throws out a counter right but Murdock avoids it with no problem.
Kok misses with a straight left.
Kok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murdock circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kok manages to avoid it.
Kok just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murdock. That's going to slow Kok down.
Kok slips a straight right by Murdock.
Kok tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murdock throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kok! But no joy.
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!
Murdock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murdock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kok momentarily.
Murdock lands a leg kick that knocks Kok off balance momentarily.
Kok walks into a jab.
Kok steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murdock. That one must have hurt.
Kok misses with a straight left.
Murdock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kok.
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 Frank Murdock will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Murdock staying out of range there.
Murdock throws a leg kick
and Kok counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kok throws an overhand right that lands on Murdock's shoulder, as Murdock tries to avoid the shot.
Kok misses with a right hand
and Murdock counters with a leg kick.
Murdock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kok.
Murdock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kok slips a jab from Murdock.
Murdock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kok.
A low kick from Murdock misses
and Kok counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kok circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kok dodges the punch combination from Murdock.
Kok was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kok throws out a leg kick but Murdock moves out of range and Kok only half commits.
A jab from Kok misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murdock throws a front kick aimed at Kok's knee but Kok avoids it well.
Kok throws out a loose jab but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kok lands a right hook to the body.
Kok checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murdock throws a leg kick
and Kok counters with a straight right hand.
Murdock throws out a leg kick but Kok moves out of range and Murdock only half commits.
Murdock backing away here, and Kok unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kok stalks Murdock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murdock's face. Murdock staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from Kok.
Murdock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kok.
Murdock dodges the punch combination from Kok.
Kok slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kok.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Murdock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kok scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock punishes Kok's body with a nice straight punch.
Kok looks to land a left hand but Murdock moved out of range nicely.
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murdock does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murdock feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Koks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murdock throws a series of punches but Kok moves out of range.
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murdock tried to score with a low kick but Kok checks it.
Kok throws a fast counter high kick but Murdock manages to duck under it in time.
Murdock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kok's head backwards.
Kok missing with a left hand there. Murdock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murdock is looking to slow Kok down with leg kicks.
Murdock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kok takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Murdock, right into the meat.
Kok swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Murdock.
Nice defenses there by Murdock.
Kok throws a hook but Murdock blocks it.
Murdock tries to clinch up but Kok circles away and keeps his distance.
A lazy left from Murdock finds it's target.
Kok misses with an uppercut.
Murdock avoids the head kick by Kok.
Murdock looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An inside leg kick lands from Murdock.
Murdock tries to clinch but Kok moves away
and Murdock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kok misses with a wild combination.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Kok.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murdock throws a looping overhand right but Kok ducks down to avoid it.
Murdock misses with a low kick.
Murdock scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murdock.
Kok checks a leg kick nicely.
Murdock tries a low kick but Kok avoids it.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kok.
Murdock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murdock backing away here, and Kok unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murdock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kok misses with an uppercut
and Murdock counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murdock throws a hook to the side of Kok's head but Kok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murdock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kok on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick from Kok misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chew Kok.
I think Kok has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Nixon (ranked 1207 p4p, 163 weight class) and Pat Yaj (ranked 1231 p4p, 168 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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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Nixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon takes a swing at Yaj's ribcage but misses.
Yaj throws a hook but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon lands a head shot.
Yaj clinches with his opponent.
Yaj scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nixon stalling the fight.
Yaj presses Nixon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nixon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yaj looks to land a combination but Nixon avoids it well.
Richard Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yaj tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nixon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
Yaj takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Yaj - just one landing.
Nixon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yaj under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon throws out a loose jab but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nixon scores with a jab. Yaj acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yaj misses with a wild combination.
Yaj misses with a series of wild punches.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nixon lunges at Yaj with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yaj's hand.
A punch combination from Nixon misses.
Nice defenses there by Nixon.
Yaj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Nixon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Yaj misses.
Yaj looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon swings widly with a right hand
and Yaj counters with a straight right hand.
Nixon throws a jab when Yaj was well out of range.
Yaj lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nixon throws a right hand that Yaj ducks under and follows up with a left that Yaj also avoids with ease.
Yaj fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nixon on the side of the head.
Nixon throws a jab but it's blocked by Yaj.
Nixon misses with the combination.
A left and a right from Nixon both land. Nice combination.
Yaj moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Nixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Nixon misses.
Yaj scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Yaj misses.
Nixon misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nixon throws a hook but Yaj blocks it.
Nixon connects with a looping right hand.
Nixon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yaj moves out of range of the strikes.
Yaj lands the left hand.
Yaj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nixon throws the left hand but Yaj avoids the punch easily.
Yaj tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nixon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nixon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yaj at a distance.
Nixon dips to his left and cracks Yaj with an uppercut!
Nixon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yaj counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Yaj finds it's target.
Nixon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nixon misses with a wild body shot.
Nixon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yaj throws a hook but Nixon avoids it easily.
Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yaj.
Yaj scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaj uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nixon has time to react.
Yaj digs a good hook to Nixon's body.
Yaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nixon.
Nixon blocks a jab.
A big right from Nixon misses.
Yaj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nixon.
Yaj looks to land a left hand but Nixon moved out of range nicely.
Yaj has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nixon finds it's way round the side to connect with Yaj's head.
Yaj throws a shot to the body.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Nixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yaj misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yaj takes a swing at Nixon's ribcage but misses.
Yaj slips a straight right by Nixon.
Yaj throws the left hand but Nixon avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pat Yaj will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Nixon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yaj moves away from the strike by Nixon.
Yaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nixon moves out of range of the strikes.
Nixon lands a nice shot that snaps Yaj's head back.
Yaj throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Yaj's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nixon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yaj scrambles back to his feet.
Nixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon throws an off balance right hand
and Yaj counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj misses with a looping left.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon thuds his right hand into Yaj's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon misses with a jab to the body
and Yaj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nixon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yaj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yaj's corner calls for a 1-2. Yaj obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nixon avoids the body shot from Yaj.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaj avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Yaj throws an overhand right that lands on Nixon's shoulder, as Nixon tries to avoid the shot.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yaj moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yaj defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Yaj jabs at Nixon's body.
A big right from Yaj misses.
Yaj lunges at Nixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nixon's hand.
Nixon misses with the combination.
Yaj's corner calls for a 1-2. Yaj obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yaj throws a looping overhand right but Nixon ducks down to avoid it.
Yaj tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nixon throws a big counter combination but Yaj scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yaj wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Yaj avoids them all with ease.
Yaj throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nixon on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj ducks under a wild hook from Nixon.
Nixon swings widly with a right hand
and Nixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Yaj.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Yaj.
Nixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yaj tests Nixon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yaj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nixon swings for the body but Yaj moves out of range.
Yaj scores with a hook.
Yaj misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yaj.
Nixon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yaj's corner calls for a 1-2. Yaj obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yaj works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Yaj avoids them all with ease.
Nixon misses with a straight right.
Nixon throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Yaj to counter with a crisp jab.
Nixon is rocked!
Yaj fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nixon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yaj.
Yaj moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
Yaj misses with a right hand
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pat Yaj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yaj swings for the body but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yaj scores with a nice strike.
Yaj moves out of range as Nixon strikes.
Yaj throws a looping overhand right but Nixon ducks down to avoid it.
Yaj misses with an uppercut.
Yaj misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Nixon.
Yaj fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nixon on the side of the head.
Yaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nixon.
Nixon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nixon looks to land a combination but Yaj avoids it well.
Nixon misses with a two punch combination.
Yaj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nixon.
Yaj uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nixon.
Yaj looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nixon clobbers Yaj with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nixon throws an off balance right hand
enabling Yaj to counter with a crisp jab.
Yaj connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yaj scores with the left hand. Nixon knows he should have avoided that one.
Nixon jabs Yaj to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Yaj.
Yaj misses with a looping right.
Nixon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Yaj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Yaj misses with an uppercut
and Nixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj throws a series of punches but Nixon moves out of range.
Nixon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nixon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yaj.
Yaj is rocked!
A big right from Yaj misses.
Yaj is still on wobbly legs! Can Nixon finish him?
Nixon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yaj seems to have recovered his senses.
Yaj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Nixon misses the target.
Yaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yaj misses the shot to the body.
Yaj slips under a jab from Nixon.
Nixon cracks Yaj with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nixon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Yaj to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon jabs Yaj to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nixon catches Yaj with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nixon walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Yaj drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Nixon swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Yaj's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Nixon!
A less than humble Richard Nixon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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