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CCF FN 21:McKane vs Dayne PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Davis (ranked 5228 p4p, 608 weight class) and Billy Kidman (ranked 23231 p4p, 744 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kidman's choice of entrance music: You Can Run. Thomas Davis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Billy Kidman's chin.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Kidman!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kidman dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Kidman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Davis throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kidman.
A solid body kick from Davis.
Davis misses with a double jab
and Kidman counters with a crisp one two that drops Davis! Kidman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Davis to his feet! Davis is in big trouble!
Davis scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Davis. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kidman.
Kidman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kidman unleashes a big counter combination but Davis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been told by Davis's head coaches at Boomerang!! PURE ELITE COACHES and Sparring Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Kidman shoots in.
It looked like Davis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Davis cracks Kidman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kidman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
Thomas Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Kidman.
Kidman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Davis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kidman in his tracks.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Davis misses with a wild combination.
Kidman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kidman blocks a head kick by Davis.
Kidman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Davis misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kidman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kidman avoids the head kick by Davis.
Kidman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Kidman unleashes a big counter combination but Davis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Davis misses with a hook. Kidman ducked under it nicely.
Kidman unleashes a big counter combination but Davis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Davis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kidman counters with a series of strikes. Davis will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis connects with a single shot there.
Davis misses with a head kick.
Kidman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Kidman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davis misses with a low kick as Kidman jumps back.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis throws a right hand that Kidman ducks under and follows up with a left that Kidman also avoids with ease.
Kidman wants to clinch.
Kidman moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
Davis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kidman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kidman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kidman has passed into side control.
Davis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davis misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Kidman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Kidman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis wants to control but Kidman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kidman trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Kidman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Davis is pressing down on Kidman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Davis looking to control.
Davis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Davis postures up.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Kidman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Davis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kidman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kidman is looking to clinch.
Kidman tries a head kick but it misses.
Davis cracks Kidman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kidman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis throws a sloppy head kick and Kidman moves out of range easily.
Kidman shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Davis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kidman with the counter takedown but Davis avoids it easily.
Davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kidman avoids the head kick by Davis.
Kidman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Kidman shoots in.
Davis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Davis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Davis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis wants to pass to mount but Kidman is defending the position.
Kidman is refusing to be controlled, as Davis sits in half guard.
Davis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Davis dominating with strikes here.
Davis controlling from the full mount.
Kidman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Davis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kidman can do to turn this around?
Davis trying to control but Kidman is having none of it.
Kidman is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis lands a heavy elbow.
Davis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Davis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kidman?
Kidman is rocked!
Davis controlling his opponent.
Kidman is still in real trouble! Can Davis finish him?
Davis'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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Kidman scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Davis land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Davis stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Davis!
A relieved looking Thomas Davis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Billy Kidman spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Hadley (ranked 4830 p4p, 480 weight class) and Awesome Dick (ranked 7849 p4p, 613 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Awesome Dick enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Hadley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Awesome Dick!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hadley wants to clinch up but Dick keeps it at a distance.
Dick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dick instigates a clinch.
Dick breaks the clinch.
Hadley misses with a kick to the body
and Dick counters with a single leg into guard. Hadley didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Dick 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dick scoring with some ground and pound.
Dick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
More stalling from Dick.
Hadley has momentary wrist control but Dick slips an elbow through the middle.
My spies in Slaughterhouse inform me that Dick has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dick engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dick works over Hadley with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dick lands a couple of elbows.
Dick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dick is in close to Hadley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dick is in close to Hadley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dick with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hadley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dick landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dick is stalling in the full guard.
Dick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dick's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dick content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Awesome Dick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dick pushes Hadley up against the cage in a clinch.
Dick breaks the clinch.
Hadley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dick has Hadley up against the cage in a clinch.
Dick lands a takedown into guard.
Dick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dick scoring with some ground and pound.
Dick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dick content to stall in guard here.
Dick distracts Hadley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Dick looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick with a nice head shot there.
Dick postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hadley wants to stand and escape but Dick is having none of it.
Dick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hadley's head.
It looks like Ryan Hadley has been cut.
Hadley being controlled here, momentarily.
Dick lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick cracks Hadley with a solid left hand.
Dick keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hadley's head.
Dick passes Hadley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hadley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dick is working away from the top position though.
Dick tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hadley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dick controlling the pace.
Dick with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Dick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dick distracts Hadley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dick moves into range and clinches up with Hadley.
Dick has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hadley is trying to keep an underhook but Dick manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dick controlling the action here.
Dick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Awesome Dick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Hadley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Hadley misses with a double jab
and Dick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hadley won't be happy with that.
Dick is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hadley is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dick connects with a decent elbow.
Awesome Dick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dick 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.
Dick scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hadley to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick looks up at the clock and then as Hadley takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dick smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dick is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dick tries for a kimura but Hadley is defending well.
Hadley gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dick in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hadley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ryan Hadley's cut is getting worse.
Dick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Dick.
Hadley trying to control from the bottom.
Dick working the head and body with strikes.
Dick looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Dick.
Ryan Hadley's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jeez, Ryan Hadley's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Hadley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Awesome Dick!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Higo Higa (ranked 4006 p4p, 401 weight class) and Jo Asce (ranked 23343 p4p, 623 weight class). Jo Asce has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Higo Higa's chin.
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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
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Higo Higa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jo Asce!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asce takes an elbow to the forehead.
Asce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Higa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Asce's face.
It looks like Jo Asce has been cut.
Higa lands an elbow just above Asce 's eye.
Higa lands an elbow inside.
Higa stalling.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Higa obliges.
Higa connects with a knee to the head.
Higa lands a damaging elbow.
Higa lands an elbow just above Asce 's eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higa lands a nice elbow.
Higa crunches a lovely knee into Asce's ribcage.
Higa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Higa landing knees to the head.
Higa with a knee to the head.
Higa drops Asce with a big knee straight up the middle! Asce is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Asce is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higa clinches up against the cage.
Asce is still on wobbly legs! Can Higa finish him?
Higa working the clinch nicely. Asce is working for position but Higa cracks him with a big knee to the head! Asce crumples up against the cage and Higa lands two more shots before the ref can save Asce! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Higo Higa!
A victorious Higo Higa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 4431 p4p, 437 weight class) and Magyan Murko (ranked 2818 p4p, 314 weight class). Howlett's entrance music is Push. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magyan Murko!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murko to the mat! Murko manages to get full guard.
Howlett trying to control but Murko is working from the bottom.
Howlett is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Howlett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Howlett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Murko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howlett defends it easily.
Howlett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murko trying to control the position.
Murko keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Howlett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howlett defends well.
Howlett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Howlett chips away with some ground and pound.
Howlett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howlett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Howlett wants to control from the top but Murko keeps moving.
Howlett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Murko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Murko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett cracks Murko with a solid left hand.
Murko is trying to control the position but Howlett postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Howlett working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howlett defends it easily.
Murko working a defensive guard here.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Murko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murko looking to control.
Howlett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Howlett lands a couple of digs.
Murko is trying to keep Howlett in close.
Howlett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murko's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett wants to control from the top but Murko keeps moving.
Howlett with a nice head shot there.
Murko is looking for a triangle but Howlett pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Howlett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Howlett has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Howlett landing with the ground and pound.
Murko controls Howlett momentarily but Howlett frees himself.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Murko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Howlett is working hard here to advance position.
Murko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murko is trying to keep Howlett in close.
Murko is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Howlett distracts Murko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Howlett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Howlett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murko's head.
Howlett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murko is keeping the position for now.
Murko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Howlett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Howlett cracks Murko with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Howlett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murko has control of Howlett's left arm, preventing Howlett from doing any damage.
Howlett postures up and lands a big shot to Murko's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Howlett fails with the takedown
and Murko counters with a head kick.
Howlett fails with the takedown.
Howlett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howlett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murko shapes to counter with a head kick.
Howlett gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Howlett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murko can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett shoots in but no luck this time.
Howlett fails with the takedown
and Murko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Howlett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Murko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howlett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Murko is trying to keep Howlett in close.
Murko keeping full guard, as Howlett tries to pass.
Howlett postures up.
Murko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Howlett is aware though and is defending well.
Howlett content to stall in guard here.
Howlett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Murko is trying to control the position but Howlett postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Howlett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Howlett wants to control from the top but Murko keeps moving.
Howlett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murko is keeping the position for now.
Murko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howlett defends well.
Murko trying to control the position.
Howlett distracts Murko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Howlett scoring with some ground and pound.
Howlett trying to control but Murko is working from the bottom.
Howlett postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett scoring with some ground and pound.
Howlett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Murko trying to keep a closed guard but Howlett is proving a slippery customer.
Howlett with a nice head shot there.
James Howlett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Howlett advances to half guard.
Howlett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Murko is trying to maintain the position but Howlett is very close to passing his half guard.
Murko moves into full guard.
Howlett scoring with some ground and pound.
Murko keeping full guard, as Howlett tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Howlett trying to control the position from guard on top but Murko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howlett 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.
Murko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Howlett with a nice head shot there.
Murko is trying to keep Howlett in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murko has his hands on Howlett's head, controlling the position.
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 James Howlett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Howlett fails with a takedown attempt.
Magyan Murko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murko tries to keep at a distance but Howlett has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Murko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murko.
Howlett is trying to pull guard but Murko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Howlett blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howletts head.
Murko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Howlett is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Howlett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murko lands a shoulder strike.
Howlett is trying to pull guard but Murko has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howlett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murko throws a punch but it's blocked by Howlett.
A body shot lands from Murko.
Murko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murko successfully pulls guard.
Murko looking to control.
Murko working for a triangle but Howlett defends it easily.
Howlett is in close to Murko's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Murko is adopting a defensive guard.
Murko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Howlett lands a couple of digs.
Howlett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Murko trying to keep a closed guard but Howlett is proving a slippery customer.
Murko has his foot on Howlett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howlett works his way back into a safe position though.
Murko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howlett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Howlett wants to pass the guard but Murko is keeping the position.
Howlett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murko's head.
Murko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Howlett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Howlett drops back looking for a leg! Murko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murko manages to kick Howlett off! Howlett jumps back into Murko's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett lands a couple of digs.
Howlett wants to control from the top but Murko keeps moving.
Murko trying to keep a closed guard but Howlett is proving a slippery customer.
Howlett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murko being controlled here, momentarily.
Howlett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murko's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murko is controlling Howlett's posture.
Murko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Murko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Howlett lands a couple of digs.
Howlett scoring with some ground and pound.
Howlett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murko pulls Howlett in close to prevent any damage.
Murko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howlett defends it easily.
James Howlett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Howlett slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magyan Murko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Howlett 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Howlett!
During a confident post fight interview, James Howlett 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Lannister (ranked 4236 p4p, 528 weight class) and Monson Gleaves (ranked 3735 p4p, 481 weight class). Gleaves has chosen Somebody I Used To Know as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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202 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaime Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Monson Gleaves!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gleaves walks into a stiff left hand from Lannister.
Lannister misses with a straight left.
Gleaves drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lannister defends it well.
Lannister throws a series of punches but Gleaves moves out of range.
Lannister lunges at Gleaves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gleaves's hand.
Lannister will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gleaves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gleaves darts in looking for a takedown but Lannister gets double underhooks and turns Gleaves into the cage.
Gleaves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lannister but Lannister pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gleaves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lannister is fending him off so far but Gleaves persists. Nope, Lannister circles away and we're back to standing.
Gleaves's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gleaves's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jaime Lannister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monson Gleaves.
Lannister jabs Gleaves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gleaves darts in looking for a takedown but Lannister gets double underhooks and turns Gleaves into the cage.
Lannister connects with a right hand. Gleaves shakes it off.
Lannister has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.
Lannister keeps the fight on the outside.
Gleaves closes the distance and clinches up with Lannister, looking for a takedown. Gleaves pushes Lannister against the cage but Lannister circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lannister misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Lannister finds it's way through Gleaves's defenses.
Gleaves shoots in for a double leg but Lannister sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lannister paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lannister with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gleaves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gleaves with a poor takedown
and Lannister counters with a nice uppercut.
Lannister fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gleaves to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gleaves looks to clinch but Lannister throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gleaves taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jaime Lannister!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Moore (ranked 3331 p4p, 353 weight class) and Parker Savi (ranked 3397 p4p, 361 weight class). Moore's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The SHOW Must Go On. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Parker Savi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Savi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savi wants to counter the offense by Moore and move into the clinch position.
Moore gets caught flat footed, as Savi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Savi pushing down on Moore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savi's back!
Moore keeps control of the position easily here as Savi tries to buck him off.
Moore doesn't have the hooks in and Savi manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savi wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Savi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moore wants to sweep but no luck.
Savi wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savi with a nice head shot there.
Moore looking for a sweep. Not yet Moore, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moore wants to stand and escape but Savi is having none of it.
Moore trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Savi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Moore is wriggling around trying to escape but Savi has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Moore taps out and Savi picks up the big win! Great work there by Savi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Parker Savi!
Joshua Moore spoke after the fight, saying 'Tough fight, not the best Gym work and energy balance, next fight MUCH better !!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andriy Voronin (ranked 1744 p4p, 233 weight class) and Gorgeous Bob (ranked 2774 p4p, 334 weight class). Andriy Voronin 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 London, Andriy Voronin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorgeous Bob!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voronin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bob with the counter takedown but Voronin avoids it easily.
Bob defending well as Voronin loads up on a big left hand.
Voronin connects with a leg kick. Bob looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bob missing with a left hand there. Voronin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bob misses with a looping left.
Bob lands a really nice looking cross but Voronin seems unphased.
Bob misses with a hook.
Bob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voronin was well out of range. Poor timing from Bob.
Bob shoots in looking for a takedown but Voronin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bob's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Voronin moves out of range as Bob strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bob fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Voronin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bob on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Gorgeous Bob has been cut.
Voronin takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronin loads up on a big right hand but Bob slips the punch.
Bob jabs Voronin right on the nose. Voronin blinks but takes it well.
Voronin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bob misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Voronin throwing a counter right hand but Bob manages to avoid it.
Andriy Voronin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voronin ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
Voronin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bob scores with a body shot.
Bob swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Voronin.
Bob misses with a hook. Voronin ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Voronin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bob closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Voronin's guard.
Bob is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Voronin wants to stand but Bob is controlling the position.
Bob postures up and lands a big shot to Voronin's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob prevents Voronin from getting back to his feet.
Bob forces his way into half guard.
Bob working the head and body with strikes.
Voronin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bob is on him like a limpet, forcing Voronin back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Voronin.
Voronin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob is trying to force a seperation but Voronin has the dominant position.
Bob trying to stall but Voronin improves his position.
Bob misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bob tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Voronin pushes Bob back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bob blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Voronin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Voronin lands a shot to the body.
Bob tries to throw a body punch but Voronin avoids it by throwing Bob back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob tries to circle away but Voronin has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bob.
A hook to the body from Voronin.
I was talking to Voronin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Voronin lands a left hand.
Bob goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bob misses with a body punch.
Voronin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bob is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voronin.
Bob is still on wobbly legs! Can Voronin finish him?
Voronin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bob blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voronin working aggressively here.
Bob wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voronin has him pressed against the cage.
Voronin misses with some punches.
Voronin throws a head punch that misses.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin working aggressively here.
Voronin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Bob.
Voronin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bob blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bob seems to have recovered his senses.
Voronin lands with a right to the head.
Voronin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bob with a big uppercut! Bob tries to clinch up but Voronin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bob to the mat! Bob covers up and Voronin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andriy Voronin!
After winning the bout, Andriy Voronin 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Massive Overflow (ranked 1863 p4p, 197 weight class) and Ben The Hound (ranked 3355 p4p, 356 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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285 lbs
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235 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Massive Overflow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben The Hound!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overflow bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Overflow misses its target.
Nice body punch from Overflow.
The Hound pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Hound swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Overflow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Overflow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Hound to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overflow takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The Hound 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.
Overflow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Overflow there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Hound throws a jab when Overflow was well out of range.
Overflow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hound throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Overflow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Hound at a distance.
The Hound throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Overflow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Overflow instigates a clinch.
The Hound takes a shot to the head.
The Hound swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Overflow fails to land.
The Hound tries a body shot but Overflow blocks it.
The Hound misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Overflow's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hound tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Hound lands a shot to the body.
The Hound struggles to land a body shot inside as Overflow controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Overflow.
The Hound tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overflow's elbow.
The Hound misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Hound throws a head punch that misses.
Overflow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Overflow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Hound misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overflow is leaning against The Hound and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Overflow lands a nice uppercut.
The Hound misses with a punch on the inside.
The Hound blocks an uppercut.
The Hound working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overflow works on The Hound's body with a couple of short punches.
Overflow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Hound backwards.
It looks like Ben The Hound has been cut.
The Hound misses with a hook from the clinch.
Overflow blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from The Hound - that landed with a thud.
The Hound swings wildly with an uppercut but Overflow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overflow throws a punch but it's blocked by The Hound.
Overflow blocks a body shot from The Hound.
Overflow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Hound swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Overflow misses with the head strike.
Overflow lands with a right to the head.
Overflow has a couple of punches blocked by The Hound.
A right handed body shot lands from Overflow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from The Hound fails to land.
The Hound tries to work over Overflow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Hound misses with a punch to the body.
The Hound tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overflow's elbow.
The Hound working aggressively here.
The Hound has a couple of punches blocked by Overflow.
The Hound tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Hound fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Hound has a couple of punches blocked by Overflow.
The Hound lands a right hand that snaps the head of Overflow backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Hound misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Hound throws a punch but it's blocked by Overflow.
The Hound throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from The Hound.
The Hound misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben The Hound dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben The Hound's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Hound looks to throw the jab but Overflow is out of range.
Overflow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Overflow moves out of range of the body kick from The Hound.
The Hound throws a hook but Overflow avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Overflow tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Hound looks to score with a jab to the body but Overflow is just out of range.
Overflow appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Hound thows a left - swing and a miss!
Overflow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Hound misses with an attempted mid kick.
Overflow tries to counter by clinching up but The Hound breaks away and moves out of range.
Overflow misses with a body punch
and The Hound counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overflow moves into the clinch.
The Hound swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Hound struggles to land a body shot inside as Overflow controls his hands.
Good body shot from The Hound.
A short body shot lands from Overflow as the two fighters clinch.
The Hound fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Overflow blocks an uppercut.
The Hound tries a body shot but Overflow blocks it.
The Hound has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Hound.
Overflow has a couple of punches blocked by The Hound.
Overflow misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Hound throws a punch but it's blocked by Overflow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hound swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for The Hound. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Overflow.
Overflow blocking some punches.
The Hound misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Hound.
Ben The Hound seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The Hound tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Hound swings wildly with an uppercut but Overflow uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Hound lands a nice shot to the body.
The Hound swings wildly with an uppercut but Overflow uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Hound can't find room to land a body shot as Overflow controls the action.
The Hound lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overflow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head punch on the inside from The Hound fails to land.
The Hound softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The Hound working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Hound creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Hound lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Overflow or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Hound tries to work over Overflow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Hound presses Overflow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Hound lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Hound.
A nice left hand lands by The Hound.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Hound.
The Hound swings wildly with an uppercut but Overflow uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Hound tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Overflow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overflow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Hound lands with a light punch inside.
The Hound misses with a punch to the body.
The Hound lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Overflow or not.
The Hound blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, The Hound scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overflow blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from The Hound fails to land.
Overflow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from The Hound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Hound struggles to land a body shot inside as Overflow controls his hands.
The Hound lands a left hand.
The Hound lands a left hand.
Overflow struggles to land a body shot inside as The Hound controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben The Hound showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben The Hound's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Overflow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Overflow misses with a straight left.
The Hound is trying to counter with his kicks.
The Hound throws a left and a right that both miss
and Overflow moves into the clinch.
Overflow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Overflow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Overflow prevents a body shot from The Hound.
Overflow blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overflow working aggressively here.
Overflow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Hound misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Hound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Overflow.
The Hound swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Hound goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Overflow pushes The Hound back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Overflow misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Hound.
The Hound misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from The Hound fails to land.
The Hound misses with a body punch.
The Hound fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Hound fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Hound swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Hound works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Overflow misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hound can't find room to land a body shot as Overflow controls the action.
Overflow prevents a body shot from The Hound.
The Hound swings wildly with an uppercut but Overflow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overflow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Overflow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Overflow swings wildly with an uppercut but The Hound uses good head movement to avoid it.
Overflow prevents a body shot from The Hound.
Overflow tries a body shot but The Hound blocks it.
The Hound misses with a punch on the inside.
The Hound swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Hound lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Overflow throws a punch but it's blocked by The Hound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Hound.
Overflow lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Hound backwards.
The Hound works on Overflow's body with a couple of short punches.
The Hound misses with a hook from the clinch.
Overflow misses with the head strike.
Overflow struggles to land a body shot inside as The Hound controls his hands.
Overflow throws a punch but it's blocked by The Hound.
Overflow takes a shot to the head.
The Hound misses with a punch on the inside.
The Hound misses with some punches.
Overflow blocks an uppercut.
The Hound working aggressively here.
The Hound doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Hound throws a head punch that misses.
The Hound working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overflow lands a shoulder strike.
The Hound swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Overflow fails to land.
The Hound lands with a light punch inside.
The Hound tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Hound lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Hound misses with some punches.
Overflow has a couple of punches blocked by The Hound.
Overflow misses with a punch on the inside.
The Hound can't find room to land a body shot as Overflow controls the action.
Overflow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Hound misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massive Overflow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Hound blocks an uppercut.
The Hound blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben The Hound.
Well The Hound 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben The Hound!
An out of breath Ben The Hound 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 Thiago Araujo (ranked 1070 p4p, 116 weight class) and Carlos Ruas (ranked 3085 p4p, 330 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Araujo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Ruas!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas throws a looping overhand right but Araujo ducks down to avoid it.
Araujo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Araujo tries to clinch but Ruas moves out of range.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Araujo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Araujo tries for a kimura but Ruas is defending well.
Ruas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Araujo is working for a kimura but Ruas is defending it quite comfortably.
Ruas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Araujo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruas is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas is looking for a sweep. Araujo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas keeps trying to improve his position.
Araujo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ruas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruas defends it well.
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
Ruas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Araujo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Araujo manages to get himself to full guard.
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Araujo keeps moving.
Araujo working for submissions but it's allowed Ruas to get to half guard.
Araujo won't allow Ruas to pass to mount.
Araujo is looking to control Ruas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Araujo avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Araujo wants to control but Ruas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Araujo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruas's back!
Araujo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ruas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ruas for a finish.
I really don't envy Ruas right now.
Araujo is not going to allow Ruas to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Araujo's guard. Nice work there by Ruas.
Araujo looking to control.
Araujo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ruas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruas is aware though and is defending well.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Araujo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Araujo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Araujo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Araujo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruas, pushing him back against the cage.
Araujo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ruas up against the cage.
Ruas lands with a light punch inside.
Ruas decides to pull guard.
Ruas wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ruas moves into full mount! Araujo won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo regains half guard.
Araujo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Araujo.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Ruas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas pushes down on Araujo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Ruas is very close to passing his half guard.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruas is looking to advance position but Araujo won't allow it.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Araujo is pressing down on Ruas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Araujo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Araujo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruas defending well though.
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ruas tries to get to full guard but Araujo has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is keen to just control but Ruas is a slippery customer.
Thiago Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruas is looking to control Araujo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruas avoid being mounted?
Ruas wants to improve his position but Araujo is controlling well.
Ruas taking some punishment here, with Araujo in his half guard.
Araujo uses his free foot to push down on Ruas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ruas.
Ruas is trying desperately to improve position.
Araujo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ruas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ruas?
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas wants to hold on but Araujo pushes him away.
Araujo has control of Ruas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ruas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ruas is trying to escape the mount.
Araujo looking for a guillotine from mount but Ruas is having none of it.
Ruas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ruas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Araujo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Araujo's back!
Ruas is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Araujo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ruas looking for the choke but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo tries to escape but Ruas has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Araujo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ruas.
Ruas looking for the RNC.
Ruas keeps control of the position as Araujo tries to break free.
Ruas tries to get the hooks in deep but Araujo pushed the leg off.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform us that Ruas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Ruas looking for the choke but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruas is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Araujo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlos Ruas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ruas 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Araujo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice straight punches there by Ruas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruas.
Araujo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Araujo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ruas tries to avoid it but Araujo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ruas to the ground. Ruas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Araujo needs to keep his hands up - Ruas had a free shot at his head there.
Araujo looking to score a takedown here. Ruas is defending well but Araujo drives through and ends up in Ruas's guard.
Araujo postures up in Ruas's guard and throws a big left but Ruas blocks it.
Araujo is pushing down on Ruas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruas is fighting to maintain full guard but Araujo has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas manages to get to full guard.
Ruas wants to sweep but no luck.
Araujo slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas moves into full guard.
Araujo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ruas's head.
That has opened up Carlos Ruas's cut even more.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruas is on top in guard.
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Araujo is retaining full guard.
Ruas passes into half guard.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Ruas has control of the leg.
Araujo trying to hold on to Ruas's head to control him but Ruas postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Ruas uses his free foot to push down on Araujo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Araujo.
Araujo tries to lock up and control but Ruas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Araujo gets back to half guard.
Ruas is keen to just control but Araujo is a slippery customer.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Araujo is defending well.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Ruas is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ruas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ruas's back!
Ruas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Araujo's arms.
Araujo controlling well, preventing Ruas from escaping the position.
Araujo controls the action.
Ruas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Araujo.
Ruas turns into Araujo and is now in his guard.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass.
Ruas passes Araujo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Araujo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Araujo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Araujo is keeping the position.
Araujo has an active guard here but Ruas has managed to pass into half guard.
Araujo is refusing to be controlled, as Ruas sits in half guard.
Araujo is trying to maintain the position but Ruas is very close to passing his half guard.
Araujo is not content to let Ruas control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Carlos Ruas just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ruas slips under a jab from Araujo.
Ruas with the counter takedown but Araujo avoids it easily.
Araujo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruas pinned against the cage. Ruas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ruas misses with a hook.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Araujo needs to keep his hands up - Ruas had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Ruas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Araujo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruas was covering up waiting for the punch and Araujo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Ruas keeps moving.
Ruas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araujo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruas thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Araujo trying to control but Ruas is working from the bottom.
Ruas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruas, not yet.
Ruas keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Ruas keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruas is on top in guard.
Araujo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruas looking to pass the guard.
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruas defends it easily.
Ruas postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruas pushing down on Araujo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ruas wants to pass to mount but Araujo is defending the position.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. Ruas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Araujo trying to hold on to Ruas's head to control him but Ruas postures up.
Ruas uses his free foot to push down on Araujo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Araujo.
Araujo is desperately trying to improve his position but Ruas has a good base and remains in mount.
Araujo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ruas passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo is trying to improve his position.
Ruas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ruas wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ruas dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ruas connects with a looping right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Araujo.
Ruas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Araujo.
Ruas scores with a nice strike.
Ruas stuffs the takedown.
Araujo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruas throws out the jab.
Araujo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Araujo throws a body shot but no joy.
Araujo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Araujo blocks an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Araujo misses with some punches.
Ruas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Araujo is trying to drag Ruas to the mat but Ruas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Ruas.
It looks like Thiago Araujo has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas misses with an elbow over the top.
Araujo can't find room to land a body shot as Ruas controls the action.
Ruas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
Ruas gets underhooks to prevent Araujo's takedown attempt.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruas to keep the fight standing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ruas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ruas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Ruas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ruas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araujo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruas.
The fighters circling - Ruas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Araujo feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ruas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Araujo is not content to let Ruas control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo tries to buck Ruas off but Ruas is having none of it.
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
Ruas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Ruas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Araujo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ruas off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Araujo trying to control momentarily.
Araujo looking for the choke from the back.
Ruas turns into Araujo and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo has his foot on Ruas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruas works his way back into a safe position though.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Araujo is looking to reverse the position.
Araujo striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Araujo wants to control but Ruas postures up.
Araujo is looking to regain half guard here but Ruas keeps moving and retains side control.
Ruas has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ruas wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Araujo is squirming around, avoiding Ruas's attempts to control the action.
Ruas wants to finish this one by submission but Araujo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ruas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ruas moves nicely into side control.
Araujo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ruas's best efforts.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ruas trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo moves into full guard.
Ruas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Araujo is keeping the position for now.
Thiago Araujo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Ruas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruas is still trying to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ruas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ruas!
Carlos Ruas is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Dayne (ranked 2025 p4p, 240 weight class) and Taz McKane (ranked 619 p4p, 90 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arthur Dayne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taz McKane!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dayne lands a nice shot to the body.
McKane misses with a straight left.
McKane swings for the body but Dayne moves out of range.
Dayne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dayne misses with the combination.
McKane lands a body shot.
McKane throws a shot from downtown. Dayne moves away and avoids it.
McKane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dayne.
Dayne appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dayne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from McKane misses.
Nice shot by Dayne.
A swing and a miss from McKane.
McKane moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayne lands a body punch.
A short right from McKane.
McKane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dayne backwards.
McKane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dayne misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Dayne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McKane can't find room to land a body shot as Dayne controls the action.
McKane misses with a body punch.
Dayne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dayne blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from McKane.
Dayne blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from McKane.
McKane lands a left hand.
McKane misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McKane digs a right hand into Dayne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dayne's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Dayne's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McKane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dayne backwards.
McKane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dayne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McKane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dayne wants to get back to striking at distance but McKane won't allow it.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McKane lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane scores with a shot to the side of Dayne's head.
McKane struggles to land a body shot inside as Dayne controls his hands.
McKane lands a right hand.
McKane scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from McKane - that landed with a thud.
McKane throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
Dayne wants to break free but McKane has control.
McKane misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKane keeps control of Dayne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McKane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from McKane.
McKane is working Dayne over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McKane scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane can't find room to land a body shot as Dayne controls the action.
Dayne is trying to break the clinch but McKane is controlling him.
McKane tries to work over Dayne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, McKane scores with a nice short uppercut.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dayne prevents a body shot from McKane.
McKane misses with a punch to the body.
McKane working some nice short punches in 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!
McKane lands with a light punch inside.
McKane keeps control of Dayne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dayne is looking to break free of the clinch but McKane has double underhooks.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dayne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McKane fails to land.
A short left from McKane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz McKane dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dayne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dayne blocks a jab.
McKane throws a poor cross that misses
and Dayne counters with a two punch combo.
McKane throws a jab when Dayne was well out of range.
McKane throws a jab but it's blocked by Dayne.
McKane connects with a body shot that sends Dayne's belly button to the back.
Nice body punch from Dayne.
McKane catches Dayne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McKane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taz McKane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dayne thuds his right hand into McKane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McKane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKane lands a nice looking body shot.
McKane takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McKane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKane throws a punch but it's blocked by Dayne.
A left hand lands to the body for McKane.
McKane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McKane lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McKane prevents Dayne from breaking the clinch.
McKane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dayne backwards.
A short uppercut from McKane.
McKane misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane lands a nice uppercut.
Dayne is rocked!
Taz McKane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Dayne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dayne.
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dayne has had enough of the clinch but McKane keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from McKane.
McKane scores with a shot to the side of Dayne's head.
A nice left hand lands by McKane.
McKane lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dayne to his knees! McKane keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taz McKane! Taz McKane retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Taz McKane rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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