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EFA 74 Lancaster vs Nixon PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Mordino (ranked 6254 p4p, 548 weight class) and Cicero Dos Santos (ranked 6514 p4p, 555 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Mordino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Cicero Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mordino looks for a takedown but Dos Santos sprawls well.
Victor Mordino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mordino.
Mordino controls the position.
Dos Santos prevents Mordino from moving into mount.
Mordino is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dos Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mordino is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dos Santos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mordino tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mordino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
Dos Santos prevents Mordino from moving into mount.
Mordino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
Dos Santos is being controlled here.
Mordino is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Santos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mordino wants to control but Dos Santos is keeping him busy.
Mordino is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dos Santos has escaped the position, nice work there.
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.
Mordino goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dos Santos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mordino but great work by Dos Santos.
Mordino is not content to let Dos Santos control the position.
Mordino is looking for a sweep.
Mordino sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos prevents Mordino from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mordino regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos being controlled here momentarily.
Dos Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Mordino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mordino lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Mordino from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mordino trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mordino is really struggling to control Dos Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mordino works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Mordino dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dos Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mordino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mordino closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dos Santos quickly recovers to half guard.
Mordino is thwarting Dos Santos's attempts to control the position.
Mordino is working for a submission of some sort.
Mordino perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dos Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mordino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
Mordino seems to be working for a kimura but Dos Santos defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordino is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mordino is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mordino performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mordino is trying to control the action in half guard but Dos Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mordino seems to be looking for submissions.
Dos Santos keeping hold of Mordino's head, controlling as best he can.
Dos Santos wants to control but Mordino is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dos Santos is not content to let Mordino control the position.
Dos Santos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mordino is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dos Santos defends it well.
Mordino trying to control from half guard but Dos Santos is working away.
Mordino content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dos Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mordino.
Mordino shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mordino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mordino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Santos keeps working.
Mordino is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mordino seems to be looking for submissions.
Dos Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Mordino.
Mordino is working for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mordino is trying to work for a kimura but Dos Santos is defending well.
Mordino is looking for a kimura here.
Mordino is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dos Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mordino is looking for a kimura but Dos Santos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mordino to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Mordino dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Mordino shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos shows good takedown defense.
Dos Santos shoots in and bounces Mordino off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mordino manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dos Santos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mordino tightens his grip and picks Dos Santos up, before dumping him to the ground. Dos Santos manages to land in guard.
Mordino wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mordino slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dos Santos gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mordino avoids the attempt from Dos Santos to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mordino is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dos Santos has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mordino is working for a guillotine from mount but Dos Santos frees his head quite easily.
Mordino looking to control but Dos Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mordino is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Mordino extends the arm and Dos Santos is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victor Mordino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hellas Pankratios (ranked 3983 p4p, 145 weight class) and Dalip Singh (ranked 3989 p4p, 146 weight class). Dalip Singh has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hellas Pankratios's chin.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hellas Pankratios!
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, Dalip Singh!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pankratios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Singh wants to clinch but Pankratios slips to the side
and Pankratios counters with a nice body shot.
Dalip Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pankratios uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Singh.
Pankratios misses with a body shot.
Singh tries to clinch up
and Pankratios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Dalip Singh has been cut.
Pankratios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Singh defending well as Pankratios loads up on a big left hand.
Pankratios shoots in but Singh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh misses the jab.
Pankratios closes the distance and clinches.
Pankratios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pankratios will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hellas Pankratios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh moves into the clinch successfully.
Pankratios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pankratios throws a series of punches but Singh avoids them all with ease.
Singh with the counter takedown but Pankratios avoids it easily.
Pankratios gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Singh cracks Pankratios with a good jab.
Singh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Singh drives through and clinches with Pankratios against the cage.
Pankratios's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pankratios is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Singh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pankratios has Singh pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Come on Singh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pankratios wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singh has him pressed against the cage.
Singh is struggling to control the position.
Pankratios lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pankratios is trying to push Singh away but Singh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pankratios has Singh pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Singh manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pankratios can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singh has him pressed against the cage.
Pankratios breaks from the clinch.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Singh misses.
Pankratios shoots in but Singh avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Singh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pankratios counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pankratios.
Pankratios looking to pass the guard.
Pankratios might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Singh looking for a sweep. Not yet Singh, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh is pulling down on Pankratios's head to control his posture.
Singh wants to sweep but no luck.
Pankratios wants to stand but Singh is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pankratios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh is pulling down on Pankratios's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pankratios closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hellas Pankratios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dalip Singh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pankratios shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Singh defends it nicely.
Pankratios tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Pankratios does no damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pankratios or perhaps it was just good defense by Singh, which made it look bad.
Singh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Singh throws a hook but Pankratios avoids it easily.
Singh is looking to clinch but Pankratios is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Singh pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pankratios wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singh has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Singh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pankratios gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Singh controlling the action here for a moment.
Pankratios tries to break the clinch but Singh is controlling the position.
Singh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pankratios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Singh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Singh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pankratios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pankratios misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Singh was well out of range. Poor timing from Pankratios.
Pankratios clinches up with Singh and pushes him back against the cage.
Pankratios is trying to push Singh away but Singh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pankratios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Singh misses with a takedown
and Pankratios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Singh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pankratios thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pankratios throws the kick towards the body but Singh avoids it.
Singh avoids the head kick by Pankratios.
Pankratios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
Pankratios is looking to wear down Singh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big left from Singh misses.
Hellas Pankratios is winning the standup battle so far.
Singh rushes Pankratios and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh slowing the pace effectively.
Singh wants to take the fight to the mat but Pankratios manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hellas Pankratios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalip Singh.
Singh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Singh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pankratios is looking to break free of the clinch but Singh has double underhooks.
Pankratios is trying to push Singh away but Singh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Singh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pankratios is keeping busy.
Pankratios wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Singh just leaning against Pankratios, taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dalip Singh.
Pankratios forces Singh back against the cage and clinches.
Pankratios wants to break free but Singh has control.
Pankratios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pankratios gets tackled into the cage by Singh. Singh maintains the clinch.
Pankratios wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Singh has him pressed against the cage.
Singh is struggling to control the position.
Pankratios breaks the clinch.
Hellas Pankratios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pankratios works over Singh's head and body with a nice combination.
Singh darts in trying to clinch
and Pankratios counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hellas Pankratios dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dalip Singh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pankratios misses with a low kick.
Pankratios misses with a double jab.
Singh looks for a takedown but Pankratios sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Pankratios.
Singh clinches with his opponent.
Pankratios is working for takedown but Singh is calmly controlling the position for now.
Singh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pankratios pulls guard.
Singh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pankratios is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Singh defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh tries to free his leg and advance position but Pankratios is retaining full guard.
Pankratios is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Singh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pankratios is keeping the position for now.
Singh trying to control but Pankratios is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Singh looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Singh closes the distance and pushes Pankratios back into the cage.
Singh slows down the pace here.
Pankratios jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Singh walks away with a smile on his face. Pankratios gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pankratios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around?
Singh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh forces Pankratios back against the cage and clinches.
Pankratios wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pankratios letting Singh take a breather here.
Pankratios tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Singh smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hellas Pankratios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pankratios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pankratios half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pankratios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
Singh avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Singh! But no joy.
Singh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pankratios throws a leg kick
and Singh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Singh stops Pankratios from standing up.
Pankratios seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh wants to control from the top but Pankratios keeps moving.
Pankratios wants to get back to his feet but Singh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Singh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dalip Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pankratios wants to stand but Singh is controlling the position.
Hellas Pankratios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pankratios has Singh pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalip Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pankratios 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hellas Pankratios!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuji Nagata (ranked 3508 p4p, 387 weight class) and Tiago Franco (ranked 5399 p4p, 551 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuji Nagata !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiago Franco!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco misses with a takedown attempt
and Nagata counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nagata comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Franco shoots and misses
and Nagata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Franco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Nagata to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagata feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Franco sprawling to the canvas! Franco rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nagata finish him?!
Franco is rocked!
It looks like Tiago Franco has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco wants to clinch
and Nagata counters with a big right hand! Oh Franco is in trouble here! Nagata follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuji Nagata !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Griffin (ranked 3901 p4p, 398 weight class) and Sylvain Rochette (ranked 3012 p4p, 311 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sylvain Rochette!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Griffin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rochette swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rochette jabs Griffin right on the nose. Griffin blinks but takes it well.
Rochette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rochette circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rochette scores with a body shot.
Griffin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Griffin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Griffin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rochette avoids it really well and circles away.
Rochette throws a powerful right kick. Griffin tried to block low but the kick was high! Griffin was taken right off of his feet! Rochette jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sylvain Rochette!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rielly Adams (ranked 1561 p4p, 192 weight class) and Pat Yaj (ranked 1727 p4p, 216 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Walk. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
188 lbs
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195 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rielly Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaj lands with a cross.
A left and a right from Adams both land. Nice combination.
Yaj moves into range and clinches up with Adams.
Yaj lands with a left to the head.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Adams tries for a takedown but Yaj manages to get underhooks.
Yaj stalling the fight.
Yaj controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams tries to pull guard but Yaj forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yaj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yaj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yaj lands with a short shot to the head.
Yaj misses with a hook from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Adams has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nice body punch from Yaj - that landed with a thud.
Yaj lands a left hand.
Adams is rocked!
Yaj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yaj is pressed up against the cage. Adams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yaj down to the mat. Yaj avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rielly Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams scores with a jab to the body.
Adams defending well as Yaj loads up on a big left hand.
Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Yaj is just out of range.
Adams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yaj throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaj is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yaj throws out a counter right but Adams avoids it with no problem.
Yaj stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yaj throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yaj drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Adams right on the button. Adams goes down! Yaj follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Yaj gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Yaj!
An out of breath Pat Yaj thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikki Sixx (ranked 1948 p4p, 237 weight class) and Ray Nathan (ranked 1006 p4p, 121 weight class). Sixx comes to the cage accompanied by Niykee Heaton. Ray Nathan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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203 lbs
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189 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikki Sixx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Nathan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sixx misses the shot to the body.
Nathan takes one to the chin there.
Sixx takes a swing at Nathan's ribcage but misses.
Sixx misses with a left hand
and Nathan counters with a thumping low kick.
Sixx shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nathan as he jumps to the side.
Nathan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sixx.
Sixx takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sixx rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nathan counters with a low kick, right behind Sixx 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixx closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sixx keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sixx is trying to control. Nathan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sixx is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Nathan as he works his way to full guard.
Nathan is trying to keep Sixx in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nathan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sixx stands and throws Nathan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sixx wants to control but Nathan is keeping him busy.
Nathan can't do much from the bottom here.
Sixx wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nathan, who protects the arm well.
Nathan can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixx tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sixx is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nathan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nathan is trying to control Sixx's posture but Sixx avoids it.
Sixx goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nathan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sixx but great work by Nathan.
Sixx gets back to half guard.
Sixx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sixx.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nathan tries to free his leg and advance position but Sixx is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sixx is trying to keep Nathan in close.
Sixx is really struggling to control Nathan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nathan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sixx keeping moving, preventing Nathan from controlling successfully.
Nathan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sixx wants to sweep but no luck.
Nathan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sixx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nathan postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nathan chips away with some ground and pound.
Sixx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sixx has his hands on Nathan's head, controlling the position.
Sixx looking for a guillotine here but Nathan defends easily.
Sixx looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sixx is trying to keep Nathan in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sixx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sixx has momentary wrist control but Nathan slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nikki Sixx will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sixx feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nathans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sixx throws a right hand that misses
and Nathan counters with an inside leg kick.
Sixx is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nathan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sixx throws a sloppy body shot
and Nathan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nathan blocks a jab.
Sixx misses with a takedown
and Nathan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sixx clobbers Nathan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sixx throws a series of punches but Nathan avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nathan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sixx's calf.
Sixx shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sixx showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nathan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sixx pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sixx passes to full mount!
Nathan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sixx is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Nathan is in real trouble.
Nikki Sixx overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sixx gets his hands free as Nathan looks to control.
Sixx looking for the choke from the back.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Nathan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nathan keeps trying to improve his position.
Sixx has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Nathan is defending well but eventually Sixx manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Nathan has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nikki Sixx!
Our winner, Nikki Sixx, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Kubota (ranked 595 p4p, 24 weight class) and Freddie Mercury (ranked 1124 p4p, 60 weight class). Kubota kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Devilman No Uta. Mercury has chosen Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix) as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Takeru Kubota has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Takeru Kubota seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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21
140 lbs
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22
135 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeru Kubota!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddie Mercury!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercury bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kubota scores with a push kick.
Mercury has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kubota.
Kubota lands a nice looking body shot.
Kubota digs a good body shot into Mercury's ribs.
Mercury throws a head kick but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mercury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kubota avoids the head kick by Mercury.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kubota swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mercury.
Mercury on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kubota. Kubota obviously looking to wear him down.
Mercury lands a jab to the nose.
Mercury needs to keep his hands up - Kubota had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Mercury. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mercury.
A jab from Kubota does it's job there.
Kubota moves out of range of the body kick.
Kubota blocks a head kick by Mercury.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kubota lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mercury has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mercury and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mercury checks the leg kick.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses.
Kubota takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kubota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mercury throws a lazy head kick
and Kubota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Kubota misses.
Good shot there by Kubota.
Mercury lands with a nice combination. Kubota backs away looking to recover.
Mercury throws out a loose jab but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercury throws a nice head kick!
Mercury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kubota circles away quickly and effectively.
Kubota connects with a body shot.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercury throws a big shot that misses.
Kubota misses with a kick to the body.
Kubota cracks Mercury with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercury misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota dips to his left and cracks Mercury with an uppercut!
Mercury takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mercury will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mercury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercury throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Kubota. That snapped Mercury's head back.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercury manages to avoid it.
Mercury takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercury. Kubota does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercury swings for the body but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota connects with a looping right hand.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Mercury misses.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
Kubota lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kubota.
Mercury lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kubota takes a step back to recover.
Kubota clobbers Mercury with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercury misses with a body shot.
Kubota was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kubota throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mercury connects with a high kick.
Kubota connects with a right hand. Mercury shakes it off.
Mercury just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercury scores with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kubota.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kubota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kubota lands with a nice body kick.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mercury.
Mercury misses with a head kick.
Mercury gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Kubota finds it's way through Mercury's defenses.
Mercury misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Kubota.
Kubota connects with a looping right hand.
Kubota jabs at Mercury's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota scores with a nice right hand.
Mercury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Kubota was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kubota fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mercury looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Kubota tenderised Mercury's leg. Mercury is trying to keep his angry face on.
A lazy left from Kubota finds it's target.
Mercury tries to move into range but Kubota moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Kubota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kubota.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota scores with a spinning back kick!
Kubota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Mercury there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kubota connects with an inside leg kick.
Mercury takes one to the side of the head.
Kubota slips a straight right by Mercury.
Mercury looks to land a body kick but Kubota moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Kubota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mercury checks a leg kick.
Kubota just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercury has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mercury fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kubota checks it well.
Mercury shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kubota lands a head shot.
Kubota throws a hook but Mercury blocks it.
Mercury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Mercury
and Kubota cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercury was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota.
Mercury misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mercury chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kubota can pounce on him.
Kubota connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mercury momentarily.
Mercury throws a nice looking combination but Kubota bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mercury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Kubota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mercury connects with a solid leg kick.
Kubota throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mercury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kubota.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kubota, right into the meat.
Kubota moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kubota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kubota throws a combination. Mercury tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Takeru Kubota is winning the standup battle so far.
Kubota tries to bum rush Mercury with a series of wild strikes but Mercury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mercury looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kubota scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercury's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mercury duly obliges.
Mercury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kubota scores with a body shot.
Mercury lands with a hook. Kubota tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Freddie Mercury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Kubota finds it's target.
Mercury throws a shot from downtown. Kubota moves away and avoids it.
Kubota moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab lands there for Kubota.
Mercury throws a lazy head kick
and Kubota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kubota throws a body kick that misses.
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercury sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kubota throws the left hand but Mercury avoids the punch easily.
Mercury throws a jab when Kubota was well out of range.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Mercury ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mercury.
Kubota blocks a head kick by Mercury.
Mercury connects with a right hand. Kubota shakes it off.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mercury might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kubota has got the better of the exchanges.
Mercury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mercury looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
Mercury throws a head kick that misses.
Kubota throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercury.
Kubota misses with a body kick.
Kubota moves out of range of the body kick.
Kubota lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mercury on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kubota. Kubota obviously looking to wear him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kubota lands a glancing blow to the side of Mercury's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Mercury.
Mercury misses with a double jab.
Mercury checks a low kick from Kubota.
Mercury tries a head kick but it misses.
Kubota tried to counter with a leg kick but Mercury avoided it.
Mercury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercury is breathing heavily.
Mercury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kubota listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kubota avoids a kick to the body.
Mercury throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
Mercury is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kubota rather than just go for the knockout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mercury lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kubota has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kubota and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mercury looks to score with a jab to the body but Kubota is just out of range.
Mercury takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kubota scores with a shot to the body.
Mercury throws a sloppy head kick
and Kubota counters with an inside leg kick.
Kubota lands with a right hand.
Mercury's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mercury walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kubota.
Kubota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A punch combination from Mercury misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota loads up on a big right hand but Mercury slips the punch.
Mercury looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kubota lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mercury misses with a kick to the body.
Kubota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mercury misses with a few strikes there.
Kubota blocks a jab.
Kubota swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kubota throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kubota connects with a solid leg kick.
Kubota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mercury goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kubota scores with a decent looking hook.
Kubota scoring well with a low kick there.
Kubota lands with an overhand left.
Kubota lands with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kubota scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kubota checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Kubota lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mercury doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from Mercury does no damage.
Mercury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mercury takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota scores with a leg kick.
Kubota tries a low kick but Mercury avoids it.
Kubota takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kubota lands a nice shot to the body.
Mercury throws a head kick but Kubota moves out of range.
Mercury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mercury tries to land a front kick but Kubota steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kubota fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mercury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercury is looking to slow Kubota down with leg kicks.
Jab from Kubota.
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
Kubota avoids the head kick by Mercury.
A little feinted left hand from Kubota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kubota slips a jab and a cross from Mercury.
Kubota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercury can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercury throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mercury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercury throws a head kick but Kubota moves out of range.
Mercury has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kubota.
Mercury looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body kick from Kubota.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kubota looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Mercury. Those never looked like landing.
Kubota jabs Mercury right on the nose. Mercury blinks but takes it well.
Kubota walks into a left hand.
Kubota connects with a body shot.
Mercury misses with a head kick.
Mercury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercury blocks a jab.
And Mercury responds with a good body kick, but Kubota manages to step out the way in time.
Kubota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kubota scores with a nice head shot.
Kubota throws a jab when Mercury was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Mercury's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Kubota finds it's way through Mercury's defenses.
Kubota connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubota blocks a head kick by Mercury.
Kubota lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mercury circles away quickly and effectively.
Kubota bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kubota avoids the head kick by Mercury.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kubota.
Mercury pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kubota is looking to counter punch.
Mercury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mercury attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Mercury.
Mercury walks into a straight right hand from Kubota.
Kubota lands with a straight right. Mercury didn't see that one coming.
Mercury throws a chopping leg kick but Kubota manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Kubota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mercury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kubota misses with a straight right.
Mercury is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mercury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Kubota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kubota.
Mercury takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mercury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercury was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota.
Mercury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercury ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
A good leg kick by Kubota.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kubota moves away.
Kubota lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercury closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mercury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kubota jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kubota fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mercury.
Kubota scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mercury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kubota lands a leg kick that knocks Mercury off balance momentarily.
Mercury throws a series of punches but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota cracks Mercury with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kubota lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mercury throws a leg kick but Kubota moved away.
Mercury moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab from Kubota.
Kubota works Mercury's body with a nice hook.
Mercury takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mercury tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kubota dodges the punch combination from Mercury.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Kubota.
Mercury with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kubota to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Mercury misses its intended target.
Mercury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kubota manages to avoid it.
Mercury looks to land a left hand but Kubota moved out of range nicely.
Kubota fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mercury.
Kubota connects with a body shot that sends Mercury's belly button to the back.
Mercury moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota throws a big shot that misses.
Mercury slips a jab from Kubota.
Kubota scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mercury throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
Mercury tries to land a front kick but Kubota steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kubota throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mercury getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kubota connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kubota fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mercury on the side of the head.
Mercury closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mercury moves out of range of the body kick from Kubota.
Kubota blocks the body kick.
Mercury misses with a straight right.
Kubota avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mercury.
Mercury is looking to chop away at Kubota's legs.
Kubota takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kubota avoids a kick to the body.
Kubota throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mercury has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kubota finds it's way round the side to connect with Mercury's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercury will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mercury misses with a wild body shot.
Kubota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kubota throws a body punch but Mercury moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mercury has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kubota.
Kubota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mercury is out of range and Kubota settles back down.
Mercury cracks Kubota with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mercury misses with a wild combination.
Kubota misses the jab.
Mercury swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mercury defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
Kubota scores with a hook to the body. Mercury takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kubota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mercury looks for the body kick but Kubota saw that one coming.
Kubota throws a leg kick which misses Mercury's front leg but catches the back leg as Mercury tries to avoid it.
Mercury throws a sloppy head kick
and Kubota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mercury is looking to land body kicks.
Kubota dodges the punch combination from Mercury.
Sloppy strikes from Kubota. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kubota tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercury throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Mercury misses.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kubota throws a body punch but Mercury moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.
Kubota scoring well with a low kick there.
Kubota misses with a looping right.
Mercury appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kubota motions for Mercury to come forward. Kubota throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mercury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mercury tried to score with a low kick but Kubota checks it.
Good leg kick by Kubota there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kubota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mercury is out of range.
Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mercury. That did some damage!
Kubota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mercury throws out the jab.
Kubota blocks a leg kick.
Kubota defending well as Mercury loads up on a big left hand.
Mercury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota scores with a jab. Mercury acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kubota works Mercury's body with a nice hook.
Mercury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mercury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercury is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kubota lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kubota pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercury moves out of range as Kubota strikes.
Mercury moves out of range of the body kick.
Mercury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Kubota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kubota with a jab.
Mercury throws a sloppy head kick and Kubota moves out of range easily.
Mercury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Mercury attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kubota cracks Mercury with an open hand slap.
Mercury swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kubota quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kubota misses with a looping right.
Mercury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kubota moves away.
Kubota tried to counter with a leg kick but Mercury avoided it.
Kubota lands a leg kick that knocks Mercury off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Kubota.
Kubota moves out of range of the body kick from Mercury.
Mercury looks to land a body kick but Kubota moved away.
Kubota throwing a counter right hand but Mercury manages to avoid it.
Kubota scoring well with a low kick there.
Mercury takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donk. Kubota catches Mercury right on the button with a cross.
Mercury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Good work by Kubota as he checks the leg kick.
Kubota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mercury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercury looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kubota feints and then cracks Mercury's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mercury down.
Mercury scores with a kick to the body.
Mercury scores with a one two! Kubota had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kubota throws an overhand right that lands on Mercury's shoulder, as Mercury tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mercury scores with a one two! Kubota had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercury ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kubota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mercury's head.
Kubota blocks a low kick nicely.
Mercury throws the kick towards the body but Kubota avoids it.
Kubota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercury.
Mercury takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kubota cracks Mercury with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mercury swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kubota misses with a hook. Mercury ducked under it nicely.
Mercury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercury misses with an uppercut
and Kubota counters with a straight right hand.
Mercury misses the jab.
Kubota swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota lands a nice looking body kick.
Mercury takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Mercury saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota had his way with Freddie Mercury in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mercury tries to land a body kick
and Kubota counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kubota lands a really nice looking cross but Mercury seems unphased.
Mercury lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kubota throws a big shot that misses.
Mercury steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Kubota lands a jab to Mercury's midsection.
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota connects with a nice looking jab.
Mercury throws a head kick but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota blocks a leg kick.
Mercury throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kubota stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mercury takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mercury throws a hook to the side of Kubota's head but Kubota sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kubota blocks a head kick by Mercury.
Kubota throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mercury's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mercury duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubota fakes the leg kick and cracks Mercury in the body.
A left lands for Mercury.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kubota.
Mercury misses with the combination.
Mercury is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kubota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mercury takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mercury throws a sloppy head kick and Kubota moves out of range easily.
Mercury takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mercury lands a head kick!
Kubota avoids the head kick by Mercury.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Mercury does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kubota throws out a powerful jab.
Kubota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercury.
A little feinted left hand from Kubota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mercury misses with a double jab.
Kubota sizes up Mercury with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Mercury misses the target.
Kubota was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kubota lands a right hook to the body.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercury misses with a body kick.
Mercury throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kubota feints and then cracks Mercury's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mercury down.
Mercury misses with a two punch combination.
Kubota paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kubota does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kubota scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kubota lands a front kick.
Mercury misses with a body shot.
Kubota takes a swing at Mercury's ribcage but misses.
Kubota ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kubota connects with a solid leg kick.
Kubota throws a leg kick which misses Mercury's front leg but catches the back leg as Mercury tries to avoid it.
Kubota throws the kick towards the body but Mercury avoids it.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Mercury ducks down to avoid it.
Kubota lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mercury throws a right and a left that Kubota avoids nicely.
Mercury throws out a loose jab but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury throws a nice looking combination but Kubota bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kubota feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mercury jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota lands a jab to Mercury's midsection.
Mercury misses with a double jab.
Nice body kick from Mercury.
Kubota throws a hook to the side of Mercury's head but Mercury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercury manages to avoid it.
Mercury avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mercury misses with a straight left.
Kubota looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mercury throws a head kick that misses.
Mercury swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kubota counters with a straight right hand.
Kubota cracks Mercury with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Mercury.
Mercury tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kubota connects with a right hand. Mercury shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kubota lands with a right hand.
Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercury was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota.
Mercury shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mercury dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kubota. That did some damage!
Kubota moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Mercury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercury drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kubota throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kubota scores with a shot to the body.
Freddie Mercury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercury gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mercury misses with a low kick.
Kubota tries a low kick but Mercury avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Kubota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kubota.
Kubota misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercury slips a straight right by Kubota.
As Kubota backs off Mercury throws a huge counter combo but Kubota manages to avoid it all.
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
Kubota throws a series of strikes that have Mercury backpedaling.
A swing and a miss from Kubota.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Kubota showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kubota has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Kubota!
Takeru Kubota retains his bantamweight title!
Takeru Kubota seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Freddie Mercury was interviewed post fight and said 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 697 p4p, 81 weight class) and Frank Murdock (ranked 328 p4p, 40 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Murdock's choice of entrance music: Flashbacks to 'Nam. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Frank Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeSilva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murdock's hands.
DeSilva moves to clinch but Murdock breaks away
and Murdock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeSilva moves out of range of the strikes.
Frank Murdock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock tries to clinch up
and DeSilva counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murdock!
Murdock prevents DeSilva from moving into mount.
Murdock wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Murdock wants to control but DeSilva postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Murdock is trying to get back to half guard.
DeSilva trying to control the position but Murdock is working away.
DeSilva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Murdock's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murdock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Murdock is trying to control DeSilva's posture but DeSilva avoids it.
Murdock is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Murdock is not content to let DeSilva control the position.
Murdock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DeSilva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Murdock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Murdock wants to control but DeSilva postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Murdock taking punishment in the form of punches.
DeSilva prevents Murdock from escaping the position.
Murdock is letting DeSilva control him for a moment.
DeSilva'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.
DeSilva advances to full mount.
Murdock is squirming around, avoiding DeSilva's attempts to control the action.
Murdock trying desperately to get to his feet.
DeSilva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Murdock tries to lock up and control but DeSilva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock is in all sorts of trouble here.
DeSilva controlling the pace for now.
DeSilva landing strikes from the mount.
DeSilva lands with some strikes.
DeSilva prevents Murdock from getting the reversal.
DeSilva thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
DeSilva misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSilva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Murdock is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Murdock bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
DeSilva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murdock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murdock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeSilva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murdock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murdock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to sweep here but Murdock controlling him for the moment.
Murdock wants to stand but DeSilva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Murdock stands up from DeSilva's guard - Murdock perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeSilva is out of range and Murdock settles back down.
DeSilva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murdock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murdock throws a hook to the side of DeSilva's head but DeSilva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeSilva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murdock misses with a left hand
and DeSilva counters with a shoot takedown. Murdock fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva 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.
DeSilva throws a big shot that misses.
DeSilva rushes Murdock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeSilva.
Murdock working aggressively here.
DeSilva is trying to pull guard but Murdock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
DeSilva wants to stall.
Murdock lands with a right to the head.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeSilva pulls Murdock into guard.
DeSilva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murdock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murdock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock trying to stand up but can't free himself from DeSilva's guard.
DeSilva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murdock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DeSilva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murdock can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on DeSilva, up you get!
DeSilva moves out of range of the leg kick from Murdock.
Murdock tries to land a body kick
and DeSilva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Murdock won't allow DeSilva to pass to mount.
Murdock is looking to escape.
Murdock is looking to improve his position.
DeSilva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ground and pound from DeSilva.
DeSilva seems to be working for a kimura but Murdock defends the submission attempt.
Murdock works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeSilva postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Murdock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DeSilva, into his guard.
Murdock wants to stand but DeSilva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
DeSilva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murdock stands up and waves to DeSilva to follow him.
DeSilva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murdock's waist but Murdock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeSilva off to one side.
Murdock lands a head kick. DeSilva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Murdock misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murdock as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as DeSilva blocks the leg kick.
DeSilva misses with a looping right.
DeSilva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
DeSilva scores with a sloppy right hand. Murdock should have avoided that one.
Frank Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeSilva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murdock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva misses with a takedown
enabling Murdock to counter with a crisp jab.
DeSilva checks a leg kick.
DeSilva dives in for a single leg takedown but Murdock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Murdock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murdock.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock.
Murdock's corner calls for a 1-2. Murdock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murdock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
A good leg kick by Murdock.
Murdock scoring well with a low kick there.
DeSilva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSilva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
DeSilva trying to control the action but Murdock is working from the bottom.
Murdock stops DeSilva from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Murdock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Murdock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
DeSilva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
DeSilva working away.
DeSilva is working Murdock over with some ground and pound from side control.
DeSilva scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Murdock to see if he's OK.
Murdock stops DeSilva from passing to mount.
DeSilva lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock wants to get back to his feet but DeSilva drags him back down.
DeSilva tries to advance to mount but can't.
DeSilva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murdock manages to work his way to half guard, despite DeSilva's best efforts.
DeSilva is looking to take a break and control but Murdock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murdock is still trying to improve position.
Murdock is in trouble now - DeSilva has advanced to mount!
DeSilva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murdock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
DeSilva tries to control but Murdock wriggling away.
You get the feeling that Murdock really doesn't like being in this position too much.
DeSilva working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva trying to control but he's not successful this time.
DeSilva landing shots from mount.
DeSilva moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Murdock has worked his arm free - good work by Murdock!
Murdock struggling a bit here.
Murdock tries to escape but DeSilva is in control.
Murdock is trying to control DeSilva's posture but DeSilva avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva wants to control but Murdock is keeping him busy.
DeSilva tries to advance to mount but can't.
Murdock manages to get back to half guard.
Murdock is trying to stand up here but DeSilva is controlling him well.
DeSilva is working for a kimura but Murdock is defending it quite comfortably.
DeSilva stops Murdock from getting back to his feet.
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.
DeSilva is pressing down on Murdock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murdock is holding on for now.
Murdock pushes DeSilva off but DeSilva dives into side control.
Murdock is trying to control DeSilva's posture but DeSilva avoids it.
Murdock dodges the ground and pound from DeSilva.
DeSilva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Murdock sneaks back into half guard.
DeSilva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murdock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeSilva 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lew Rockwell (ranked 1335 p4p, 161 weight class) and Liquid Voyage (ranked 1345 p4p, 163 weight class). Rockwell comes to the cage accompanied by Like a Rock. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lew Rockwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liquid Voyage!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voyage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockwell throws out the jab.
Rockwell looks to score with a jab to the body but Voyage is just out of range.
Voyage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rockwell shoots in and gets a takedown into Voyage's guard.
Voyage wants to sweep but no luck.
Voyage trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Voyage striking off his back but it's not causing Rockwell any problems.
Voyage keeping full guard, as Rockwell tries to pass.
Rockwell won't allow Voyage to sweep him here.
Rockwell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rockwell is trying to get an arm triangle but Voyage is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell has hold of Voyage's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Voyage seems comfortable defending it but Rockwell has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Voyage is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Voyage is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rockwell couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lew Rockwell!
Lew Rockwell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Lancaster (ranked 134 p4p, 16 weight class) and Richard Nixon (ranked 1010 p4p, 122 weight class). Richard Nixon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedric Lancaster !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Nixon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nixon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lancaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from Lancaster .
A shot to the liver by Lancaster . Beautiful body shot.
Nixon looks to land a left hand but Lancaster moved out of range nicely.
Lancaster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Nixon.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster rushes Nixon and presses him up against the cage.
Nixon throws a head punch that misses.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike.
Nixon prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to work over Nixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nixon or not.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Nixon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Lancaster digs a right hand underneath Nixon's ribcage. Nixon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Nixon looks winded!
Nixon misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Nixon has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster .
Nixon takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster .
Lancaster prevents Nixon from breaking the clinch.
Lancaster pushes Nixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nixon.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lancaster works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Lancaster cracks Nixon with a nice body shot.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Lancaster lands a left hand.
Lancaster works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lancaster lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Nixon controls his hands.
Nixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nixon misses with the head strike.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Nixon blocks it.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
Nixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nixon's elbow.
Nixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lancaster scores with a shot to the side of Nixon's head.
Nixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Nixon controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster works on Nixon's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nixon or not.
Lancaster lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
Lancaster presses Nixon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lancaster lands a body punch.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster pushes Nixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Lancaster .
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lancaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lancaster throws out a powerful jab.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Nixon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nixon throws an overhand right that lands on Lancaster 's shoulder, as Lancaster tries to avoid the shot.
Richard Nixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lancaster digs a good hook to Nixon's body.
Nixon misses with a hook
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
Nixon walks into a jab.
Lancaster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nixon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nixon is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nixon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon misses with a left hand
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
Nixon takes one to the chin there.
Nixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nixon with a nice cross.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lancaster throws a good cross that connects.
Nixon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lancaster .
Lancaster jabs Nixon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Nixon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lancaster catches Nixon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nixon throws a series of punches but Lancaster moves out of range.
Nixon throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Nixon misses its intended target.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Nixon manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster instigates a clinch.
A short right from Lancaster .
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a right hand.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Lancaster .
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Nixon tries to break free but Lancaster pushes him back against the cage.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Nixon avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
Lancaster pushes Nixon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nixon is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nixon or not.
Nixon is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
Cedric Lancaster has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lancaster drops Nixon onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nixon is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster presses Nixon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lancaster creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Nixon's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Nixon drops to his knees and Lancaster pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Cedric Lancaster misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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