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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Riley Johnson (ranked 22429 p4p, 661 weight class) and Dr Love (ranked 21533 p4p, 679 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr Love!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Love throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Love throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a solid body kick.
Love tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Love.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson moves out of range as Love throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Love.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Love.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Love manages to avoid it.
Love misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Love swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Love throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Love throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at Boomerang!! PURE ELITE COACHES and Sparring Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Love scores with a nice body kick.
Love scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Love missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Love.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Love fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Love misses.
Love throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Johnson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Love throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Love scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Love looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice straight punches there by Love. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Love.
Love scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Love.
Love lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Love throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love is looking to chop away at Johnson's legs.
Love has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Love.
Love lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Love shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Love.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Love throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Love tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Love dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Love throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Love jabs at Johnson's body.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Love lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Love pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Johnson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big right from Love misses.
Johnson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Love misses
and Love takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Love finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Johnson blocks the low kick.
Love lands with a shot to the body.
Love throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Love swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Johnson.
Love looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Love there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Love jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Love has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Love.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Love throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Love throws a chopping leg kick but Johnson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johnson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Love.
It appears Johnson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Love throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight 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!
Love throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Love fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Love thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Love throws a leg kick but Johnson checks it.
Love throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Love cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Love throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Love throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Love backs away, Johnson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Love throws a head kick that misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Love thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Love ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Love misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Love throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a head kick. That will keep Love thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Love throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Love showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Love.
Love throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Love misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Love wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Love tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Johnson is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Love plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Love looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Love just gets out of the way.
Love misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Love misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Love misses
and Love takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Love scores with a spinning back kick!
Love throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Love only half commits.
A head kick by Love misses
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love throws a sloppy head kick
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
Riley Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Love is predictable there
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Love throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Love turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Love misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Love.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Love fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Love misses with a left hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Love is rocked!
Love throws a lazy head kick
and Johnson counters with a right hand from hell and Love is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riley Johnson!
A very excited looking Riley Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Asko Vilenius (ranked 2507 p4p, 357 weight class) and Asuh Duh (ranked 22437 p4p, 822 weight class). Asuh Duh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Asko Vilenius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asuh Duh!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilenius looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Duh wants to stand up but Vilenius is controlling him.
Duh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duh wants to stand but Vilenius is controlling the position.
Vilenius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vilenius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilenius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vilenius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vilenius is stalling in the full guard.
Vilenius scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilenius chips away with some ground and pound.
Vilenius postures up and lands a big shot to Duh's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vilenius controlling from the top position.
Vilenius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vilenius connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vilenius distracts Duh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vilenius stays in close to Duh's body and controls the position.
Vilenius stands up over Duh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vilenius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vilenius landing some decent shots from guard.
Vilenius stands up over Duh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vilenius landing some decent shots from guard.
Vilenius controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duh's head.
Vilenius throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vilenius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duh being controlled here, momentarily.
Vilenius throws a big right hand that misses.
Vilenius is working Duh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vilenius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius passes Duh's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vilenius content to control rather than advance.
Duh tries to kick Vilenius off but Vilenius keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vilenius stalling.
Vilenius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asko Vilenius dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vilenius closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vilenius lands in his opponent's guard.
Vilenius landing with the ground and pound.
Vilenius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vilenius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vilenius postures up and lands a big shot to Duh's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duh has momentary wrist control but Vilenius slips an elbow through the middle.
Vilenius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Duh's head.
Duh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vilenius controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duh wants to sweep but no luck.
Vilenius distracts Duh with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vilenius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vilenius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vilenius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vilenius controls from within his opponent's guard.
Duh is striking off his back. Vilenius thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Duh wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vilenius is nestled in close to Duh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vilenius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vilenius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Duh looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vilenius working Duh over with strikes.
Vilenius lands with a punch from half guard.
Duh taking some punishment here, with Vilenius in his half guard.
Vilenius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duh can do to turn this around?
Vilenius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Duh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius slows the pace down in half guard.
Vilenius lands with a punch from half guard.
Vilenius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vilenius is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vilenius connects with a nice short shot to Duh's temple.
Vilenius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vilenius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duh tries to get to full guard but Vilenius has control of the leg.
Vilenius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vilenius seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vilenius is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vilenius controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duh has hold of Vilenius's hands but Vilenius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asko Vilenius dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Vilenius drives through with a takedown into Duh's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Duh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vilenius controls the pace.
Vilenius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Duh looking to control.
Vilenius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duh's head.
Vilenius is in close to Duh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vilenius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vilenius controls the pace.
Vilenius connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duh wants to stand up but Vilenius is controlling him.
Vilenius chips away with some ground and pound.
Vilenius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vilenius is working Duh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Duh wants to stand but Vilenius is controlling the position.
Vilenius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Duh is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vilenius scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vilenius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vilenius stays in close to Duh's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius scoring with some ground and pound.
Vilenius is working Duh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vilenius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vilenius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vilenius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duh's head.
Duh is rocked!
Vilenius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilenius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Asko Vilenius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vilenius scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vilenius working some strikes from top position.
Vilenius controlling from the top position.
Asuh Duh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vilenius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duh's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asko Vilenius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vilenius has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asko Vilenius!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ignatius Thistlewhite (ranked 1251 p4p, 128 weight class) and Jargon Gin (ranked 1282 p4p, 131 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ignatius Thistlewhite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jargon Gin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Thistlewhite or perhaps it was just good defense by Gin, which made it look bad.
Gin rushes Thistlewhite and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thistlewhite has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gin lands with a short shot to the head.
Gin misses with some punches.
Gin tries to work over Thistlewhite's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gin lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thistlewhite tries to clinch there but Gin circles away.
Thistlewhite takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.
Thistlewhite misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thistlewhite swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gin counters with a straight right hand.
Gin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thistlewhite is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gin moves out of range as Thistlewhite strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gin scores with a jab.
Thistlewhite is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thistlewhite throws a series of punches but Gin avoids them all with ease.
Oh Thistlewhite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gin closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Gin.
Gin lands a big right hand that drops Thistlewhite! The killer instinct kicks in and Gin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jargon Gin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Mike (ranked 1857 p4p, 169 weight class) and Joe Foreman (ranked 836 p4p, 85 weight class). Mike's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Til I Collapse. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Mike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Foreman !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mike moves away from the strike by Foreman .
Mike misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mike throws a lazy right hand but Foreman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mike ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foreman moves away.
As Mike backs off Foreman throws a huge counter combo but Mike manages to avoid it all.
Good standup being displayed there by Mike as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Joe Foreman has been cut.
Mike slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oooooh!!! Foreman has knocked Mike down with a huge combo! Foreman steps away and waves a wobbly Mike back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Big Mike has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foreman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mike.
Mike swings widly with a right hand
and Mike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mike throws a poor cross that misses
and Foreman counters with a left to the body.
Mike lunges at Foreman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Foreman 's hand.
Mike has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Mike throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mike loads up on a big right hand but Foreman slips the punch.
Mike throws a right and a left that Foreman avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Mike. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Foreman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mike looks to land a right hand but Foreman moved out of range.
Foreman moves out of range as Mike strikes.
Big Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mike loads up on a big right hand but Foreman slips the punch.
Mike throws a shot from downtown. Foreman moves away and avoids it.
Mike throws a poor cross that misses
and Foreman counters with a stiff right hand.
Foreman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mike. Mike circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Foreman swings widly with a right hand
enabling Mike to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Joe Foreman 's cut even more.
A big right from Mike misses.
Foreman is looking for the big counter here.
Mike swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Foreman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Big Mike's cut is getting worse.
Some wild striking there from Mike.
Mike throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foreman connects with the punch.
Mike throws a right hand that misses
letting Foreman counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Foreman .
Mike throws a right and a left that both miss.
Foreman swings for the body but Mike moves out of range.
Mike misses the shot to the body.
Foreman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foreman throws a shot to the body.
Mike is breathing heavily.
Mike misses with a left hand
enabling Foreman to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Foreman .
Mike misses with a left hand
and Foreman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Big Mike's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mike swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Foreman counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mike! Foreman lets Mike back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mike is rocked!
Mike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foreman counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Mike out cold! What a finish! Foreman is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Foreman !
The defeated Big Mike had this to say: 'Damn good fight, ready for the next!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Cristopher La Vellei (ranked 3047 p4p, 321 weight class) and Alexander Hamilton (ranked 2053 p4p, 231 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hamilton's choice of entrance music: Alexander Hamilton. Alexander Hamilton is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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24
176 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Vellei keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
La Vellei shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hamilton's guard.
La Vellei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hamilton on the ground.
La Vellei tries to free his leg and advance position but Hamilton is retaining full guard.
La Vellei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hamilton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control La Vellei haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Vellei with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton trying to keep a closed guard but La Vellei is proving a slippery customer.
La Vellei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hamilton wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and La Vellei is now in half guard.
La Vellei wants to pass to mount but Hamilton is defending the position.
Hamilton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hamilton is looking for a sweep. La Vellei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
La Vellei wants to stand but Hamilton has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
La Vellei really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hamilton tries to kick La Vellei off but La Vellei keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by La Vellei's head coaches at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says La Vellei as he avoids it easily.
La Vellei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Alexander Hamilton has been cut.
La Vellei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hamilton checks it well.
La Vellei throws a nice looking combination but Hamilton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hamilton shoots for a takedown but La Vellei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
Hamilton tries for a takedown but La Vellei circles away easily
and La Vellei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamilton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
La Vellei feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hamilton pushes La Vellei off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton drives through with a takedown into La Vellei's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
La Vellei is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hamilton is controlling him.
Hamilton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
La Vellei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if La Vellei tries to get out of the position.
Hamilton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hamilton wants to control from the top but La Vellei keeps moving.
La Vellei controlling the position.
La Vellei working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hamilton.
Hamilton trying to control but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton wants to stand but La Vellei is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
La Vellei tries to bum rush Hamilton with a series of wild strikes but Hamilton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
La Vellei jabs Hamilton right on the nose. Hamilton blinks but takes it well.
La Vellei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hamilton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten La Vellei somewhat.
La Vellei feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
La Vellei looking to sit in guard and control but Hamilton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Hamilton's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
La Vellei thuds his shin into the meat of Hamilton's side.
Hamilton with a lazy takedown attempt
and La Vellei counters with a nice uppercut.
Hamilton tries for a takedown but La Vellei circles away easily
and La Vellei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Vellei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamilton fails with a takedown attempt.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
La Vellei with the ground and pound but Hamilton uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hamilton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton trying to control but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
Hamilton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
La Vellei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
La Vellei cracks the inside of Hamilton's front leg.
La Vellei keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
La Vellei is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hamilton's half guard.
Hamilton looking for submissions off his back.
La Vellei trying to control from Hamilton's half guard. Hamilton has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei throws an elbow that misses. Hamilton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in La Vellei's guard. Nice move by Hamilton!
La Vellei wants to sweep here but Hamilton controlling him for the moment.
Hamilton looking to pass the guard.
Hamilton being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hamilton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
La Vellei has a closed guard, preventing Hamilton from standing up.
Hamilton looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
La Vellei wants to stand but Hamilton is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
La Vellei fails to land with a series of punches.
La Vellei looks to throw the jab but Hamilton is out of range.
La Vellei is looking to slow Hamilton down with leg kicks.
La Vellei throws a right and a left that Hamilton avoids nicely.
Hamilton throws a counter combo.
La Vellei throws a lazy right hand but Hamilton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
La Vellei closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hamilton quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamilton actively working from the bottom here.
Hamilton punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Hamilton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hamilton has managed to clinch.
Hamilton misses with a punch on the inside.
La Vellei can't break the clinch.
Hamilton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says La Vellei as he avoids it easily.
La Vellei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamilton.
A left and a right from La Vellei both land. Nice combination.
Hamilton moves into range and clinches up with La Vellei.
La Vellei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Vellei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamilton looks for a takedown but La Vellei sprawls well.
La Vellei scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vellei lands a glancing blow to the side of Hamilton's head.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says La Vellei as he avoids it easily.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Hamilton.
Hamilton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hamilton shoots for a takedown but La Vellei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hamilton tries to score a power double leg takedown but La Vellei sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hamilton somewhat.
Hamilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La Vellei lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hamilton will feel that in the morning.
Hamilton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by La Vellei.
Hamilton tries to clinch there but La Vellei circles away.
La Vellei swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
La Vellei scores with a push kick.
La Vellei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
La Vellei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
La Vellei goes for a double leg but Hamilton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hamilton continues to drive forward.
That's two 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!
Nice takedown defense from La Vellei. No joy for Hamilton on that attempt.
La Vellei connects with a nice looking jab.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamilton tries to sprawl but La Vellei drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hamilton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from La Vellei.
La Vellei is looking to work some ground and pound but Hamilton has wrist control.
Hamilton keeping moving, preventing La Vellei from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hamilton is trying to control the position but La Vellei postures up.
Hamilton wants to sweep here but La Vellei controlling him for the moment.
La Vellei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamilton can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamilton fails with a takedown attempt.
La Vellei throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
La Vellei leaves Hamilton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hamilton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
La Vellei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
La Vellei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hamilton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hamilton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hamilton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hamilton is trying to control. La Vellei wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alexander Hamilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
La Vellei trying to hold on to Hamilton's head to control him but Hamilton postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for La Vellei, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
Jean Cristopher La Vellei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Pikkarainen (ranked 1293 p4p, 47 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 2512 p4p, 93 weight class). Pikkarainen's entrance music is Nikopol - City of Victory. A fine choice. Biernat has chosen Someday as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pikkarainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pikkarainen darts in looking for a takedown but Biernat gets double underhooks and turns Pikkarainen into the cage.
Biernat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pikkarainen tries for a takedown but Biernat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pekka Pikkarainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pikkarainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pikkarainen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pikkarainen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Biernat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pikkarainen is controlling him.
Pikkarainen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Biernat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pikkarainen distracts Biernat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Biernat is controlling Pikkarainen's posture.
Pikkarainen with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pikkarainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biernat is keeping the position for now.
Pikkarainen preventing the sweep.
Biernat wants to get back to his feet but Pikkarainen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat looking for a sweep. Not yet Biernat, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pikkarainen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Biernat's head.
Pikkarainen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Biernat wants to sweep but no luck.
Biernat wants to stand up but Pikkarainen is controlling him.
Biernat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pikkarainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biernat has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pikkarainen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Pikkarainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biernat throws a right hand that Pikkarainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pikkarainen also avoids with ease.
Pikkarainen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pikkarainen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Biernat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pikkarainen dodges the punch combination from Biernat.
Pikkarainen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biernat swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pikkarainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pikkarainen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pikkarainen. Biernat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pikkarainen thuds his right hand into Biernat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Biernat is rocked!
Biernat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pikkarainen.
Biernat is still on wobbly legs! Can Pikkarainen finish him?
Biernat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Biernat seems to have recovered his senses.
Biernat scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Biernat wants to clinch.
Pikkarainen misses with a straight right.
Pikkarainen is looking to wear down Biernat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Biernat tries to close the distance and clinch but Pikkarainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Biernat lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Good standup being displayed there by Biernat as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Pekka Pikkarainen has been cut.
Biernat doesn't manage to clinch there - Pikkarainen circles away.
Biernat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Biernat cracks Pikkarainen with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat throws a head kick but Pikkarainen moves out of range.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pikkarainen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Biernat is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pikkarainen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Biernat is looking to reverse the position.
Biernat takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Biernat is looking for a sweep.
Pikkarainen cracks Biernat with a big elbow.
Pikkarainen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Biernat to see if he's OK.
Biernat is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pikkarainen connects with a decent elbow.
Biernat is trying to buck Pikkarainen off.
Pikkarainen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biernat keeps working.
Biernat is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen advances nicely into full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biernat is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Pikkarainen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pikkarainen unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Biernat wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Pikkarainen celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Pikkarainen!
During a confident post fight interview, Pekka Pikkarainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fausto Carsara (ranked 1393 p4p, 168 weight class) and Lew Rockwell (ranked 1192 p4p, 151 weight class). Carsara comes to the cage accompanied by E'sord Luché. Rockwell has chosen Like a Rock as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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192 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
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Brawler
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fausto Carsara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lew Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carsara misses with a body punch
and Rockwell counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Carsara is defending against the submission attempts here by Rockwell.
Rockwell prevents Carsara from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rockwell is looking to take a break and control but Carsara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rockwell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rockwell is pressing down on Carsara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carsara is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockwell uses his free foot to push down on Carsara's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Carsara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell is looking to work his way around to Carsara's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rockwell swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Carsara is now in Rockwell's guard. A big mistake from Rockwell there, giving up the dominant position!
Carsara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockwell on the ground.
Rockwell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carsara is sitting in close to Rockwell's body. Rockwell has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Carsara is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Carsara is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rockwell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lew Rockwell!
Lew Rockwell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Fausto Carsara had this to say: 'Lew i respect you,Good Job. I come back Soon. I Would like fight again with you.ok?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Correira (ranked 304 p4p, 32 weight class) and Norman Stebson (ranked 447 p4p, 47 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Wesley Correira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Norman Stebson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correira slips a straight right by Stebson.
Correira blocks a head kick by Stebson.
Stebson scores with a body shot.
Correira connects with the punch.
Correira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stebson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Correira lands with a slapping head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Correira.
Stebson tries to land a front kick but Correira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Correira throwing a counter right hand but Stebson manages to avoid it.
Stebson is looking to chop away at Correira's legs.
Correira dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stebson. That did some damage!
Correira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stebson.
Correira is looking for a counter combo.
Stebson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Correira. Correira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stebson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Stebson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Correira.
Stebson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stebson looks to throw the jab but Correira is out of range.
Correira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stebson throws a sloppy head kick and Correira moves out of range easily.
Correira tried to counter with a leg kick but Stebson avoided it.
Correira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stebson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stebson missing with a left hand there. Correira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stebson misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stebson.
Stebson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Correira checks it well.
Stebson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stebson, as that shot connected.
Stebson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stebson scores with a spinning back kick!
Stebson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Correira.
Stebson is looking to score with low kicks.
Stebson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Correira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Correira.
Correira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stebson under the eye.
Stebson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Correira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stebson throws a sloppy head kick and Correira moves out of range easily.
Stebson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Correira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stebson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Correira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stebson throws out the jab.
Correira looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stebson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stebson throws the kick towards the body but Correira avoids it.
Stebson misses with a leg kick.
Correira gets a clinch.
Correira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stebson or not.
Stebson can't find room to land a body shot as Correira controls the action.
I was talking to Correira's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stebson.
Correira throws an elbow that misses.
Correira lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Norman Stebson has been cut.
Nice body punch from Correira.
Stebson looks winded!
Correira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Correira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Correira digs a right hand into Stebson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stebson's gas tank.
Correira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Correira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Correira lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Correira.
Correira scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Correira.
Correira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Correira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stebson is rocked!
A short left from Correira.
Stebson is still on wobbly legs! Can Correira finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correira creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Stebson! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Correira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Correira!
Wesley Correira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elgin Turner (ranked 515 p4p, 63 weight class) and Jallu Pesonen (ranked 845 p4p, 100 weight class). Turner comes into the arena with wu-tang clan - da mystery of chessboxin' blaring out of the sound system. Pesonen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: DJ Orkidea - Joutsenlaulu. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elgin Turner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jallu Pesonen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner lands the left hand.
Pesonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pesonen misses with a low kick.
Turner takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Turner throws the left hand but Pesonen avoids the punch easily.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pesonen.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner takes a swing at Pesonen's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Pesonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pesonen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pesonen slips under a jab from Turner.
Pesonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Pesonen is quick to defend against it.
Turner moves away from the strike by Pesonen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Pesonen.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner takes a swing at Pesonen's ribcage but misses.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pesonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pesonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Turner.
Turner has closed the distance and engaged Pesonen in a clinch.
Pesonen working aggressively here.
Turner takes a shot to the head.
Turner working aggressively here.
A short right from Turner on the inside.
Turner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Pesonen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Turner uses from the top position.
Pesonen keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pesonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Pesonen's legs - danger averted.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Pesonen has wrist control.
Pesonen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turner looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen being controlled here, momentarily.
Pesonen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pesonen keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Pesonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pesonen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Pesonen's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesonen looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turner chips away with some ground and pound.
Pesonen working for a triangle but Turner defends it easily.
Pesonen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pesonen has momentary wrist control but Turner slips an elbow through the middle.
Pesonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pesonen working for a triangle but Turner defends it easily.
Pesonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pesonen keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pesonen controls Turner momentarily but Turner frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pesonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pesonen is keeping the position for now.
Turner distracts Pesonen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pesonen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pesonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turner is aware though and is defending well.
Turner looking to pass the guard.
Turner connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
Pesonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pesonen sprawls and moves away.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pesonen can do to turn this around?
Pesonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Pesonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pesonen tries to sprawl but Turner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pesonen is looking to improve his position.
Elgin Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pesonen is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Turner is tapping! Great win for Pesonen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jallu Pesonen!
Jallu Pesonen is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Jallu Pesonen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Elgin Turner was interviewed post fight and said 'Wu Tang fuh eva!'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takeru Kubota (ranked 493 p4p, 14 weight class) and Yang Xinhai (ranked 838 p4p, 27 weight class). Kubota's entrance music is Devilman No Uta. A fine choice. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
7 - 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
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Yang Xinhai!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kubota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xinhai moves away.
Xinhai has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kubota is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kubota throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kubota punishes Xinhai's body with a nice straight punch.
Xinhai misses the jab.
Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xinhai.
Kubota tried to score with a low kick but Xinhai checks it.
Kubota lands a leg kick that knocks Xinhai off balance momentarily.
Kubota lands with a cross.
Xinhai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kubotas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kubota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
Kubota scores with a nice right hand.
A left and a right from Xinhai both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xinhai lands an overhand right.
Kubota throws out a loose jab but Xinhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kubota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xinhai is out of range and Kubota settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Xinhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kubota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xinhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Kubota backs off Xinhai throws a huge counter combo but Kubota manages to avoid it all.
Xinhai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kubota misses with a kick to the body.
Xinhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kubota jabs Xinhai right on the nose. Xinhai blinks but takes it well.
Kubota throws a right hand that misses
letting Xinhai counter with a right hand.
Xinhai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kubota.
Kubota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Xinhai misses.
Kubota tried to score with a low kick but Xinhai checks it.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xinhai with a nice cross.
Xinhai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kubota misses with a hook.
Xinhai throws out a counter right but Kubota avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xinhai throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota throws a front kick aimed at Xinhai's knee but Xinhai avoids it well.
Kubota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kubota staying out of range there.
Kubota scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xinhai ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kubota. That's going to slow Xinhai down.
Xinhai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Xinhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Kubota cracks a nice hook into Xinhai's ribs.
Kubota lands a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Xinhai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Xinhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xinhai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai connects with a looping right hand.
Kubota lands with a straight right. Xinhai didn't see that one coming.
Kubota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xinhai.
Kubota feints and then cracks Xinhai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xinhai down.
Kubota lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xinhai's sensitive parts.
A jab from Kubota finds it's way through Xinhai's defenses.
Xinhai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xinhai checks a leg kick nicely.
Kubota thows a leg kick but Xinhai checks it
and Xinhai counters with a left and a right that stings Kubota.
Xinhai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kubota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kubota misses with a right hand
and Xinhai counters with a left to the body.
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 slow jab from Xinhai misses its intended target.
Kubota swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Xinhai moved away.
Nice jab there from Kubota.
Kubota scores with a decent looking hook.
Kubota tries a low kick but Xinhai avoids it.
Kubota throws a right hand that misses
and Xinhai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Xinhai misses.
Nice body kick from Kubota.
Kubota swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xinhai counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Kubota - just one landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kubota.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xinhai misses with a few strikes there.
Kubota moves away from the strike by Xinhai.
Kubota throws a right hand that misses
and Xinhai counters with a straight right hand.
Kubota lands a nice hook to Xinhai's body. Xinhai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Xinhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Xinhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kubota scores with a shot to the body.
Takeru Kubota is winning the standup battle so far.
Kubota thuds a left hand into Xinhai's body.
Kubota throws a body kick that misses
and Xinhai counters with a left and a right that stings Kubota.
Kubota lands a leg kick that knocks Xinhai off balance momentarily.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Xinhai moves away and avoids it.
Xinhai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kubota moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Xinhai moved away.
A punch lands to the side of Xinhai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A shot to the body from Kubota misses
and Kubota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xinhai slips a straight right by Kubota.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xinhai! But no joy.
Takeru Kubota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubota works Xinhai's body with a nice hook.
Kubota scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xinhai doesn't seem bothered though.
Kubota misses with a hook. Xinhai ducked under it nicely.
Xinhai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xinhai throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xinhai. That did some damage!
Kubota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota scores with a decent looking hook.
Kubota lands with a straight right. Xinhai didn't see that one coming.
Kubota is looking to chop away at Xinhai's legs.
Kubota scores with a decent looking hook.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Xinhai.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kubota moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xinhai! But no joy.
Kubota swings for the body but Xinhai moves out of range.
Xinhai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xinhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xinhai moves out of range of the strikes.
Xinhai throws out a counter right but Kubota avoids it with no problem.
Kubota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Kubota
and Xinhai counters with a series of strikes. Kubota will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
Kubota slips a straight right by Xinhai.
Good leg kick by Kubota there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xinhai avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Xinhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Xinhai moved away.
Xinhai checks a low kick from Kubota.
Kubota looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xinhai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Xinhai.
Xinhai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Xinhai 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.
Xinhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kubota.
Xinhai connects with a crisp jab.
Xinhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kubota moves away.
Xinhai checks a leg kick nicely.
Xinhai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kubota throws a hook to the side of Xinhai's head but Xinhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kubota throws a low kick but Xinhai avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xinhai! But no joy.
Kubota connects with a jab.
Kubota's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Kubota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xinhai can do to turn this around?
Xinhai throws a shot from downtown. Kubota moves away and avoids it.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
Xinhai scores with a hook to the body. Kubota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xinhai. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kubota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xinhai.
A combination from Xinhai does no damage.
Kubota tries to land a leg kick but Xinhai saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kubota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kubota misses the target.
Xinhai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kubota scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kubota misses with a right hand
and Xinhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut. Kubota saw that one coming.
Kubota throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xinhai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kubota missing with a left hand there. Xinhai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Kubota backs off Xinhai throws a huge counter combo but Kubota manages to avoid it all.
Kubota moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kubota throws a low kick, looking for Xinhai's leg but Xinhai calmly moves out of range.
Xinhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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.
Xinhai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kubota.
Kubota throws out a leg kick but Xinhai moves out of range and Kubota only half commits.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Xinhai.
Xinhai ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Kubota misses with a leg kick
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kubota throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Xinhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xinhai slips under a jab.
Kubota connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kubota scores with a jab to the head.
Kubota swings for the body but Xinhai moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota connects with a nice looking jab.
Kubota misses with a straight right.
Xinhai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kubota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xinhai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kubota.
Kubota misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xinhai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kubota lands a right hook to the body.
Kubota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Xinhai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kubota punishes Xinhai's body with a nice straight punch.
Xinhai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kubota finds it's way round the side to connect with Xinhai's head.
No joy there for Xinhai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kubota throws a shot to the body.
Xinhai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubota throws a poor cross that misses
and Xinhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Xinhai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kubota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xinhai is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota throws a body punch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Xinhai checks it.
Xinhai throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Kubota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xinhai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kubota throws a series of punches but Xinhai avoids them all with ease.
Kubota cracks Xinhai with a good jab.
Kubota keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kubota lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xinhai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xinhai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xinhai unleashes a big counter combination but Kubota bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kubota lands a right hook to the body.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
Kubota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xinhai's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota just misses with a punch to the body.
Xinhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kubota misses with the body kick
and Xinhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xinhai checks a leg kick nicely.
It seemed like Xinhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xinhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kubota.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Xinhai is just out of range.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kubota blocks a jab.
Xinhai misses with a straight left.
Kubota throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xinhai.
Kubota lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Kubota misses its intended target.
A big right from Kubota misses.
Xinhai avoids the body shot from Kubota.
Kubota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kubota throws a shot from downtown. Xinhai moves away and avoids it.
Xinhai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota misses with a shot to the body
and Xinhai counters with a one-two to the body.
Kubota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xinhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice defenses there by Kubota.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Xinhai ducks down to avoid it.
Xinhai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xinhai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Kubota swings widly with a right hand
enabling Xinhai to counter with a crisp jab.
Kubota looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Xinhai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Xinhai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kubota throws the left hand but Xinhai avoids the punch easily.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Xinhai ducks down to avoid it.
Kubota misses the body punch
and Xinhai counters with a straight right hand.
Kubota is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeru Kubota clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kubota listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kubota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kubota throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xinhai on the side of the head.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
Xinhai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kubota. Kubota obviously looking to wear him down.
Kubota cracks Xinhai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kubota cracks Xinhai with an open hand slap.
Xinhai avoids the body shot from Kubota.
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xinhai! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xinhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kubota jabs at Xinhai's body.
Kubota dips to his left and cracks Xinhai with an uppercut!
Kubota throws a low kick but Xinhai moves out of range easily.
Kubota connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota misses with a leg kick
and Xinhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Xinhai takes one to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Kubota finds it's target.
A slow jab from Xinhai misses its intended target.
Kubota swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kubota misses with a leg kick
and Xinhai counters with a nice body shot.
Kubota moves out of range of the strikes.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xinhai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kubota misses with a wild body shot.
Xinhai throws a hook but Kubota blocks it.
Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xinhai.
Kubota appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kubota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Xinhai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kubota can pounce on him.
Kubota swings widly with a right hand
and Xinhai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Xinhai misses.
Kubota throws the left hand but Xinhai avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Kubota.
Kubota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xinhai's calf.
Kubota moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Xinhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kubota feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kubota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota misses with a straight left.
Xinhai misses with a straight left.
Kubota lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xinhai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kubota.
A solid body kick from Kubota.
Kubota throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xinhai counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Xinhai saw that one coming.
Kubota scores with a one two! Xinhai had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Xinhai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kubota has time to react.
Kubota throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kubota throws a hook but Xinhai blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xinhai! But no joy.
Kubota throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xinhai on the side of the head.
Xinhai staying out of range there.
Xinhai is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kubota with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Xinhai blocks the leg kick.
Kubota slips a jab from Xinhai.
Kubota throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kubota misses the body punch
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Kubota.
Kubota throws a hook to the side of Xinhai's head but Xinhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kubota.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xinhai slips under a jab.
Kubota with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Xinhai.
Kubota scores with a leg kick.
Xinhai tries to move into range but Kubota moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xinhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kubota was well out of range. Poor timing from Xinhai.
Xinhai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xinhai misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kubota.
Kubota throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kubota fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xinhai.
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Xinhai 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 Yang Xinhai in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Xinhai stalks Kubota and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kubota's face. Kubota staggers backwards, shaken.
Xinhai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kubota lands with a good body shot.
Kubota is looking to slow Xinhai down with leg kicks.
Xinhai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kubota.
Kubota scores with a jab. Xinhai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Xinhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kubota sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kubota throws a right hand that misses
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kubota thumps Xinhai with a low kick.
Kubota throws a lazy uppercut
and Xinhai counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xinhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kubota.
Kubota tries to land a front kick but Xinhai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Xinhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xinhai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kubota.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
Kubota swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Xinhai counter with a right hand.
Kubota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kubota.
Xinhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kubota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xinhai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kubota throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Xinhai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kubota lands with a shot to the body.
Xinhai slips under a jab from Kubota.
Xinhai throws out a counter right but Kubota avoids it with no problem.
Kubota finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Xinhai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xinhai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xinhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kubota throws out the jab.
Kubota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xinhai counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kubota.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kubota pushes Xinhai away with a front kick.
Xinhai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kubota.
Kubota throws a lazy right hand but Xinhai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kubota looks to score with a jab to the body but Xinhai is just out of range.
Xinhai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kubota throws a jab when Xinhai was well out of range.
Kubota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Xinhai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xinhai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kubota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kubota misses with a lunging right hand
and Xinhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Kubota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xinhai checks a leg kick nicely.
Kubota lands a jab.
Kubota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xinhai. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai throws an overhand right that lands on Kubota's shoulder, as Kubota tries to avoid the shot.
Kubota digs a good hook to Xinhai's body.
Kubota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kubota. Xinhai shrugs it off though.
Kubota looks to throw the jab but Xinhai is out of range.
Xinhai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kubota scores with a hook to the body. Xinhai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xinhai misses the shot to the body.
Kubota throws a jab when Xinhai was well out of range.
Kubota pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kubota misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubota tried to score with a low kick but Xinhai checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xinhai! But no joy.
Xinhai blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kubota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kubota.
Nice straight punches there by Kubota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kubota.
Xinhai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kubota.
Kubota darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kubota lands with an overhand left.
Kubota lands a jab.
Kubota scoring well with a low kick there.
Kubota scoring well with a low kick there.
Xinhai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yang Xinhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xinhai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Kubota!
Takeru Kubota retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Takeru Kubota thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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