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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between God Of The Serengeti (ranked 7651 p4p, 495 weight class) and Tomas Sobrino (ranked 23806 p4p, 512 weight class). Tomas Sobrino will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, God Of The Serengeti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomas Sobrino!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serengeti shoots in looking for a takedown. Sobrino tries to sprawl out of it but Serengeti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sobrino manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobrino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Danga de danga de dang - Sobrino scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like God Of The Serengeti has been cut.
Sobrino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Serengeti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sobrino did well to prevent Serengeti getting side control.
Serengeti controlling the action here.
Serengeti seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sobrino for as long as he can get away with.
Serengeti prevents Sobrino from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serengeti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sobrino is trying to stand back up but Serengeti is controlling him
Serengeti stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sobrino to get to his feet.
Serengeti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sobrino's guard.
Serengeti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Serengeti is stalling in the full guard.
Serengeti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Serengeti not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serengeti decides to stand up.
Serengeti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sobrino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobrino connects with a right hand. Serengeti shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobrino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Sobrino. No joy for Serengeti on that attempt.
Serengeti shoots in looking for a takedown but Sobrino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Serengeti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Sobrino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for God Of The Serengeti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobrino connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Serengeti's hands.
Serengeti is rocked!
Serengeti get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Serengeti stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Sobrino runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomas Sobrino!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robin Good (ranked 23745 p4p, 555 weight class) and Johnny McGee (ranked 7264 p4p, 535 weight class). McGee has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Johnny McGee enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Good!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny McGee!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good lands a right hook to the body.
Good has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pablo's Boxing Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Good fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGee.
Good with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McGee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Good counters with an outside leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGee tries to throw a body punch but Good avoids it by throwing McGee back against the cage.
McGee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McGee misses with a body punch.
Good has a couple of punches blocked by McGee.
McGee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Good backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGee has a couple of punches blocked by Good.
McGee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGee lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGee tries to stall but Good uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
McGee blocking some punches.
McGee working aggressively here.
McGee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGee scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGee misses with a punch to the body.
Good struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
McGee misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Good fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Donk. Good catches McGee right on the button with a cross.
Good throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGee misses with a takedown attempt
and Good counters with a head kick.
Good connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good throws a jab when McGee was well out of range.
Good keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGee cracks Good with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee moves into the clinch.
Good struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
Good has a couple of punches blocked by McGee.
McGee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Good.
Good tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Good back against the cage.
Good tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Good back against the cage.
Good misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Good.
Good tries to work over McGee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Good.
Good misses with the head strike.
McGee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good tries to throw a body punch but McGee avoids it by throwing Good back against the cage.
Good misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good misses with a body punch.
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGee throws a head punch that misses.
McGee lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but Good uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good blocks an uppercut.
Good misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good tries a body shot but McGee blocks it.
McGee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good can't find room to land a body shot as McGee controls the action.
Good swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Good.
Good's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good is rocked!
McGee creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Good's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Good drops to his knees and McGee pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny McGee!
A very excited looking Johnny McGee 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Kelly (ranked 3057 p4p, 309 weight class) and Rajko Lars (ranked 4427 p4p, 410 weight class). Kelly kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Angel in Disgrace. Rajko Lars told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rajko Lars!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Hugh Johnson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lars lands with a straight right. Kelly didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Lars.
Lars 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.
Kelly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kelly tries to move to mount but Lars blocks the move with his legs.
We've been hearing good reports from Kelly's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lars tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kelly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lars is trying to control Kelly's posture but Kelly avoids it.
Kelly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lars's legs.
Lars wants to control but Kelly postures up.
Kelly tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lars manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kelly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lars is controlling Kelly's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lars wants to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lars is surviving well by controlling Kelly's body position as best he can.
Lars is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lars keeps trying to improve his position.
Lars tries to lock up and control but Kelly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kelly is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lars has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kelly looking for a guillotine from mount but Lars is having none of it.
Kelly avoids the attempt from Lars to control.
Kelly looking to secure an arm triangle but Lars defends it well.
Lars is looking to improve his position but Kelly isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly has hold of Lars's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lars manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lars tries to hold on but Kelly pushes him away.
Kelly with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kelly is working for a guillotine from mount but Lars frees his head quite easily.
Lars tries to lock up and control but Kelly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lars tries to reverse the position but Kelly maintains control.
Kelly is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lars is surviving well by controlling Kelly's body position as best he can.
Lars controls the position.
Lars defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kelly.
Lars working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lars is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lars gets back to half guard.
Kelly works his way into full mount!
Kelly working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lars is desperately trying to improve his position but Kelly has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lars tries to hold on but Kelly postures up.
Lars tries to reverse the position but Kelly maintains control.
Lars manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lars has his hands clasped together around Kelly's back. He's all about the action.
Kelly uses his free foot to push down on Lars's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lars.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lars defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kelly.
Lars regains half guard.
Lars is trying to maintain the position but Kelly is very close to passing his half guard.
Lars desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lars wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kelly prevents Lars from improving his position.
Kelly uses his free foot to push down on Lars's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lars.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lars to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lars shrugs it off.
Lars really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kelly has hold of Lars's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lars manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Kelly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kelly shoots in but Lars avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lars.
Lars is looking to slow Kelly down with leg kicks.
Kelly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lars with a nice cross.
Kelly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lars looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lars has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lars cracks a nice hook into Kelly's ribs.
Rajko Lars seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lars keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lars cracks a nice hook into Kelly's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly shoots in and drives through. Lars sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lars ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lars lands a slapping body shot.
Lars cracks Kelly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lars throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kelly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lars cracks the inside of Kelly's front leg.
Kelly shoots in and drives through. Lars sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lars throws a shot to the body.
Lars throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kelly on the side of the head.
Lars lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lars.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lars lands a leg kick that knocks Kelly off balance momentarily.
Nice cross by Lars.
Lars jabs Kelly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lars buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lars throws a sloppy head kick and Kelly moves out of range easily.
Kelly is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lars wants to clinch up but Kelly keeps it at a distance.
Lars lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lars displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kelly.
Lars swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lars sizes up Kelly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lars has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lars bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kelly's head backwards.
Lars scores with a hook.
Lars pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lars tests Kelly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lars uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kelly has time to react.
Lars stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lars wants it to stay on the feet.
Lars looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lars lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kelly will feel that in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lars works Kelly's body with a nice hook.
Lars keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lars ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donk. Lars catches Kelly right on the button with a cross.
Lars dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kelly. That did some damage!
Good standup being displayed there by Lars as he connects with a hook.
No luck for Kelly with that takedown attempt.
Lars lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kelly's sensitive parts.
Lars lands a high kick!
Lars's corner calls for a 1-2. Lars obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Lars getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lars misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lars fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lars lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lars throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lars jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lars throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lars connects with the punch.
Lars throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lars closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kelly.
Kelly looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lars lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kelly steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lars. That one must have hurt.
Lars fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kelly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rajko Lars showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Lars as he connects with a hook.
Rajko Lars seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt.
Lars stuns Kelly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lars rushes Kelly and presses him up against the cage.
Kelly goes for a takedown attempt but Lars pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lars - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kelly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lars is fending him off so far but Kelly persists. Nope, Lars circles away and we're back to standing.
Lars is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Kelly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lars throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kelly on the side of the head.
Kelly with a poor takedown
and Lars counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lars throws a leg kick which misses Kelly's front leg but catches the back leg as Kelly tries to avoid it.
Lars ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lars looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lars scores with a push kick.
Kelly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kelly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kelly is defended easily by Lars.
Kelly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lars cracks a nice hook into Kelly's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Lars.
Lars lands with a slapping head kick.
Rajko Lars is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelly with a poor takedown
and Lars counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lars lands a leg kick that knocks Kelly off balance momentarily.
Lars scores with a jab to the head.
Kelly is rocked!
Lars throws a good cross that connects.
Oh Kelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lars lands a glancing blow to the side of Kelly's head.
Kelly tries for a takedown but Lars sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lars drops Kelly with a big left hand! Kelly is injured, injured bad! Lars jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rajko Lars!
Our winner, Rajko Lars, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaede Jun (ranked 2346 p4p, 206 weight class) and Tom Winkle (ranked 7380 p4p, 393 weight class). Tom Winkle has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaede Jun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tom Winkle!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Winkle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Winkle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jun.
Winkle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Winkle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jun counters by moving into the clinch.
Jun displaying some good clinch control by pressing Winkle up against the cage.
Jun will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Winkle up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winkle tries to pull guard but Jun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jun lands a nice shot to the body.
Jun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winkle backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle looking for a takedown.
Kaede Jun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Winkle.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jun presses Winkle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Jun.
Jun gets through Winkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jun lands a body shot.
Winkle is working for takedown but Jun is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winkle backwards.
Jun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winkle backwards.
Jun stops a takedown attempt from Winkle.
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!
Jun pushes Winkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winkle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jun fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Winkle gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jun jabs at Winkle's body.
Jun is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winkle.
Jun throws the left hand but Winkle avoids the punch easily.
Winkle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jun sizes up Winkle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jun lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kaede Jun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Jun misses.
Jun ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun misses with a hook. Winkle ducked under it nicely.
Winkle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jun lands a lovely overhand right.
Jun throws a hook but Winkle blocks it.
Jun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jun scores with a nice head shot.
Jun misses with a straight left.
Jun throws an overhand right that lands on Winkle's shoulder, as Winkle tries to avoid the shot.
Jun throws a jab when Winkle was well out of range.
Winkle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jun misses with a straight left.
Winkle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Winkle takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun looks to score with a jab to the body but Winkle is just out of range.
Jun changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jun throws a shot from downtown. Winkle moves away and avoids it.
Jun connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winkle's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winkle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Winkle tries to clinch up but Jun circles away and keeps his distance.
Jun tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Winkle manages to circle out of the way.
Jun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Winkle tries to counter it with a takedown but Jun pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by Jun's head coaches at Listerman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winkle was well out of range. Poor timing from Jun.
Jun with a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Jun scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaede Jun dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice uppercut there from Jun.
Jun lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jun's jab looks to have found its range, popping Winkle under the eye.
Jun lands a nice shot to the body.
Jun scores with a crisp jab that stopped Winkle in his tracks.
Jun throws a hook but Winkle blocks it.
Winkle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab lands there for Jun.
Jun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winkle can do to turn this around?
Jun clobbers Winkle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jun misses with a looping left.
Winkle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Jun.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jun lands with a cross.
Kaede Jun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun stuffs the takedown.
Jun just misses with a punch to the body.
Winkle feints the counter takedown.
Winkle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jun tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Winkle manages to circle out of the way.
Winkle tries for a takedown but Jun circles away easily
and Jun counters by moving into the clinch.
Kaede Jun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Winkle.
Jun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winkles head.
Jun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaede Jun has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jun.
Jun scores with a shot to the side of Winkle's head.
Jun stalling against the cage.
Winkle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jun gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jun on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jun is stalling here.
Jun lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jun lands a body punch.
Jun lands a right hand.
Winkle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jun just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jun lands with a short shot to the head.
Jun scores with a shot to the side of Winkle's head.
Jun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Jun.
Winkle is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Jun.
Jun is working Winkle over against the cage.
Jun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winkles head.
Winkle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jun is defending well.
Jun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winkles head.
Stalling in the clinch from Jun.
Jun lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Winkle.
Jun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jun.
Jun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jun.
Jun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jun lands a nice uppercut.
Winkle is trying to pull guard but Jun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jun.
Jun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Winkle backwards.
Jun lands with a left to the head.
Jun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Winkle is rocked!
Jun scores with a shot to the side of Winkle's head.
Winkle is still on wobbly legs! Can Jun finish him?
Jun gets underhooks to prevent Winkle's takedown attempt.
Winkle seems to have recovered his senses.
Jun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winkle wants to take the fight to the mat but Jun manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right from Jun on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jun.
Winkle takes a shot to the head.
Jun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Jun on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaede Jun dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jun scores with a crisp jab that stopped Winkle in his tracks.
Jun has closed the distance and engaged Winkle in a clinch.
Jun stalling the fight.
Jun lands a shoulder strike.
Jun gets through Winkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jun stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Winkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Winkle wants a takedown but no success here.
Stalling in the clinch from Jun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jun.
Winkle is working for takedown but Jun is calmly controlling the position for now.
Winkle being controlled against the cage.
Jun works on Winkle's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jun.
Winkle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kaede Jun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Winkle.
A short right from Jun on the inside.
Jun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jun works on Winkle's body with a couple of short punches.
Winkle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jun lands a right hand.
Jun prevents the takedown attempt.
Jun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Winkle takes a shot to the head.
Jun lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winkles head.
Jun effectively controlling the action here.
Jun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winkle backwards.
A short body shot lands from Jun as the two fighters clinch.
Winkle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jun is defending well.
Jun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Winkle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jun lands a shot to the body.
Jun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winkles head.
Jun pushes Winkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jun lands a hook that snaps the head of Winkle backwards.
Jun is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winkles head.
Jun lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jun.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jun.
Jun displaying some good clinch control by pressing Winkle up against the cage.
Winkle tries for a takedown but Jun manages to get underhooks.
Jun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winkle backwards.
Jun will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Winkle up against the cage.
A short left from Jun.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jun.
Jun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jun digs a right hand into Winkle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Winkle's gas tank.
A short left from Jun.
Jun has Winkle pushed against the cage.
Jun gets through Winkle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jun lands with a short shot to the head.
Jun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jun.
A right hand to the body from Jun.
Jun lands with a light punch inside.
Jun throws a big uppercut that drops Winkle! More strikes from Jun and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Winkle lies dazed against the cage as Jun celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaede Jun!
A less than humble Kaede Jun misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zuhong Lee (ranked 3818 p4p, 150 weight class) and Leonardo Yoshi (ranked 3040 p4p, 127 weight class). Leonardo Yoshi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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137 lbs
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139 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zuhong Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo Yoshi!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lee lands in his opponent's guard.
Yoshi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yoshi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Yoshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Yoshi is retaining full guard.
Lee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yoshi, not yet.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yoshi is keeping the position for now.
Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yoshi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yoshi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yoshi!
Yoshi is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yoshi controlling the position.
Yoshi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yoshi is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi cracks Lee with a big elbow.
Yoshi has an Americana. Lee didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Yoshi is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Yoshi hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Leonardo Yoshi!
A relieved looking Leonardo Yoshi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sao Alela (ranked 2593 p4p, 279 weight class) and Jim McNulty (ranked 2761 p4p, 292 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alela might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ground Zero (MOP). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sao Alela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim McNulty!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNulty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like McNulty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McNulty ducks under a wild hook from Alela.
Alela gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McNulty lands a right hand.
Alela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNulty can't find room to land a body shot as Alela controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNulty.
McNulty lands a right hand.
Alela lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McNulty.
Alela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alela.
McNulty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alela lands a right hand.
Alela has a couple of punches blocked by McNulty.
McNulty looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alela softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alela throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from McNulty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNulty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alela misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela working aggressively here.
Alela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNulty blocking some punches.
Alela manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from McNulty is predictable there
and Alela counters with a straight right hand.
Alela tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like McNulty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alela tries to clinch up.
McNulty getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alela throws an overhand right that lands on McNulty's shoulder, as McNulty tries to avoid the shot.
Alela misses with a few strikes there.
McNulty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McNulty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alela throws a jab when McNulty was well out of range.
Alela definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Alela does no damage.
Jab, jab by McNulty - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNulty misses with a body kick.
Alela clinches up with McNulty and pushes him back against the cage.
McNulty blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Alela.
McNulty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alela takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McNulty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alela.
Alela blocks a head kick by McNulty.
McNulty misses with a low kick.
McNulty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alela lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McNulty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alela misses with a straight left.
McNulty digs a good hook to Alela's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNulty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alela throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Alela.
Alela swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McNulty.
McNulty connects with a nice looking jab.
McNulty lands with a hook. Alela tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alela looks to land a right hand but McNulty moved out of range.
McNulty throws a leg kick but Alela sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice jab there from Alela.
Decent striking displayed by Alela there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Alela darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McNulty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alela throws a low kick but McNulty avoids it.
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!
McNulty throws a series of punches but Alela moves out of range.
Alela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alela throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McNulty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alela tries to clinch but McNulty moves away
and McNulty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alela misses with a straight right.
Alela lands a nice hook to McNulty's body. McNulty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alela moves out of range of the strikes.
As McNulty backs away, Alela returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Alela slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alela slips under a jab from McNulty.
McNulty lands a nice looking body kick.
Alela clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alela misses with a punch on the inside.
McNulty tries a body shot but Alela blocks it.
McNulty lands an uppercut.
McNulty blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sao Alela dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alela bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alela misses with an uppercut.
Alela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McNulty can do to turn this around?
McNulty is looking to chop away at Alela's legs.
Alela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McNulty.
McNulty lands with a kick to the ribs.
McNulty misses with a hook. Alela ducked under it nicely.
McNulty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alela misses with a looping left.
McNulty scores with a spinning back kick!
Alela pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crunch! McNulty slams his shin into Alela's torso.
McNulty looks to land a body kick but Alela moved away.
McNulty is looking to slow Alela down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alela has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McNulty.
Alela tries to move into range but McNulty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alela swings widly with a right hand
and McNulty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alela thinking.
McNulty ducks right into an uppercut from Alela.
McNulty moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick by McNulty misses
and Alela connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from McNulty tenderised Alela's leg. Alela is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jim McNulty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alela misses with a straight right.
McNulty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McNulty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Nice defenses there by McNulty.
McNulty let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McNulty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alela is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McNulty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNulty fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alela has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McNulty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McNulty sizes up Alela with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McNulty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McNulty scores with a leg kick.
McNulty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alela looks to land a left hand but McNulty moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from McNulty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McNulty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McNulty lands a nice looking body shot.
Alela misses with a hook.
Alela misses with an uppercut.
Alela wants to land a leg kick but McNulty is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for McNulty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McNulty shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alela misses with a straight right.
McNulty connects with the punch.
McNulty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alela.
Alela connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McNulty momentarily.
Alela misses with an uppercut. McNulty saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Alela.
McNulty counters with a body kick.
McNulty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alela walks into a straight right hand from McNulty.
McNulty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McNulty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNulty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McNulty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McNulty just misses with a punch to the body.
Alela misses with a hook
and McNulty counters with a straight right hand.
Alela falls off balance throwing a combination
and McNulty counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Alela throws a hook to the side of McNulty's head but McNulty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alela looks to throw the jab but McNulty is out of range.
Alela throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McNulty scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alela looks to land a left hand but McNulty moved out of range nicely.
McNulty lands a glancing blow to the side of Alela's head.
McNulty throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim McNulty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Alela throws a head kick that misses.
Alela is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McNulty connects with a leg kick. Alela looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McNulty slips a jab from Alela.
McNulty lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alela's sensitive parts.
Alela throws a nice looking combination but McNulty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alela avoids the body shot from McNulty.
McNulty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McNulty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McNulty cracks a nice hook into Alela's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela misses with an uppercut. McNulty saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from McNulty. Those never looked like landing.
Alela throws a head kick that misses.
Alela misses with a hook
and McNulty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McNulty thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alela if he has to take too many more of those.
Alela connects with a good right hand that stumbles McNulty. McNulty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McNulty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alela.
Donk. McNulty catches Alela right on the button with a cross.
Alela takes one to the side of the head.
McNulty swings widly with a right hand
and Alela makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alela throws the left hand but McNulty avoids the punch easily.
McNulty fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alela looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McNulty lands a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from McNulty misses the target.
McNulty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alela moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alela misses with a looping right.
McNulty lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McNulty digs a good hook to Alela's body.
Alela misses with a right hand
and McNulty counters with a straight right hand.
Alela ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNulty moves away.
McNulty looks for the body kick but Alela saw that one coming.
Alela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alela is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNulty manages to avoid it.
McNulty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch combination from McNulty misses.
McNulty misses with an attempted mid kick.
McNulty misses with a low kick.
Alela looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot by Alela.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNulty misses with a right hand
and Alela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McNulty slips under a jab from Alela.
McNulty misses with a head kick.
Alela takes the fight into the clinch.
Alela working aggressively here.
McNulty can't break the clinch.
McNulty wants to break the clinch but can't.
McNulty throws a head punch that misses.
Alela swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNulty misses with a body punch.
Alela misses with the head strike.
Alela will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alela misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alela misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNulty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alela misses with a hook from the clinch.
McNulty blocks an uppercut.
Alela lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McNulty struggles to land a body shot inside as Alela controls his hands.
Alela swings wildly with an uppercut but McNulty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alela misses with the head strike.
Alela lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McNulty.
McNulty can't find room to land a body shot as Alela controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Alela scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alela tries to work over McNulty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McNulty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alela throws a leg kick
and McNulty counters with a good low kick that Alela was not able to check.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jim McNulty.
I think McNulty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim McNulty!
After winning the bout, Jim McNulty thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Belyakov (ranked 1934 p4p, 214 weight class) and Sebastian Rutten (ranked 2900 p4p, 303 weight class). Belyakov's entrance music is Misha Mavashi - Moya krepost. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kirill Belyakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sebastian Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belyakov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rutten.
Rutten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belyakov.
And Rutten tries to counter it with a takedown but Belyakov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rutten has his takedown stuffed
and Belyakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutten fails with the takedown
and Belyakov counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Belyakov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten tries for a takedown but Belyakov circles away easily
and Belyakov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kirill Belyakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
A big right from Belyakov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Belyakov.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt
and Belyakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.
Rutten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belyakov.
Belyakov misses with a hook. Rutten ducked under it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rutten.
It looked like Belyakov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rutten.
Belyakov throws out a loose jab but Rutten uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belyakov throws a hook but Rutten blocks it.
Belyakov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten shoots in for a takedown but Belyakov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Belyakov throwing a counter right hand but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Belyakov connects with the punch.
Rutten has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Belyakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Belyakov.
Rutten takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Belyakov to counter with a crisp jab.
Belyakov throws a hook but Rutten blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Belyakov misses its intended target.
Rutten gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Belyakov to counter with a crisp jab.
Belyakov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belyakov defends it well.
Belyakov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirill Belyakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belyakov.
And Rutten tries to counter it with a takedown but Belyakov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Belyakov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Belyakov misses with a looping left.
Rutten drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belyakov defends it well.
A combination from Belyakov does no damage.
Decent striking displayed by Belyakov there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belyakov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Belyakov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rutten fails with the takedown
and Belyakov counters with a series of strikes. Rutten will be more careful next time no doubt.
Belyakov scores with a hook to the body. Rutten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Belyakov looks to land a right hand but Rutten moved out of range.
Belyakov lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Belyakov circles away.
Belyakov throws a right and a left that Rutten avoids nicely.
Rutten defending well as Belyakov loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Belyakov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Rutten's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rutten looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Belyakov is fending him off so far but Rutten persists. Nope, Belyakov circles away and we're back to standing.
Belyakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Belyakov.
Belyakov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rutten.
A little feinted left hand from Belyakov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Belyakov throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Belyakov misses the shot to the body.
Kirill Belyakov is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belyakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.
Rutten misses with a takedown
letting Belyakov counter with a right hand.
Kirill Belyakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Rutten.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belyakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Rutten dives in and grabs Belyakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Belyakov pushes down on Rutten's head and hops out.
Belyakov lands a glancing blow to the side of Rutten's head.
Rutten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belyakov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutten somewhat.
Belyakov throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belyakov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belyakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rutten can do to turn this around?
Rutten tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Belyakov defends well and Rutten ends up having to push Belyakov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rutten on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Belyakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutten was well out of range. Poor timing from Belyakov.
Rutten with a lazy takedown attempt
and Belyakov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oooooh!!! Belyakov has knocked Rutten down with a huge combo! Belyakov steps away and waves a wobbly Rutten back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rutten is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Belyakov counters with a big right hand! Oh Rutten is in trouble here! Belyakov follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirill Belyakov!
An out of breath Kirill Belyakov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Baker (ranked 1921 p4p, 232 weight class) and Jugger Naut (ranked 2138 p4p, 254 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
157 lbs
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162 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jugger Naut!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naut scores with a takedown into Baker's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naut accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Naut sitting in guard here, content to control.
Naut wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baker holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Naut lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Naut throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naut seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Naut throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Naut darts in looking for a takedown but Baker gets double underhooks and turns Naut into the cage.
Naut avoids the body shot from Baker.
Naut rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Naut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naut lands with a hook. Baker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Naut goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
An inside leg kick from Naut misses.
Naut throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baker counters by moving into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Baker.
Baker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Naut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Baker stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Baker for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Naut prevents a body shot from Baker.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Naut pulls guard successfully.
Baker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Baker throws a big elbow that misses.
Naut keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Baker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Baker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Naut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baker.
Baker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Naut keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Naut is pulling down on Baker's head. It's preventing any offense from Baker, at least for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jugger Naut will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Baker moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Naut backwards.
Baker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naut breaks from the clinch.
Naut closes the distance and clinches.
Baker tries to score a body lock takedown but Naut shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker stalling.
Naut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Naut has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baker working aggressively here.
Naut blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naut changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Naut darts in looking for a takedown but Baker gets double underhooks and turns Naut into the cage.
Naut clinches.
Naut tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jonny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jugger Naut.
Naut's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Naut tries to counter with a clinch but Baker shakes him off and moves away.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Naut circles away.
Jugger Naut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Naut swivels and escapes.
Naut misses with a takedown attempt - Baker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Baker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Naut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naut has managed to clinch.
Naut breaks the clinch.
Naut throws a push kick but Baker slaps the foot to one side.
Baker misses with an uppercut. Naut saw that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Naut.
Naut tries for a takedown but Baker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baker clinches.
Baker throws a punch but it's blocked by Naut.
Baker slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker lands an uppercut.
Naut is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Baker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Baker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Naut pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naut looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Naut has momentary wrist control but Baker slips an elbow through the middle.
Naut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baker wants to control from the top but Naut keeps moving.
Baker chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Naut is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Naut is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonny Baker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Naut looks to land a combination but Baker avoids it well.
Baker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Naut.
Naut fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Baker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baker missing with a left hand there. Naut was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Naut misses.
Baker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Naut.
Baker feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Naut.
Naut takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naut dives in and grabs Baker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes down on Naut's head and hops out.
Jonny Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jugger Naut.
Baker avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Baker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker gets a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Baker.
Baker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Naut tries to land knees in the clinch but Baker avoids the damage to the body.
Naut has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Baker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Naut can turn it around.
Naut is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baker is defending well.
Naut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Baker to work.
Naut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baker scores with a shot to the side of Naut's head.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Baker manages to end up in side control.
Jonny Baker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naut is looking for a sweep.
Baker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Naut sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Baker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Naut wants to get back to full guard.
Baker is thwarting Naut's attempts to control the position.
Baker 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baker in particular looking to stall.
Naut is staying active underneath Baker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naut on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Naut can do anything to dispel that myth.
Baker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Naut is looking for a sweep. Baker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baker winds up and cracks Naut with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baker wants to take a breather but Naut is having none of it.
Naut trying to control from the bottom.
Baker is trying to control. Naut wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naut is trying to control but can't.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Naut is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jugger Naut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Naut is fending him off so far but Baker persists. Nope, Naut circles away and we're back to standing.
Naut dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Naut goes for a double leg but Baker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baker continues to drive forward.
Naut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baker defends it nicely.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baker is defended easily by Naut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dixon Camara (ranked 784 p4p, 97 weight class) and Mario Benedetti (ranked 1057 p4p, 125 weight class). Benedetti has chosen Bajafondo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Mario Benedetti has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dixon Camara's chin.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dixon Camara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Benedetti!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Francis DeMontford and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Camara thumps Benedetti with a low kick.
Camara throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benedetti! But no joy.
Camara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Camara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benedetti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camara throws a leg kick which misses Benedetti's front leg but catches the back leg as Benedetti tries to avoid it.
Benedetti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benedetti lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara punishes Benedetti's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Camara pushes Benedetti away with a front kick.
Camara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara misses with the body kick
and Benedetti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Benedetti's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Benedetti is looking to break free of the clinch but Camara has double underhooks.
Camara tries to work over Benedetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara pulls guard.
Camara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benedetti is aware though and is defending well.
Benedetti engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benedetti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Benedetti has managed to get both his arms back between Camara's legs - danger averted.
Camara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Camara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benedetti defends it easily.
Camara looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benedetti defends well.
Benedetti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benedetti defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara keeping full guard, as Benedetti tries to pass.
Camara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benedetti controls the pace.
Camara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Benedetti defends well.
Camara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Benedetti trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara is looking for a triangle but Benedetti pushes his legs off easily.
Benedetti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Benedetti trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benedetti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Camara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixon Camara dominated that round.
That's time! Camara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benedetti takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Camara lands a slapping body shot.
Camara closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Camara misses with a jab to the body
and Benedetti counters with a straight right hand.
Camara throws a leg kick but Benedetti sees it coming and moves out of range.
A combination from Benedetti does no damage.
Camara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benedetti manages to avoid it.
Benedetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti stuns Camara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Camara lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice body kick there by Camara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara digs a good hook to Benedetti's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camara, as that shot connected.
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Camara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benedetti can do to turn this around?
Camara scores with a hook.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Benedetti was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benedetti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Camara walks into a left hand.
Camara darts in trying to clinch
and Benedetti counters with a crisp right that sends Camara to the canvas! Benedetti follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Benedetti!
Mario Benedetti is the new welterweight champion!
Mario Benedetti really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mfer Phol (ranked 567 p4p, 78 weight class) and Jose Romero (ranked 1166 p4p, 154 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight 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 Helsinki, Mfer Phol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Romero!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Phol. That snapped Romero's head back.
It looks like Jose Romero has been cut.
Phol jabs at Romero's body.
Phol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phol misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Romero moves out of range as Phol strikes.
Phol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero closes the distance and clinches up with Phol, looking for a takedown. Romero pushes Phol against the cage but Phol circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Phol misses.
Romero feints the counter takedown.
Phol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romero is defended easily by Phol.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol throws a big shot that misses.
Phol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phol misses with a few strikes there.
Phol thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Phol looking for a guillotine here but Romero defends easily.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Phol is retaining full guard.
Phol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Phol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Phol looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Romero passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phol keeps working.
Romero lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Phol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phol is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Phol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phol is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phol manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Phol is pressing down on Romero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romero is holding on for now.
Phol is looking for a kimura here.
Phol is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Romero wants to improve his position but Phol is controlling well.
Romero is trying to maintain the position but Phol is very close to passing his half guard.
Romero is refusing to be controlled, as Phol sits in half guard.
Romero trying to hold on to Phol's head to control him but Phol postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phol is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romero is just riding it out for now. Phol eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phol looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Phol looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Romero is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phol prevents Romero from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mfer Phol dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Phol throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Romero blocks a jab.
Phol is looking to clinch.
Romero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phol darts in trying to clinch
and Romero counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero is putting a hurting on Phol here, landing some big shots from side control.
Romero lands some shots froms side control.
Phol is looking to reverse the position.
Phol sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol tries to roll over but Romero keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phol is looking to escape.
Romero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Romero is keen to just control but Phol is a slippery customer.
Phol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romero pulls his head out easily.
Romero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Romero is trying to control. Phol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Romero is taking a breather. Phol says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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. Romero connects with a nice short shot to Phol's temple.
Phol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phol is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Romero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Romero's back!
Phol looking to break Romero's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Romero remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Phol will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Romero rolls, trying to escape but Phol keeps control of the position.
Romero preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Phol.
Phol gets his hands free as Romero looks to control.
Phol is looking for the choke from the back position but Romero is controlling his hands well.
Romero trying to control the position but Phol manages to sink in the hooks.
Romero fending off the submission attempt from Phol.
Phol is not going to allow Romero to sit and survive in this position.
Romero might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Phol haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phol doesn't have the hooks in and Romero manages to turn into his guard.
My spies in Training Center inform me that Romero has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Romero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Phol's guard.
Romero is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Phol sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Phol looking for submissions off his back.
Romero drops an elbow to the side of Phol's head.
Romero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero trying to control the action but Phol is working from the bottom.
Romero content to control rather than advance.
Romero passes to full mount!
Romero lands a heavy elbow.
Mfer Phol's cut is getting worse.
Romero working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mfer Phol's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mfer Phol's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jose Romero!
Jose Romero is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Jose Romero 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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