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Rapid FC 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pax Africa (ranked 6145 p4p, 497 weight class) and Conor Mcgregor (ranked 4443 p4p, 435 weight class). Mcgregor has chosen Hypnotize as his entrance music. Conor Mcgregor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pax Africa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Hemmingworth and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Africa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Africa takes one to the side of the head.
Africa checks the leg kick.
Africa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Africa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mcgregor. Mcgregor obviously looking to wear him down.
Mcgregor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Africa.
We've been hearing reports that Africa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mcgregor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Africa. That did some damage!
Mcgregor throws a leg kick
and Africa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcgregor throws a leg kick but Africa checks it.
Africa is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Mcgregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mcgregor misses with a head kick.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mcgregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Mcgregor connects with a solid leg kick.
Africa moves out of range of the leg kick from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Africa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcgregor throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Africa's head.
Mcgregor scores with a nice strike.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that Africa semi-blocks.
Africa blocks a head kick by Mcgregor.
Conor Mcgregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcgregor tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Africa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcgregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Africa is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor throws a leg kick
and Africa counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mcgregor throws a lazy head kick
and Africa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mcgregor. That's going to slow Africa down.
Mcgregor is looking to land body kicks.
Mcgregor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mcgregor misses with a combination
and Africa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mcgregor misses with a kick to the body.
Africa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcgregor throws a nice looking combination but Africa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Africa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcgregor throws a nice head kick!
Africa avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Africa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcgregor.
Mcgregor misses with a wild body shot.
Africa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Mcgregor.
Africa is looking for a counter combo.
Mcgregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Africa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mcgregor throws out a loose jab but Africa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Africa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mcgregor throws a series of punches but Africa avoids them all with ease.
Mcgregor lands a leg kick that knocks Africa off balance momentarily.
Africa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mcgregor.
Africa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Africa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Conor Mcgregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Africa blocks a head kick by Mcgregor.
Mcgregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Africa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mcgregor misses with a combination
and Africa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mcgregor misses with a low kick.
Mcgregor throws a shot to the body.
Africa checks a leg kick nicely.
Mcgregor lands a head kick. Africa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Mcgregor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mcgregor misses with a head kick.
It looked like Africa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Africa blocks a leg kick.
Africa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mcgregor misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Mcgregor misses
and Africa counters with a single leg into guard. Mcgregor didn't expect that.
Africa scoring with some ground and pound.
Africa controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor keeping moving, preventing Africa from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor wriggles free and stands up.
We've been informed that Mcgregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mcgregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcgregor lands with a slapping head kick.
Mcgregor misses with a head kick.
Mcgregor lands with a cross.
Africa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Africa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mcgregor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mcgregor - that will leave a mark!
Mcgregor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Africa's calf.
Mcgregor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Africa's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgregor throws a sloppy head kick and Africa moves out of range easily.
Africa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Conor Mcgregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mcgregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Africa appears to be looking for a big counter.
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!
Mcgregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcgregor lands a jab to Africa's midsection.
Mcgregor throws a leg kick but Africa moved away.
Africa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Africa avoids the head kick by Mcgregor.
Africa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mcgregor lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick by Mcgregor misses
and Africa counters with a stiff right hand.
Mcgregor misses with a jab to the body
and Africa counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor throws a leg kick that is checked
and Africa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mcgregor is breathing heavily.
Africa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Africa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mcgregor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Africa wants to take a breather but Mcgregor is having none of it.
Mcgregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Africa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Africa is looking for a kimura but Mcgregor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Africa to get the leverage.
Mcgregor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor throws a sloppy head kick and Africa moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Africa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mcgregor misses with a low kick.
Mcgregor cracks the inside of Africa's front leg.
Mcgregor connects with a leg kick. Africa looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend 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!
Africa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mcgregor.
Africa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mcgregor throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcgregor throws a leg kick but Africa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mcgregor throws a body punch but Africa moves out of range.
Mcgregor swings for the body but Africa moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Mcgregor 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!
Mcgregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Africa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Africa appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcgregor wants to slow Africa down by chopping away at his legs.
Africa is looking to counter punch.
Africa moves out of range as Mcgregor strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mcgregor.
Mcgregor throws a head kick that misses
and Africa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Africa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcgregor defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Africa tries to pass to full mount but Mcgregor defends it.
Africa is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mcgregor reverses the position - he's now on top in Africa's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Africa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcgregor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcgregor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Africa looking to control.
Mcgregor stands and steps away. Africa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Conor Mcgregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcgregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Africa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A head kick by Mcgregor misses
so Africa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Africa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Africa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Africa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pax Africa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Africa trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Africa lands a couple of digs.
Africa trying to control but Mcgregor is working from the bottom.
Africa postures up in Mcgregor's guard and throws a big left but Mcgregor blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Africa is controlling him.
Africa wants to control from the top but Mcgregor keeps moving.
Africa throwing strikes from guard but Mcgregor blocks nicely.
Africa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mcgregor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mcgregor has escaped and now he's on top!
Africa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcgregor's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Africa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Africa is looking to advance position but Mcgregor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Africa regains half guard.
Africa 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Africa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Conor Mcgregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mcgregor stands up from Africa's guard - Mcgregor perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgregor misses with a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Mcgregor. Beautiful body shot.
Africa blocks the body kick.
It looked like Africa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mcgregor.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pax Africa.
I think Mcgregor 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Mcgregor!
Conor Mcgregor very nearly forgot to thank Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ugor Voross (ranked 24952 p4p, 543 weight class) and Mark Wilson (ranked 5384 p4p, 467 weight class). Wilson has chosen Anodyne Sea as his entrance music. Ugor Voross could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Wilson's chin.
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155 lbs
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Basic striking
KO power |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ugor Voross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voross fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Voross takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Voross prevents it.
Voross breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Voross.
Voross leaves Wilson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Voross. Voross gets slowly back to his feet.
Mark Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voross scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Voross looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voross fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Voross. Beautiful body shot.
Wilson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Voross ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Voross works Wilson's body with a nice hook.
Wilson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Voross sprawls well initially but Wilson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Voross has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wilson is on him like a limpet, forcing Voross back against the cage.
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!
Voross is pressed up against the cage. Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Voross down to the mat. Voross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ugor Voross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Wilson.
Voross lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Voross ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Voross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Voross feinted with a counter takedown.
Voross has managed to clinch.
Voross lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Voross lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Voross escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Voross shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nice strikes from Voross there.
Wilson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wilson.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Voross manages to get himself to full guard.
Voross wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Voross keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson passes Voross's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wilson trying to mount his opponent but Voross defends it.
Voross is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilson moves nicely into side control.
Voross gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Voross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wilson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wilson avoids the attempt from Voross to control.
Voross is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Wilson but it's paid off an Voross is forced to tap! Nice work by Wilson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Wilson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Yates (ranked 6248 p4p, 416 weight class) and Mander Dell Palmer (ranked 5001 p4p, 380 weight class). Mander Dell Palmer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nigel Yates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mander Dell Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yates closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dell Palmer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dell Palmer wants to control but Yates is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dell Palmer is pressing down on Yates's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dell Palmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dell Palmer trying to control the position.
Yates knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dell Palmer on the ground.
Dell Palmer wants to improve his position but instead Yates has moved into half guard.
Yates controlling the action here.
Yates is thwarting Dell Palmer's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell Palmer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yates haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dell Palmer is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dell Palmer is pressing down on Yates's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yates postures up.
Yates missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yates is fighting to break Dell Palmer's control of his arms but Dell Palmer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Our spies down at at Spartans Gym inform us that Dell Palmer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Yates wants to pass the guard but Dell Palmer is keeping the position.
Yates won't allow Dell Palmer to sweep him here.
Yates controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dell Palmer is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Yates frees his head nicely. Oh but Dell Palmer has switched to an armbar! Yates is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mander Dell Palmer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remy Martin (ranked 6693 p4p, 619 weight class) and All Rounder Rounder (ranked 24903 p4p, 659 weight class). Martin comes into the arena with Unforgiving blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Remy Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, All Rounder Rounder!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rounder moves into the clinch.
Rounder has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Martin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Martin tries to escape the position.
Rounder controlling from the back.
Rounder is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Martin wants to get back to his feet.
Martin is trying to defend against the choke here but Rounder has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rounder Tightens the hold and Martin taps out furiously! Rounder displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). All Rounder Rounder!
After winning the bout, All Rounder Rounder 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dom Severini (ranked 3851 p4p, 471 weight class) and Damien Ortega (ranked 3748 p4p, 462 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ortega's choice of entrance music: Action. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dom Severini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damien Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ron Honeybunn and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega tries for a takedown but Severini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ortega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ortega has a takedown stuffed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Severini. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severini throws a series of punches but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega tries to move into range but Severini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ortega looks for a takedown but Severini sprawls well.
Dom Severini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Ortega.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ortega is defended easily by Severini.
Severini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ortega is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Severini's half guard.
Severini is looking to escape.
Severini controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Severini trying to control the position here.
Severini wants to sweep here but Ortega controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severini has his hands on Ortega's head, controlling the position.
Ortega content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ortega landing some decent shots from guard.
Severini avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ortega lands a couple of elbows.
Severini controlling Ortega's posture.
Severini wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Severini keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Severini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ortega fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Severini avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Severini as he jumps to the side.
Severini throws a right hand that Ortega ducks under and follows up with a left that Ortega also avoids with ease.
Severini stuffs the takedown.
Ortega tries for a takedown but Severini circles away easily
letting Severini counter with a right hand.
Ortega looks winded!
Ortega shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Severini defends it nicely.
Ortega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Severini is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
and Severini counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ortega! He's just covering up as Severini starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dom Severini!
Our winner, Dom Severini, 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.
The defeated Damien Ortega had this to say: 'Good Win'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Gvozdev (ranked 3803 p4p, 352 weight class) and Derrick Ranger (ranked 4029 p4p, 368 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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273 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Gvozdev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Ranger!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranger looks for a takedown but Gvozdev sprawls well.
Ranger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gvozdev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gvozdev misses with a straight right.
Ranger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ranger lands in his opponent's guard.
Ranger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gvozdev's guard.
Ranger is looking to advance position but Gvozdev won't allow it.
Ranger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ranger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ranger is looking for a kimura here.
Gvozdev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ranger on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ranger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gvozdev is trying to get back to full guard.
Ranger wants to pass to mount but Gvozdev is defending the position.
Ranger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ranger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ranger wants to take a breather but Gvozdev is having none of it.
Ranger content to control rather than advance.
Ranger throwing shots but Gvozdev is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ranger wants to free his trapped foot but Gvozdev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ranger stalling.
My spies in Star Studded Beef inform me that Ranger has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ranger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ranger drops an elbow to the side of Gvozdev's head.
Ranger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ranger is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gvozdev reverses the position - he's now on top in Ranger's guard.
Ranger looking for a sweep. Not yet Ranger, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gvozdev is aware though and is defending well.
Ranger is adopting a defensive guard.
Ranger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ranger can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ranger wants to sweep here but Gvozdev controlling him for the moment.
Ranger has Gvozdev pulled in close to control his posture.
Ranger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ranger pulls Gvozdev in close to prevent any damage.
Ranger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gvozdev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ranger pulls Gvozdev in to control the position.
Gvozdev is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ranger is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Ranger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ranger shoots and misses
and Gvozdev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gvozdev closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Derrick Ranger has been cut.
Ranger shoots in for a takedown but Gvozdev shows good takedown defense.
Ranger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
George Gvozdev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Ranger.
Gvozdev scores with a shot to the body.
Ranger shoots and misses
letting Gvozdev counter with a right hand.
Derrick Ranger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ranger shoots and misses
and Gvozdev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ranger misses with a takedown attempt
and Gvozdev counters with a big right hand! Oh Ranger is in trouble here! Gvozdev follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Gvozdev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Smith (ranked 2572 p4p, 292 weight class) and Seymour Hughes (ranked 3093 p4p, 346 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Papa Roach - Last Resort. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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152 lbs
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19
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Seymour Hughes!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Smith misses
letting Hughes counter with a right hand.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hughes to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith misses the body punch
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a hook
and Hughes counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a leg kick but Hughes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Hughes scores with a counter punch that sends Smith to the canvas! Hughes smells blood - he's punishing Smith with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Smith has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seymour Hughes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Alcantara (ranked 2221 p4p, 278 weight class) and Nate Dillinger (ranked 3247 p4p, 379 weight class). Nate Dillinger 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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26
200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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25
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abraham Alcantara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Winston Howard and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Dillinger does no damage.
Alcantara throws a right and a left that Dillinger avoids nicely.
Alcantara walks into a left hand.
Alcantara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dillinger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger lands a jab.
Dillinger scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcantara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alcantara seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dillinger connects with a crisp jab.
Dillinger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alcantara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dillinger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcantara slips a jab and a cross from Dillinger.
Alcantara wants to clinch.
Dillinger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dillinger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alcantara in his tracks.
Dillinger throws a right and a left that Alcantara avoids nicely.
Nate Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillinger misses with a hook.
Dillinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alcantara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Nate Dillinger has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger lands a jab to the nose.
Dillinger dips to his left and cracks Alcantara with an uppercut!
Alcantara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dillinger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alcantara drops Dillinger with a left right combo! Alcantara follows him down to the ground into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillinger regains half guard, as Alcantara was trying to land strikes.
Dillinger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alcantara.
Alcantara throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alcantara 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.
Alcantara lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcantara misses with a head shot. Dillinger uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alcantara wants to control from the top but Dillinger keeps moving.
We've been informed that Dillinger has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dillinger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alcantara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alcantara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dillinger wants to sweep here but Alcantara controlling him for the moment.
Alcantara postures up in Dillinger's guard and throws a big left but Dillinger blocks it.
Dillinger keeping moving, preventing Alcantara from controlling successfully.
Alcantara is looking to work some ground and pound but Dillinger has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alcantara trying to control but Dillinger is working from the bottom.
Alcantara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alcantara throwing strikes but missing.
Alcantara throws a big right hand that misses.
Alcantara throwing strikes from guard but Dillinger blocks nicely.
Alcantara trying to control but Dillinger is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alcantara misses with a wild body shot.
Dillinger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alcantara had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dillinger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nate Dillinger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nate Dillinger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dillinger lands a jab to the nose.
Dillinger throws a combination that misses
and Alcantara counters with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Nate Dillinger's cut even more.
Dillinger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dillinger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dillinger cracks Alcantara with a good jab.
Dillinger cracks Alcantara with a right hand to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Dillinger. Beautiful body shot.
Alcantara misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dillinger! But no joy.
Dillinger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillinger bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Alcantara. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alcantara.
Dillinger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dillinger misses with a two punch combination.
Alcantara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dillinger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alcantara doesn't seem bothered though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alcantara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dillinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Dillinger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Decent striking displayed by Dillinger there.
Alcantara moves in looking to clinch but Dillinger pushes him off.
Alcantara wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The cut above Nate Dillinger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Alcantara misses with a straight right.
Dillinger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alcantara lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alcantara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dillinger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillinger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dillinger lands a really nice looking cross but Alcantara seems unphased.
Dillinger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alcantara feints a jab promting Dillinger to slip. Alcantara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dillinger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nate Dillinger's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Alcantara cracks the inside of Dillinger's front leg.
Nice shot by Dillinger.
Alcantara wants to clinch up but Dillinger keeps it at a distance.
Alcantara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alcantara throws the left hand but Dillinger avoids the punch easily.
Dillinger dodges the punch combination from Alcantara.
Alcantara cracks Dillinger with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcantara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dillinger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alcantara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Dillinger as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dillinger slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dillinger! But no joy.
Dillinger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nate Dillinger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abraham Alcantara!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Banks (ranked 2383 p4p, 281 weight class) and Hits Hard (ranked 2086 p4p, 254 weight class). Hits Hard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carlton Banks's chin.
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26
280 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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26
268 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlton Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hits Hard!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard clinches up with Banks and pushes him back against the cage.
Hard gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Carlton Banks has been cut.
Banks wants to break free but Hard has control.
Banks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banks can't break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Banks's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hard.
Banks is trying to force a seperation but Hard has the dominant position.
Hard tries to land knees in the clinch but Banks avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks is trying to break free.
Banks wants to get back to striking at distance but Hard won't allow it.
Hard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banks's defenses.
Banks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hard jumps guard but Banks stands there with Hard around his waist. Hard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hard pushes Banks up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks stops a takedown attempt from Hard.
Banks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banks is defending well.
Carlton Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hits Hard.
Hard lands a nice elbow.
Banks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks managing to block the knees to the body from Hard.
Banks breaks from the clinch.
Hard slips a jab and a cross from Banks.
Hard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hard misses with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Banks.
Banks lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Hits Hard has been cut.
Banks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hard looks to clinch
and Hard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hard looks winded!
Hard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Banks fakes the body blow, causing Hard to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Hard goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlton Banks!
A victorious Carlton Banks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fujii Yusuke (ranked 747 p4p, 16 weight class) and Karol Mirowski (ranked 149 p4p, 7 weight class). Mirowski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mercy. Karol Mirowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
160 lbs
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149 lbs
26 - 10 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fujii Yusuke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karol Mirowski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yusuke misses with a few strikes there.
Mirowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mirowski slips a jab from Yusuke.
Nice shot lands for Yusuke.
Yusuke connects with a jab.
Mirowski takes one to the chin there.
Yusuke looks to throw the jab but Mirowski is out of range.
Mirowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yusuke.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mirowski. That's going to slow Yusuke down.
Mirowski lands with a shot to the body.
Yusuke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirowski manages to avoid it.
Yusuke lands with a good body shot.
Fujii Yusuke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirowski thuds a left hand into Yusuke's body.
Mirowski throws a big shot that misses.
Yusuke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yusuke cracks Mirowski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yusuke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mirowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Yusuke lands with a shot to the body.
Yusuke throws a push kick but Mirowski slaps the foot to one side.
Yusuke missing with a left hand there. Mirowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirowski avoids the body shot from Yusuke.
A punch combination from Yusuke misses.
Yusuke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirowski.
Yusuke just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirowski moves out of range as Yusuke strikes.
Yusuke throws a big shot that misses.
Mirowski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mirowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski feints and then cracks Yusuke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yusuke down.
Yusuke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirowski moves away from the strike by Yusuke.
A little jabbing left from Mirowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yusuke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mirowski's hands.
Mirowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mirowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yusuke throws a looping overhand right but Mirowski ducks down to avoid it.
Mirowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yusuke throws out a loose jab but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Yusuke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Yusuke.
Mirowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yusuke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirowski.
Yusuke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yusuke throws a sloppy body shot
and Mirowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yusuke missing with a left hand there. Mirowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yusuke is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mirowski misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yusuke. Mirowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Mirowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mirowski needs to keep his hands up - Yusuke had a free shot at his head there.
Mirowski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Karol Mirowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mirowski misses with an uppercut.
Mirowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yusuke.
A little jabbing left from Mirowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yusuke throws a hook to the side of Mirowski's head but Mirowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirowski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yusuke misses with an uppercut
and Mirowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yusuke.
Yusuke backing away here, and Mirowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Mirowski finds it's way through Yusuke's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirowski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yusuke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mirowski scrambles back to his feet.
Mirowski misses with a body shot.
Yusuke throws a shot from downtown. Mirowski moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Yusuke.
Yusuke misses with a left hand
and Yusuke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yusuke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mirowski.
Yusuke decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mirowski wants to control but Yusuke is keeping busy.
Mirowski is looking for a sweep. Yusuke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fujii Yusuke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yusuke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Mirowski misses.
Yusuke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mirowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yusuke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirowski.
Mirowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yusuke.
Yusuke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mirowski.
Yusuke misses with a hook
and Mirowski counters with a straight right hand.
Yusuke throws a looping overhand right but Mirowski ducks down to avoid it.
Mirowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusuke throws out a loose jab but Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yusuke has Mirowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Mirowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mirowski walks into a straight right hand from Yusuke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yusuke misses with a body shot.
Yusuke looks to land a right hand but Mirowski moved out of range.
Fujii Yusuke is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirowski throws a leg kick which misses Yusuke's front leg but catches the back leg as Yusuke tries to avoid it.
Yusuke scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mirowski in his tracks.
Yusuke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yusuke lands a nice shot that snaps Mirowski's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirowski misses the target.
Yusuke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mirowski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yusuke throws a lazy uppercut
and Mirowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yusuke throws an off balance right hand
and Mirowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yusuke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yusuke backing away here, and Mirowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Yusuke finds it's way through Mirowski's defenses.
Mirowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mirowski walks into a stiff left hand from Yusuke.
Mirowski lands a high kick!
Mirowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mirowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Yusuke.
Mirowski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yusuke swings widly with a right hand
and Mirowski counters with a straight right hand.
Yusuke is rocked!
Yusuke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirowski moves away.
Yusuke lands a glancing blow to the side of Mirowski's head.
Mirowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mirowski counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Yusuke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski throws a looping overhand right but Yusuke ducks down to avoid it.
Yusuke seems to have got his legs back now.
Yusuke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirowski can do to turn this around?
Yusuke ducks under a wild hook from Mirowski.
Mirowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yusuke throws a looping overhand right but Mirowski ducks down to avoid it.
Yusuke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yusuke works Mirowski's body with a nice hook.
Yusuke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Yusuke throws a hook to the side of Mirowski's head but Mirowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mirowski staying out of range there.
Yusuke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mirowski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski slips a jab from Yusuke.
Mirowski swinging wildly here.
Yusuke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Yusuke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Yusuke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yusuke misses with an uppercut
and Mirowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirowski misses with a lunging right hand
letting Yusuke counter with a right hand.
Mirowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mirowski staying out of range there.
Mirowski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yusuke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mirowski. Mirowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Yusuke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mirowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yusuke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mirowski feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fujii Yusuke dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Yusuke looks to land a right hand but Mirowski moved out of range.
A cross from Yusuke lands.
Mirowski defending well as Yusuke loads up on a big left hand.
Mirowski looks for the body kick but Yusuke saw that one coming.
Yusuke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yusuke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Yusuke.
Yusuke throws a looping overhand right but Mirowski ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Yusuke misses the target.
Yusuke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusuke lands a nice shot that snaps Mirowski's head back.
Yusuke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mirowski ducks under a wild hook from Yusuke.
Yusuke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirowski tries to move into range but Yusuke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yusuke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Yusuke.
Yusuke jabs at Mirowski's body.
Mirowski dodges the punch combination from Yusuke.
A slow jab from Mirowski misses its intended target.
Yusuke throws a good cross that connects.
Mirowski defending well as Yusuke loads up on a big left hand.
Yusuke throws a body kick that misses.
Mirowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yusuke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mirowski doesn't seem bothered though.
Yusuke tries to clinch there but Mirowski circles away.
Nice body punch from Mirowski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke lands a jab to the nose.
Mirowski moves away from the strike by Yusuke.
Yusuke misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirowski clobbers Yusuke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot by Mirowski.
Yusuke missing with a left hand there. Mirowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yusuke misses with a hook
and Mirowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Yusuke.
Yusuke looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirowski is just out of range.
Yusuke lands a jab to the head.
Yusuke throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke takes a swing at Mirowski's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mirowski! But no joy.
Yusuke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yusuke. Mirowski shrugs it off though.
Yusuke misses with a combination
and Mirowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Yusuke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mirowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yusuke. Mirowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yusuke.
Mirowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mirowski avoids the body shot from Yusuke.
Good leg kick by Mirowski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mirowski moves forwards but Yusuke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yusuke misses with a hook. Mirowski ducked under it nicely.
Mirowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mirowski misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirowski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yusuke.
Mirowski avoids the body shot from Yusuke.
Mirowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yusuke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirowski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yusuke throws a shot from downtown. Mirowski moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Mirowski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yusuke scores with a sloppy right hand. Mirowski should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fujii Yusuke clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yusuke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mirowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mirowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mirowski lands a right hook to the body.
Mirowski takes one to the chin there.
Yusuke misses with an uppercut
and Mirowski counters with a nice uppercut.
Yusuke lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Yusuke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yusuke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mirowski slips a jab from Yusuke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yusuke throws a lazy right hand but Mirowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Yusuke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirowski swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Mirowski misses.
Yusuke finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yusuke avoids the head kick by Mirowski.
Yusuke slips under a jab.
Mirowski misses the jab.
Mirowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yusuke fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Yusuke does it's job there.
Mirowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yusuke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yusuke throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Yusuke misses its intended target.
Mirowski loads up on a big right hand but Yusuke slips the punch.
Yusuke fails with a takedown attempt.
Mirowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yusuke lands a nice shot to the body.
Karol Mirowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yusuke misses with a shot to the body
and Mirowski counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yusuke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yusuke checks a leg kick nicely.
Yusuke scores with a nice head shot.
Mirowski takes one on the button.
Mirowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Yusuke misses.
Mirowski slips under a jab.
Mirowski throws a big counter head kick but Yusuke avoids it with no problem.
Yusuke misses with a body shot.
Mirowski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yusuke.
Mirowski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yusuke moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mirowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mirowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yusuke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yusuke misses with a punch on the inside.
Yusuke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yusuke blocking some punches.
Yusuke tries to throw a body punch but Mirowski avoids it by throwing Yusuke back against the cage.
Mirowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mirowski keeps control of Yusuke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Yusuke fails to land.
Mirowski can't find room to land a body shot as Yusuke controls the action.
Mirowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yusuke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yusuke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mirowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yusuke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yusuke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirowski manages to avoid it.
Yusuke throws a big shot that misses.
Yusuke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mirowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yusuke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yusuke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mirowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yusuke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fujii Yusuke had his way with Karol Mirowski in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Yusuke misses with a hook.
Mirowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Mirowski misses.
Yusuke swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yusuke lands with a good body shot.
Yusuke fails with the takedown.
Mirowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Mirowski just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yusuke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yusuke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Yusuke.
A big left from Yusuke misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yusuke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Yusuke finds it's way through Mirowski's defenses.
Mirowski slips a jab from Yusuke.
Yusuke misses with an uppercut.
Yusuke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mirowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Mirowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mirowski throws out a loose jab but Yusuke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mirowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mirowski moves out of range as Yusuke strikes.
Yusuke throws a body punch but Mirowski moves out of range.
Yusuke misses with a hook.
Yusuke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mirowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirowski throws a head kick that half lands.
Mirowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yusuke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirowski manages to avoid it.
Mirowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirowski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mirowski cracks Yusuke with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yusuke throws a hook but Mirowski avoids it easily.
Yusuke fails to land with a series of punches.
Mirowski throws out a counter right but Yusuke avoids it with no problem.
Yusuke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirowski.
Mirowski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mirowski connects with a jab.
Yusuke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirowski misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yusuke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirowski moves away.
Mirowski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yusuke with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirowski. Yusuke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirowski looks to throw the jab but Yusuke is out of range.
Mirowski misses with a wild body shot.
Mirowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yusuke.
Yusuke is looking to score with low kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mirowski! But no joy.
Yusuke thuds his right hand into Mirowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mirowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yusuke cracks Mirowski with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Mirowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yusuke on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mirowski throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Yusuke does no damage.
Yusuke tests Mirowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yusuke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yusuke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirowski ducks under a wild hook from Yusuke.
Mirowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yusuke works the jab nicely.
Yusuke throws a hook to the side of Mirowski's head but Mirowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yusuke throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirowski is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Yusuke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yusuke scores with a decent looking hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fujii Yusuke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yusuke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fujii Yusuke!
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