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PSE 42 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Alomar (ranked 4387 p4p, 178 weight class) and Ronn Gracie (ranked 3350 p4p, 153 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Counter fighter
Determined |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Alomar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronn Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alomar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alomar somewhat.
Alomar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Alomar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alomar shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Alomar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Alomar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alomar scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Alomar advances to half guard.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gracie won't allow Alomar to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alomar is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alomar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alomar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alomar manages to get back to half guard.
Alomar wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Alomar is defending well.
Gracie is thwarting Alomar's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Alomar trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alomar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alomar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alomar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Alomar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alomar pulls Gracie in to control the position.
Alomar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alomar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alomar is controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alomar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Alomar's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alomar keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alomar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but Alomar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alomar thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Alomar 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.
Alomar shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Alomar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gracie enables Alomar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alomar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Alomar wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Alomar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Bobby Alomar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alomar preventing the sweep.
Alomar wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alomar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Alomar from controlling successfully.
Alomar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alomar.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alomar.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Alomar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alomar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alomar defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie leaves Alomar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alomar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alomar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Alomar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alomar.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alomar.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Alomar avoids it easily.
Ronn Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alomar takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Alomar fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alomar misses with a looping right.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Alomar avoids it easily.
Alomar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alomar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Alomar is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alomar!
Alomar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie lands a big elbow.
Alomar is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Alomar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alomar tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alomar is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronn Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Alomar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alomar shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alomar just misses with a punch to the body.
Alomar is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alomar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alomar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Alomar shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Alomar from controlling successfully.
Alomar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alomar has Gracie in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Alomar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Alomar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alomar working a defensive guard here.
Alomar looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alomar is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alomar can't do much from the bottom here.
Alomar is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Alomar blocks the move with his legs.
Alomar is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Alomar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alomar with a poor takedown
and Gracie decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alomar's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Alomar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alomar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alomar is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alomar is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronn Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronn Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Shlemenko (ranked 3217 p4p, 331 weight class) and Iron Dong Pao (ranked 3130 p4p, 323 weight class). Shlemenko comes to the cage accompanied by Omarion Ft. Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko - Post To Be. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Shlemenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iron Dong Pao!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Pao tries to get set, Shlemenko tries to push him back and clinch up but Pao manages to avoid the attempt.
Pao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shlemenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pao pulls his head out easily.
Pao lands with a punch from half guard.
Pao is nestled in close to Shlemenko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shlemenko tries to get to full guard but Pao has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pao working Shlemenko over with strikes.
Pao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pao lands a nice short elbow.
Pao prevents Shlemenko from improving his position.
Pao lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shlemenko tries to get to full guard but Pao has control of the leg.
Pao working the head and body with strikes.
Shlemenko is trying to maintain the position but Pao is very close to passing his half guard.
Shlemenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shlemenko trying to hold on to Pao's head to control him but Pao postures up.
Pao lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Shlemenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pao.
Pao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pao scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shlemenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shlemenko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pao.
Pao distracts Shlemenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pao wants to stand but Shlemenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pao chips away with some ground and pound.
Pao throws a big right hand that misses.
Pao trying to control but Shlemenko is working from the bottom.
Shlemenko wants to sweep here but Pao controlling him for the moment.
Pao working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pao loads up on a big left hand. Shlemenko felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Pao looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Shlemenko can't hide his disappointment, as Pao celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Dong Pao!
In his post fight interview, Iron Dong Pao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Alexander Shlemenko was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh sh#t!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Johns (ranked 2305 p4p, 277 weight class) and Howard Stern (ranked 2553 p4p, 315 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stern's choice of entrance music: The Great American Nightmare. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Don Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howard Stern!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stern walks into a jab.
Stern slips under a jab from Johns.
Stern swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stern is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johns.
Stern avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stern misses with a straight right.
Stern misses with a straight right.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Johns.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stern on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stern bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johns's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stern has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Stern shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johns moves away from the strike by Stern.
An attempted straight right counter from Johns misses the target.
Johns avoids the body shot from Stern.
Johns scores with a nice head shot.
Johns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
Johns misses the jab.
Stern gets the takedown into side control.
Johns explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Stern scoring well with a low kick there.
Johns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stern connects with a solid leg kick.
Johns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns moves out of range of the body kick.
Don Johns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stern cracks Johns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Stern on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stern throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johns throws out a loose jab but Stern uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stern.
Stern misses with a hook. Johns ducked under it nicely.
Johns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Johns is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stern misses with a right hand
letting Johns counter with a right hand.
Johns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stern lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johns loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
Johns takes a swing at Stern's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Johns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Johns slips a straight right by Stern.
Johns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stern now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab from Johns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johns moves away from the strike by Stern.
Stern scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stern fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Johns misses.
Johns punishes Stern's body with a nice straight punch.
Howard Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Johns moves away and avoids it.
Johns lands with an overhand left.
Johns throws a series of punches but Stern moves out of range.
A big right from Johns misses.
Johns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Johns throws a series of punches but Stern moves out of range.
Johns throws a jab when Stern was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Stern.
A little feinted left hand from Johns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stern fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johns manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Johns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johns moves away from the strike by Stern.
Johns throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Johns.
Johns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stern throws out the jab.
Johns lands a nice shot that snaps Stern's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Johns there.
Johns throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Stern lands with an overhand left.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Johns staying out of range there.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Johns.
Stern thinks about the counter body kick.
Stern misses with a hook.
Jab by Stern.
Stern lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stern throws a lazy right hand but Johns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johns misses with a wild body shot.
Stern takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice jab there from Johns.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Stern.
Stern throws a jab when Johns was well out of range.
Johns throws a big counter combination but Stern scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stern throws a shot from downtown. Johns moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns thuds a left hand into Stern's body.
Stern defending well as Johns loads up on a big left hand.
Johns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stern circles away quickly and effectively.
Stern connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stern loads up on a big right hand but Johns slips the punch.
Stern fails to land with a series of punches.
Johns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stern at a distance.
Johns ducks under a wild hook from Stern.
Stern throws a body shot but no joy.
Stern lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Johns.
A big left from Stern misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stern slips a jab and a cross from Johns.
Stern connects with a crisp jab.
A combination from Johns does no damage.
Stern misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stern.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Johns 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.
Johns lands with a nice combination. Stern backs away looking to recover.
Stern misses the jab.
Stern dives in for a single leg takedown but Johns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stern, as that shot connected.
Johns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stern to score with a decent uppercut.
Stern throws an off balance right hand
and Johns counters with a left to the body.
Stern lands with an overhand left.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johns seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stern can do to turn this around?
Stern connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Johns. Those never looked like landing.
Johns scores with a one two! Stern had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Howard Stern has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stern bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Johns tries to clinch but Stern moves out of range.
Stern showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johns.
Johns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stern.
Don Johns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johns moves into range and clinches up with Stern.
A frustrated look appears on Stern's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stern tries to land a knee to the head but Johns blocks with his arms.
Stern misses with a punch on the inside.
Johns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stern backwards.
Stern breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johns slips under a jab from Stern.
A quick step to the side and Johns tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johns moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Stern.
Johns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stern throws out a counter right but Johns avoids it with no problem.
Johns loads up on a big right hand but Stern slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Johns moves out of range as Stern strikes.
Stern scores with a body shot.
Stern steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johns.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stern darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johns doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Johns.
Johns blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stern connects with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Johns as Stern shoots in.
Johns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johns seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stern sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stern tries to clinch but Johns is having none of it.
Stern scores with a punch to the head.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern connects with a nice looking jab.
Stern shoots in and drives through. Johns sprawls well.
Don Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Stern.
Johns throws a wild body kick that Stern sees coming a mile off.
Stern looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stern is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johns.
Donk. Johns catches Stern right on the button with a cross.
Stern ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stern throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stern takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johns looks to land a left hand but Stern moved out of range nicely.
Johns misses with an uppercut. Stern saw that one coming.
Johns misses with a looping right.
Johns lands a nice looking body shot.
Stern avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stern looks to land a right hand but Johns moved out of range.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Johns.
Stern connects with a single shot there.
Johns throws a jab but it's blocked by Stern.
Johns misses with a body shot.
Stern lands the left hand.
Stern lands with a right hand.
Stern throws a body punch but Johns moves out of range.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Johns's head but Johns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Johns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stern.
Johns moves out of range of the body kick from Stern.
Stern lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns slips a straight right by Stern.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johns throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
Stern showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johns.
Good shot there by Stern.
A clash of legs there as Johns blocks the low kick.
Johns stalks Stern and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stern's face. Stern staggers backwards, shaken.
Stern shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johns as he jumps to the side.
Johns is looking to counter punch.
Stern with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern moves out of range of the strikes.
Johns connects with a body shot.
Johns tests Stern's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stern misses with a looping right.
Stern is looking to clinch.
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 Don Johns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Howard Stern's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Stern's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stern scrambles back to his feet.
Johns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Don Johns is winning the standup battle so far.
Johns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stern scores with a nice head shot.
Stern lunges at Johns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johns's hand.
Johns throws a wild body kick that Stern sees coming a mile off.
Stern explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johns throws a hook to the side of Stern's head but Stern sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stern was well out of range. Poor timing from Johns.
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johns.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
Stern lands with a cross.
Johns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stern there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stern is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stern throws out a loose jab but Johns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johns tries to clinch there but Stern circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns lands with an uppercut that bounces Stern off the cage and back into range.
Johns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Johns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stern.
As Stern looks to move away, Johns throws a big counter combo but Stern just gets out of the way.
Johns 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.
Stern defending well as Johns loads up on a big left hand.
Johns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stern.
Stern slips a jab and a cross from Johns.
Johns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johns throws a right and a left that Stern avoids nicely.
Johns throws a front kick aimed at Stern's knee but Stern avoids it well.
Stern is looking to chop away at Johns's legs.
Stern defending well as Johns loads up on a big left hand.
Stern lands with an uppercut that bounces Johns off the cage and back into range.
Stern slips a jab and a cross from Johns.
Stern lands a head shot.
Johns misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Stern was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stern throws a big shot that misses.
Johns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Howard Stern has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns moves out of range of the strikes.
Stern jabs Johns right on the nose. Johns blinks but takes it well.
Stern bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johns's head.
Johns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stern doesn't seem bothered though.
Stern dodges the punch combination from Johns.
Stern missing with a left hand there. Johns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stern ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johns moves away.
Johns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stern with a poor takedown
letting Johns counter with a right hand.
Johns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stern manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Stern.
Stern uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johns.
Stern loads up on a big right hand but Johns slips the punch.
Stern tries to score with a low kick but Johns moves his leg out of the way.
Johns throws a body punch but Stern moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stern ducks under a wild hook from Johns.
A telegraphed right hand from Stern misses the target.
Johns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stern misses with a body shot.
Stern throws a nice looking combination but Johns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stern throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stern scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Don Johns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johns throws a lazy right hand but Stern sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Johns slips under a jab.
Stern staying out of range there.
Stern clobbers Johns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johns is looking for a counter combo.
Stern throws a poor cross that misses
and Johns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stern misses with a hook.
As Stern backs away, Johns returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stern misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Johns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johns cracks a nice hook into Stern's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stern takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stern swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stern throws the left hand but Johns avoids the punch easily.
Stern slips a straight right by Johns.
Johns lands a lovely overhand right.
Johns misses with a body shot.
Johns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Johns scores with a nice strike.
Johns digs a good body shot into Stern's ribs.
Johns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stern throws a hook to the side of Johns's head but Johns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johns cracks Stern with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stern misses with a left hand
and Johns counters with a nice uppercut.
Johns looks to land a combination. Stern sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stern loads up on a big right hand but Johns slips the punch.
Stern looks to throw the jab but Johns is out of range.
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 Don Johns.
Well Johns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Johns!
The defeated Howard Stern had this to say: 'I blame Robin and those big G's.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takayama Yataro (ranked 1257 p4p, 147 weight class) and Peter Zonta (ranked 2197 p4p, 247 weight class). Yataro's entrance music is Misoji Misaki. A fine choice. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takayama Yataro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Zonta!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.
Yataro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yataro shoots in for a double leg but Zonta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zonta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yataro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zonta darts in and clinches Yataro up against the cage.
Yataro struggles to land a body shot inside as Zonta controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Zonta.
Zonta is working for takedown but Yataro is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yataro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Zonta.
Yataro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zonta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yataro.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zonta closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yataro to the mat! Yataro manages to get full guard.
Zonta lands a couple of elbows.
Yataro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yataro working for a triangle but Zonta defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yataro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yataro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zonta has managed to get both his arms back between Yataro's legs - danger averted.
Zonta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zonta landing with the ground and pound.
Yataro trying to control the position.
Zonta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yataro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yataro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zonta landing with the ground and pound.
Yataro controls Zonta momentarily but Zonta frees himself.
Yataro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yataro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zonta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zonta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Yataro is looking for a triangle but Zonta pushes his legs off easily.
Yataro has momentary wrist control but Zonta slips an elbow through the middle.
Yataro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yataro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zonta is aware though and is defending well.
Zonta is working Yataro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zonta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zonta postures up and lands a big shot to Yataro's brow.
Yataro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zonta trying to control the position from guard on top but Yataro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Yataro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zonta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zonta cracks Yataro with a good jab.
Zonta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yataro manages to avoid it.
Yataro shoots in but Zonta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yataro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zonta was covering up waiting for the punch and Yataro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've been hearing that Yataro has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zonta pulls Yataro in close to prevent any damage.
Yataro connects with a couple of short punches.
Zonta keeping moving, preventing Yataro from controlling successfully.
Zonta wants to sweep here but Yataro controlling him for the moment.
Zonta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yataro's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yataro has control of Zonta's left arm, preventing Zonta from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zonta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yataro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zonta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yataro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zonta passes into side control.
Yataro wants to control but Zonta postures up.
Yataro manages to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yataro is pressing down on Zonta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yataro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zonta.
Yataro trying to control the position.
Zonta scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta 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.
Yataro lands with a nice body punch.
Yataro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yataro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yataro moves out of range of the strikes.
Zonta looks to land a combination but Yataro avoids it well.
Peter Zonta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yataro.
Yataro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zonta defends it nicely.
Zonta moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yataro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yataro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zonta is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yataro is defending well.
Zonta pushes Yataro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zonta lands a hook that snaps the head of Yataro backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zonta tries to throw a body punch but Yataro avoids it by throwing Zonta back against the cage.
Yataro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yataro misses with the head strike.
Yataro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zonta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zonta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zonta wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takayama Yataro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yataro shoots in but Zonta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zonta motions for Yataro to come forward. Zonta throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yataro shoots in looking for a takedown but Zonta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yataro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zonta throws out a powerful jab.
Yataro just misses with a punch to the body.
As Yataro backs off Zonta throws a huge counter combo but Yataro manages to avoid it all.
Zonta slaps away a takedown attempt from Yataro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yataro shoots in for a takedown but Zonta shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Zonta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yataro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zonta circles away.
Zonta wants to counter the offense by Yataro and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zonta gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yataro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Peter Zonta has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Zonta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yataro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yataro is trying to maintain the position but Zonta is very close to passing his half guard.
Zonta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yataro is not content to let Zonta control the position.
Zonta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yataro defending well though.
Zonta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yataro!
Zonta scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yataro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zonta raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zonta landing shots from mount.
Zonta tries to control but Yataro wriggling away.
Yataro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yataro is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Zonta lands a heavy elbow.
Yataro is looking to get to half guard.
Zonta throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Zonta looking to finish with strikes here!
Zonta sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Zonta is stalling here but it's allowed Yataro to get half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yataro wants to improve his position but Zonta is controlling well.
Zonta is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zonta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yataro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zonta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yataro keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
Zonta stands up over Yataro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zonta distracts Yataro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zonta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yataro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Zonta 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!
Zonta lands with an overhand left.
Zonta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zonta doesn't manage to clinch there - Yataro circles away.
Zonta tries for a takedown but Yataro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zonta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yataro doesn't seem bothered though.
Yataro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yataro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zonta's half guard.
Yataro drops an elbow to the side of Zonta's head.
Yataro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zonta defending well though.
Yataro thows a huge punch but Zonta dodges it nicely.
Zonta moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yataro cracks Zonta with a solid left hand.
Zonta looking for a sweep. Not yet Zonta, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yataro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yataro landing some decent shots from guard.
Zonta looking for a sweep. Not yet Zonta, not yet.
Zonta keeping moving, preventing Yataro from controlling successfully.
Zonta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yataro.
Zonta pulls Yataro in close to prevent any damage.
Zonta controls Yataro momentarily but Yataro frees himself.
Yataro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yataro preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yataro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yataro stopping the sweep attempt from Zonta.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonta pulls Yataro in close to prevent any damage.
Yataro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zonta looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zonta looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zonta!
Zonta throws an elbow but Yataro slips to the side and avoids it well.
Yataro is looking for a sweep.
Zonta grinds an elbow into Yataro's temple.
Yataro is trying to improve his position.
Yataro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zonta trying to pass the guard but Yataro defending well.
Zonta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yataro looking for submissions off his back.
Zonta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yataro's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zonta prevents Yataro from improving his position.
Yataro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zonta.
Zonta thows a huge punch but Yataro dodges it nicely.
Yataro has hold of Zonta's hands but Zonta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yataro trying to hold on to Zonta's head to control him but Zonta postures up.
Yataro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yataro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yataro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yataro regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zonta.
Yataro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yataro keeping moving, preventing Zonta from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zonta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zonta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yataro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zonta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zonta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Yataro's guard.
Yataro is trying to maintain the position but Zonta is very close to passing his half guard.
Zonta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peter Zonta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yataro is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zonta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zonta wants to take a breather but Yataro is having none of it.
Yataro actively working from the bottom here.
Takayama Yataro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zonta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Zonta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zonta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Zonta!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert McKenna (ranked 1601 p4p, 208 weight class) and Bartholomäus Wolff (ranked 799 p4p, 109 weight class). McKenna comes to the cage accompanied by Freedom. Bartholomäus Wolff has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert McKenna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomäus Wolff!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolff throws a leg kick but McKenna sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wolff looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenna is just out of range.
McKenna throws a big counter combination but Wolff scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wolff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McKenna forces Wolff back against the cage and clinches.
Wolff lands with a left to the head.
McKenna lands a takedown into guard.
McKenna tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolff is retaining full guard.
McKenna 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.
Wolff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McKenna wants to pass the guard but Wolff is keeping the position.
McKenna postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McKenna throwing strikes from guard but Wolff blocks nicely.
Wolff pulls McKenna in close to his closed guard and prevents McKenna from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolff is keeping the position for now.
Wolff keeping moving, preventing McKenna from controlling successfully.
McKenna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McKenna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McKenna working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolff keeping moving, preventing McKenna from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McKenna gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wolff lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Wolff on the inside.
McKenna blocks an uppercut.
Wolff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKenna.
Wolff scores with a shoulder strike.
Wolff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolff tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKenna is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wolff pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McKenna has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wolff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wolff lands a nice uppercut.
Wolff stops a takedown attempt from McKenna.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert McKenna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKenna has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wolff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wolff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKenna breaks the clinch.
Wolff misses with a few strikes there.
Wolff has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McKenna is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bartholomäus Wolff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenna tries to clinch up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wolff, right into the meat.
Wolff moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McKenna takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McKenna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolff.
McKenna is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wolff throws a body shot but no joy.
McKenna shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wolff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McKenna.
McKenna moves out of range as Wolff throws a body kick.
Wolff lands with a straight right. McKenna didn't see that one coming.
Wolff lands a really nice looking cross but McKenna seems unphased.
McKenna takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wolff misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McKenna shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wolff defends it nicely.
Wolff lands a leg kick that knocks McKenna off balance momentarily.
McKenna shoots in for a takedown but Wolff shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolff scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wolff swats away the attempt to clinch by McKenna.
Wolff scores with a nice head shot.
Wolff finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wolff feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McKennas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McKenna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKenna shoots in looking for a takedown but Wolff manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McKenna's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McKenna doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolff circles away.
A head kick by McKenna misses
and Wolff makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McKenna really felt that one!
Wolff stuns McKenna with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wolff throws a leg kick which misses McKenna's front leg but catches the back leg as McKenna tries to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wolff - that will leave a mark!
Wolff throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McKenna.
Wolff scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McKenna doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolff circles away.
That kick from Wolff tenderised McKenna's leg. McKenna is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomäus Wolff dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wolff connects with an inside leg kick.
McKenna clinches with his opponent.
McKenna stalling.
Wolff can't find room to land a body shot as McKenna controls the action.
A short right from Wolff on the inside.
McKenna working aggressively here.
McKenna blocks an uppercut.
McKenna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wolff fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bartholomäus Wolff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKenna moves into the clinch.
Wolff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolff is fighting off a takedown attempt but McKenna is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wolff to the mat. Wolff regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McKenna trying to control but Wolff is working from the bottom.
Wolff keeping full guard, as McKenna tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolff pulls McKenna in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolff wants to sweep but no luck.
McKenna throwing strikes but missing.
McKenna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McKenna stands up over Wolff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wolff 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.
Wolff keeping moving, preventing McKenna from controlling successfully.
Wolff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wolff can't keep his opponent in guard - McKenna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McKenna sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wolff is trying to control but can't.
Wolff keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McKenna wants to pass to mount but Wolff is defending the position.
McKenna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wolff does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McKenna working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wolff's thigh. Wolff counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wolff defending against the ground and pound.
McKenna trying to control the action but Wolff is working from the bottom.
Robert McKenna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKenna working the ground and pound but Wolff is defending the strikes.
McKenna tries to advance to mount but Wolff denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKenna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolff is not content to let McKenna control the position.
McKenna has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenna working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wolff can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert McKenna dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Good work by McKenna as he checks the leg kick.
McKenna has managed to clinch.
McKenna blocks a body shot from Wolff.
McKenna blocks a body shot from Wolff.
McKenna is looking to take this one to the mat.
McKenna is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wolff is defending well.
McKenna blocking some punches.
McKenna tries for a takedown but Wolff manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert McKenna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolff.
McKenna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wolff misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolff has a couple of punches blocked by McKenna.
Wolff throws a head punch that misses.
McKenna prevents a body shot from Wolff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolff lands with a light punch inside.
Wolff lands a left hand that snaps the head of McKenna backwards.
McKenna has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wolff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wolff lands an uppercut.
Wolff lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wolff has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKenna takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna tries to work over Wolff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McKenna is looking to take this one to the mat.
McKenna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolff lands a right hand.
Wolff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKenna lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Wolff.
Wolff tries to throw a body punch but McKenna avoids it by throwing Wolff back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wolff as McKenna tries to tie him up.
Wolff throws a punch but it's blocked by McKenna.
Wolff managing to block the knees to the body from McKenna.
Wolff breaks from the clinch.
Wolff feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McKenna's calf.
Robert McKenna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolff doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wolff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McKenna has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wolff finds it's way round the side to connect with McKenna's head.
McKenna fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolff lands a really nice looking cross but McKenna seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolff.
Wolff jabs McKenna to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wolff cracks the inside of McKenna's front leg.
McKenna throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McKenna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wolff manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McKenna avoids a kick to the body.
McKenna misses with a takedown attempt - Wolff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McKenna stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wolff.
Wolff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McKenna doesn't seem bothered though.
Wolff connects with a body shot.
McKenna tries to clinch up but Wolff circles away and keeps his distance.
Wolff lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McKenna crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wolff - the referee stops the clock and McKenna gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wolff. McKenna manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A shot to the liver by Wolff. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wolff.
McKenna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolff pinned against the cage. Wolff gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wolff throws a head kick that half lands.
Bartholomäus Wolff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolff connects with a leg kick. McKenna looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McKenna tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKenna drives through with a takedown into Wolff's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McKenna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wolff holds on and takes a little breather.
Wolff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKenna trying to control but Wolff is working from the bottom.
McKenna landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenna slips nicely into half guard.
Wolff is holding on to half guard well.
Wolff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wolff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McKenna looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bartholomäus Wolff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wolff 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartholomäus Wolff!
Bartholomäus Wolff tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sarfraz Ali (ranked 876 p4p, 102 weight class) and Francesco Skrarez (ranked 1137 p4p, 130 weight class). Sarfraz Ali had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sarfraz Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Francesco Skrarez!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrarez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skrarez throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skrarez.
Skrarez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ali. Ali obviously looking to wear him down.
Skrarez forces Ali back against the cage and clinches.
Ali tries to work over Skrarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skrarez misses with some punches.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skrarez blocks a body shot from Ali.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Ali avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Skrarez lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Ali scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
Ali prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Skrarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alis head.
Ali misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Ali's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali lands with a right to the head.
Ali blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Nice elbow from Skrarez.
Nice body punch from Skrarez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Ali throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrarez's elbow.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Skrarez prevents a body shot from Ali.
Skrarez's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Skrarez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skrarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ali lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skrarez missing with knees to the body.
Ali tries to work over Skrarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez tries to work over Ali's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez prevents a body shot from Ali.
Skrarez prevents a body shot from Ali.
Skrarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skrarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Ali.
Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrarez misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Skrarez throws an elbow but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali.
Good body shot from Ali.
Ali lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ali lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali lands a body shot in the clinch.
Skrarez looks winded!
Ali lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ali.
Skrarez blocks a body shot from Ali.
Ali works on Skrarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Skrarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ali's elbow.
Ali digs a right hand underneath Skrarez's ribcage. Skrarez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrarez's elbow.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skrarez misses with the head strike.
Skrarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skrarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ali goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Skrarez avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
A short right from Ali on the inside.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrarez's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Skrarez.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Ali.
Skrarez tries to land knees in the clinch but Ali avoids the damage to the body.
Ali lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Ali tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skrarez's elbow.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ali is defending well for now.
Ali blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ali.
Skrarez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ali blocks it with crossed arms.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Skrarez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, 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!
Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Ali controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Ali.
Ali is working Skrarez over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ali.
Ali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skrarezs head.
Ali works on Skrarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali cracks Skrarez with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ali.
Ali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ali creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ali lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali.
Skrarez prevents a body shot from Ali.
Ali lands a nice uppercut.
Ali softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ali works on Skrarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Skrarez.
Ali scores with a hook to the body.
Ali works on Skrarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali gets through Skrarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Ali.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ali lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ali throws a nice head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skrarez.
Ali connects with a right hand. Skrarez shakes it off.
Skrarez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ali.
Skrarez is rocked!
Francesco Skrarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali works the jab nicely.
Skrarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
Skrarez is looking to clinch but Ali is avoiding it.
Skrarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ali getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Skrarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ali swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ali drops Skrarez with a naaaaasty hook - Skrarez is in real trouble here! Ali dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sarfraz Ali!
Sarfraz Ali thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suleijma Tudekiks (ranked 1384 p4p, 172 weight class) and Alastair Dunn (ranked 1290 p4p, 162 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Suleijma Tudekiks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alastair Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tudekiks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dunn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tudekiks slips a jab and a cross from Dunn.
It looked like Tudekiks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Suleijma Tudekiks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tudekiks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dunn circles away quickly and effectively.
Dunn throws a looping overhand right but Tudekiks ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Tudekiks finds it's way through Dunn's defenses.
Tudekiks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunn checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tudekiks. Dunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Dunn scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tudekiks.
We've been told by Tudekiks's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tudekiks clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn lands with a left to the head.
Tudekiks tries to land knees in the clinch but Dunn avoids the damage to the body.
Dunn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tudekiks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tudekiks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tudekiks throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tudekiks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dunn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dunn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tudekiks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunn lands a takedown into guard.
Dunn won't allow Tudekiks to get back to his feet.
Dunn is pushing down on Tudekiks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tudekiks is fighting to maintain full guard but Dunn has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tudekiks is defending against the submission attempts here by Dunn.
Dunn trying to pass the guard but Tudekiks defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks wants to get back to his feet.
Tudekiks tries to kick Dunn off in order to stand up. Dunn Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Tudekiks wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dunn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tudekiks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tudekiks is trying to get back to his feet.
Dunn scoring with punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tudekiks is not content to let Dunn control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tudekiks is trying to buck Dunn off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tudekiks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dunn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dunn connects with the punch.
Tudekiks tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tudekiks lands with a nice combination. Dunn backs away looking to recover.
Tudekiks tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tudekiks dodges the punch combination from Dunn.
Tudekiks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tudekiks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Suleijma Tudekiks has been cut.
Tudekiks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dunn. That did some damage!
Tudekiks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tudekiks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dunn throws a shot from downtown. Tudekiks moves away and avoids it.
Dunn misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alastair Dunn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Suleijma Tudekiks's cut.
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.
Nice uppercut lands for Tudekiks. That snapped Dunn's head back.
Dunn moves forwards but Tudekiks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tudekiks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dunn misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Tudekiks.
A slow jab from Dunn misses its intended target.
Tudekiks fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dunn just manages to avoid it.
Suleijma Tudekiks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dunn jabs at Tudekiks's body.
Tudekiks 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.
Tudekiks tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tudekiks is looking to clinch.
Tudekiks misses with a few strikes there.
Tudekiks throws a nice looking combination but Dunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suleijma Tudekiks is winning the standup battle so far.
Dunn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tudekiks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunn throws a leg kick but Tudekiks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn looks to land a combination. Tudekiks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tudekiks clinches.
Dunn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tudekiks backwards.
Dunn working aggressively here.
Tudekiks tries a body shot but Dunn blocks it.
Tudekiks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tudekiks with a hook.
Dunn misses with a wild combination.
Dunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tudekiks moves away.
Dunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tudekiks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tudekiks has closed the distance and engaged Dunn in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tudekiks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn takes an elbow to the temple.
Dunn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tudekiks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tudekiks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tudekiks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn throws a head punch that misses.
Tudekiks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dunns head.
Tudekiks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dunn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tudekiks lands with a right to the head.
Tudekiks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dunn tries a body shot but Tudekiks blocks it.
Dunn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tudekiks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tudekiks darts in and clinches Dunn up against the cage.
Dunn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Suleijma Tudekiks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alastair Dunn.
Tudekiks is pressed up against the cage. Dunn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tudekiks down to the mat. Tudekiks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Dunn scores with a four punch combination!
Tudekiks fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks lands a two punch combo.
Tudekiks dodges the punch combination from Dunn.
Tudekiks is looking to clinch but Dunn is avoiding it.
Dunn misses with a few strikes there.
Dunn misses with a combination
and Tudekiks counters with a two punch combo.
Tudekiks clinches.
Dunn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tudekiks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tudekiks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dunn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tudekiks thinking.
Some wild striking there from Tudekiks.
Dunn moves away from the strike by Tudekiks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tudekiks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tudekiks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tudekiks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks is looking to clinch.
Tudekiks wants to clinch up but Dunn keeps it at a distance.
Tudekiks tries to clinch up.
Tudekiks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dunn throws a looping overhand right but Tudekiks ducks down to avoid it.
Dunn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tudekiks wants to clinch.
Tudekiks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tudekiks drives through and clinches with Dunn against the cage.
Dunn is looking for a takedown.
Tudekiks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tudekiks prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suleijma Tudekiks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Suleijma Tudekiks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dunn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tudekiks thuds a left hand into Dunn's body.
Tudekiks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dunn.
Dunn swings for the body but Tudekiks moves out of range.
It looked like Tudekiks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tudekiks drives through and clinches with Dunn against the cage.
Dunn tries to score a body lock takedown but Tudekiks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tudekiks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tudekiks misses with a series of wild punches.
Tudekiks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tudekiks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tudekiks has managed to clinch.
Suleijma Tudekiks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tudekiks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tudekiks misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tudekiks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tudekiks prevents the takedown attempt.
Suleijma Tudekiks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alastair Dunn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tudekiks.
Dunn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tudekiks has a couple of punches blocked by Dunn.
Tudekiks lands a shoulder strike.
Dunn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tudekiks is defending well.
Dunn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tudekiks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dunn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tudekiks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dunn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tudekiks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dunn lands a hook that snaps the head of Tudekiks backwards.
Dunn is working for takedown but Tudekiks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tudekiks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tudekiks stalling in the clinch but Dunn improves position.
Tudekiks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn has hold of one of Tudekiks's legs. Tudekiks is fighting the takedown attempt but Dunn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tudekiks wants to stand up but Dunn is controlling him.
Tudekiks keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
Tudekiks wants to stand up but Dunn is controlling him.
Dunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Tudekiks is retaining full guard.
Tudekiks is looking to stand up but Dunn isn't so interested in that idea.
Tudekiks keeping moving, preventing Dunn from controlling successfully.
Tudekiks keeping full guard, as Dunn tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn stands up over Tudekiks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Tudekiks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tudekiks darts in trying to clinch
and Dunn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dunn tests Tudekiks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tudekiks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tudekiks lands a head shot.
A big right from Dunn misses.
Tudekiks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tudekiks stuns Dunn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tudekiks gets a clinch.
Tudekiks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tudekiks misses with the head strike.
Dunn has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tudekiks is trying to keep an underhook but Dunn manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tudekiks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tudekiks pushes Dunn off looking to stand but Dunn dives back in and keeps control.
Dunn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dunn wants to take a breather but Tudekiks is having none of it.
Tudekiks wants to get back to his feet.
Dunn wants to take a breather but Tudekiks is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suleijma Tudekiks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tudekiks 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Suleijma Tudekiks!
Suleijma Tudekiks made sure to mention his sponsor, Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joy Rones (ranked 75 p4p, 12 weight class) and Arthur Pendragon (ranked 555 p4p, 79 weight class). Arthur Pendragon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joy Rones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Pendragon coming out on top.
Rones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Rones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rones jabs at Pendragon's body.
Pendragon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rones misses with a kick to the body
and Pendragon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pendragon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rones darts in trying to clinch
and Pendragon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rones misses with a wild body shot.
Rones digs a good body shot into Pendragon's ribs.
Rones slips a jab and a cross from Pendragon.
Rones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pendragon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the body
and Rones counters with a straight right hand.
Pendragon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pendragon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rones counters by clinching up.
Pendragon wants to take the fight to the mat but Rones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Good body shot from Rones.
Rones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rones lands a shoulder strike.
Pendragon misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rones.
Rones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rones being controlled against the cage.
Pendragon looking to slow down the pace here.
Pendragon breaks the clinch.
Rones slips under a jab from Pendragon.
Rones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Rones.
Rones fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws an off balance right hand
and Rones counters with a right hand to the body.
Rones connects with a jab.
Rones throws a body punch but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon throws a chopping leg kick but Rones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pendragon lands a glancing blow to the side of Rones's head.
Rones is looking to wear down Pendragon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rones's hands.
Rones staying out of range there.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Rones is just out of range.
It looked like Rones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pendragon.
Pendragon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rones is working Pendragon over against the cage.
Pendragon throws a head punch that misses.
Pendragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rones lands a shoulder strike.
Pendragon tries to work over Rones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Rones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pendragon is trying to force a seperation but Rones has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Rones.
Pendragon blocks a body shot from Rones.
Rones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Rones.
Pendragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rones digs a good hook to Pendragon's body.
A big right from Pendragon misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rones misses with a straight right.
Pendragon misses with a wild body shot.
Rones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pendragon was well out of range. Poor timing from Rones.
Pendragon tries to land a front kick but Rones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Pendragon backs away, Rones returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rones connects with an inside leg kick.
Pendragon throws a poor cross that misses
and Rones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pendragon throws a lazy uppercut
and Rones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pendragon looks winded!
Rones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pendragon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Arthur Pendragon has been cut.
Pendragon misses with a hook.
Pendragon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A cross from Rones lands.
Rones lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendragon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rones swings for the body but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon scores with a hook.
Pendragon misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Rones misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rones misses with a hook.
Pendragon throws the left hand but Rones avoids the punch easily.
Pendragon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rones counters with a straight right hand.
Pendragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rones was well out of range. Poor timing from Pendragon.
Rones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pendragon circles away quickly and effectively.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rones lunges at Pendragon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pendragon's hand.
Pendragon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pendragon swings for the body but Rones moves out of range.
Rones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rones throws a lazy right hand but Pendragon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendragon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rones staying out of range there.
Pendragon throws a right hand that Rones ducks under and follows up with a left that Rones also avoids with ease.
Rones thows a body kick. Pendragon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut. Rones saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joy Rones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arthur Pendragon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pendragon throws an overhand right that lands on Rones's shoulder, as Rones tries to avoid the shot.
Rones seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pendragon thuds a left hand into Rones's body.
Pendragon scores with a three punch combo!
Rones lands a nice looking body shot.
Rones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pendragon.
Pendragon misses with a lunging right hand
and Rones counters with a thumping low kick.
Rones connects with a looping right hand.
Rones throws a hook to the side of Pendragon's head but Pendragon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pendragon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Pendragon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pendragon misses with a looping left.
Rones is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Rones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Rones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pendragon counters with an inside leg kick.
Rones closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Pendragon out cold! Pendragon corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joy Rones!
Joy Rones is the new middleweight champion!
Joy Rones gave a mention to Groove Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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