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PFC 110 Rock vs Urani PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kostya Tszyu (ranked 3934 p4p, 403 weight class) and Dog The Multi Hunter (ranked 3414 p4p, 363 weight class). Tszyu comes to the cage accompanied by Till the End of Time. The Multi Hunter has chosen Hardwired - Metallica as his entrance music. Dog The Multi Hunter has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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155 lbs
19 - 7 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
20 - 9 - 3, fighting out of New York, Kostya Tszyu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Dog The Multi Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Multi Hunter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Multi Hunter misses with a straight right.
The Multi Hunter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tszyu tried to score with a low kick but The Multi Hunter checks it.
The Multi Hunter misses with a straight left.
Tszyu moves out of range as The Multi Hunter strikes.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and The Multi Hunter moves out of range easily.
The Multi Hunter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tszyu on the side of the head.
The Multi Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tszyu tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Multi Hunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Multi Hunter missing with a left hand there. Tszyu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tszyu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The Multi Hunter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tszyu under the eye.
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Multi Hunter gets a double leg takedown into Tszyu's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Multi Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Tszyu is retaining full guard.
The Multi Hunter won't allow Tszyu to get back to his feet.
Tszyu wriggles free and stands up.
Tszyu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The Multi Hunter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tszyu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tszyu feints and then cracks The Multi Hunter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Multi Hunter down.
Tszyu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tszyu misses with a body shot.
The Multi Hunter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tszyu's hands.
Nice defenses there by Tszyu.
The Multi Hunter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Multi Hunter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Multi Hunter lands a slapping body shot.
Tszyu throws a body punch but The Multi Hunter moves out of range.
The Multi Hunter loads up on a big right hand but Tszyu slips the punch.
Tszyu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The Multi Hunter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu lands a nice looking kick to the body. The Multi Hunter takes a step back to recover.
The Multi Hunter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu throws a hook but The Multi Hunter avoids it easily.
The Multi Hunter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tszyu throws a lazy uppercut
and The Multi Hunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Multi Hunter looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
The Multi Hunter cracks Tszyu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tszyu scores with a kick to the body.
Tszyu throws a right hand that The Multi Hunter ducks under and follows up with a left that The Multi Hunter also avoids with ease.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tszyu misses with a wild combination.
Tszyu moves out of range of the leg kick from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tszyu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Tszyu.
The Multi Hunter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tszyu throws a hook but The Multi Hunter avoids it easily.
Tszyu swings for the body but The Multi Hunter moves out of range.
Tszyu missing with a left hand there. The Multi Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Multi Hunter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tszyu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Multi Hunter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tszyu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tszyu does it's job there.
The Multi Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Multi Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tszyu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tszyu blocks a jab.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Multi Hunter.
A countering left hand to the body from The Multi Hunter misses.
The Multi Hunter looks to land a left hand but Tszyu moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Multi Hunter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tszyu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tszyu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tszyu scores with a head kick.
Good shot there by Tszyu.
Tszyu misses with a two punch combination.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook to the side of Tszyu's head but Tszyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tszyu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Multi Hunter lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Tszyu.
Tszyu moves out of range of the leg kick from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
The Multi Hunter moves in looking to clinch but Tszyu pushes him off.
The Multi Hunter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tszyu looks to land a combination but The Multi Hunter avoids it well.
The Multi Hunter connects with a leg kick. Tszyu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
The Multi Hunter flicks out a counter leg kick but Tszyu steps away.
Tszyu throws a big shot that misses.
The Multi Hunter throws out a loose jab but Tszyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tszyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Multi Hunter.
Tszyu lands with a hook. The Multi Hunter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick which misses Tszyu's front leg but catches the back leg as Tszyu tries to avoid it.
Tszyu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Multi Hunter checks it well.
Tszyu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
Tszyu scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu moves out of range as The Multi Hunter throws a body kick.
Tszyu staying out of range there.
The Multi Hunter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tszyu is out of range and The Multi Hunter settles back down.
Tszyu moves out of range of the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Tszyu scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tszyu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Multi Hunter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tszyu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Multi Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tszyu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, The Multi Hunter scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter lands with a short shot to the head.
The Multi Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Multi Hunter.
Tszyu blocks an uppercut.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tszyu scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Multi Hunter gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The Multi Hunter wants to take a breather but Tszyu is having none of it.
Tszyu kicks The Multi Hunter off and gets back to his feet.
The Multi Hunter avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tszyu, right into the meat.
The Multi Hunter feints and then cracks Tszyu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tszyu down.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that both miss.
And The Multi Hunter tries to counter it with a takedown but Tszyu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Multi Hunter throws out a leg kick but Tszyu moves out of range and The Multi Hunter only half commits.
The Multi Hunter is looking to chop away at Tszyu's legs.
Tszyu scores with a hook.
The Multi Hunter tries to score with a low kick but Tszyu moves his leg out of the way.
Tszyu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Multi Hunter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Multi Hunter cracks Tszyu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tszyu lands the left hand.
Tszyu catches The Multi Hunter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Multi Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tszyu.
The Multi Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Tszyu tries to clinch but The Multi Hunter is having none of it.
Some bone on bone action there as Tszyu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Multi Hunter throws a nice looking combination but Tszyu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Multi Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tszyu.
Tszyu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tszyu misses with a head kick.
Tszyu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tszyu throws a sloppy head kick and The Multi Hunter moves out of range easily.
The Multi Hunter throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as The Multi Hunter blocks the leg kick.
Tszyu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Multi Hunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Tszyu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Tszyu tenderised The Multi Hunter's leg. The Multi Hunter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tszyu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tszyu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Multi Hunter.
Tszyu connects with a right hand. The Multi Hunter shakes it off.
Tszyu misses with an uppercut. The Multi Hunter saw that one coming.
Kostya Tszyu is winning the standup battle so far.
Tszyu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tszyu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Multi Hunter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tszyu scrambles back to his feet.
Tszyu tries to bum rush The Multi Hunter with a series of wild strikes but The Multi Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Multi Hunter tries a quick counter leg kick but Tszyu is wise to it.
The Multi Hunter scores with a shot to the body.
Tszyu stuffs the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tszyu.
The Multi Hunter jabs at Tszyu's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Multi Hunter manages to avoid it.
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu defending well as The Multi Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
The Multi Hunter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The Multi Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook to the side of Tszyu's head but Tszyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tszyu misses the shot to the body.
The Multi Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Tszyu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Multi Hunter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tszyu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Multi Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Multi Hunter throws out a counter right but Tszyu avoids it with no problem.
Tszyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Multi Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Multi Hunter misses with a straight right.
The Multi Hunter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Multi Hunter throws a low kick, looking for Tszyu's leg but Tszyu calmly moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Tszyu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tszyu avoids the body shot from The Multi Hunter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu throws an overhand right that lands on The Multi Hunter's shoulder, as The Multi Hunter tries to avoid the shot.
The Multi Hunter lands a nice shot to the body.
Tszyu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Multi Hunter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tszyu scrambles back to his feet.
The Multi Hunter clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Multi Hunter gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Tszyu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Multi Hunter is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Multi Hunter advances to half guard.
The Multi Hunter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tszyu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Multi Hunter controlling the action here.
The Multi Hunter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Multi Hunter stops Tszyu from getting back to his feet.
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 Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Multi Hunter, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Tszyu misses.
The Multi Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
The Multi Hunter slips a jab and a cross from Tszyu.
The Multi Hunter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Multi Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tszyu.
Tszyu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Multi Hunter misses with a lunging right hand
and Tszyu counters with a nice body kick.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Multi Hunter misses with a hook. Tszyu ducked under it nicely.
The Multi Hunter connects with an inside leg kick.
Tszyu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Multi Hunter moves away.
A clash of legs there as Tszyu blocks the low kick.
The Multi Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Tszyu looks to land a combination but The Multi Hunter avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Multi Hunter connects with a solid leg kick.
The Multi Hunter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tszyu digs a good hook to The Multi Hunter's body.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Multi Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tszyu manages to avoid it.
Tszyu scores with a jab to the body.
The Multi Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu half committed to a counter leg kick.
The Multi Hunter checks the leg kick.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
A leg kick checked by Tszyu.
As The Multi Hunter looks to move away, Tszyu throws a big counter combo but The Multi Hunter just gets out of the way.
The Multi Hunter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Multi Hunter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tszyu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
The Multi Hunter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Multi Hunter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tszyu's sensitive parts.
Dog The Multi Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Multi Hunter.
As The Multi Hunter looks to move away, Tszyu throws a big counter combo but The Multi Hunter just gets out of the way.
The Multi Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
Tszyu forces The Multi Hunter back against the cage and clinches.
Tszyu tries to land a knee to the head but The Multi Hunter blocks with his arms.
The Multi Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Multi Hunter has picked Tszyu up - he's going for a ride! The Multi Hunter dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The Multi Hunter is stalling here. Tszyu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! The Multi Hunter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tszyu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Tszyu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The Multi Hunter misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tszyu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tszyu was well out of range. Poor timing from The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter walks into a stiff left hand from Tszyu.
The Multi Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
As The Multi Hunter backs away, Tszyu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu slips a jab from The Multi Hunter.
Tszyu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Multi Hunter throws out the jab.
As The Multi Hunter looks to move away, Tszyu throws a big counter combo but The Multi Hunter just gets out of the way.
A jab from The Multi Hunter misses.
Tszyu works the jab nicely.
Tszyu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting The Multi Hunter counter with a right hand.
The Multi Hunter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Multi Hunter trying to control from half guard but Tszyu is working away.
Tszyu pushes The Multi Hunter off looking to stand but The Multi Hunter dives back in and keeps control.
The Multi Hunter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tszyu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tszyu looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu has hold of The Multi Hunter's hands but The Multi Hunter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Multi Hunter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Multi Hunter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tszyu keeps working.
Tszyu is trying to stand up here but The Multi Hunter is controlling him well.
The Multi Hunter has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The Multi Hunter unloads with some shots from mount but Tszyu bucks and avoids them well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tszyu is trying to stand up.
Dog The Multi Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dog The Multi Hunter.
I think Tszyu 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dog The Multi Hunter!
Dog The Multi Hunter thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sea Level Cain (ranked 1227 p4p, 152 weight class) and Yef Yew (ranked 1617 p4p, 203 weight class). Yef Yew has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sea Level Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Yef Yew!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain tries to clinch there but Yew circles away.
Yew avoids the head kick by Cain.
Yew swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yew's coach down at London BALLS OF STEEL was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yew's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cain explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yew throws a jab when Cain was well out of range.
Cain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cain throws a leg kick
and Yew counters with a thumping low kick.
Yew lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cain's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Yew checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cain misses with a hook to the body
and Cain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yew fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cain.
Cain throws a chopping leg kick but Yew manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Yew feints and then cracks Cain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cain down.
Cain throws a head kick but Yew moves out of range.
Cain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fractal Kicks in the buildup to the fight.
Yew fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cain tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yew. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yew looks to throw the jab but Cain is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yew scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yew.
Cain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Yew.
Yew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sea Level Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cain wants to clinch up but Yew keeps it at a distance.
Cain tried to score with a low kick but Yew checks it.
Cain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yew throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Yew checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cain throws an off balance right hand
and Yew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yew scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cain is breathing heavily.
Yew takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yew comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yef Yew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yew blocks a head kick by Cain.
Yew appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A left lands for Yew.
Cain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yew jabs Cain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yew connects with a solid leg kick.
Cain misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain defending well as Yew loads up on a big left hand.
Cain ducks right into an uppercut from Yew.
Yew lands with an overhand left.
Cain throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cain throws a head kick that misses
and Yew counters with a nice uppercut.
Yew is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cain had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yew connects with an inside leg kick.
Cain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cain is rocked!
Yew tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cain was well out of range. Poor timing from Yew.
A little feinted left hand from Cain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yew feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cain sprawling to the canvas! Cain rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Yew finish him?!
Oh Cain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Cain misses.
Cain throws a poor cross that misses
and Yew counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cain throws a head kick that misses
and Yew counters with a crisp right that sends Cain to the canvas! Yew follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yef Yew!
Yef Yew decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thug Life (ranked 1134 p4p, 148 weight class) and Bronko Strunz (ranked 854 p4p, 109 weight class). Life comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Bronko Strunz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thug Life!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bronko Strunz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Life throws out a leg kick but Strunz moves out of range and Life only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strunz! But no joy.
A big left from Life misses.
Strunz misses with an uppercut.
Strunz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Life is out of range.
Strunz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Life.
Life walks into a jab.
Life throws a right and a left that Strunz avoids nicely.
Strunz lands a head kick!
Life looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Life lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Life throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strunz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Life sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Life throws a wild body kick that Strunz sees coming a mile off.
Life uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strunz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strunz.
Strunz throws a right hand that Life ducks under and follows up with a left that Life also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strunz misses with a combination
and Life counters with a straight right hand.
Strunz cracks Life with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Life takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strunz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strunz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Life.
Strunz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strunz throws a body shot but no joy.
Life scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Life lands with a hook. Strunz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Life misses.
Life cracks Strunz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Life keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.
A little feinted left hand from Life on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strunz misses with a head kick.
Life throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Strunz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Strunz misses with a series of wild punches.
Strunz misses with a looping right.
Strunz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Life checks a leg kick nicely.
Life fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strunz just manages to avoid it.
Life looks to land a combination but Strunz avoids it well.
Life throws a looping overhand right but Strunz ducks down to avoid it.
Donk. Strunz catches Life right on the button with a cross.
Strunz 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Life bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Life.
A bone on bone clash there as Strunz blocks the leg kick.
Life is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Life swings for the body but Strunz moves out of range.
Strunz moves out of range of the strikes.
Strunz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Life lands an overhand right.
Strunz tried to score with a low kick but Life checks it.
Life ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Life keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Life looks to land a right hand but Strunz moved out of range.
Strunz cracks Life with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Life throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Strunz misses the target.
Strunz throws a one two combo.
Strunz throws out a loose jab but Life uses good head movement to avoid it.
Life misses with a head kick.
Strunz checks a leg kick nicely.
Strunz misses with a looping right.
Strunz throws out a loose jab but Life uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz loads up on a big right hand but Life slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz tries to land a leg kick but Life saw it coming and moves away.
Strunz throws the left hand but Life avoids the punch easily.
Life lands a jab to Strunz's midsection.
Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Life ducks down to avoid it.
Strunz tries a head kick but it misses.
Strunz avoids the head kick by Life.
Life misses the shot to the body.
Strunz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Life walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Life is looking to land body kicks.
Strunz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strunz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Life had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A looping hook to the body misses from Life. Strunz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strunz misses with a wild body shot.
Life misses with a right hand
and Strunz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strunz takes one to the chin there.
Strunz moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Life misses
letting Strunz counter with a right hand.
Strunz takes one on the button.
Strunz lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strunz looks to throw the jab but Life is out of range.
Strunz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Strunz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Life takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Life misses its intended target.
Strunz throws a lazy right hand but Life sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Life on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Strunz misses with a straight right.
Strunz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Strunz throws a jab when Life was well out of range.
Strunz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Life moves out of range as Strunz strikes.
Life cracks Strunz with a good jab.
Life connects with a nice looking jab.
Life keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strunz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Life's sensitive parts.
Strunz looks to throw the jab but Life is out of range.
Life gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Strunz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Life was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strunz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bronko Strunz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Life thuds a left hand into Strunz's body.
Jab, jab by Life - just one landing.
Life swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strunz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Life.
As Strunz backs away, Life returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Strunz misses with a straight right.
Life looks to score with a jab to the body but Strunz is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Strunz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Life has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Life and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strunz blocks a head kick by Life.
Strunz slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Strunz misses its intended target.
Life throwing a counter right hand but Strunz manages to avoid it.
Life cracks Strunz with a good jab.
Strunz checks a low kick from Life.
Bronko Strunz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Strunz misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strunz catches Life with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Strunz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Life defending well as Strunz loads up on a big left hand.
Life wants to land a leg kick but Strunz is out of range.
Strunz with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strunz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strunz defending well as Life loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strunz scores with a jab.
Life throws a shot from downtown. Strunz moves away and avoids it.
Strunz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Life moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strunz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Life.
Strunz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Life is looking to chop away at Strunz's legs.
Life misses with a hook.
Strunz throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Strunz lands.
A lazy left from Life finds it's target.
Strunz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strunz scores with a nice strike.
Life avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Life might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Strunz throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Life throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strunz misses with a looping right.
Life feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Strunz slips under a jab.
Life looks to throw the jab but Strunz is out of range.
Strunz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strunz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Strunz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Life.
A slow jab from Strunz misses its intended target.
Strunz throws a lazy right hand but Life sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Life throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Life misses.
Strunz throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Strunz.
Life went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Life misses with a wild body shot.
Strunz unleashes a big counter combination but Life bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Strunz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Life.
Strunz tries a head kick but it misses.
Life chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strunz can pounce on him.
Life misses with a wild body shot.
Life thuds a left hand into Strunz's body.
Life moves into range and connects with a jab.
Life sizes up Strunz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Life looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strunz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strunz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strunz scores with a leg kick.
Strunz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Life throws a body shot but no joy.
Strunz misses with a hook. Life ducked under it nicely.
Life half committed to a counter leg kick.
Strunz blocks a jab.
Life misses with a body kick.
Life misses with a body kick.
Life throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Life throws a body punch but Strunz moves out of range.
Life connects with a right hand. Strunz shakes it off.
Life staying out of range there.
Life fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Life pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Life misses with a looping right.
Life throws a right and a left that Strunz avoids nicely.
Life tries to score with a low kick but Strunz moves his leg out of the way.
Strunz stuns Life with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Life lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strunz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Strunz throws a jab but it's blocked by Life.
Strunz misses with a low kick.
Life takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strunz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Life punishes Strunz's body with a nice straight punch.
Life connects with an inside leg kick.
Strunz throws an overhand right that lands on Life's shoulder, as Life tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Life on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Life scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strunz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Life.
Life pushes Strunz away with a front kick.
Strunz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strunz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Life's sensitive parts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strunz lands a high kick!
Life slips under a jab from Strunz.
Life lands with a straight right. Strunz didn't see that one coming.
Life is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strunz.
Life misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strunz.
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 Thug Life will probably get the nod.
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!
Life keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.
Life staying out of range there.
Life cracks the inside of Strunz's front leg.
Life checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Life on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Life throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Life looks to land a right hand but Strunz moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Strunz.
Strunz avoids the body shot from Life.
Strunz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Life counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strunz stalks Life and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Life's face. Life staggers backwards, shaken.
A punch lands to the side of Life 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strunz lands a lovely overhand right.
Strunz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Life.
Life slips under a jab from Strunz.
Strunz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strunz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strunz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Life momentarily.
Life thows a leg kick but Strunz checks it
and Strunz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Life lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Life lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Life.
Life throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strunzs head.
A shot in the inside from Strunz.
Life lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Life can't break the clinch.
Strunz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Life.
Life has a couple of punches blocked by Strunz.
Life breaks from the clinch.
Strunz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Life lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Strunz checks the leg kick.
Strunz throws a body shot but no joy.
Strunz digs a good hook to Life's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Life, right into the meat.
Life motions for Strunz to come forward. Life throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strunz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Life lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Life throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strunz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strunz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Life throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Strunz counter with a right hand.
Strunz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Life misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strunz! But no joy.
Life looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Strunz looks to land a right hand but Life moved out of range.
Strunz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Life blocks a head kick by Strunz.
A little feinted left hand from Life on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strunz misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Life to counter with a crisp jab.
Life moves out of range as Strunz strikes.
Life tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strunz is able to avoid easily.
Strunz moves out of range of the strikes.
Strunz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strunz scores with a hook.
Life avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Life tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strunz was well out of range. Poor timing from Life.
Strunz misses with an uppercut. Life saw that one coming.
Life looks to score with a jab to the body but Strunz is just out of range.
Strunz lands with a cross.
Strunz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Life goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Strunz loads up on a big right hand but Life slips the punch.
Life is looking to slow Strunz down with leg kicks.
Life misses with a straight right.
Strunz throws out a loose jab but Life uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strunz fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Life checks it well.
Good work by Life as he checks the leg kick.
Life thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strunz wants to counter the offense by Life and move into the clinch position.
Strunz lands with an overhand left.
Life avoids a kick to the body.
Life throws a big counter combination but Strunz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Strunz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strunz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Life.
Strunz throws a lazy head kick
enabling Life to counter with a crisp jab.
Strunz throws a big shot that misses.
Life misses with a wild body shot.
Strunz raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Life throws a low kick, looking for Strunz's leg but Strunz calmly moves out of range.
Life attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strunz ducks right into an uppercut from Life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strunz throws a jab but it's blocked by Life.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Life misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Strunz.
Life keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz.
Strunz walks into a stiff left hand from Life.
Life throws a series of strikes that have Strunz backpedaling.
Strunz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Life lands a front kick.
Strunz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Life displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab.
Life uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strunz.
Life appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Life takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Life tries to land a leg kick but Strunz saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strunz checks a leg kick.
Life throws a jab when Strunz was well out of range.
Life tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strunz was well out of range. Poor timing from Life.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strunz. That's going to slow Life down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bronko Strunz.
I think Strunz 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Escobar Chavez (ranked 788 p4p, 93 weight class) and Zang Zhai (ranked 787 p4p, 92 weight class). Escobar Chavez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Buena Vista Social Club - Hasta Siempre. Zhai has chosen Sampans as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Escobar Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Zang Zhai!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Zhai misses.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the head.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Zhai punishes Escobar Chavez's body with a nice straight punch.
Zhai misses with a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez lunges at Zhai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zhai's hand.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Zhai throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobar Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhai misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Zhai.
It looked like Escobar Chavez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zhai.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zhai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Escobar Chavez - the referee stops the clock and Zhai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Escobar Chavez. Zhai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai lands with a hook. Escobar Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Zhai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar Chavez at a distance.
Zhai is looking to clinch.
Escobar Chavez moves forwards but Zhai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Zhai keeps the fight on the outside.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Zhai throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Zhai lands with a cross.
Zhai blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez connects with a jab.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Zhai moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
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!
Escobar Chavez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhai lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez connects with the punch.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zhai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar Chavez at a distance.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Zhai is having none of it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zhai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Zhai lands with a nice body punch.
Escobar Chavez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zhai throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar Chavez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai punishes Escobar Chavez's body with a nice straight punch.
Escobar Chavez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch
and Zhai counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez scores with the left hand. Zhai knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Zhai misses
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zhai.
A shot to the liver by Zhai. Beautiful body shot.
Zhai throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar Chavez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but Zhai avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez misses with a jab to the body
and Zhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai cracks a nice hook into Escobar Chavez's ribs.
Escobar Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Escobar Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar Chavez.
Zhai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Zhai misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zang Zhai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Escobar Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhai. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhai throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moved away.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhai.
Zhai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar Chavez. That did some damage!
Escobar Chavez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhai takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Zhai swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Zhai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Zhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and Zhai counters with a straight right hand.
Zhai moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhai misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez wants to slow Zhai down by chopping away at his legs.
Zhai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zhai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Escobar Chavez rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zhai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Zhai blocks the low kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Zhai misses
and Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhai.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Zhai.
A head punch on the inside from Zhai fails to land.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhai swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhai can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhai swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhai misses with a body punch.
Zhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar Chavez.
A nice left hand lands by Zhai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Zhai.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Zhai.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Zhai lands with a right to the head.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Zhai is leaning against Escobar Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zhai blocking some punches.
Zhai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai cracks Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Zhai.
Zhai has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Zhai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Zhai.
Zhai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zang Zhai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar Chavez.
A short right from Zhai on the inside.
Zhai misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhai prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Zhai misses with the head strike.
Zhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhai.
Zhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand into Zhai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zhai's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Zhai misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhai.
Zhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhai tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhai.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Zhai.
Zhai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Zhai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Zhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Zhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhai misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zang Zhai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Escobar Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
Escobar Chavez drives through and clinches with Zhai against the cage.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Zhai.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Zhai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhai working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhai.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhai's elbow.
Zhai throws a head punch that misses.
Zhai blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Zhai.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Zhai.
Zhai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Zhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhai throws a head punch that misses.
Zhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Zhai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhai working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Zhai.
Zhai misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhai.
Zhai throws a head punch that misses.
Zhai tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhai gets through Escobar Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhai throws a head punch that misses.
Zhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Zhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Zhai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhai.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhai misses with some punches.
Zhai misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Escobar Chavez.
Zhai blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhai.
Zhai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhai misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Zhai.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Zhai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhai blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhai.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Zhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Zhai avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhai misses with a body punch.
Zhai misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Zhai misses with a punch to the body.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zang Zhai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Zhai lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Zhai.
A short right from Zhai.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhai misses with a body punch.
Zhai blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Zhai can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Zhai controls the action.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Zhai.
Zhai blocks an uppercut.
Zhai is leaning against Escobar Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhai backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhai's elbow.
Zhai blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Zhai avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zang Zhai.
Well Zhai 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zang Zhai!
Our winner, Zang Zhai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kylar Sensei (ranked 903 p4p, 52 weight class) and Tom Thomas (ranked 1057 p4p, 59 weight class). Tom Thomas acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kylar Sensei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sensei swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sensei.
Sensei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas connects with a right hand. Sensei shakes it off.
Thomas throws a jab when Sensei was well out of range.
Sensei blocks a jab.
Sensei throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sensei.
Kylar Sensei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Sensei has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters circling - Sensei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sensei slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Sensei avoids it with no problem.
Sensei slips a straight right by Thomas.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Sensei circles away.
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Sensei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thomas lands a jab to the nose.
Sensei looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Thomas. That snapped Sensei's head back.
Sensei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sensei momentarily.
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Sensei throws a lazy uppercut
and Sensei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tom Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Sensei.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sensei moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Sensei shoots in.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Thomas throws a leg kick that misses.
Sensei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thomas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Sensei tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kylar Sensei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sensei shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sensei lands with a punch from half guard.
Sensei is trying to control the action in half guard but Thomas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Thomas is trying to stand back up but Sensei is controlling him
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Sensei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sensei is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thomas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sensei.
Sensei throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Thomas gets full guard.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Sensei tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking to control.
Sensei prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Thomas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thomas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sensei is refusing to be controlled, as Thomas sits in half guard.
Sensei has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thomas passes to side control.
Sensei struggling a bit here.
Sensei tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thomas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thomas trying to control the action but Sensei is working from the bottom.
Thomas has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thomas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sensei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sensei connects with a jab.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Sensei is looking to counter punch.
Thomas throws the left hand but Sensei avoids the punch easily.
Sensei with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sensei.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Sensei defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sensei had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sensei.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Thomas dominated that round.
That's time! Sensei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sensei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sensei moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Thomas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sensei's sensitive parts.
Sensei looks for a takedown but Thomas sprawls well.
Thomas moves out of range as Sensei strikes.
A slow jab from Sensei misses its intended target.
Thomas throws a jab when Sensei was well out of range.
Sensei shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tom Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sensei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sensei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Thomas throws a body punch but Sensei moves out of range.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Sensei moved out of range nicely.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Sensei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sensei takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Sensei saw that one coming.
Sensei tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sensei somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kylar Sensei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas stops a takedown attempt from Sensei.
Sensei prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Sensei tries for a takedown but Thomas manages to get underhooks.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sensei is keeping busy.
Sensei pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sensei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Thomas scores with a jab.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sensei.
Sensei scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sensei stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sensei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sensei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Sensei.
Sensei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sensei.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Sensei shoots in.
Thomas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sensei looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thomas lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Sensei tries to pull guard but Thomas won't allow it.
Sensei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sensei lands a jab to the head.
Sensei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sensei misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas takes one on the button.
Thomas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sensei misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sensei.
Sensei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sensei is rocked!
Thomas drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Sensei right on the button. Sensei goes down! Thomas follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Thomas gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Thomas!
A victorious Tom Thomas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Stein (ranked 383 p4p, 52 weight class) and Joels Van Wijnbergen (ranked 592 p4p, 88 weight class). Stein's entrance music is Red - Falling Sky. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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210 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Frank Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joels Van Wijnbergen!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Wijnbergen. Stein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Van Wijnbergen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stein throws a right hand that Van Wijnbergen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Wijnbergen also avoids with ease.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a right hand but Stein moved out of range.
Van Wijnbergen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Wijnbergen lands a front kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Wijnbergen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stein is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Van Wijnbergen digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Stein staying out of range there.
Stein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Wijnbergen feints and then cracks Stein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stein down.
Stein scores with a jab to the head.
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!
Stein moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Wijnbergen working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Stein throws an elbow that misses.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Wijnbergen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein prevents a body shot from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Wijnbergen's elbow.
I was talking to Stein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen struggles to land a body shot inside as Stein controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein can't find room to land a body shot as Van Wijnbergen controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen dodges an elbow strike from Stein.
Stein misses with an elbow strike.
Stein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Stein.
Stein throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Wijnbergen misses with some punches.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stein tries to work over Van Wijnbergen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein tries to work over Van Wijnbergen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stein lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Joels Van Wijnbergen has been cut.
Nice elbow from Stein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stein's elbow.
Van Wijnbergen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stein throws a head kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Nice uppercut there from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a leg kick but Stein saw it coming and moves away.
Stein cracks Van Wijnbergen with a good jab.
Stein checks a leg kick.
That kick from Van Wijnbergen tenderised Stein's leg. Stein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a head kick by Stein.
Van Wijnbergen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stein went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Wijnbergen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the head kick by Stein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Wijnbergen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the head kick by Stein.
Stein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stein tries to clinch but Van Wijnbergen is having none of it.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stein's sensitive parts.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stein blocks a low kick nicely.
Stein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.
A big left from Van Wijnbergen misses.
A slow jab from Van Wijnbergen misses its intended target.
A cross from Van Wijnbergen lands.
Stein lands with a cross.
Stein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen is out of range and Stein settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joels Van Wijnbergen's cut.
That's time! Stein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big left from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Van Wijnbergen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Wijnbergen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to slow Stein down with leg kicks.
Stein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Wijnbergen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a straight right. Stein didn't see that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a leg kick. Stein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good exchange - Stein coming out on top.
Stein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Wijnbergen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein loads up on a big right hand but Van Wijnbergen slips the punch.
Van Wijnbergen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stein ducks under a wild hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein tries to counter by clinching up but Van Wijnbergen breaks away and moves out of range.
Stein drives through and clinches with Van Wijnbergen against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Wijnbergen takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a shot to the side of Stein's head.
Stein lands an elbow just above Van Wijnbergen 's eye.
Van Wijnbergen manages to break the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Stein thumps Van Wijnbergen with a low kick.
Stein blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Stein thinks about countering with a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen takes one to the side of the head.
Stein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Wijnbergen.
Stein throws a wild body kick that Van Wijnbergen sees coming a mile off.
Stein checks a low kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a good body shot.
Stein motions for Van Wijnbergen to come forward. Stein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stein scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stein blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a kick to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Stein slaps the foot to one side.
Van Wijnbergen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stein throwing a counter right hand but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stein.
Stein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a leg kick.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook.
Stein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stein motions for Van Wijnbergen to come forward. Stein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A lazy body kick from Van Wijnbergen
and Stein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Van Wijnbergen does it's job there.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick which misses Stein's front leg but catches the back leg as Stein tries to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Wijnbergen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stein takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Van Wijnbergen tries to get set, Stein tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy body shot
and Stein counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Stein misses.
Stein misses with a head kick.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stein tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Wijnbergen manages to circle out of the way.
Stein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice body kick.
Stein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Wijnbergen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook to the body
and Stein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good shot there by Van Wijnbergen.
Stein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Wijnbergen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joels Van Wijnbergen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses
and Stein counters with a nice body shot.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stein checks it well.
Stein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stein tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Stein moves out of range.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stein instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Stein.
Van Wijnbergen working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein tries to throw a body punch but Van Wijnbergen avoids it by throwing Stein back against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the elbow strike from Stein, against the cage.
Stein has Van Wijnbergen pressed against the cage, preventing Van Wijnbergen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Wijnbergen blocks the elbow strike.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Wijnbergen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stein is looking to clinch.
Stein looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Wijnbergen is just out of range.
Stein lands a lovely overhand right.
Stein's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stein duly obliges.
Stein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Wijnbergen. Van Wijnbergen obviously looking to wear him down.
Stein throws a looping overhand right but Van Wijnbergen ducks down to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a cross.
Stein lands with a shot to the body.
Stein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Wijnbergen lands a slapping body shot.
Frank Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a right hook to the body.
Stein avoids a kick to the body.
Stein throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Some bone on bone action there as Stein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stein misses with a wild body shot.
Stein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Stein's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Van Wijnbergen misses its intended target.
Stein tried to score with a low kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it.
Van Wijnbergen swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Van Wijnbergen misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Wijnbergen's calf.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Wijnbergen looks to throw a body kick
and Stein counters with a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Wijnbergen lands an overhand right.
Van Wijnbergen's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Wijnbergen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen tries to bum rush Stein with a series of wild strikes but Stein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stein.
Stein throwing a counter right hand but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Stein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stein thows a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a stiff right hand.
Stein throws out a leg kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range and Stein only half commits.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen missing with a left hand there. Stein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stein lands with a kick to the temple. Van Wijnbergen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Stein misses with a kick to the body.
Stein throws a head kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stein in his tracks.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Van Wijnbergen.
Stein blocks a head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a leg kick.
Stein lands the left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joels Van Wijnbergen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Wijnbergen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joels Van Wijnbergen!
A very excited looking Joels Van Wijnbergen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Semenko (ranked 412 p4p, 56 weight class) and Harold Nicolas (ranked 1380 p4p, 184 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Semenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Harold Nicolas!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nicolas can pounce on him.
Nicolas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Semenko's head but Semenko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nicolas.
Nicolas takes a swing at Semenko's ribcage but misses.
Semenko moves into the clinch.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko blocking some punches.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Nicolas is leaning against Semenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Nicolas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Semenkos head.
Nicolas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nicolas's face.
Nicolas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nicolas tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Nicolas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Semenko cracks Nicolas with a nice body shot.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Semenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Semenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas cracks Semenko with a nice body shot.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Semenko lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Our sources have told us that Semenko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicolas is defending well for now.
Nicolas working aggressively here.
Semenko scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Semenko.
Knees to the body from Semenko.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Semenko digs a right hand into Nicolas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nicolas's gas tank.
Nicolas looks winded!
Nicolas blocks an uppercut.
Semenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Semenko.
Semenko cracks Nicolas with a nice body shot.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nicolas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Semenko connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas scores with a shot to the side of Semenko's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas can't break the clinch.
Semenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
Nicolas avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Semenko lands with a left to the head.
Semenko tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semenko is leaning against Nicolas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Semenko lands a left hand.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Nicolas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Semenko.
A right hand to the body from Semenko.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nicolas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Semenko presses Nicolas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Semenko gets through Nicolas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Semenko.
Nicolas takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
Semenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Semenko lands a shot to the body.
Semenko digs a right hand underneath Nicolas's ribcage. Nicolas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nicolas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Semenko.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nicolas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Semenko.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas tries to break the clinch but Semenko is controlling the position.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Semenko.
A knee to the head by Semenko.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicolas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Semenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Semenko as the two fighters clinch.
Semenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Semenko moves into the clinch.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Nicolas.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Semenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Semenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nicolas is trying to break free.
Nicolas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Semenko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Semenko lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Nicolas fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Semenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Semenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nicolas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.
Semenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Semenko.
A knee to the head by Semenko.
Semenko pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Semenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Semenko landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Semenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nicolas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Semenko.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Semenko.
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!
Nicolas misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Semenko.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Semenko.
Semenko lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Nicolas avoids the damage to the body.
A short left from Semenko.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but Nicolas blocks with his arms.
Nicolas can't break the clinch.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nicolas moves out of range as Semenko throws a body kick.
Semenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Semenko cracks the inside of Nicolas's front leg.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Semenko is just out of range.
Nicolas tries to keep at a distance but Semenko has taken the fight into the clinch.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko keeps control of Nicolas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dave Semenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Nicolas managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
A right hook to the body lands for Semenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Good body shot from Semenko.
Semenko is working Nicolas over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Semenko.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nicolas.
Semenko landing knees to the body.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nicolas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicolas is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Semenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nicolas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Semenko lands a knee to the body.
Semenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Nicolas won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas takes a shot to the head.
Nicolas has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Semenko misses with a knee to the head.
Semenko digs a right hand into Nicolas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nicolas's gas tank.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Nicolas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nicolas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Semenko blocks an uppercut.
Semenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nicolas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Semenko.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Semenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Semenko lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Semenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Semenko lands with a right to the head.
Semenko scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Semenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harold Nicolas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Semenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Semenko blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Semenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Semenko scores with a kick to the midsection.
Semenko throws a big shot that misses.
Semenko takes one to the side of the head.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Semenko.
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Semenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicolas throws out the jab.
Nicolas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko loads up on a big right hand but Nicolas slips the punch.
Semenko tries to clinch up but Nicolas circles away and keeps his distance.
Nicolas just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Nicolas misses.
Semenko looks to land a body kick but Nicolas moved away.
Nicolas misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semenko scores with a jab to the head.
Nicolas tries a low kick but Semenko avoids it.
Semenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nicolas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Semenko throws a sloppy head kick and Nicolas moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Semenko finds it's target.
Semenko scores with a body shot.
Nicolas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Semenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Nicolas's head.
Nicolas moves out of range of the strikes.
A good leg kick by Semenko.
Semenko throws a right and a left that Nicolas avoids nicely.
Nicolas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Semenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Semenko. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nicolas! But no joy.
Semenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nicolas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Nicolas throws a jab when Semenko was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenko looks to land a right hand but Nicolas moved out of range.
Nicolas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Semenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Semenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nicolas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Semenko's knee momentarily.
Nicolas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nicolas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Semenko's sensitive parts.
Nicolas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Semenko moves out of range as Nicolas strikes.
Dave Semenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Semenko misses with a double jab.
Nicolas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Nicolas.
Semenko throws a solid leg kick but Nicolas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Semenko.
Nicolas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Semenko connects with the punch.
Semenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nicolas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Semenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Semenko is just out of range.
Semenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Semenko.
Nicolas tests Semenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nicolas.
Semenko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nicolas back to the cage. Semenko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas scores with a body shot.
Nicolas scores with a leg kick.
Nicolas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Semenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Semenko 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.
Nicolas blocks a leg kick.
Semenko has Nicolas up against the cage in a clinch.
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas cracks Semenko with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Semenko works on Nicolas's body with a couple of short punches.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Semenko throws a head punch that misses.
Semenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Harold Nicolas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nicolas.
Nicolas managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Nicolas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Semenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicolas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
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 Dave Semenko.
Well Semenko 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Semenko!
An out of breath Dave Semenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Harold Nicolas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe you touched my face! You'll be hearing from my lawyer, you animal!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mamoru Date (ranked 257 p4p, 36 weight class) and Francis Fitzpatrick (ranked 425 p4p, 56 weight class). Mamoru Date 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mamoru Date!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Fitzpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Date sizes up Fitzpatrick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Date.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Fitzpatrick prevents a body shot from Date.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Date dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Date lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date lands a left hand.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Date avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Fitzpatrick scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Date.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Date.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Date.
Date lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Date blocking some punches.
Date misses with some punches.
Date stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fitzpatrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but misses.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Date digs a right hand into Fitzpatrick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzpatrick's gas tank.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date is working Fitzpatrick over against the cage.
Fitzpatrick looks winded!
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
Date tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date misses with a body punch.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Date.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Date tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Fitzpatrick presses Date against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Date.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick - that landed with a thud.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow that stopped Date in his tracks for a moment.
Date working aggressively here.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow just above Date 's eye.
Date misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mamoru Date will probably get the nod.
That's time! Date's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up but Date circles away and keeps his distance.
Date throws a jab when Fitzpatrick was well out of range.
Mamoru Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date throws a jab when Fitzpatrick was well out of range.
Date paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fitzpatrick in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Date lands with a good body shot.
Fitzpatrick clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice shot to the body.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date works on Fitzpatrick's body with a couple of short punches.
Date tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Date lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Nice body punch from Fitzpatrick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Date.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
Date working aggressively here.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitzpatrick pushes Date back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick tries to stall but Date uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Date lands a body shot.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
Date tries a body shot but Fitzpatrick blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Date.
Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date lands a body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Date leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Date.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Date's elbow.
Mamoru Date has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Date.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand.
Date cracks Fitzpatrick with a nice body shot.
Date is leaning against Fitzpatrick and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Fitzpatrick controls the action.
Fitzpatrick blocks an uppercut.
Date gets through Fitzpatrick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Fitzpatrick.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Fitzpatrick's head.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Fitzpatrick.
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!
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike.
Fitzpatrick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Date seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fitzpatrick can turn it around.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Date is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Date.
Date lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fitzpatrick or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fitzpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Date.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Date lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzpatrick off the cage and back into range.
Fitzpatrick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Date counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Fitzpatrick's head back.
Fitzpatrick is rocked!
Fitzpatrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand right.
Date throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Fitzpatrick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Date lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fitzpatrick at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Date.
Date slips a jab from Fitzpatrick.
Date swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitzpatrick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitzpatrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Date.
Date lunges at Fitzpatrick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzpatrick's hand.
Fitzpatrick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fitzpatrick is still on wobbly legs! Can Date finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date connects with a leg kick. Fitzpatrick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Date bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but Date moves out of range.
Date connects with the punch.
Date drops Fitzpatrick with a straight right hand, right on the button! Date follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamoru Date!
During a confident post fight interview, Mamoru Date thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koh Ibu (ranked 132 p4p, 9 weight class) and Takashi Yoshida (ranked 7 p4p, 1 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ibu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to B DASH - WATER POW. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Koh Ibu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takashi Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibu.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yoshida tries a quick counter leg kick but Ibu is wise to it.
We've been informed that Yoshida has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yoshida's calf.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
A left lands for Ibu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yoshida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ibu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Yoshida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ibu counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshida walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ibu.
Ibu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ibu misses the jab.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshida is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ibu with a body shot.
Jab by Ibu.
Ibu closes the distance and clinches.
Yoshida breaks from the clinch.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
Yoshida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yoshida counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibu cracks Yoshida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Yoshida misses the target.
Ibu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ibu is rocked!
Yoshida lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Ibu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ibu tries to clinch but Yoshida moves away
and Yoshida counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Ibu out cold! What a finish! Yoshida is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takashi Yoshida! Takashi Yoshida retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Rock (ranked 47 p4p, 8 weight class) and Ephram Urani (ranked 33 p4p, 4 weight class). Rock comes to the cage accompanied by I Wanna Rock. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Will Rock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ephram Urani!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Urani catches Rock right on the button with a cross.
Urani throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock avoids the body shot from Urani.
Rock darts in and clinches Urani up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rock.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock.
Urani lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Urani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock misses with a leg kick.
Rock avoids the body shot from Urani.
Urani missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Rock forces Urani back against the cage and clinches.
Urani manages to break the clinch.
Rock tests Urani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Ephram Urani has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rock in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Urani's sensitive parts.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Urani counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Urani.
Urani checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rock tries to clinch up.
Rock throws a head kick that half lands.
Urani throws a shot to the body.
Urani lands a jab to the nose.
Rock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Rock misses.
Rock tried to score with a low kick but Urani checks it.
Urani checks a low kick from Rock.
Rock falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Urani to counter with a crisp jab.
Rock moves into the clinch successfully.
Rock blocks a body shot from Urani.
Stalling in the clinch from Urani.
Rock scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Rock.
Urani pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to clinch up but Urani circles away and keeps his distance.
Rock tries a head kick but it misses.
Urani throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urani circles away quickly and effectively.
Rock avoids the body shot from Urani.
Rock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Urani throws a sloppy head kick and Rock moves out of range easily.
Rock throws a head kick but Urani moves out of range.
Rock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Urani lands a jab to Rock's midsection.
Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Urani.
Rock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urani is out of range.
Rock blocks a jab.
Urani misses with a right hand
and Rock counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urani throws a sloppy head kick
letting Rock counter with a right hand.
Rock pushes Urani up against the cage in a clinch.
Rock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Urani walks away with a smile on his face. Rock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rock.
The fighters circling - Rock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Urani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rock darts in trying to clinch
and Urani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Will Rock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ephram Urani's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Urani scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Urani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rock momentarily.
Urani will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Urani looks to score with a jab to the body but Rock is just out of range.
Rock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Urani fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Urani.
A head kick misses from Rock.
Ephram Urani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urani lands a jab to the nose.
Urani throws a shot to the body.
Rock throws a sloppy head kick
and Urani counters with a stiff right hand.
Urani lands a nice looking body shot.
Rock scores with the left hand. Urani knows he should have avoided that one.
Urani jabs at Rock's body.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Urani seems to be stalking Rock here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Rock drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ephram Urani!
Ephram Urani is the new lightweight champion!
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