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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inspektor Gee (ranked 2333 p4p, 256 weight class) and Ricky Rawse (ranked 3672 p4p, 345 weight class). Ricky Rawse is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Gee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Rawse!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gee takes the fight into the clinch.
Gee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Gee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rawse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rawse working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Gee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rawse misses with a punch on the inside.
Gee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rawse.
Rawse prevents a body shot from Gee.
Gee digs a right hand into Rawse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rawse's gas tank.
Gee lands a body shot.
Gee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rawse.
Rawse looks winded!
Rawse prevents a body shot from Gee.
Gee lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gee lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gee lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Gee - that landed with a thud.
Gee scores with a shot to the side of Rawse's head.
Gee can't find room to land a body shot as Rawse controls the action.
Gee lands a body punch.
Gee presses Rawse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gee can't find room to land a body shot as Rawse controls the action.
Gee landing knees to the body.
Gee tries to throw a body punch but Rawse avoids it by throwing Gee back against the cage.
Gee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gee pushes Rawse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Gee.
A short left from Gee.
Gee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rawse or not.
Gee lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gee is leaning against Rawse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gee lands with a short shot to the head.
Gee is working Rawse over against the cage.
Gee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gee lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Gee.
Gee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rawses head.
Rawse is rocked!
Gee tries a body shot but Rawse blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Gee.
A short right from Gee on the inside.
Rawse's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rawse is still on wobbly legs! Can Gee finish him?
Gee lands a big right hand that sends Rawse to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Rawse!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gee stands up out of the half guard.
Gee gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gee scores with a shot to the side of Rawse's head.
Gee pushes Rawse against the cage. Gee is working some dirty boxing. Gee pushes off with a quick right hook! Rawse goes down! Rawse tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gee moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspektor Gee!
Inspektor Gee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaro Lalla (ranked 4977 p4p, 232 weight class) and One Fortythree (ranked 3123 p4p, 178 weight class). Jaro Lalla could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to One Fortythree's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalla avoids the body shot from Fortythree.
Lalla with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Fortythree.
Lalla is rocked!
Lalla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Fortythree backs away, Lalla returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oh Lalla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lalla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fortythree.
Lalla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fortythree sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lalla somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fortythree sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lalla somewhat.
Lalla seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Fortythree misses.
Lalla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fortythree gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lalla to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Fortythree is keeping the position.
Fortythree is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lalla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortythree swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fortythree is trying to keep Lalla in close.
Fortythree wants to stand up but Lalla is controlling him.
Lalla tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortythree is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fortythree can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fortythree wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lalla stopping the sweep attempt from Fortythree.
Lalla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lalla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lalla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fortythree is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fortythree has escaped and now he's on top!
Fortythree passes Lalla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fortythree not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lalla is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fortythree pulls his head out easily.
Fortythree wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fortythree looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fortythree wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Lalla uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Fortythree controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lalla working for a triangle but Fortythree defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
One Fortythree dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fortythree misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Fortythree as Lalla shoots in.
Fortythree throws a looping overhand right but Lalla ducks down to avoid it.
Lalla tries for a takedown but Fortythree circles away easily
and Fortythree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lalla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortythree.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but Fortythree shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fortythree tries to avoid it but Lalla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fortythree to the ground. Fortythree escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Fortythree misses.
Lalla manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fortythree on his heels. He'll look to pass Fortythree's guard now, I'm sure.
Lalla postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fortythree is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lalla, into his guard.
Fortythree seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree looking to sit in guard and control but Lalla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fortythree really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lalla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fortythree is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lalla is aware though and is defending well.
Lalla being controlled here momentarily.
Lalla passes Fortythree's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lalla wants to work for an arm triangle but Fortythree is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fortythree is trying to control but can't.
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura but Fortythree is defending well.
Fortythree is looking for a sweep. Lalla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lalla is working for an americana but Fortythree has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lalla was thinking about the submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree has control of Lalla's left arm, preventing Lalla from doing any damage.
Lalla postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fortythree is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lalla, into his guard.
Fortythree looking to pass the guard.
Fortythree wants to stand but Lalla has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lalla throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fortythree uses it to pass to side control.
Jaro Lalla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fortythree takes a little break here. Lalla wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fortythree tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lalla's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
One Fortythree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lalla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fortythree defends it nicely.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lalla tries for a takedown but Fortythree circles away easily
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Fortythree cracks Lalla with a good jab.
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt
and Fortythree counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fortythree sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lalla somewhat.
Lalla fails with the takedown
and Fortythree counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fortythree moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortythree.
Lalla is working for takedown but Fortythree is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hook to the body lands for Fortythree.
Lalla is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fortythree working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Fortythree.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortythree throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lallas head.
Fortythree lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lalla backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree prevents the takedown attempt.
Fortythree is pressed up against the cage. Lalla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fortythree down to the mat. Fortythree avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fortythree digs a good hook to Lalla's body.
Fortythree sends Lalla crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Fortythree is motioning to the referee to let Lalla up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lalla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A left lands for Fortythree.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortythree circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Lalla tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Fortythree wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). One Fortythree!
One Fortythree managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Burenkov (ranked 2871 p4p, 319 weight class) and Antonio Padilla (ranked 2915 p4p, 324 weight class). Antonio Padilla 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Burenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Padilla!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Padilla misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Burenkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burenkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been hearing reports that Burenkov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Padilla.
Burenkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Burenkov checks a leg kick.
Burenkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Padilla manages to avoid it.
Padilla tries to clinch up.
Burenkov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Burenkov moves out of range of the body kick from Padilla.
Burenkov is looking to counter punch.
Padilla looks to throw a body kick
and Burenkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Padilla thinking.
Burenkov scores with a nice head shot.
Padilla closes the distance and clinches.
Padilla working aggressively here.
Padilla throws a head punch that misses.
Burenkov blocks a body shot from Padilla.
Burenkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Burenkov.
Burenkov has a couple of punches blocked by Padilla.
Padilla tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Padilla gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burenkov.
A short left from Burenkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burenkov wants to stall.
Burenkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burenkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burenkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Padilla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Padilla tries to throw a body punch but Burenkov avoids it by throwing Padilla back against the cage.
Padilla using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Padilla scores with a shoulder strike.
Padilla has Burenkov pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Padilla.
Padilla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Padilla is pressed up against the cage. Burenkov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Padilla down to the mat. Padilla avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Burenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burenkov misses with a wild body shot.
Padilla lands a body shot.
Burenkov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burenkov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Padilla to the ground. Burenkov is now in Padilla's guard.
Padilla pushes Burenkov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Burenkov is looking to wear down Padilla with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Padilla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Padilla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burenkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Padilla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Padilla makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burenkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Padilla avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Padilla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Padilla lands a right hand.
Padilla misses with some punches.
Burenkov wants the takedown. Padilla is fighting it off but Burenkov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Padilla's guard against the cage.
Padilla wants to hit a switch here but Burenkov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Padilla there!
Burenkov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Burenkov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burenkov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Burenkov with a couple of short strikes.
Burenkov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Padilla can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Padilla tries to control Burenkov's body but Burenkov pushes him off. Padilla squirms to his side and now Burenkov has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Padilla wants to control his opponent's hands but Burenkov gets his hands free.
Burenkov is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Padilla with him. Padilla is trying to defend but Burenkov has an arm under the chin now! Padilla grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sergey Burenkov!
Sergey Burenkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Zetsika (ranked 2836 p4p, 264 weight class) and Chad Yonic (ranked 1876 p4p, 195 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antonio Zetsika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Yonic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zetsika takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chad Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yonic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zetsika quickly recovers to half guard.
Zetsika strikes from the bottom but Yonic passes into mount!
Zetsika is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zetsika holds on to Yonic around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Yonic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
BOOM! Yonic connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Yonic postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zetsika looks a forlorn figure.
Zetsika is rocked!
Zetsika is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yonic unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Zetsika wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Yonic celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Yonic!
Chad Yonic took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ferenc Puskas (ranked 3513 p4p, 374 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 1682 p4p, 219 weight class). Puskas comes to the cage accompanied by . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ferenc Puskas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puskas clinches up with McStafferson and pushes him back against the cage.
McStafferson looking to slow down the pace here.
Puskas breaks the clinch.
McStafferson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Puskas on his heels. He'll look to pass Puskas's guard now, I'm sure.
Puskas 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.
McStafferson looking to pass the guard.
Puskas trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McStafferson advances to half guard.
McStafferson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Puskas has managed to free his arm - good work.
McStafferson works his foot free and advances to mount.
McStafferson looking for a guillotine from mount but Puskas is having none of it.
McStafferson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McStafferson is working for a guillotine from mount but Puskas frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McStafferson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Puskas is trying to reverse the position but instead McStafferson has taken his back - oops!
McStafferson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
McStafferson gets his hands free as Puskas looks to control.
McStafferson looking to break Puskas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Puskas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise McStafferson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStafferson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Puskas is in bad spot here.
Puskas is trying to get back to his feet but McStafferson has full control of the position and if anything, Puskas has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Puskas tries to escape the position.
McStafferson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Puskas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McStafferson has managed to slip his arm under Puskas's chin. This could be all over... yep, Puskas is tapping out! Submission win for McStafferson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kaz McStafferson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gamzat Gamzatov (ranked 3202 p4p, 349 weight class) and Daniel Hazlehurst (ranked 2417 p4p, 286 weight class). Gamzatov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Entrance Song. Hazlehurst comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Queen - One Vision kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Gamzat Gamzatov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gamzat Gamzatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Hazlehurst!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazlehurst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hazlehurst has Gamzatov up against the cage in a clinch.
Hazlehurst dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hazlehurst is struggling to control the position.
Gamzatov prevents a body shot from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst is pressed up against the cage. Gamzatov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hazlehurst down to the mat. Hazlehurst avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gamzatov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gamzatov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hazlehurst preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gamzatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gamzatov trying to control but Hazlehurst is working from the bottom.
Hazlehurst looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamzatov throwing strikes from guard but Hazlehurst blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gamzatov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hazlehurst has wrist control.
Hazlehurst keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
Hazlehurst pushes Gamzatov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gamzatov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hazlehurst.
Gamzatov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hazlehurst is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hazlehurst tries to clinch up but Gamzatov circles away and keeps his distance.
Hazlehurst doesn't manage to clinch there - Gamzatov circles away.
Daniel Hazlehurst is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hazlehurst gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hazlehurst gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gamzatov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gamzat Gamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazlehurst misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gamzatov drags the fight down to the ground.
Hazlehurst cracks Gamzatov with a solid left hand.
Gamzatov managing to control the position.
Hazlehurst throwing strikes but missing.
Hazlehurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hazlehurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hazlehurst must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gamzatov is trying to control the position but Hazlehurst postures up.
Hazlehurst postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gamzatov is trying to keep Hazlehurst in close.
Gamzatov keeping full guard, as Hazlehurst tries to pass.
Hazlehurst wants to control from the top but Gamzatov keeps moving.
Hazlehurst is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gamzatov 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.
Hazlehurst lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hazlehurst is in close to Gamzatov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hazlehurst is looking to work some ground and pound but Gamzatov has wrist control.
Hazlehurst seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gamzatov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hazlehurst is fending him off so far but Gamzatov persists. Nope, Hazlehurst circles away and we're back to standing.
Hazlehurst fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gamzatov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gamzatov throwing strikes from guard but Hazlehurst blocks nicely.
Hazlehurst is looking to stand up but Gamzatov isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gamzatov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hazlehurst managing to control the position.
Gamzatov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Hazlehurst dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gamzatov is defended easily by Hazlehurst.
Gamzatov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hazlehurst moves into the clinch.
Gamzatov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hazlehurst is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hazlehurst misses with a body punch.
Hazlehurst throws a head punch that misses.
Hazlehurst throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazlehurst swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gamzatov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hazlehurst prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gamzat Gamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazlehurst lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst effectively controlling the action here.
Hazlehurst misses with the head strike.
Hazlehurst throws a head punch that misses.
Gamzatov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hazlehurst is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hazlehurst tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gamzatov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gamzatov tries for a kimura but Hazlehurst is defending well.
Hazlehurst sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gamzatov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hazlehurst wants to control but Gamzatov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov prevents Hazlehurst from improving his position.
Gamzatov seems to be working for a kimura but Hazlehurst defends the submission attempt.
Hazlehurst is trying to stand back up but Gamzatov is controlling him
Gamzatov is working for a kimura but Hazlehurst is defending it quite comfortably.
Hazlehurst pushes Gamzatov off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazlehurst rushes Gamzatov and presses him up against the cage.
Hazlehurst working aggressively here.
Gamzatov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hazlehurst throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst tries to throw a body punch but Gamzatov avoids it by throwing Hazlehurst back against the cage.
Hazlehurst tries a body shot but Gamzatov blocks it.
Gamzatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hazlehurst slowing the pace effectively.
Hazlehurst tries to throw a body punch but Gamzatov avoids it by throwing Hazlehurst back against the cage.
Daniel Hazlehurst seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hazlehurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gamzatov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hazlehurst is defending against the submission attempts here by Gamzatov.
Gamzatov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gamzatov is looking to advance position but Hazlehurst won't allow it.
Hazlehurst has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gamzatov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hazlehurst defending well though.
Hazlehurst looking for submissions off his back.
Gamzatov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gamzatov stops Hazlehurst from getting back to his feet.
Gamzatov works his way into full mount!
Gamzatov throwing strikes here but Hazlehurst is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hazlehurst tries to lock up and control but Gamzatov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gamzatov throws a strike there. Hazlehurst manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Hazlehurst showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gamzatov fails with a takedown attempt.
Hazlehurst moves out of range as Gamzatov strikes.
Hazlehurst displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gamzatov.
Hazlehurst gets a clinch.
Gamzatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hazlehurst misses with a punch on the inside.
Hazlehurst slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Hazlehurst on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gamzatov.
Hazlehurst lands with a right to the head.
Hazlehurst throws a head punch that misses.
Gamzatov wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gamzat Gamzatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazlehurst fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hazlehurst lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hazlehurst lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gamzatov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hazlehurst can't fight it off and eventually Gamzatov manages to take the fight to the floor. Hazlehurst looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hazlehurst keeping moving, preventing Gamzatov from controlling successfully.
Gamzatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hazlehurst is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hazlehurst has escaped and now he's on top!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hazlehurst accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hazlehurst postures up.
Hazlehurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daniel Hazlehurst is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hazlehurst looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hazlehurst trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gamzatov's guard.
Hazlehurst's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gamzatov controlling Hazlehurst's posture.
Hazlehurst is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gamzat Gamzatov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gamzat Gamzatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gamzatov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gamzatov gets tackled into the cage by Hazlehurst. Hazlehurst maintains the clinch.
Hazlehurst's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hazlehurst doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hazlehurst leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gamzatov misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Hazlehurst comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hazlehurst 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Hazlehurst!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Middle Weight (ranked 1944 p4p, 243 weight class) and Johnny Truth (ranked 1627 p4p, 214 weight class). Johnny Truth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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197 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Middle Weight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Johnny Truth!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Truth misses.
Jab from Weight.
Weight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Truth 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.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Truth.
Weight looks to score with a jab to the body but Truth is just out of range.
Weight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Truth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Truth is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Truth misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truth ducks under a wild hook from Weight.
Weight misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Weight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weight throws a poor cross that misses
and Truth counters with a stiff right hand.
Weight throws an off balance right hand
and Truth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Truth misses with an uppercut. Weight saw that one coming.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Truth.
Truth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weight swings widly with a right hand
and Truth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weight takes one to the chin there.
Truth misses with a body shot
and Weight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Weight.
Weight throws a lazy uppercut
and Weight takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Middle Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Truth breaks the clinch.
Weight misses with an uppercut
letting Truth counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Truth takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weight takes a jab right on the kisser.
Truth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Weight throws a poor cross that misses
and Truth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Weight fails in his attempt to clinch.
Truth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Weight misses with an uppercut.
Truth is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Truth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weight misses with a hook
and Truth counters with a left to the body.
Truth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Weight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Truth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Weight.
Good exchange - Weight coming out on top.
Weight moves out of range of the leg kick from Truth.
Weight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Truth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weight throws a right hand that misses
and Truth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Truth throws a looping overhand right but Weight ducks down to avoid it.
Weight tries to clinch up
and Truth counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weight throws a hook but Truth avoids it easily.
Truth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Truth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight digs a good hook to Truth's body.
Weight swings for the body but Truth moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weight misses with a hook
and Truth counters with an outside leg kick.
Truth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Weight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Truth there.
Weight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Truth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Truth throws a body shot but no joy.
Weight moves in looking to clinch but Truth pushes him off.
Truth looks to land a combination. Weight sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Weight connects with a body shot that sends Truth's belly button to the back.
A lazy left from Truth finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Truth dominated that round.
That's time! Weight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Weight drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Truth lands a right hook to the body.
Truth misses with a hook.
Truth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Truth keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Truth does no damage.
Truth slips under a jab.
Weight backing away here, and Truth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Truth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Weight on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Truth moves out of range as Weight strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Truth! But no joy.
Truth scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Weight misses
and Truth counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Weight.
Weight tries to move into range but Truth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by Weight.
Weight cracks Truth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnny Truth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Truth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Truth slips a jab and a cross from Weight.
Weight throws a left and a right that both miss
and Truth counters with a straight right hand.
Weight slips under a jab.
Truth dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Truth throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight fails to land with a series of punches.
Weight throws a hook to the side of Truth's head but Truth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Weight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Truth counters with a nice uppercut.
Truth scores with a shot to the body.
Weight misses with a left hand
and Truth counters with a nice right hand that sends Weight toppling to the canvas! Weight scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Truth finish him?!
Weight is rocked!
Weight switches off momentarily and Truth cracks him with a monster right hand! Weight topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Truth dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Truth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Truth!
Johnny Truth seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koichi Kamei (ranked 623 p4p, 82 weight class) and John Starman (ranked 700 p4p, 91 weight class). Starman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by David Bowie - Starman. John Starman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
159 lbs
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27
165 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koichi Kamei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Starman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starman misses with a wild body shot.
Starman blocks a jab.
Kamei moves away from the strike by Starman.
Kamei throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kamei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Starman gets a clinch.
Starman misses with a punch to the body.
Starman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Starman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamei has him pressed against the cage.
Kamei lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Starman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Starman stalling in the clinch.
Starman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Starman slowing the pace effectively.
Kamei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Starman backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
I was talking to Kamei's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kamei lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamei.
Starman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman has Kamei pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kamei manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Starman prevents a body shot from Kamei.
Kamei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Starman backwards.
Kamei is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Starman is keeping busy.
Kamei trying to control the position but instead, Starman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kamei into the cage.
Kamei looking to slow down the pace here.
Starman lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Starman breaks from the clinch.
Kamei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei gets tackled into the cage by Starman. Starman maintains the clinch.
Starman tries to stall but Kamei uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamei is stalling here.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamei.
Kamei is working Starman over against the cage.
Kamei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Starman backwards.
Kamei is leaning against Starman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kamei gets through Starman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kamei.
Starman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kamei manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kamei digs a right hand underneath Starman's ribcage. Starman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Starman digs a right hand underneath Kamei's ribcage. Kamei let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Starman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Starman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei lands a right hand.
Starman wants to get back to striking at distance but Kamei won't allow it.
Starman is leaning against Kamei and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Kamei.
Starman breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starman clinches up with Kamei and pushes him back against the cage.
Starman tries to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling the position.
Kamei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Starman lands a nice uppercut.
Starman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kamei can't find room to land a body shot as Starman controls the action.
A short left from Kamei.
Starman is trying to stall.
Kamei tries a body shot but Starman blocks it.
Kamei misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamei prevents Starman from breaking the clinch.
Starman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kamei is leaning against Starman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Starman is trying to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling him.
Starman tries to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starman breaks the clinch.
Koichi Kamei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei lands a slapping body shot.
Kamei works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Starman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Starman misses the jab.
Starman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Kamei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Starman on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kamei, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Kamei.
A nice side step and Starman releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Starman moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Starman.
Starman tries to break the clinch but Kamei is controlling the position.
Kamei has Starman pushed against the cage.
Starman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
That's time! Kamei's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Starman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Starman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Starman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Starman breaks the clinch.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Kamei misses
and Starman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Starman moves into the clinch.
Kamei stalling in the clinch.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Starman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Starman wants to break free but Kamei has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starman is trying to push Kamei away but Kamei has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice left hand lands by Kamei.
Kamei working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Starman lands an elbow that stopped Kamei in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Koichi Kamei has been cut.
Starman being controlled against the cage.
Kamei gets through Starman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koichi Kamei has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Starman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Starman throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamei.
Kamei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kamei lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Starman.
Kamei is stalling here.
Kamei is leaning against Starman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kamei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starman can do to turn this around?
Kamei has Starman pressed against the cage, preventing Starman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Starman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamei scores with a shoulder strike.
Starman blocking some punches.
Starman manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Starman moves into the clinch.
Kamei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Kamei.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Starman takes a shot to the head.
Kamei pushes Starman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Starman breaks the clinch.
Starman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Starman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kamei misses the jab.
Starman moves into the clinch successfully.
Starman wants to break free but Kamei has control.
Kamei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Starman's elbow.
Starman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Starman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamei keeps control of Starman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Starman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Starman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kamei misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starmans head.
Starman manages to break the clinch.
Kamei lands a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kamei has Starman pushed against the cage.
Kamei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kamei lands with a left to the head.
Kamei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Starman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamei is trying to maintain a safe position but Starman gets an underhook and turns Kamei into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kamei is trying to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Starman.
Kamei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Starman's efforts to push away.
Kamei misses with the head strike.
Starman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Starman tries a body shot but Kamei blocks it.
Kamei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamei lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Starman.
Kamei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Starman backwards.
Kamei struggles to land a body shot inside as Starman controls his hands.
Kamei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Starman's efforts to push away.
Kamei taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koichi Kamei dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Koichi Kamei's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Starman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Starman moves into range and clinches up with Kamei.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
Kamei avoids a wild elbow strike from Starman.
Starman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Starman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Starman closes the distance and pushes Kamei back into the cage.
Kamei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Starman backwards.
Starman is trying to stall.
Kamei lands with a right to the head.
Kamei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Starman manages to break the clinch.
Kamei lands a nice looking body shot.
Starman has Kamei up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Starman fails to land.
Kamei throws a punch but it's blocked by Starman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Starman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Starman trying to stall but Kamei improves his position.
Starman takes a shot to the head.
Starman tries to throw a body punch but Kamei avoids it by throwing Starman back against the cage.
Starman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamei lands with a right to the head.
Starman working hard to break the clinch.
Kamei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Starman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kamei scores with the left hand. Starman knows he should have avoided that one.
Kamei moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kamei scores with a hook.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Koichi Kamei is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamei to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starman shoots in but Kamei avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donk. Kamei catches Starman right on the button with a cross.
Kamei moves out of range as Starman strikes.
Kamei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Starman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Starman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Starman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Starman ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Kamei avoids the body shot from Starman.
Starman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Starman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Starman moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamei tries a body shot but Starman blocks it.
Starman swings wildly with an uppercut but Kamei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamei throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Kamei.
Kamei stalling the fight.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Starman struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamei controls his hands.
Starman working aggressively here.
Starman breaks from the clinch.
Starman darts in and clinches Kamei up against the cage.
Starman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamei misses with a hook from the clinch.
John Starman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starman trying to control the position but instead, Kamei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Starman into the cage.
A short uppercut from Kamei.
Starman can't find room to land a body shot as Kamei controls the action.
Starman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kamei controlling the action here for a moment.
Starman misses with a punch on the inside.
Starman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Starman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koichi Kamei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kamei has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!
The defeated John Starman had this to say: 'Come on not again!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Canseco (ranked 676 p4p, 94 weight class) and Heavy HeavyWeight (ranked 826 p4p, 111 weight class). Canseco comes into the arena with Lisa Gerrard, Peter Bourke - Meltdown blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Canseco !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Heavy HeavyWeight!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canseco throws the left hand but HeavyWeight avoids the punch easily.
HeavyWeight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Canseco .
HeavyWeight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Heavy HeavyWeight has been cut.
Canseco throws a good cross that connects.
HeavyWeight loads up on a big right hand but Canseco slips the punch.
Canseco falls off balance throwing a combination
and HeavyWeight counters with a one-two to the body.
Canseco misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Canseco backs off HeavyWeight throws a huge counter combo but Canseco manages to avoid it all.
HeavyWeight lands a big right hand that sends Canseco crashing to the mat! HeavyWeight stays standing though and waves Canseco back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canseco misses with a two punch combination.
Canseco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but HeavyWeight moves away.
Canseco looks up at the clock. Bad move! HeavyWeight lands a right hand from hell, dropping Canseco . HeavyWeight pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heavy HeavyWeight!
During a confident post fight interview, Heavy HeavyWeight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jose Canseco was interviewed post fight and said 'Fucking CTE'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mosi Kondo (ranked 361 p4p, 58 weight class) and Ronnie White (ranked 363 p4p, 59 weight class). White has chosen The Bleeding as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mosi Kondo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ronnie White!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mosi Kondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kondo lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kondo cracks White with a good jab.
White on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kondo loads up on a big right hand but White slips the punch.
White shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kondo connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent White tumbling to the canvas! Kondo pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! White was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mosi Kondo!
Mosi Kondo retains his welterweight title!
Mosi Kondo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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