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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Doreen (ranked 24192 p4p, 619 weight class) and Hiroshima Nagasaki (ranked 6689 p4p, 569 weight class). Doreen comes to the cage accompanied by Pretty Good at Drinking Beer. Nagasaki has chosen Ground Zero (MOP) as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Doreen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hiroshima Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doreen throws a shot from downtown. Nagasaki moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki is looking to clinch.
Nagasaki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nagasaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Nagasaki breaks from the clinch.
David Doreen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Doreen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Doreen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nagasaki dodges the punch combination from Doreen.
Nagasaki scores with a punch to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagasaki.
Doreen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nagasaki dodges the punch combination from Doreen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Nagasaki both land. Nice combination.
Doreen scores with a jab.
Nice body kick there by Nagasaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Doreen. Those never looked like landing.
Doreen lands a nice hook to Nagasaki's body. Nagasaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nagasaki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Doreen is breathing heavily.
Doreen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nagasaki moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki breaks the clinch.
Doreen gets tackled into the cage by Nagasaki. Nagasaki maintains the clinch.
Nagasaki blocks a body shot from Doreen.
Nagasaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Doreen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nagasaki counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Doreen badly! Nagasaki follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Doreen out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Nagasaki finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hiroshima Nagasaki!
An out of breath Hiroshima Nagasaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
David Doreen was interviewed post fight and said 'It's never fun to talk about losing...Hell of a fight from my opponent..I am sorry for letting the fans down. I'm going to sit down with a 12-pack and run over tape to see what went wrong. Chugger out!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bartlomiej Burch (ranked 5924 p4p, 534 weight class) and Cathal Murphy (ranked 6664 p4p, 577 weight class). The key to victory for Bartlomiej Burch has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartlomiej Burch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cathal Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Burch.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A right-left combo lands from Burch.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burch sprawls well. Burch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet.
Murphy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Burch wants to get back to his feet but Murphy is dominant here and he's now got Burch's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Burch is defending well though. Murphy let's go of the attempt for now.
I really don't envy Burch right now.
Murphy tightening his grip on Burch, looking for the choke.
Burch trying to control the hands but Murphy won't let him.
Burch avoids the strikes from Murphy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burch trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Murphy looking for the choke but no joy.
Burch fending off the submission attempt from Murphy.
Burch tries to break free.
Murphy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Murphy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Burch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Burch fending off the submission attempt from Murphy.
Murphy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Burch tries to break free.
Murphy throws a series of strikes and Burch wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Burch is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Burch and Murphy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Murphy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burch, who protects the arm well.
Murphy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Murphy is working Burch over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cathal Murphy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Burch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burch tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Burch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bartlomiej Burch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathal Murphy.
Burch swinging wildly here.
Murphy wants to counter with a clinch but Burch pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burch as he avoids it easily.
Burch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Murphy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burch throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Burch sneaks back into half guard.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Burch wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burch wants to improve his position but Murphy is controlling well.
Burch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Burch tries to get out of the position.
Murphy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Murphy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burch defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murphy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Murphy seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murphy works his way into full mount!
Murphy sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Cathal Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Burch looks a forlorn figure.
Murphy looking for a guillotine from mount but Burch is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Burch turns into him and now he's in Murphy's guard.
Murphy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burch wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy looking to control.
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 Bartlomiej Burch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Burch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Burch works over Murphy's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice sprawl there from Burch as Murphy shoots in.
Murphy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy dives in and grabs Burch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burch pushes down on Murphy's head and hops out.
Burch is looking to counter punch.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Burch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bartlomiej Burch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathal Murphy.
Murphy checks a low kick from Burch.
Murphy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Burch.
And Murphy tries to counter it with a takedown but Burch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burch seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burch throws a leg kick
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Burch has momentary wrist control but Murphy slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Murphy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burch's head.
Burch is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Burch is really struggling to control Murphy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Murphy passes Burch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burch trying to control but Murphy postures up.
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.
Murphy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Burch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
Murphy seems to be looking for submissions.
Murphy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murphy prevents Burch from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Murphy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Murphy is controlling the pace.
Burch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murphy working Burch over with strikes.
Murphy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Burch could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Murphy has cracked it and Burch is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Murphy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cathal Murphy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cathal Murphy thanked VanDam Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Thompson (ranked 2947 p4p, 281 weight class) and Vladimir Lukaszenko (ranked 5489 p4p, 414 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Lukaszenko!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lukaszenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thompson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lukaszenko.
Lukaszenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lukaszenko fails with the takedown.
We've been told by Thompson's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lukaszenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.
Thompson attempts a counter takedown but Lukaszenko avoids it well and moves away.
Jay Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Lukaszenko.
Thompson throws a one two combo.
Lukaszenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Thompson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thompson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thompson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lukaszenko prevents Thompson from getting back to his feet.
Lukaszenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukaszenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thompson pushes Lukaszenko away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lukaszenko gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lukaszenko is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Thompson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lukaszenko gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Thompson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lukaszenko lets go of the hold and Thompson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vladimir Lukaszenko!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Pickett (ranked 2825 p4p, 111 weight class) and Fleetwood Mac Daddy (ranked 2470 p4p, 95 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fleetwood Mac Daddy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Pickett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fleetwood Mac Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Daddy misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Pickett to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Fleetwood Mac Daddy has been cut.
Pickett digs a good body shot into Mac Daddy's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Pickett as he connects with a hook.
Fleetwood Mac Daddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pickett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pickett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mac Daddy is rocked!
Pickett pounces like a tiger and cracks Mac Daddy with a vicious hook! Mac Daddy is down but not out! Pickett follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcus Pickett!
A relieved looking Marcus Pickett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Massive Wanker (ranked 2126 p4p, 86 weight class) and Javier Vasquez (ranked 2277 p4p, 89 weight class). Vasquez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Faster Disco kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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294 lbs
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348 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Massive Wanker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez misses with a left hand
letting Wanker counter with a right hand.
Wanker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vasquez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vasquez throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Wanker to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasquez throws a lazy uppercut
and Wanker counters with a left to the body.
Vasquez misses with a right hand
and Wanker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wanker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vasquez throws a poor cross that misses
and Wanker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vasquez is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vasquez misses with an uppercut
and Wanker counters with a straight right hand.
Vasquez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wanker drives through and clinches with Vasquez against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wanker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vasquez takes a shot to the head.
Vasquez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wanker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vasquez tries to pull guard but Wanker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Wanker as the two fighters clinch.
Wanker lands with a light punch inside.
Wanker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wanker lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker scores with a shoulder strike.
Wanker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wanker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vasquezs head.
Wanker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasquez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Massive Wanker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Vasquez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wanker.
Wanker lands a shoulder strike.
Vasquez tries to score a body lock takedown but Wanker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vasquez taking a breather.
Wanker cracks Vasquez with a nice body shot.
Vasquez looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Wanker scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Wanker on the inside.
Wanker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Wanker scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wanker lands a nice shot to the body.
Wanker lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
Wanker lands a body punch.
Wanker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vasquez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wanker lands a right hand.
Wanker lands a right hand.
Vasquez is pressed up against the cage. Wanker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vasquez down to the mat. Vasquez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vasquez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wanker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wanker drives through and clinches with Vasquez against the cage.
Wanker lands with a right to the head.
Wanker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wanker lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wanker.
Wanker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wanker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vasquez is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wanker.
Vasquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Wanker finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wanker lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Vasquez to his knees! Wanker keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Massive Wanker!
Massive Wanker is the new super heavyweight champion!
Javier Vasquez spoke after the fight, saying 'Can't lie, he got me good. He has my number, no bones about it. Hats off to him.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Charles (ranked 2122 p4p, 258 weight class) and Sean Isaacs (ranked 3229 p4p, 342 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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200 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Isaacs!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charles rushes Isaacs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Charles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Charles clinches up against the cage.
Charles breaks the clinch.
Isaacs shoots in but no luck this time.
As Isaacs looks to move away, Charles throws a big counter combo but Isaacs just gets out of the way.
Isaacs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Charles is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Isaacs is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Charles is just riding it out for now. Isaacs eventually gives up the hold.
Isaacs prevents Charles from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles won't allow Isaacs to pass to mount.
Isaacs wants to work for an arm triangle but Charles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Charles wants to improve his position but Isaacs is controlling well.
Charles manages to get to full guard.
Charles is trying to keep Isaacs in close.
That's two 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.
Charles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Isaacs is looking to work some ground and pound but Charles has wrist control.
Charles lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Isaacs cracks Charles with a solid left hand.
Charles tries to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Isaacs's guard.
Charles lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Charles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Isaacs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Isaacs working for a triangle but Charles defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isaacs looking for a guillotine here but Charles defends easily.
Charles distracts Isaacs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Charles drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Isaacs dives on top into guard.
Charles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Isaacs defends well.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Isaacs wants to stand but Charles is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Charles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Charles tries to get out of the position.
Isaacs working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean Isaacs will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Charles.
Isaacs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Charles tries to avoid it but Isaacs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Charles to the ground. Charles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Charles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Isaacs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Charles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Charles explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Isaacs fails with the takedown
and Charles counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Charles instigates a clinch.
Charles decides to pull guard.
Isaacs scoring with punches to the head and body.
Isaacs got a little sloppy there for a moment and Charles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Isaacs has managed to get both his arms back between Charles's legs - danger averted.
Charles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Isaacs postures up and lands a big shot to Charles's brow.
Isaacs loads up on a big left hand. Charles felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Isaacs looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Charles can't hide his disappointment, as Isaacs celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Isaacs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Jackson (ranked 2662 p4p, 269 weight class) and Dana Schwartz (ranked 1949 p4p, 214 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Wild Thing - The Troggs. The key to victory for Rick Jackson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
152 lbs
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25
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dana Schwartz!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schwartz misses with a takedown
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Schwartz misses the shot to the body.
Schwartz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jackson's half guard.
Schwartz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schwartz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schwartz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jackson because Schwartz loaded up on that one.
Schwartz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwartz punching from mount but Jackson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jackson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Schwartz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Jackson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schwartz postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Jackson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Schwartz and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dana Schwartz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamza Keita (ranked 3090 p4p, 360 weight class) and Comeon Hitme (ranked 2833 p4p, 339 weight class). Keita comes to the cage accompanied by Secka - Pointure . Hitme has chosen Face Fisted - Dethklok as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hamza Keita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Comeon Hitme!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keita fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Hitme.
Hitme lands with a good body shot.
Keita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hitme.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keita shoots for a takedown but Hitme saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Keita takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keita.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Keita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hitme.
Hitme lands a nice hook to Keita's body. Keita takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hitme clinches up against the cage.
Keita breaks from the clinch.
Hitme lands a jab-cross combination.
Keita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hitme sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keita fails to land the takedown.
Keita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keita fails with the takedown
and Hitme cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitme tried to score with a low kick but Keita checks it.
Keita avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keita was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keita misses with a body shot
and Hitme connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hitme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Keita throws a hook but Hitme blocks it.
Hitme appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keita fails with a takedown attempt.
Hitme is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keita fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hitme avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Hitme misses.
Hitme bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keita's head.
Hitme lands a jab-cross combination.
Keita throws a combination that misses
and Hitme counters with a one-two to the body.
Keita is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hitme sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Keita blocks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Keita crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hitme - the referee stops the clock and Keita gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hitme. Keita manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keita takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Keita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Comeon Hitme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keita dives in and grabs Hitme's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hitme pushes down on Keita's head and hops out.
Keita shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hitme pinned against the cage. Hitme gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitme stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hitme wants it to stay on the feet.
Good shot there by Hitme.
Hamza Keita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitme leaves Keita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hitme lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Comeon Hitme dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Keita has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keita looking to stall.
Hitme has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Keita jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hitme walks away with a smile on his face. Keita gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Keita shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hitme manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Hitme has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot lands for Hitme.
Keita tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hitme defends well and Keita ends up having to push Hitme into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Keita looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Keita might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitme is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Keita stops Hitme from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Keita won't allow Hitme to get back to his feet.
Keita trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keita preventing the sweep.
Hitme wants to get back to his feet but Keita passes into half guard.
Keita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hitme defending well though.
Keita wants to take a breather but Hitme is having none of it.
Keita 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.
Keita wants to pass the guard but Hitme is defending well.
Hitme tries to roll over but Keita keeps him under control.
Keita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Keita is trying to control. Hitme wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keita tries to pass to full mount but Hitme defends it.
Hitme is looking for a sweep. Keita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitme has hold of Keita's hands but Keita slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Keita is looking for a kimura here.
Hitme is trying to control but can't.
Keita wants to take a breather but Hitme is having none of it.
Hitme is trying to control but can't.
Hitme is trying to stand back up but Keita is controlling him
Keita takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hitme wants to control but Keita is keeping busy.
Keita throwing shots but Hitme is blocking nicely.
Hitme is trying to control but can't.
Hitme is trying to stand up here but Keita is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keita trying to control the action but Hitme is working from the bottom.
Keita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hitme's head.
Hitme looks like he's trying to stand up.
Keita uses his free foot to push down on Hitme's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hitme.
Hitme squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hitme tries to hold on but Keita pushes him away.
Hitme wants to try and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Keita.
Keita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hitme is looking to escape.
Hitme wants to hold on but Keita pushes him away.
Keita putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like Comeon Hitme has been cut.
Hitme bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hitme trying to control the position from guard on top but Keita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitme wants to pass the guard but Keita is keeping the position.
Keita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hitme can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hitme decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Keita with a lazy takedown attempt
and Keita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Keita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keita fails with a takedown attempt.
Hitme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hitme pushes Keita up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hamza Keita will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Comeon Hitme's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Keita misses with a takedown attempt - Hitme sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Keita with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hitme counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hitme.
Keita shoots in for a takedown but Hitme shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hamza Keita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitme cracks a nice hook into Keita's ribs.
Keita keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitme tries to work over Keita's front leg with a kick but Keita checks it.
Comeon Hitme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitme fails to land with a series of punches.
Keita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitme as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Keita misses its intended target.
Keita swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hitme counters with a series of strikes. Keita will be more careful next time no doubt.
Keita shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hitme counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keita throws a right hand that misses
and Hitme counters with a straight right hand.
Hitme swings for the body but Keita moves out of range.
Keita tries for a takedown but Hitme circles away easily
and Keita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hitme finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keita fails with the takedown
and Keita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keita shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hitme defends it nicely.
Keita misses the shot to the body.
Keita misses with a takedown
and Hitme counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Keita is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hitme misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hitme throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitme with a jab.
Keita shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hitme is trying to defend but Keita finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hitme is trying to control but can't.
Hitme manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Keita keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Keita fails to land.
Keita tries to pull guard but Hitme forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Keita misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Keita's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hitme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hitme pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Keita shoots in and drives through. Hitme sprawls well.
As Keita backs off Hitme throws a huge counter combo but Keita manages to avoid it all.
Hitme scores with a leg kick.
That's four 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!
The crowd cheers as Hitme lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keita doesn't seem phased though.
Hitme doesn't manage to clinch there - Keita circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Hitme there.
Hitme misses with the combination.
Keita shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Keita showed some decent athleticism there.
Hitme tries to kick Keita off in order to stand up. Keita Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Comeon Hitme comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hitme 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Comeon Hitme!
Comeon Hitme gave a mention to RESISTANCE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ickey Woods (ranked 1709 p4p, 101 weight class) and Ma Moru (ranked 1778 p4p, 105 weight class). Woods's entrance music is System of a Down- Chop Suey. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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35
124 lbs
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140 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ickey Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ma Moru!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moru connects with a good right hand that stumbles Woods. Woods circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moru 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 Woods has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Woods and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Woods shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moru defends it nicely.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.
Moru scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moru connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Woods momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Moru misses the target.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru throws a poor cross that misses
and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moru lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moru looks to throw the jab but Woods is out of range.
Moru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Moru.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moru, right into the meat.
Moru scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Moru throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Woods stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woods moves away.
Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moru misses with an uppercut. Woods saw that one coming.
Woods takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Woods throws a big shot that misses.
Woods showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moru.
Woods is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Moru misses its intended target.
Woods looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Woods scores with the left hand. Moru knows he should have avoided that one.
Ma Moru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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 head kick misses from Moru.
Moru throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily.
Moru falls off balance throwing a combination
and Woods counters with a left to the body.
Woods takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moru throws a good cross that connects.
Moru wants to land a leg kick but Woods is out of range.
Moru lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Woods circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Woods on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moru scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moru throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Woods misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Woods to counter with a crisp jab.
Woods looks for a takedown but Moru sprawls well.
Moru throws out a counter right but Woods avoids it with no problem.
Moru moves into the clinch.
Woods fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ickey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods jumps guard but Moru turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Woods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short body shot lands from Moru as the two fighters clinch.
Moru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Woods is defending well for now.
Woods blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Woods tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moru just stands there and leans against the cage.
Woods pulls Moru into guard.
Moru tries to stand but Woods is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moru trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
My spies in Hare of the Dog Gym inform me that Moru has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Moru slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Woods wants to control but Moru postures up.
Woods is looking to reverse the position.
Moru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working.
Woods struggling a bit here.
Woods is trying to improve his position.
Moru tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ma Moru dominated that round.
That's time! Woods's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Moru fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Woods checks it well.
Woods tries for a takedown but Moru sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moru shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Woods eats them both and turns towards Moru to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moru.
Moru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moru lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick from Moru lands but Woods takes it in his stride.
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moru lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods slips a jab from Moru.
Woods jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moru throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moru throws a head kick but Woods moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moru lands a nice shot to the body.
Moru misses with a looping left.
Moru buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moru lands a right hook to the body.
Woods takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moru misses with a low kick.
It looked like Woods wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moru scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Woods takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Woods misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moru.
Moru throws a lazy uppercut
and Woods counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moru lands a jab to Woods's midsection.
A punch combination from Moru misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moru stuns Woods with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moru stuffs the takedown attempt from Woods. Woods gets slowly back to his feet.
Moru looks to land a combination but Woods avoids it well.
Woods tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Moru manages to circle out of the way.
Moru will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Woods was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moru throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Moru misses with a head kick.
Moru throws a hook but Woods blocks it.
Moru throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woods really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moru uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Woods has time to react.
Moru 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 fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moru.
Moru with a jab.
Moru throws out a leg kick but Woods moves out of range and Moru only half commits.
Woods walks forward, straight into a front kick from Moru.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moru.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt - Moru sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moru throws out a counter right but Woods avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ickey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Woods.
Woods is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moru thinking.
Moru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moru misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moru misses with a right hand
and Woods counters with a left to the body.
Moru swinging wildly here.
Moru lands a two punch combo.
Woods swings widly with a right hand
and Moru counters with a series of strikes. Woods will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ma Moru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Moru tries to work over Woods's front leg with a kick but Woods checks it.
The fighters circling - Moru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moru throws a combination that misses
and Woods makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moru lands a head kick. Woods smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Woods looks to land a left hand but Moru moved out of range nicely.
Woods moves out of range of the strikes.
Woods forces Moru back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Moru fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods is trying to pull guard but Moru turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moru has a couple of punches blocked by Woods.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moru.
Moru throws a head punch that misses.
Woods tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Woods is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moru to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ickey Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moru tries to stand but Woods is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moru wants to pass the guard but Woods is keeping the position.
Woods has a closed guard, preventing Moru from standing up.
Moru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woods has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moru has managed to get both his arms back between Woods's legs - danger averted.
Woods throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Moru escapes and throws Woods's legs to the side, diving into side control!
An elbow from Moru crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moru wants to stand but Woods has his arm trapped.
Woods tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moru wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moru decides to stand up, so the ref orders Woods to his feet.
Moru jabs Woods to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moru throws a body shot but no joy.
Woods is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moru scoring well with a low kick there.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moru.
Woods slips a jab and a cross from Moru.
Moru tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moru dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Woods. That did some damage!
Ma Moru 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.
Moru works over Woods's head and body with a nice combination.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woods was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Moru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Woods throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it.
No luck for Woods with that takedown attempt.
Moru scores with a body shot.
Moru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woods counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moru misses with a wild body shot.
Woods seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Moru tries to land a front kick but Woods steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moru lands with a good body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moru throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woods wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Moru lands with a shot to the body.
Moru swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Woods throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Moru.
Ickey Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Woods moves out of range as Moru strikes.
Woods swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moru lands a jab to Woods's midsection.
Moru throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Woods throwing a counter right hand but Moru manages to avoid it.
Woods waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moru.
Moru with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Woods to score with a decent uppercut.
Moru looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Woods looks for a takedown but Moru sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ma Moru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moru 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!
Ma Moru took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randall Cobb (ranked 1068 p4p, 134 weight class) and Carlos Ruas (ranked 620 p4p, 82 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randall Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Ruas!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a hook. Ruas ducked under it nicely.
Ruas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb throws a hook but Ruas avoids it easily.
Ruas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Ruas saw that one coming.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb misses with a looping right.
Ruas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Cobb is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ruas's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cobb lunges at Ruas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ruas's hand.
Ruas clinches up with Cobb and pushes him back against the cage.
Ruas jumps guard but Cobb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Ruas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ruas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruas pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas looking to control.
Cobb wants to get up but he can't break Ruas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ruas is looking for a triangle but Cobb pushes his legs off easily.
Cobb stopping the sweep attempt from Ruas.
Ruas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cobb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cobb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas controls Cobb momentarily but Cobb frees himself.
Cobb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruas on the ground.
Cobb wants to stand but Ruas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ruas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cobb is one step ahead there.
Ruas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Cobb is retaining full guard.
Cobb is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ruas is controlling him.
Ruas trying to control but Cobb is working from the bottom.
Ruas passes into half guard.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Cobb is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas trying to control from half guard but Cobb is working away.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Cobb defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruas wants to take a breather but Cobb is having none of it.
Cobb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruas is working away from the top position though.
Ruas is looking for a kimura here.
Ruas passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cobb wants to control but Ruas postures up.
Ruas wants to control but Cobb is keeping him busy.
Ruas has hold of Cobb's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cobb seems comfortable defending it but Ruas has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cobb is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cobb is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ruas couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Ruas!
A victorious Carlos Ruas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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