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PFC 136 Yamaguchi vs Rock PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Allen (ranked 2708 p4p, 261 weight class) and Wu Fei Chung (ranked 2452 p4p, 242 weight class). Fei Chung is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: God of Gamblers. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lamar Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wu Fei Chung!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fei Chung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Allen.
Allen scores with a leg kick.
Allen scores with a shot to the body.
Allen cracks Fei Chung with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fei Chung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been informed that Fei Chung 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.
Allen throws a body punch but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Fei Chung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Allen thumps Fei Chung with a low kick.
Allen misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Allen.
Allen wants to slow Fei Chung down by chopping away at his legs.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung avoids the body shot from Allen.
Allen keeps the fight on the outside.
Fei Chung is looking to score with low kicks.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung moves out of range as Allen strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Allen. Fei Chung does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Fei Chung misses the target.
Allen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fei Chung slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chung lands with a shot to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fei Chung enables Allen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fei Chung manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Allen stopping the sweep attempt from Fei Chung.
Allen distracts Fei Chung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Allen working some strikes from top position.
Allen trying to control but Fei Chung is working from the bottom.
Fei Chung working a defensive guard here.
Fei Chung wants to sweep but no luck.
Allen looking to pass the guard.
Allen wants to control from the top but Fei Chung keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen tries to free his leg and advance position but Fei Chung is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fei Chung is on top in guard.
Fei Chung trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen has his foot on Fei Chung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fei Chung works his way back into a safe position though.
Allen looking for a guillotine here but Fei Chung defends easily.
Fei Chung advances to half guard.
Fei Chung is looking to advance position but Allen won't allow it.
Fei Chung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung seems to be working for a kimura but Allen defends the submission attempt.
Allen looking for submissions off his back.
Allen wants to improve his position but Fei Chung is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fei Chung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Allen is just riding it out for now. Fei Chung eventually gives up the hold.
Allen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fei Chung has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen is squirming around, avoiding Fei Chung's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fei Chung avoids the attempt from Allen to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Allen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fei Chung moves out of range of the strikes.
Fei Chung pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Allen looks to land a left hand but Fei Chung moved out of range nicely.
Fei Chung gets caught flat footed, as Allen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Allen postures up.
Allen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fei Chung can do to turn this around?
Lamar Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fei Chung is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Allen throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Allen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fei Chung trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chung looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fei Chung trying to control the position.
Allen lands a couple of elbows.
Fei Chung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fei Chung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fei Chung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Allen is one step ahead there.
Allen passes into half guard.
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.
Allen prevents Fei Chung from improving his position.
Allen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Allen stalling away here and it's allowed Fei Chung to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Allen wants to control from the top but Fei Chung keeps moving.
Allen scoring with some ground and pound.
Allen landing with the ground and pound.
Allen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen is looking to work some ground and pound but Fei Chung has wrist control.
Fei Chung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Allen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Allen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Allen landing with the ground and pound.
Allen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fei Chung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Allen manages to get himself to full guard.
Fei Chung works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Allen wants to control but Fei Chung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen is looking to improve his position.
Allen looking for submissions off his back.
Allen looking for submissions off his back.
Allen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fei Chung is trying to control. Allen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Allen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fei Chung takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fei Chung tries to move into range but Allen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fei Chung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Allen is looking to wear down Fei Chung with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Allen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Allen tries to clinch
letting Fei Chung counter with a right hand.
Fei Chung misses with a body shot.
Allen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fei Chung is able to avoid easily.
Fei Chung walks into a stiff left hand from Allen.
Allen throws a low kick but Fei Chung avoids it.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fei Chung.
Allen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fei Chung throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Allen defending well as Fei Chung loads up on a big left hand.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Fei Chung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Allen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fei Chung in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fei Chung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Allen walks into a stiff left hand from Fei Chung.
Allen feints and as Fei Chung raises his hands in defense, Allen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fei Chung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Allen is in close to Fei Chung's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fei Chung working for a triangle but Allen defends it easily.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Fei Chung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fei Chung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Allen trying to control but Fei Chung is working from the bottom.
Allen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fei Chung is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Fei Chung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Allen is working Fei Chung over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Allen looking to sit in guard and control but Fei Chung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fei Chung trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fei Chung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fei Chung wants to control from the top but Allen keeps moving.
Allen keeping full guard, as Fei Chung tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen working for a triangle but Fei Chung defends it easily.
Allen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fei Chung trying to control the position from guard on top but Allen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fei Chung slips nicely into half guard.
Fei Chung is looking to advance position but Allen won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fei Chung seems to be looking for submissions.
Allen looking for submissions off his back.
Allen trying to control from the bottom.
Fei Chung passes the guard and advances to mount!
Allen is trying desperately to improve position.
Wu Fei Chung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lamar Allen.
Well Allen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Allen!
Wu Fei Chung spoke after the fight, saying 'Where am I? What's going on? What happened?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Bailey (ranked 1201 p4p, 176 weight class) and Martez Lopez (ranked 1927 p4p, 247 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Devon Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martez Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Lopez moves out of range as Bailey strikes.
Bailey throws a wild body kick that Lopez sees coming a mile off.
We've been told by Bailey's head coaches at Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and Bailey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lopez lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
A big left from Bailey misses.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Lopez moved out of range.
Lopez throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Bailey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Devon Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey cracks Lopez with a good jab.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bailey as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Lopez thuds a left hand into Bailey's body.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Devon Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Bailey misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Bailey scores with a jab to the head.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a head kick.
Lopez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.
Lopez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Lopez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bailey with a body shot.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lopez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lopez lands a nice short elbow.
Lopez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lopez is pressing down on Bailey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bailey is holding on for now.
Lopez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bailey!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bailey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lopez unloads with some shots from mount but Bailey bucks and avoids them well.
Lopez working Bailey over with strikes here.
Lopez lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lopez avoids the attempt from Bailey to control.
Lopez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Bailey wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lopez.
Lopez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey wants to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Lopez cracks Bailey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Devon Bailey's cut is getting worse.
Bailey tries to hold on but Lopez pushes him away.
Lopez punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lopez unloading with bombs!
Devon Bailey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lopez landing strikes, looking to finish!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Devon Bailey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Martez Lopez!
An out of breath Martez Lopez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joels Van Wijnbergen (ranked 959 p4p, 141 weight class) and Get Clocked (ranked 1091 p4p, 159 weight class). Van Wijnbergen comes to the cage accompanied by Disturbed - Indestructible. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joels Van Wijnbergen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Get Clocked!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Wijnbergen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Clocked is able to avoid easily.
Clocked catches Van Wijnbergen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clocked misses with a body shot
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clocked throws a looping overhand right but Van Wijnbergen ducks down to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a front kick aimed at Clocked's knee but Clocked avoids it well.
Van Wijnbergen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a push kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses the jab.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a solid leg kick.
Clocked scores with a jab. Van Wijnbergen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clocked thuds his right hand into Van Wijnbergen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Wijnbergen clinches up with Clocked and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen has a couple of punches blocked by Clocked.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Wijnbergen.
Clocked breaks from the clinch.
Clocked throws a series of punches but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen has Clocked up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with an uppercut but Clocked uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clocked tries to throw a body punch but Van Wijnbergen avoids it by throwing Clocked back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Clocked.
Clocked tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
Clocked blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clocked goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Wijnbergen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Van Wijnbergen.
Clocked goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clocked doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clocked looking to stall.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a body shot from Clocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clocked misses with some punches.
Clocked misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands a body punch.
Clocked tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Wijnbergen's elbow.
Clocked fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Wijnbergen.
Clocked tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clocked misses with the head strike.
Van Wijnbergen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Clocked.
Van Wijnbergen blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wijnbergen throws a head punch that misses.
Clocked controlling the action here for a moment.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clocked tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Wijnbergen tries to throw a body punch but Clocked avoids it by throwing Van Wijnbergen back against the cage.
Clocked tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Wijnbergen's elbow.
Van Wijnbergen misses with some punches.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Clocked.
Van Wijnbergen tries to throw a body punch but Clocked avoids it by throwing Van Wijnbergen back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Wijnbergen.
Clocked breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clocked fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Clocked slaps the foot to one side.
Clocked lands a head shot.
Clocked checks a leg kick nicely.
Clocked moves out of range as Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to counter with a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Van Wijnbergen.
The crowd cheers as Van Wijnbergen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clocked doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Wijnbergen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Wijnbergen, right into the meat.
Van Wijnbergen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Wijnbergen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Clocked - the referee stops the clock and Van Wijnbergen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Clocked. Van Wijnbergen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen checks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Wijnbergen. Clocked does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Clocked's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Clocked avoids it easily.
Van Wijnbergen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clocked throws out the jab.
Clocked throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Clocked.
Van Wijnbergen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joels Van Wijnbergen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clocked misses with a straight left.
Clocked circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clocked looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clocked misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Wijnbergen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clocked on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Clocked misses with the combination.
Clocked throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a kick to the temple. Clocked shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Clocked is rocked!
Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Clocked.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clocked.
Van Wijnbergen is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clocked misses with a leg kick
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheers as Van Wijnbergen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clocked doesn't seem phased though.
Clocked on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Clocked is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Wijnbergen finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen lands a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Clocked.
Clocked seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clocked.
Van Wijnbergen drops Clocked with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Clocked looks back up at him and smiles so Van Wijnbergen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Van Wijnbergen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clocked.
Van Wijnbergen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Clocked misses.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Clocked scores with a four punch combination!
Get Clocked seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clocked tries to bum rush Van Wijnbergen with a series of wild strikes but Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clocked stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Clocked uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Wijnbergen.
Clocked misses with a left hand
and Van Wijnbergen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but Clocked avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clocked! But no joy.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice body kick.
Clocked throws a jab when Van Wijnbergen was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clocked throws a looping overhand right but Van Wijnbergen ducks down to avoid it.
Clocked keeps Van Wijnbergen at a distance using the push kick.
Clocked looks to land a right hand but Van Wijnbergen moved out of range.
Van Wijnbergen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Clocked.
Clocked lands with a straight right. Van Wijnbergen didn't see that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body punch
and Clocked makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Wijnbergen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Clocked.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a left hand
and Clocked cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Clocked.
Clocked misses with a head kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Clocked chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clocked cracks Van Wijnbergen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Van Wijnbergen drops Clocked with a beautiful combination! Clocked stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Wijnbergen is looking for the KO!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Clocked, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Wijnbergen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clocked throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a crisp one two that drops Clocked! Van Wijnbergen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Clocked to his feet! Clocked is in big trouble!
Clocked swings widly with a right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a huge left! Clocked is in big trouble! He's backing up but Van Wijnbergen isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Clocked from any more damage. A dominating finish by Van Wijnbergen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
Joels Van Wijnbergen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Thomas (ranked 992 p4p, 55 weight class) and Gale Snoats (ranked 1228 p4p, 64 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gale Snoats!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snoats. Snoats obviously looking to wear him down.
Snoats lands a jab.
Thomas throws a hook but Snoats blocks it.
Snoats slips under a jab.
Snoats avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Snoats misses.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snoats misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snoats throws a right hand that misses
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Thomas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a shot to the body
and Snoats counters with an outside leg kick.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Snoats tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
Snoats displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snoats.
Snoats lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snoats sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Snoats.
Snoats cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Snoats ducks down to avoid it.
Snoats throws a leg kick
and Thomas moves into the clinch.
Thomas digs a right hand into Snoats's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snoats's gas tank.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snoats.
Snoats blocks an uppercut.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Snoats blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snoats is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thomas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snoats.
Thomas tries to work over Snoats's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thomas - that landed with a thud.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Snoats.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Snoats.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snoats tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snoats lands a nice shot to the body.
Snoats misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas checks a leg kick.
Snoats lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick from Snoats misses
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Snoats slips the punch.
Snoats throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Snoats connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snoats misses the shot to the body.
Snoats looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Thomas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snoats's hands.
Snoats finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomas checks a low kick from Snoats.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Snoats fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snoats counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snoats throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas with a hook.
Snoats throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas takes a swing at Snoats's ribcage but misses.
Snoats fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snoats takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Snoats is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snoats lands with a nice body punch.
Snoats takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas swings for the body but Snoats moves out of range.
Snoats scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid body kick from Snoats.
Thomas connects with the punch.
Thomas lands a jab to the head.
Snoats fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters circling a little - Snoats finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Snoats blocks a jab.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snoats cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
Thomas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snoats can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
Snoats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Good work by Thomas as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snoats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoats.
Thomas misses with a hook. Snoats ducked under it nicely.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Snoats takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats's corner calls for a 1-2. Snoats obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Snoats throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
Snoats lands with a right hand.
Snoats misses with a hook
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snoats.
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snoats takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snoats staying out of range there.
Snoats throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snoats jabs at Thomas's body.
Snoats throws a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Snoats slips a jab from Thomas.
Snoats misses with a low kick as Thomas jumps back.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Snoats's shoulder, as Snoats tries to avoid the shot.
Snoats now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snoats pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Snoats settles back down.
A big right from Snoats misses.
Thomas dips to his left and cracks Snoats with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Snoats.
Snoats lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snoats.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snoats throws a right hand that misses
enabling Thomas to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Snoats's head but Snoats sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snoats swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a right hand
and Snoats makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Snoats looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Thomas misses.
A good leg kick by Snoats.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Snoats seems unphased.
Snoats jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.
Thomas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gale Snoats seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Thomas checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Snoats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Snoats drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snoats fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomas checks it well.
Thomas is looking to counter punch.
Snoats ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snoats.
Snoats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Snoats has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Snoats gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snoats jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thomas walks away with a smile on his face. Snoats gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thomas lands a front kick.
Thomas swings for the body but Snoats moves out of range.
Snoats feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Snoats dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snoats takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snoats jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.
Snoats takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snoats throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thomas.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snoats throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas blocks a low kick nicely.
Snoats throws a leg kick
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snoats cracks Thomas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Snoats is just out of range.
Snoats throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
Snoats throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Snoats avoids it well.
Snoats misses with a hook.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snoats.
Thomas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thomas lands an overhand right.
Snoats walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
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 Tom Thomas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Snoats throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Snoats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snoats moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Snoats walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas.
Snoats uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Snoats now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snoats chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Thomas checks it.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snoats.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snoats pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snoats misses with a kick to the body.
Snoats has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. Snoats looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snoats throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snoats misses with a head kick.
Snoats with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snoats blocks a jab.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas motions for Snoats to come forward. Thomas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snoats drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Thomas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snoats backwards.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snoats tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
I was talking to Thomas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
Thomas tries to break free but Snoats pushes him back against the cage.
Snoats tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Snoats misses with a body punch.
Snoats misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snoats blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Still in the clinch, Thomas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snoats tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoats blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Snoats misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
That kick from Snoats tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Snoats looks to land a body kick but Thomas moved away.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas walks into a stiff left hand from Snoats.
Thomas throws a hook but Snoats blocks it.
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thomas scores with a hook.
Snoats clinches up against the cage.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
Snoats misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snoats working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Thomas.
Gale Snoats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snoats lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Snoats has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thomas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Snoats can turn it around.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Snoats jumps into guard, dragging Thomas to the mat.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Snoats blocks nicely.
Snoats had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thomas defends it easily.
Tom Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snoats has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Snoats throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Thomas tries to stand but Snoats is controlling from the bottom.
Thomas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Snoats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snoats working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Snoats looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tom Thomas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Thomas!
Our winner, Tom Thomas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Diggs (ranked 2099 p4p, 221 weight class) and Scott John (ranked 840 p4p, 103 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Robert Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott John!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
John lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
John throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diggs throws a punch but it's blocked by John.
Diggs takes a shot to the head.
Diggs lands a nice uppercut.
John misses with a knee strike.
John working Diggs over with knees to the body.
Diggs misses with a hook from the clinch.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John gets through Diggs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
John scores with a shot to the side of Diggs's head.
John lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diggs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diggs has John pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Diggs pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending John tumbling to the mat - Diggs dives into John's guard.
John wriggles free and stands up.
Diggs wants to slow John down by chopping away at his legs.
John swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Diggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from John misses.
John connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Diggs throws an off balance right hand
and John counters with a thumping low kick.
John scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diggs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diggs misses with a takedown attempt
letting John counter with a right hand.
Diggs scores with a nice right hand.
John lands a head shot.
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!
John scores with a sloppy right hand. Diggs should have avoided that one.
Diggs lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diggs throws a leg kick that is checked
and John counters with an inside leg kick.
John scores with a nice right hand.
Diggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
It looked like Diggs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from John.
Diggs dives in and scores a takedown into John's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John wants to stand but Diggs is controlling the position.
Diggs wants to control from the top but John keeps moving.
John wants to stand up but Diggs is controlling him.
John 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 three minutes gone in the round.
John wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
John looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diggs is one step ahead there.
John keeping moving, preventing Diggs from controlling successfully.
John has his feet on Diggs's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
John darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diggs throws an off balance right hand
and John counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diggs's knee momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
John misses with a looping right.
John swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
John has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
John swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diggs.
John scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Robert Diggs has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs swats away the attempt to clinch by John.
John connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott John dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Diggs's cut.
That's time! Diggs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
John displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diggs throws out the jab.
John cracks Diggs with an open hand slap.
John tries to clinch but Diggs moves away
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diggs checks a low kick from John.
Diggs is looking to counter punch.
John throws a shot to the body.
John throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
John jabs at Diggs's body.
Diggs misses with a body shot
and John counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John lands a right hand.
John lands a damaging elbow.
A short uppercut from John.
Diggs manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Diggs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
John not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
John is continuing to stall.
John must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
John got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, John has managed to get both his arms back between Diggs's legs - danger averted.
John is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs looking for a guillotine here but John defends easily.
John trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from John.
Diggs 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.
Diggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
John content to stall in guard here.
John won't allow Diggs to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs scores with a body shot.
Diggs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
John scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract John.
John fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diggs throws a solid leg kick but John takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Diggs.
Diggs throws a sloppy head kick
and Diggs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
John lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from John finds it's way through Diggs's defenses.
John drops Diggs with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Diggs looks back up at him and smiles so John waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Diggs is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diggs gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! John points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Diggs wakes up just in time to hear John thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott John!
Our winner, Scott John, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gniewomir Lach (ranked 482 p4p, 68 weight class) and Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 547 p4p, 79 weight class). Lach comes to the cage accompanied by Soel. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gniewomir Lach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lach tries to close the distance and clinch but Ragnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lach misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnarsson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lach blocks a jab.
Lach lands a leg kick that knocks Ragnarsson off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Lach has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've been informed that Ragnarsson 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.
Ragnarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Gniewomir Lach has been cut.
Lach pushes Ragnarsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
Lach lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnarsson looks winded!
Lach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lach lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ragnarsson.
Lach escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Ragnarsson misses its intended target.
Lach feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ragnarsson's calf.
Lach drops Ragnarsson with a beautiful combination! Ragnarsson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lach is looking for the KO!
Ragnarsson is rocked!
Lach works Ragnarsson's body with a nice hook.
Gniewomir Lach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnarsson tries to get into range but Lach steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Ragnarsson! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Lach scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gniewomir Lach!
Our winner, Gniewomir Lach, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kron Kai (ranked 721 p4p, 96 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 427 p4p, 61 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kron Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith checks a low kick from Kai.
Kai tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kai cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kai throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kai.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kai.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Kai misses with a hook.
Kai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Kai checks it.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Kai.
Smith lands a nice hook to Kai's body. Kai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kai throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Kai misses its intended target.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Kai scores with a hook.
Kai blocks a jab.
Kai blocks a leg kick.
Kai 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.
Kai is looking to clinch.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Kai's head back.
Kai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith rushes Kai and presses him up against the cage.
Smith blocks a body shot from Kai.
Kai stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kai's elbow.
Kai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith throws a head kick but Kai moves out of range.
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai blocks a leg kick.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Kai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kai dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kai was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Kai tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kai rather than just go for the knockout.
Kai avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith cracks Kai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith cracks Kai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith slips under a jab from Kai.
Kai jabs at Smith's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Kai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kai.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from Smith misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kai looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Kai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kai in his tracks.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A counter left hand to the body from Kai misses its target.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Smith throws a low kick but Kai avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kai checks a low kick from Smith.
Kai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Kai looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith rushes Kai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith tries to work over Kai's front leg with a kick but Kai checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kai really felt that one!
Kai stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kai is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Kai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Kai moves his leg out of the way.
Kai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith punishes Kai's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Kai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Kai misses.
Kai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Kai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Kai is just out of range.
Donk. Smith catches Kai right on the button with a cross.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Kai slips the punch.
Kai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Kai as he checks the leg kick.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith moves away from the strike by Kai.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kai is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kai is out of range.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith lands a high kick!
Kai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws out a counter right but Kai avoids it with no problem.
Kai misses with a body shot.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Kai swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kai was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai staying out of range there.
Smith misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Kai misses the jab.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Kai misses with an uppercut.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith motions for Kai to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
Kai scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kai, as that shot connected.
Kai's corner calls for a 1-2. Kai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kai misses the shot to the body.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Kai's ribs.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kai moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kai scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kai.
Kai checks a leg kick nicely.
A big right from Kai misses.
Smith lands a nice looking body kick.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kai staying out of range there.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kai's sensitive parts.
Kai throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Kai swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith checks the leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a low kick but Kai avoids it.
Kai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith digs a good hook to Kai's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Kai blocks a head kick by Smith.
Kai avoids the head kick by Smith.
A jab lands there for Kai.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Kai ducks down to avoid it.
Kai throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kai.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kai doesn't seem phased though.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith throws the left hand but Kai avoids the punch easily.
Kai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kai.
Jab, jab by Kai - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kai misses with a straight left.
Smith takes a swing at Kai's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Kai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kai.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Kai moved out of range.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kai.
Kai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kai. That did some damage!
Kai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kai cracks Smith with a good jab.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Kai blocks a jab.
A big left from Kai misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Kai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kai blocks a head kick by Smith.
Kai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kai tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Kai throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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!
Kai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Kai.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Kai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Kai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kai looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Kai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kai throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Kai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Kai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
A cross from Smith lands.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
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!
Smith looks to throw a body kick
and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Kai misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Kai counters with an inside leg kick.
Kai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kai connects with a crisp jab.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith cracks Kai with a good jab.
Smith tries to work over Kai's front leg with a kick but Kai checks it.
Smith wants to slow Kai down by chopping away at his legs.
Kai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Kai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith throws a leg kick but Kai moved away.
Kai jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kai manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Kai settles back down.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kai.
Kai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith moves out of range as Kai throws a body kick.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Kai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
A jab from Kai misses.
Kai avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kai.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kai.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kai moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Kai with an uppercut!
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Kai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kai with a body shot.
Smith digs a good body shot into Kai's ribs.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kai tries to counter by clinching up but Smith breaks away and moves out of range.
Kai throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith throws a push kick but Kai slaps the foot to one side.
Kai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kai lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kai slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Kai moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a front kick aimed at Kai's knee but Kai avoids it well.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Kron Kai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kai misses with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kron Kai.
Well Smith 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Smith waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bennet (ranked 321 p4p, 52 weight class) and Alphonzo Mirage (ranked 92 p4p, 17 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Bennet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alphonzo Mirage!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bennet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mirage lands a slapping body shot.
Bennet defending well as Mirage loads up on a big left hand.
Mirage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Mirage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick from Mirage.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirage misses the target.
Bennet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mirage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bennet under the eye.
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
We've been told by Bennet's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bennet slips a straight right by Mirage.
A jab from Mirage misses.
Mirage misses with a body kick.
Mirage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet scores with a jab. Mirage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirage throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
A big left from Mirage misses.
Mirage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bennet clobbers Mirage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mirage looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Mirage throws a chopping leg kick but Bennet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirage lands a leg kick that knocks Bennet off balance momentarily.
Mirage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mirage can pounce on him.
Mirage takes one to the chin there.
Bennet cracks Mirage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirage avoids the body shot from Bennet.
It seemed like Mirage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennet digs a good body shot into Mirage's ribs.
Mirage throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mirage takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Mirage. Beautiful body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bennet checks a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bennet!
A big left from Mirage misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Bennet. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bennet.
Mirage throws a front kick that sends Bennet stumbling back into the cage.
Mirage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mirage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mirage throws a solid leg kick but Bennet takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mirage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Mirage tries a quick counter leg kick but Bennet is wise to it.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirage.
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mirage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bennet is able to avoid easily.
Mirage misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mirage will feel that in the morning.
Mirage misses with a looping right.
Mirage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mirage lands an overhand right.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirage lands a nice hook to Bennet's body. Bennet takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bennet blocks a jab.
Bennet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mirage tries to score with a low kick but Bennet moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirage throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Bennet slips a straight right by Mirage.
Bennet throws a hook but Mirage blocks it.
Bennet connects with a body shot.
Mirage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bennet throws a leg kick which misses Mirage's front leg but catches the back leg as Mirage tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Mirage misses
and Bennet makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mirage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Bennet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mirage.
Mirage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bennet drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirage.
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mirage moves out of range as Bennet throws a body kick.
Mirage throws a front kick aimed at Bennet's knee but Bennet avoids it well.
Bennet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by Bennet.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Mirage ducks down to avoid it.
Bennet throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennet checks a low kick from Mirage.
Mirage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bennet's head.
Mirage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirage moves away.
Bennet lands a jab.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Bennet drops his hands momentarily and Mirage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Mirage does it's job there.
Mirage with a hook.
Bennet is rocked!
Michael Bennet's cut is getting worse.
Mirage cracks Bennet on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bennet falls backwards against the cage. Mirage follows up with more strikes that drop Bennet to his knees. Mirage keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bennet! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alphonzo Mirage!
Alphonzo Mirage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Duranto (ranked 52 p4p, 8 weight class) and Arzlan Bathory (ranked 64 p4p, 10 weight class). Roberto Duranto is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
16 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Roberto Duranto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arzlan Bathory!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bathory misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target.
Duranto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Duranto settles back down.
Duranto tries to work over Bathory's front leg with a kick but Bathory checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target.
Bathory lands with a hook. Duranto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bathory circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duranto throws a leg kick
and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut.
Duranto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Duranto counters with a nice uppercut.
Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Duranto moves his leg out of the way.
Bathory throws a push kick but Duranto slaps the foot to one side.
Duranto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Secret Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duranto misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely.
Duranto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bathory walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Duranto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duranto.
Duranto will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duranto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duranto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Duranto is out of range.
Bathory tests Duranto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Bathory
and Duranto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Duranto ducks down to avoid it.
Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Duranto is out of range.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Bathory sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bathory takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bathory scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duranto lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Duranto.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Duranto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duranto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bathory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duranto gets a clinch.
Duranto works on Bathory's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Duranto.
Bathory softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Duranto fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto.
Bathory lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duranto.
Bathory misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bathory.
Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto lands with a light punch inside.
Bathory lands a left hand.
Bathory presses Duranto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bathory swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duranto's elbow.
Bathory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bathory lands a hook that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Duranto is trying to stall.
Duranto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bathory backwards.
Bathory working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bathory working aggressively here.
Duranto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bathory is leaning against Duranto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bathory lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Duranto fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Bathory to work.
Bathory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Duranto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Duranto misses with a punch to the body.
Duranto misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duranto.
The referee calls for Bathory to work.
Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duranto's elbow.
Duranto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Bathory. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bathory.
Duranto misses with a body kick.
Bathory takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bathory jabs Duranto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bathory wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bathory throws a low kick but Duranto avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duranto moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory.
Duranto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bathory slips under a jab.
Duranto moves out of range of the body kick.
Duranto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duranto tries to clinch up but Bathory circles away and keeps his distance.
Duranto throws a front kick aimed at Bathory's knee but Bathory avoids it well.
Bathory misses with a straight right.
As Bathory tries to get set, Duranto tries to push him back and clinch up but Bathory manages to avoid the attempt.
Duranto lunges at Bathory with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bathory's hand.
Duranto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bathory has time to react.
Duranto tries to bum rush Bathory with a series of wild strikes but Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Duranto ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Duranto does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duranto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Duranto works over Bathory's head and body with a nice combination.
Duranto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duranto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Duranto tries to clinch there but Bathory circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roberto Duranto 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duranto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bathory was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duranto.
Roberto Duranto is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Duranto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Duranto throws out a leg kick but Bathory moves out of range and Duranto only half commits.
Bathory is looking to slow Duranto down with leg kicks.
Duranto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Duranto moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Duranto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Bathory there.
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duranto connects with a crisp jab.
Duranto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory counters with a nice uppercut.
Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Duranto is out of range.
Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick.
Duranto slips a straight right by Bathory.
Duranto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duranto defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Duranto misses.
Nice cross by Bathory.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Bathory throws a leg kick but Duranto moved away.
Duranto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory.
Duranto scoring well with a low kick there.
Duranto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Duranto settles back down.
Bathory lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps Duranto's head back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Duranto.
Duranto checks a low kick from Bathory.
Duranto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duranto looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Duranto checks a leg kick.
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!
Duranto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duranto.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bathory. That's going to slow Duranto down.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duranto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bathory swings widly with a right hand
and Duranto finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Bathory checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duranto moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory.
Duranto blocks a leg kick.
Duranto misses with a hook. Bathory ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Bathory. Beautiful body shot.
Bathory attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duranto.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bathory.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bathory chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duranto can pounce on him.
Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bathory drops his hands momentarily and Duranto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bathory missing with a left hand there. Duranto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duranto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bathory circles away quickly and effectively.
Duranto throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duranto throws a leg kick which misses Bathory's front leg but catches the back leg as Bathory tries to avoid it.
Bathory attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Duranto throwing a counter right hand but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Bathory takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Duranto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bathory thuds his right hand into Duranto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circle momentarily. Duranto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Duranto connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Duranto misses.
Duranto's corner calls for a 1-2. Duranto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Duranto has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Duranto as Bathory tries to tie him up.
Duranto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Duranto on the inside.
Bathory breaks the clinch.
Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Duranto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory throws a lazy uppercut
and Duranto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory takes a swing at Duranto's ribcage but misses.
Duranto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Duranto defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Duranto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bathory.
Bathory misses with a kick to the body
and Duranto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duranto wants to clinch up but Bathory keeps it at a distance.
And Bathory responds with a good body kick, but Duranto manages to step out the way in time.
A combination from Bathory does no damage.
Duranto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Duranto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory throws a poor cross that misses
and Duranto counters with a stiff right hand.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Duranto.
Bathory moves out of range as Duranto throws a body kick.
Bathory looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bathory dodges the punch combination from Duranto.
Duranto clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duranto lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Bathory.
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 Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Duranto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Duranto misses with an uppercut.
Duranto thumps Bathory with a low kick.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Duranto ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Bathory misses.
A little feinted left hand from Duranto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bathory lands a head shot.
Duranto lands with an uppercut that bounces Bathory off the cage and back into range.
Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duranto's sensitive parts.
Duranto takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bathory darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bathory gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Duranto avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Bathory scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duranto closes the distance and clinches.
Duranto blocking some punches.
Duranto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bathory breaks the clinch.
Bathory scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duranto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duranto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bathory. Bathory circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bathory throws a body punch but Duranto moves out of range.
Bathory scores with a nice right hand.
Duranto slips a jab from Bathory.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duranto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duranto throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Duranto slips a jab and a cross from Bathory.
Duranto ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Duranto misses with a looping left.
Bathory swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duranto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Bathory tries to get set, Duranto tries to push him back and clinch up but Bathory manages to avoid the attempt.
Duranto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duranto slips a straight right by Bathory.
Bathory swats away the attempt to clinch by Duranto.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Duranto.
Duranto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Duranto thumps Bathory with a low kick.
Arzlan Bathory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duranto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bathory on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Duranto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Duranto moves out of range as Bathory strikes.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Duranto's shoulder, as Duranto tries to avoid the shot.
Duranto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bathory takes one on the button.
Duranto avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Duranto wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs.
Duranto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duranto slips a jab from Bathory.
Duranto misses with a low kick.
A jab from Bathory misses.
Bathory walks into a jab.
Duranto misses the shot to the body.
Duranto connects with a jab.
Duranto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Duranto works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory looks to land a body kick but Duranto moved away.
Duranto moves out of range of the strikes.
Duranto throws a shot from downtown. Bathory moves away and avoids it.
Bathory keeps Duranto at a distance using the push kick.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
Duranto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Duranto throws a good cross that connects.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bathory 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 Duranto has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Duranto and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bathory blocks a leg kick.
Duranto looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Duranto.
Duranto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice cross by Duranto.
Duranto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bathory only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bathory keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duranto.
Bathory checks a leg kick.
Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duranto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duranto throws the kick towards the body but Bathory avoids it.
Bathory was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Duranto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bathory blocks a low kick nicely.
Duranto throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily.
Bathory cracks Duranto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Duranto tries to clinch there but Bathory circles away.
Bathory misses with an uppercut.
Duranto lands a leg kick that knocks Bathory off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duranto. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bathory throws a body kick that misses
and Duranto counters with a leg kick.
Bathory has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bathory takes a swing at Duranto's ribcage but misses.
Roberto Duranto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duranto throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range.
Duranto tries to score with a low kick but Bathory moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duranto throws a series of strikes that have Bathory backpedaling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duranto. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duranto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bathory misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roberto Duranto.
Well Duranto 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Duranto!
Roberto Duranto took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Yamaguchi (ranked 121 p4p, 14 weight class) and Will Rock (ranked 12 p4p, 1 weight class). Yamaguchi's entrance music is Yama Yama. A fine choice. Rock is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Wanna Rock. 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Yamaguchi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 3, fighting out of New York, Will Rock!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
Yamaguchi scores with a punch to the head.
Yamaguchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rock. Rock obviously looking to wear him down.
Rock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yamaguchi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Yamaguchi misses.
Yamaguchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Will Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamaguchi checks a low kick from Rock.
Rock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Rock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock successfully pulls guard.
Rock is working an open guard so Yamaguchi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaguchi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rock moves out of range as Yamaguchi strikes.
Yamaguchi lands a jab.
Yamaguchi throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock slips under a jab from Yamaguchi.
Rock connects with a body shot that sends Yamaguchi's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yamaguchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rock scores with a hook to the body. Yamaguchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rock takes a swing at Yamaguchi's ribcage but misses.
Yamaguchi looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Yamaguchi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamaguchi at a distance.
Yamaguchi lands a lovely overhand right.
Rock tried to score with a low kick but Yamaguchi checks it.
Rock throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamaguchi. Rock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yamaguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamaguchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yamaguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
Rock throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi checks it.
It looked like Yamaguchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rock.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
Yamaguchi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yamaguchi misses with a leg kick
and Rock counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rock keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yamaguchi's efforts to push away.
Rock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rock prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Yamaguchi.
Rock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
Rock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamaguchi to keep the fight standing.
Rock misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage.
Rock blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Yamaguchi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rock blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi.
A short right from Yamaguchi on the inside.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Yamaguchi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock gets through Yamaguchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kai Yamaguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi blocks a body shot from Rock.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Rock takes a shot to the head.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock pushes Yamaguchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rock manages to pull guard.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamaguchi is one step ahead there.
Rock has a closed guard, preventing Yamaguchi from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamaguchi is one step ahead there.
Rock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yamaguchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yamaguchi stands up from Rock's guard - Yamaguchi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yamaguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamaguchi misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rock looks to land a right hand but Yamaguchi moved out of range.
Rock misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Rock.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamaguchi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kai Yamaguchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Yamaguchi is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rock.
Rock misses with a low kick as Yamaguchi jumps back.
Yamaguchi is looking to counter punch.
Yamaguchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Yamaguchi.
Rock lands a nice shot to the body.
Rock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rock scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi is out of range.
Yamaguchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yamaguchi throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yamaguchi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yamaguchi scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaguchi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook.
Rock thuds a left hand into Yamaguchi's body.
Yamaguchi lands with a good body shot.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yamaguchi throws out the jab.
Rock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yamaguchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Rock coming out on top.
Yamaguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rock blocks a low kick nicely.
Rock moves out of range of the leg kick from Yamaguchi.
Rock cracks the inside of Yamaguchi's front leg.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamaguchi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Rock tries to counter with a clinch but Yamaguchi shakes him off and moves away.
Rock avoids a kick to the body.
Yamaguchi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yamaguchi is looking to land body kicks.
Rock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamaguchi manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Yamaguchi as he checks the leg kick.
Rock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rock throws a looping overhand right but Yamaguchi ducks down to avoid it.
It appears Yamaguchi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rock lands a nice shot that snaps Yamaguchi's head back.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rock throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi checks it.
Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rock.
Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock moves away from the strike by Yamaguchi.
Rock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yamaguchi thuds his shin into the meat of Rock's side.
Rock misses with a hook. Yamaguchi ducked under it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rock, right into the meat.
Rock scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock throws the left hand but Yamaguchi avoids the punch easily.
Yamaguchi throws a head kick but Rock moves out of range.
Yamaguchi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rock.
Yamaguchi tried to score with a low kick but Rock checks it.
Rock throws a hook but Yamaguchi avoids it easily.
Rock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yamaguchi at a distance.
Rock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yamaguchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Rock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rock connects with a looping right hand.
Rock ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range.
Rock motions for Yamaguchi to come forward. Rock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Rock.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock connects with an inside leg kick.
Rock misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamaguchi lands a jab to the nose.
Rock throws an overhand right that lands on Yamaguchi's shoulder, as Yamaguchi tries to avoid the shot.
Yamaguchi lands a right hook to the body.
Yamaguchi cracks the inside of Rock's front leg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamaguchi.
Good exchange - Yamaguchi coming out on top.
Yamaguchi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yamaguchi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rock throws a right hand that misses
and Yamaguchi counters with a thumping low kick.
Rock throws a hook to the side of Yamaguchi's head but Yamaguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamaguchi throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Yamaguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yamaguchi throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Yamaguchi throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well.
Yamaguchi looks to land a right hand but Rock moved out of range.
Rock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yamaguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rock connects with a body shot that sends Yamaguchi's belly button to the back.
Yamaguchi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rock throws a lazy right hand but Yamaguchi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rock throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yamaguchi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yamaguchi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yamaguchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamaguchi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rock scoring well with a low kick there.
Yamaguchi misses with a straight left.
Rock misses the jab.
Yamaguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Rock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamaguchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Rock's front leg with a kick but Rock checks it.
Yamaguchi misses with a straight left.
Rock on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yamaguchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yamaguchi defending well as Rock loads up on a big left hand.
Rock lands a nice shot that snaps Yamaguchi's head back.
Rock rushes Yamaguchi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Yamaguchi on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock lands with a short shot to the head.
Rock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Rock.
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!
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Yamaguchi tries to break free but Rock pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
Rock lands a nice uppercut.
Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai Yamaguchi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rock tries a body shot but Yamaguchi blocks it.
Rock tries to pull guard but Yamaguchi won't allow it.
Yamaguchi cracks Rock with a nice body shot.
Yamaguchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards.
Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Rock pushes Yamaguchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yamaguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock.
Yamaguchi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Rock.
Rock can't find room to land a body shot as Yamaguchi controls the action.
Yamaguchi lands a body shot.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Rock pushes Yamaguchi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock lands a shot to the body.
Rock tries to pull guard but Yamaguchi holds him up against the cage and eventually Rock drops back down to his feet.
Kai Yamaguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock.
Yamaguchi misses with the head strike.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rock jumps guard and drags Yamaguchi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yamaguchi trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
Rock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yamaguchi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rock working for a triangle but Yamaguchi defends it easily.
Rock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Rock is retaining full guard.
Yamaguchi wants to stand but Rock is controlling his posture from full guard.
Yamaguchi stands up from Rock's guard - Yamaguchi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yamaguchi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rock connects with a right hand. Yamaguchi shakes it off.
Yamaguchi missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamaguchi thumps Rock with a low kick.
A jab from Yamaguchi misses.
Yamaguchi scores with a jab to the head.
Rock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamaguchi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rock scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick.
Rock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kai Yamaguchi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yamaguchi.
Rock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rock misses with a hook. Yamaguchi ducked under it nicely.
Yamaguchi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
Nice defenses there by Rock.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping right.
Yamaguchi scores with a sloppy right hand. Rock should have avoided that one.
Rock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rock tries to clinch but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Rock cracks Yamaguchi with a good jab.
Yamaguchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yamaguchi misses with a straight right.
Rock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yamaguchi. That did some damage!
Yamaguchi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Yamaguchi blocks the low kick.
Yamaguchi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rock. That's going to slow Yamaguchi down.
A leg kick checked by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yamaguchi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yamaguchi throws a good cross that connects.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick that misses.
Rock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rock throws a leg kick that misses.
Rock tries to move into range but Yamaguchi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body kick there by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Yamaguchi.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Yamaguchi throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi checks a leg kick.
Rock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yamaguchi counters with a leg kick.
Rock connects with a solid leg kick.
Rock thuds his right hand into Yamaguchi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Yamaguchi pushes him away.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
Yamaguchi throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock wants to counter the offense by Yamaguchi and move into the clinch position.
Yamaguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rock manages to avoid it.
Rock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yamaguchi blocks a jab.
Yamaguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yamaguchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yamaguchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Rock missing with a left hand there. Yamaguchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Yamaguchi misses.
Yamaguchi misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Yamaguchi blocks the leg kick.
Rock avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rock wants to land a leg kick but Yamaguchi is out of range.
Rock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yamaguchi's calf.
Yamaguchi misses with a looping right.
Yamaguchi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rock has time to react.
Rock pushes Yamaguchi up against the cage in a clinch.
Rock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamaguchi to keep the fight standing.
Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Rock decides to pull guard.
Yamaguchi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yamaguchi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Yamaguchi from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yamaguchi defends well.
Rock looking to control.
Yamaguchi 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.
Yamaguchi stands and steps away. Rock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yamaguchi scores with a leg kick.
Rock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yamaguchi's sensitive parts.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rock.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yamaguchi throws a push kick but Rock slaps the foot to one side.
Rock feints and then cracks Yamaguchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yamaguchi down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Yamaguchi thumps Rock with a low kick.
Rock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yamaguchi moves out of range of the leg kick from Rock.
A counter left hand to the body from Yamaguchi misses its target.
Yamaguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Rock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Yamaguchi misses.
Yamaguchi throws a wild body kick that Rock sees coming a mile off.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamaguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yamaguchi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Yamaguchi blocks the leg kick.
Rock scores with a jab to the body.
Rock takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamaguchi throws the left hand but Rock avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Rock.
A good leg kick by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a body kick that misses.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rock looks to throw the jab but Yamaguchi is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Yamaguchi misses the target.
Yamaguchi missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yamaguchi is looking to chop away at Rock's legs.
Yamaguchi jabs at Rock's body.
Rock throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yamaguchi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yamaguchi throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock throws a leg kick but Yamaguchi sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Yamaguchi.
Will Rock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rock avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Rock sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Yamaguchi.
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!
Rock connects with the punch.
Rock lands a leg kick that knocks Yamaguchi off balance momentarily.
Yamaguchi looks for the body kick but Rock saw that one coming.
Rock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yamaguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Yamaguchi tries to land a leg kick but Rock saw it coming and moves away.
Rock 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.
Yamaguchi misses with a low kick.
Rock throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamaguchi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rock scores with a nice strike.
Rock slips a straight right by Yamaguchi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rock swings for the body but Yamaguchi moves out of range.
Yamaguchi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rock just manages to avoid it.
Rock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yamaguchi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but Rock checks it.
Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yamaguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Rock.
Rock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yamaguchi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamaguchi misses the target.
Rock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from Rock misses.
Rock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamaguchi scores with a hook to the body.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Rock pulls guard.
Yamaguchi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yamaguchi stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Yamaguchi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi sizes up Rock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yamaguchi cracks Rock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yamaguchi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Rock misses.
Kai Yamaguchi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamaguchi punishes Rock's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamaguchi scores with a spinning back kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kai Yamaguchi.
I think Yamaguchi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kai Yamaguchi!
Kai Yamaguchi is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Kai Yamaguchi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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