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PFC 148 Alzado vs Nao PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrick Head (ranked 2478 p4p, 240 weight class) and Brando Reigns (ranked 1420 p4p, 155 weight class). Reigns has chosen Tragedy as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garrick Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brando Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reigns's jab looks to have found its range, popping Head under the eye.
Head throws a nice looking combination but Reigns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reigns staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Reigns.
Head moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Head swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reigns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Nice shot lands for Reigns.
Reigns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Head throws a leg kick that misses.
Head moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reigns.
Head ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns lands a really nice looking cross but Head seems unphased.
Reigns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Head is able to avoid easily.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Reigns doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Head takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Head misses.
Reigns goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Head blocks the body kick.
Head throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reigns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Reigns steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Head.
Head lands with a right hand.
Reigns misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
Head misses with a looping right.
Reigns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Head lands with a right hand.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Head does no damage.
Reigns scores with a leg kick.
Head takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reigns connects with a solid leg kick.
Head misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns checks a leg kick nicely.
Reigns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Head slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reigns.
Reigns lands a leg kick that knocks Head off balance momentarily.
Head 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.
Reigns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns lands a body shot.
Reigns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Head misses with a body shot.
Head blocks a head kick by Reigns.
Head tries to work over Reigns's front leg with a kick but Reigns checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head misses the jab.
Garrick Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reigns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Head.
A lazy left from Head finds it's target.
Head lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Head throws a hook but Reigns blocks it.
Head misses with a wild combination.
Head throws a nice looking combination but Reigns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Head jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reigns cracks Head with an open hand slap.
Reigns is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Head had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Head misses with a straight right.
Reigns slips a jab and a cross from Head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reigns, right into the meat.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reigns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reigns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Head blocks a jab.
Reigns thuds his right hand into Head's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Head moves forwards but Reigns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Head swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reigns missing with a left hand there. Head was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Reigns misses.
Reigns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Head throws the left hand but Reigns avoids the punch easily.
Head throws a looping overhand right but Reigns ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Head.
Reigns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Head looks to land a right hand but Reigns moved out of range.
Reigns needs to keep his hands up - Head had a free shot at his head there.
Reigns has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reigns jabs Head right on the nose. Head blinks but takes it well.
Decent striking displayed by Head there.
A cross from Reigns lands.
Reigns slips under a jab.
Reigns ducks under a wild hook from Head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reigns.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head wants to slow Reigns down by chopping away at his legs.
Reigns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reigns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Head is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Head.
Reigns scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Head wants to land a leg kick but Reigns is out of range.
Reigns avoids the body shot from Head.
Reigns tries a quick counter leg kick but Head is wise to it.
Reigns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Head.
Head on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reigns. Reigns obviously looking to wear him down.
Head fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reigns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reigns lands a nice looking body kick.
Reigns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reigns slips a jab from Head.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Reigns follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Head, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Head misses with a head kick.
Head looks to throw the jab but Reigns is out of range.
Head throws an overhand right that lands on Reigns's shoulder, as Reigns tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Head does no damage.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reigns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Head cracks a nice hook into Reigns's ribs.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reigns misses with a double jab.
Head checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brando Reigns 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.
Head looks to land a right hand but Reigns moved out of range.
Reigns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Head's head backwards.
Nice shot by Reigns.
Head avoids the head kick by Reigns.
Reigns ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Head checks the leg kick.
Head takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reigns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reigns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Head's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Head 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 Reigns has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reigns and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reigns keeps the fight on the outside.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reigns.
Reigns throws a hook but Head avoids it easily.
Reigns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Head loads up on a big right hand but Reigns slips the punch.
Head misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reigns throws a front kick aimed at Head's knee but Head avoids it well.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Head tries to work over Reigns's front leg with a kick but Reigns checks it.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reigns only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reigns catches Head with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Reigns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Head misses.
Head looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reigns swinging wildly here.
Head misses the jab.
Reigns lands an overhand right.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Head takes one on the button.
Reigns defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Reigns was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reigns.
Reigns tests Head's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reigns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Head tries a low kick but Reigns avoids it.
Reigns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Reigns.
Head lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reigns circles away quickly and effectively.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns thinks about the counter body kick.
Reigns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Head's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
A cross from Head lands.
Head is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reigns.
Head scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Head lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Head misses.
Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
Head looks to land a left hand but Reigns moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Head misses.
Reigns moves out of range of the strikes.
Reigns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Head stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reigns wants to clinch up but Head keeps it at a distance.
Head tries to work over Reigns's front leg with a kick but Reigns checks it.
Reigns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reigns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Head loads up on a big right hand but Reigns slips the punch.
Reigns moves forwards but Head connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reigns throws a hook but Head avoids it easily.
Reigns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Head throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reigns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Head comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reigns misses with a hook. Head ducked under it nicely.
Brando Reigns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reigns scores with a jab.
Reigns blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Reigns.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Head sees it coming and moves out of range.
Head blocks the body kick.
Head will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Head throws a leg kick
and Reigns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Head lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reigns's sensitive parts.
A jab from Reigns does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reigns, right into the meat.
Reigns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reigns lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Head walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reigns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reigns defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Head lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Head misses.
Reigns swats away the attempt to clinch by Head.
Head throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reigns slips a jab from Head.
Reigns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Head doesn't seem bothered though.
Head has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reigns finds it's way round the side to connect with Head's head.
Reigns throws a push kick but Head slaps the foot to one side.
Head thumps Reigns with a low kick.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Head.
Nice uppercut there from Reigns.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Head checks a leg kick nicely.
Head was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Head sees it coming and moves out of range.
Head throws the left hand but Reigns avoids the punch easily.
Head misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Reigns loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Reigns.
Head connects with a jab.
Head catches Reigns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reigns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
Reigns looks to land a body kick but Head moved away.
Head attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Head connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reigns's hands.
Head scores with a nice head shot.
A jab lands there for Head.
Reigns tries to score with a low kick but Head moves his leg out of the way.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Reigns.
Head with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reigns to score with a decent uppercut.
Reigns lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reigns lands with a right hand.
Head misses with a straight right.
Reigns is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Head throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Reigns cracks Head with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reigns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Head to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Head has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reigns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Head feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reigns throws a looping overhand right but Head ducks down to avoid it.
Head lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Head.
Reigns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Head misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reigns misses the shot to the body.
Reigns misses the jab.
Reigns lands a jab to the nose.
Reigns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Head has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Head bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Head wants to clinch.
Head throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reigns on the side of the head.
Reigns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Head 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head moves forwards but Reigns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reigns clinches with his opponent.
Head is trying to push Reigns away but Reigns has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reigns has a couple of punches blocked by Head.
Reigns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head has had enough of the clinch but Reigns keeps him there for the moment.
Reigns prevents a body shot from Head.
Reigns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Head wants to get back to striking at distance but Reigns won't allow it.
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reigns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
Reigns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reigns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reigns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Head misses with a looping left.
Reigns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reigns checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Head throws a right and a left that Reigns avoids nicely.
A combination from Head does no damage.
Head lands a nice looking body shot.
Reigns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Head swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reigns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Head tries to clinch up but Reigns circles away and keeps his distance.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Head avoids the head kick by Reigns.
An attempted straight right counter from Head misses the target.
Reigns lands with a nice combination. Head backs away looking to recover.
Head takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Head throws an overhand right that lands on Reigns's shoulder, as Reigns tries to avoid the shot.
Reigns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Head's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head throws a jab when Reigns was well out of range.
Head throws the left hand but Reigns avoids the punch easily.
Reigns staying out of range there.
Reigns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reigns cracks the inside of Head's front leg.
Reigns throws a nice head kick!
Reigns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reigns cracks Head with a good jab.
Reigns takes one to the side of the head.
Reigns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reigns connects with a single shot there.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reigns was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Head sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reigns throws a head kick that misses.
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrick Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Reigns only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Head misses.
Head misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reigns! But no joy.
Head swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reigns throws a head kick but Head moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reigns.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reigns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Head misses with a looping left.
Head misses with an uppercut. Reigns saw that one coming.
Reigns closes the distance and clinches.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brando Reigns.
Well Reigns 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 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Reigns!
A victorious Brando Reigns thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koichi Kamei (ranked 489 p4p, 61 weight class) and Morgan Wade (ranked 1644 p4p, 192 weight class). Wade is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Bleeding. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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163 lbs
30 - 20 - 3 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koichi Kamei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 3, fighting out of New York, Morgan Wade!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamei jabs Wade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Wade's body. Wade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wade throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
Wade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Kamei's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wade slips under a jab.
Wade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wade missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei lands a jab to Wade's midsection.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wade manages to avoid it.
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wade misses with a low kick.
Wade blocks a jab.
Wade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kamei in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade thuds a left hand into Kamei's body.
Wade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wade moves out of range of the strikes.
Wade feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from Wade finds it's way through Kamei's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wade ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Wade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamei.
Kamei is looking to wear down Wade with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wade walks into a stiff left hand from Kamei.
Kamei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wade throws out the jab.
Wade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kamei throws a hook but Wade blocks it.
Kamei lands with a shot to the body.
Kamei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamei throws a looping overhand right but Wade ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei moves out of range as Wade strikes.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Wade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade lands the left hand.
Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Wade's body. Wade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Wade misses.
Kamei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick from Wade.
Kamei was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wade flicks out a counter leg kick but Kamei steps away.
Kamei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Wade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wade misses with a head kick.
Wade throws a wild body kick that Kamei sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Kamei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wade looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Wade misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamei.
Koichi Kamei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice straight punches there by Kamei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamei.
Wade just misses with a punch to the body.
Wade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamei throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Kamei tries to move into range but Wade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kamei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei swings for the body but Wade moves out of range.
Wade walks into a straight right hand from Kamei.
Wade avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Kamei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei moves out of range as Wade throws a body kick.
Kamei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kamei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kamei swings for the body but Wade moves out of range.
Kamei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wade's hands.
Wade misses the jab.
Wade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kamei finds it's way round the side to connect with Wade's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Wade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wade moves forwards but Kamei connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kamei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wade doesn't seem bothered though.
Wade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kamei is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wade throws a head kick but Kamei moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamei checks a leg kick.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade.
Kamei misses the jab.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei cracks Wade with a good jab.
Wade misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Kamei.
Wade misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kamei was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wade.
Wade scores with a spinning back kick!
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Wade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wade swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Wade throws a head kick but Kamei moves out of range.
Wade throws a leg kick but Kamei sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koichi Kamei dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kamei throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Wade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Kamei.
Wade tries a low kick but Kamei avoids it.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Wade missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Koichi Kamei is winning the standup battle so far.
Wade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kamei moves out of range of the leg kick from Wade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade lands a jab to the head.
Wade throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Wade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wade ducks right into an uppercut from Kamei.
Kamei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamei throws the left hand but Wade avoids the punch easily.
Kamei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Kamei.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamei takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
Kamei lands a nice looking body shot.
Wade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Wade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wade throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wade.
Kamei lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Wade misses its intended target.
Kamei lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wade walks into a left hand.
A left lands for Kamei.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Kamei. That snapped Wade's head back.
Wade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wade throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kamei lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamei was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Kamei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kamei works Wade's body with a nice hook.
Kamei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wade on the side of the head.
Kamei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamei throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Kamei connects with the punch.
Kamei jabs Wade right on the nose. Wade blinks but takes it well.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wade throws a hook but Kamei avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Wade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wade just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.
Wade moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Wade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei swings for the body but Wade moves out of range.
Wade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wade jabs Kamei to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamei throws the left hand but Wade avoids the punch easily.
Kamei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kamei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wade throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Wade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kamei lands a slapping body shot.
Wade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamei digs a good hook to Wade's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamei cracks a nice hook into Wade's ribs.
Kamei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamei scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamei uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wade has time to react.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Kamei lands a really nice looking cross but Wade seems unphased.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Wade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wade avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Despite the aggression on Wade's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kamei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wade's head backwards.
Kamei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kamei misses the body punch
and Wade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wade blocks a jab.
As Kamei backs off Wade throws a huge counter combo but Kamei manages to avoid it all.
Kamei blocks a head kick by Wade.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kamei is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koichi Kamei dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Kamei dips to his left and cracks Wade with an uppercut!
Wade cracks Kamei with an open hand slap.
Kamei throws a poor cross that misses
and Wade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wade.
Kamei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wade manages to avoid it.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Kamei throws an overhand right that lands on Wade's shoulder, as Wade tries to avoid the shot.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade misses with a low kick.
Wade sends Kamei crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wade is motioning to the referee to let Kamei up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kamei is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oh Kamei is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Wade is just out of range.
Wade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wade was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Wade.
Wade throws a head kick but Kamei moves out of range.
Wade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kamei under the eye.
Kamei scores with a shot to the body.
Kamei throws a jab but it's blocked by Wade.
A swing and a miss from Wade.
Kamei is looking to counter punch.
Wade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei is looking to counter punch.
Wade scores with a push kick.
Kamei avoids a kick to the body.
Wade misses with a body kick.
Kamei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wade.
Kamei scores with a jab. Wade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch combination from Wade misses.
Wade avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Wade counters with a body kick.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wade.
Kamei seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamei uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Wade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Morgan Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wade under the eye.
Wade throws a leg kick but Kamei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wade ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wade.
Kamei lands a head shot.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wade appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot by Kamei.
Wade misses with a low kick.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Wade thinks about the counter body kick.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Wade moved out of range.
Kamei throws a hook to the side of Wade's head but Wade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wade throws out a counter right but Kamei avoids it with no problem.
Wade throws the kick towards the body but Kamei avoids it.
Kamei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Wade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kamei clobbers Wade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kamei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wade on the side of the head.
Kamei slips a straight right by Wade.
Kamei takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wade scores with a nice head shot.
Kamei lands with a cross.
Kamei scores with a jab.
Kamei throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
Wade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kamei to score with a decent uppercut.
Wade feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kamei sprawling to the canvas! Kamei rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wade finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wade lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamei lands an overhand right.
Kamei takes a swing at Wade's ribcage but misses.
Kamei misses the jab.
Wade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kamei throws a right hand that misses
and Wade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Koichi Kamei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wade misses with a hook to the body
and Kamei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wade missing with a left hand there. Kamei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wade throws a body punch but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wade.
Wade cracks Kamei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei digs a good hook to Wade's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kamei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Wade.
Jab from Wade.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Morgan Wade.
Well Kamei has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koichi Kamei!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Koichi Kamei made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Murhaa (ranked 794 p4p, 49 weight class) and Gale Snoats (ranked 1180 p4p, 80 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
22 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Paul Murhaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gale Snoats!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Murhaa.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Murhaa tenderised Snoats's leg. Snoats is trying to keep his angry face on.
Snoats will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice straight punches there by Murhaa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murhaa.
Snoats misses with a looping right.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a shot to the body.
Snoats misses with a body shot.
Snoats throws a front kick aimed at Murhaa's knee but Murhaa avoids it well.
Snoats takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Snoats avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Snoats connects with a solid leg kick.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Snoats was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhaa scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats tests Murhaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murhaa feints and then cracks Snoats's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snoats down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Snoats checks a leg kick.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snoats momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Snoats blocks the low kick.
Snoats throws out a loose jab but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhaa scores with a nice head shot.
Snoats pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snoats jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Murhaa thuds a left hand into Snoats's body.
Murhaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snoats lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murhaa connects with a single shot there.
Murhaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snoats replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Murhaa blocks it well.
Murhaa wants to land a leg kick but Snoats is out of range.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses.
Murhaa misses with a wild body shot.
Snoats throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Snoats throws a low kick but it's checked well by Murhaa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murhaa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gymi in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Snoats jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murhaa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Murhaa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats.
Murhaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snoats.
Snoats takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
Snoats throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to clinch there but Snoats circles away.
Snoats lands a jab to Murhaa's midsection.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murhaa. Snoats shrugs it off though.
Sloppy strikes from Snoats. Those never looked like landing.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snoats's head backwards.
Snoats lands a nice looking body kick.
Snoats fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murhaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snoats changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Snoats moved out of range.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa slips a jab from Snoats.
A low kick from Snoats misses
and Murhaa counters with a left to the body.
Murhaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snoats throws a lazy uppercut
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snoats misses with a shot to the body
and Murhaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snoats's knee momentarily.
Murhaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snoats.
A good leg kick by Snoats.
Snoats connects with a looping right hand.
Snoats throws a low kick but Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Snoats dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats checks the leg kick.
Snoats throws an off balance right hand
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snoats misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murhaa.
Donk. Murhaa catches Snoats right on the button with a cross.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snoats throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snoats blocks the body kick.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snoats.
Murhaa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snoats's calf.
Snoats is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murhaa.
Murhaa cracks the inside of Snoats's front leg.
Murhaa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snoats fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snoats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snoats throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snoats throws a sloppy body shot
and Murhaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Murhaa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Snoats avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Snoats misses with a lunging right hand
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Snoats misses with a wild body shot.
Snoats is looking to land body kicks.
Snoats jabs Murhaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snoats swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Snoats thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhaa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snoats misses with a right hand
and Murhaa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Snoats on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murhaa. Murhaa obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Snoats slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Murhaa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Murhaa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snoats can do to turn this around?
Snoats works Murhaa's body with a nice hook.
Snoats dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Snoats might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Murhaa has got the better of the exchanges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa throws a hook but Snoats blocks it.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Snoats.
Murhaa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snoats connects with a body shot that sends Murhaa's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut there from Snoats.
Snoats avoids the head kick by Murhaa.
Snoats appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murhaa connects with a body shot that sends Snoats's belly button to the back.
Murhaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Snoats moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Murhaa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Snoats misses with a looping right.
Snoats tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snoats lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Snoats.
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!
Murhaa tries to work over Snoats's front leg with a kick but Snoats checks it.
Snoats's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snoats loads up on a big right hand but Murhaa slips the punch.
A big right from Snoats misses.
Snoats moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Snoats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snoats throws the left hand but Murhaa avoids the punch easily.
Murhaa throws a quick counter kick to the body but Snoats avoids it.
Murhaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snoats swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snoats misses with a hook
and Murhaa counters with an outside leg kick.
Murhaa catches Snoats with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Murhaa throwing a counter right hand but Snoats manages to avoid it.
Snoats tries a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snoats avoids a kick to the body.
Snoats has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snoats there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snoats is looking to land body kicks.
Murhaa moves out of range of the leg kick from Snoats.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snoats misses with a body shot
and Murhaa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Murhaa misses.
Murhaa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snoats's sensitive parts.
Decent striking displayed by Snoats there.
Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Snoats thuds a left hand into Murhaa's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snoats uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murhaa.
Snoats misses with a right hand
and Murhaa counters with a leg kick.
Murhaa staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
Snoats lands a slapping body shot.
Murhaa dodges the punch combination from Snoats.
Snoats getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
An inside leg kick lands from Murhaa.
Murhaa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snoats checks it well.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Snoats lands a lovely overhand right.
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snoats misses with an uppercut
and Murhaa counters with an inside leg kick.
Murhaa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snoats. Snoats circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murhaa slips a jab from Snoats.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murhaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snoats's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Snoats misses
and Murhaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snoats's knee momentarily.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
Paul Murhaa is winning the standup battle so far.
Snoats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murhaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoats.
Snoats scores with a punch to the head.
Snoats gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Snoats misses with a hook
and Murhaa counters with a good low kick that Snoats was not able to check.
Murhaa works Snoats's body with a nice hook.
Murhaa lands a nice hook to Snoats's body. Snoats takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snoats fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murhaa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murhaa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murhaa. That's going to slow Snoats down.
Murhaa moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murhaa slips a straight right by Snoats.
Snoats looks to land a body kick but Murhaa moved away.
A slow jab from Murhaa misses its intended target.
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Snoats sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Paul Murhaa will probably get the nod.
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!
Murhaa scores with a nice right hand.
Murhaa throws a shot from downtown. Snoats moves away and avoids it.
Murhaa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snoats looks for the body kick but Murhaa saw that one coming.
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snoats.
Snoats moves out of range of the body kick from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a looping right.
Murhaa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Snoats moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Snoats.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snoats. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snoats has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snoats works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats blocks the body kick.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Murhaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snoats ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Snoats takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snoats takes a swing at Murhaa's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murhaa defending well as Snoats loads up on a big left hand.
Snoats throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Snoats misses the body punch
and Murhaa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snoats's knee momentarily.
Murhaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Snoats misses with a lunging right hand
letting Murhaa counter with a right hand.
Murhaa throws a body punch but Snoats moves out of range.
It seemed like Snoats was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snoats connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Snoats.
Snoats throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murhaa tests Snoats's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snoats misses with a leg kick.
Murhaa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Snoats.
Snoats scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Snoats.
Murhaa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Murhaa is looking to land body kicks.
Paul Murhaa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Snoats moves out of range.
Murhaa stuns Snoats with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murhaa forces Snoats back against the cage and clinches.
Snoats lands a right hand.
Snoats lands a left hand.
Snoats works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snoats tries to pull guard but Murhaa holds him up against the cage and eventually Snoats drops back down to his feet.
Snoats misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Snoats is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murhaa to keep the fight standing.
Snoats stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Snoats misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Snoats tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing Snoats back against the cage.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gale Snoats has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snoats misses with a body punch.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snoats misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snoats lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoats.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snoats misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoats.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gale Snoats comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murhaa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Paul Murhaa!
Paul Murhaa decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dick Caunt (ranked 291 p4p, 40 weight class) and Imperio Romano (ranked 406 p4p, 53 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Caunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Imperio Romano!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Caunt. That did some damage!
Caunt misses with a hook.
Romano throws a hook to the side of Caunt's head but Caunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romano.
Romano scores with a body shot.
Caunt dips to his left and cracks Romano with an uppercut!
Romano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Caunt. That did some damage!
Caunt moves away from the strike by Romano.
An attempted straight right counter from Caunt misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Caunt.
Romano tries to land a front kick but Caunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Romano digs a good body shot into Caunt's ribs.
Caunt loads up on a big right hand but Romano slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Romano misses with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Romano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Caunt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Caunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Romano misses with a right hand
and Caunt counters with a straight right hand.
Romano throws a shot from downtown. Caunt moves away and avoids it.
Romano defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
Romano staying out of range there.
Caunt is looking to land body kicks.
Romano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Caunt misses the target.
Romano checks a leg kick nicely.
Romano throws out a counter right but Caunt avoids it with no problem.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Romano misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Caunt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Romano finds it's way through Caunt's defenses.
Romano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Romano thumps Caunt with a low kick.
Romano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Romano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Caunt connects with a body shot.
Romano misses with an uppercut. Caunt saw that one coming.
Romano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romano misses with an uppercut.
Caunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Caunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Romano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Romano throws the left hand but Caunt avoids the punch easily.
As Romano backs away, Caunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Caunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Romano misses.
Caunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Caunt checks it well.
Caunt moves out of range of the body kick from Romano.
Caunt takes a swing at Romano's ribcage but misses.
Romano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Caunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Caunt blocks a leg kick.
Caunt is looking to counter punch.
Caunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romano takes a swing at Caunt's ribcage but misses.
Romano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caunt thinks about countering with a body kick.
Good work by Caunt as he checks the leg kick.
We've been told by Caunt's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Romano throws a low kick but Caunt avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Caunt.
Romano throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romano.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Romano. Caunt shrugs it off though.
Romano blocks a low kick nicely.
Caunt tries to score with a low kick but Romano moves his leg out of the way.
Good work by Romano as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Romano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Caunt throws the left hand but Romano avoids the punch easily.
Dick Caunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Caunt.
Caunt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romano ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
Romano throws a body shot but no joy.
Caunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Romano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Romano.
Romano walks into a jab.
Caunt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Caunt misses with a shot to the body
and Caunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romano throws the left hand but Caunt avoids the punch easily.
Romano takes a swing at Caunt's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caunt.
Romano checks a leg kick nicely.
Caunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Romano.
Romano throws the left hand but Caunt avoids the punch easily.
Romano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Caunt is able to avoid easily.
Romano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it.
Caunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romano is looking to chop away at Caunt's legs.
Caunt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Romano counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Romano there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Caunt misses its intended target.
Caunt throws a leg kick but Romano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Caunt connects with a looping right hand.
Romano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Caunt to score with a decent uppercut.
Romano lands a slapping body shot.
Caunt missing with a left hand there. Romano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romano misses with a body kick.
Romano cracks Caunt with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Caunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Romano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Caunt misses with an uppercut. Romano saw that one coming.
Romano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caunt.
It seemed like Romano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Caunt throws an off balance right hand
and Romano counters with a nice body shot.
Romano avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Caunt misses.
Caunt checks a leg kick.
Romano moves out of range as Caunt strikes.
Caunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Caunt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Imperio Romano 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.
Caunt loads up on a big right hand but Romano slips the punch.
Romano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Romano throws out a loose jab but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Caunt is out of range.
Caunt throws a quick counter kick to the body but Romano avoids it.
Caunt sizes up Romano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Romano misses with a looping right.
Caunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Imperio Romano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romano tries to land a leg kick but Caunt saw it coming and moves away.
Caunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Caunt throws a push kick but Romano slaps the foot to one side.
Caunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Romano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Caunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romano momentarily.
Romano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Caunt.
Romano checks a leg kick nicely.
Caunt misses with a looping right.
Caunt misses with a right hand
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caunt moves out of range as Romano strikes.
Romano staying out of range there.
Caunt throws a shot from downtown. Romano moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Romano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Romano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Romano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Caunt throws a body shot but no joy.
Romano looks to land a combination but Caunt avoids it well.
Caunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Caunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caunt thows a leg kick but Romano checks it
and Romano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Caunt throws a looping overhand right but Romano ducks down to avoid it.
Romano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caunt moves out of range as Romano strikes.
Romano throws a low kick, looking for Caunt's leg but Caunt calmly moves out of range.
Caunt connects with a leg kick. Romano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Caunt blocks a low kick nicely.
Caunt tried to counter with a leg kick but Romano avoided it.
Romano checks a leg kick nicely.
Caunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by Romano as he checks the leg kick.
Caunt checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romano.
Some wild striking there from Romano.
Caunt connects with a leg kick. Romano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Romano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caunt.
Romano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Caunt misses with a leg kick.
Romano blocks a jab.
Caunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romano lands with a straight right. Caunt didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Caunt misses.
Caunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Romano throws a lazy right hand but Caunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Caunt takes a swing at Romano's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Caunt misses its intended target.
Caunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romano flicks out a counter leg kick but Caunt steps away.
Romano throws out a loose jab but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Romano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caunt misses with a low kick as Romano jumps back.
Romano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Caunt throws the left hand but Romano avoids the punch easily.
Caunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Caunt throws a hook to the side of Romano's head but Romano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caunt looks to land a left hand but Romano moved out of range nicely.
Caunt throws a hook to the side of Romano's head but Romano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romano misses with a body shot.
Romano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Romano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caunt.
Romano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caunt.
The fighters circling - Caunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Romano can pounce on him.
Romano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Romano throws a jab when Caunt was well out of range.
Romano needs to keep his hands up - Caunt had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Romano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Romano misses the shot to the body.
Romano thumps Caunt with a low kick.
Caunt 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.
Caunt misses with a hook.
Caunt throws an off balance right hand
and Romano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romano lands with an uppercut that bounces Caunt off the cage and back into range.
Romano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Romano has time to react.
Romano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Romano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
Romano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romano throws a low kick, looking for Caunt's leg but Caunt calmly moves out of range.
Romano throws a hook but Caunt blocks it.
Caunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romano.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Caunt checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Romano.
Caunt lands a jab to the nose.
Caunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Caunt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Romano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caunt moves away.
Caunt tries a low kick but Romano avoids it.
Romano looks to land a right hand but Caunt moved out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Romano there.
Caunt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Romano will feel that in the morning.
Caunt misses with a looping left.
Romano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Caunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romano throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Romano. That snapped Caunt's head back.
Caunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Caunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Caunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Caunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Romano defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
Romano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Romano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
Caunt misses with a hook. Romano ducked under it nicely.
Caunt throws a chopping leg kick but Romano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Romano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Romano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Romano throws the left hand but Caunt avoids the punch easily.
Caunt looks to land a right hand but Romano moved out of range.
Caunt missing with a left hand there. Romano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Caunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romano throws out the jab.
Caunt loads up on a big right hand but Romano slips the punch.
A jab from Romano misses.
Romano misses with a looping left.
Caunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Caunt misses with a straight left.
Romano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Caunt throws a low kick but Romano avoids it.
Caunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Caunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Caunt misses with a hook
and Romano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caunt missing with a left hand there. Romano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Romano misses with a body kick.
Romano tries to score with a low kick but Caunt moves his leg out of the way.
Caunt swings widly with a right hand
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Caunt is looking to land body kicks.
Caunt lands a front kick.
Caunt throws a leg kick
and Romano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Romano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Caunt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Romano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Caunt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Caunt thuds his right hand into Romano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
Romano moves out of range as Caunt throws a body kick.
Caunt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Caunt misses with a body kick.
Romano appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Caunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Caunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Caunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Romano's head backwards.
Romano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Caunt's head backwards.
Caunt throws a chopping leg kick but Romano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Caunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Romano is just out of range.
Romano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Caunt feints and then cracks Romano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Romano down.
Romano staying out of range there.
Romano only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Romano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caunt.
Romano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Caunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romano. Romano obviously looking to wear him down.
Caunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romano.
Romano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Romano thuds his shin into the meat of Caunt's side.
A clash of legs there as Caunt blocks the low kick.
Caunt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Caunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Romano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Caunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caunt slips a jab from Romano.
Caunt ducks right into an uppercut from Romano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romano moves out of range of the strikes.
Romano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Caunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Caunt is looking to slow Romano down with leg kicks.
Caunt cracks the inside of Romano's front leg.
Caunt slips a jab from Romano.
Caunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Caunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Caunt swings for the body but Romano moves out of range.
Caunt tries a low kick but Romano avoids it.
Romano connects with a nice looking jab.
Romano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romano misses with a low kick as Caunt jumps back.
Caunt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Caunt misses with a body shot.
Romano misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt throws the kick towards the body but Romano avoids it.
Romano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caunt.
Caunt tries a low kick but Romano avoids it.
Caunt lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Imperio Romano.
Well Romano 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dick Caunt!
After the fight, Dick Caunt was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Lee Grace (ranked 654 p4p, 84 weight class) and Gniewomir Lach (ranked 536 p4p, 69 weight class). Lach is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Soel. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
265 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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259 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Earl Lee Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gniewomir Lach!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lach lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lach checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lach throws out a counter right but Grace avoids it with no problem.
Grace slips a straight right by Lach.
Grace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lach.
Grace looks to land a left hand but Lach moved out of range nicely.
Lach blocks a low kick nicely.
Lach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Grace catches Lach right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Gniewomir Lach has been cut.
Earl Lee Grace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grace tries to clinch
and Lach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Earl Lee Grace has been cut.
Lach has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Grace is looking to clinch.
Grace throws a sloppy head kick and Lach moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grace loads up on a big right hand but Lach slips the punch.
Grace throws a head kick that misses.
Grace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grace throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grace takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lach throws a shot from downtown. Grace moves away and avoids it.
Lach moves forwards but Grace connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lach lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grace takes a step back to recover.
Grace is breathing heavily.
Lach lands a big uppercut and Grace crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Grace looks OK. Lach waves Grace back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grace throws a lazy uppercut
and Lach counters with an inside leg kick.
BOOM! Lach lands a beautiful left hook that drops Grace. Grace tries to recover but Lach is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Grace lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gniewomir Lach!
A very excited looking Gniewomir Lach made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arzlan Bathory (ranked 113 p4p, 16 weight class) and Katu Partio (ranked 213 p4p, 24 weight class). Partio is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sininen sunnuntai. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arzlan Bathory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katu Partio!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Bathory misses
and Partio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Partio blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Partio.
Partio's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bathory connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Partio scrambles back to his feet.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Bathory scores with a sloppy right hand. Partio should have avoided that one.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Partio off the cage and back into range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A lazy left from Partio finds it's target.
Partio takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
And Partio tries to counter it with a takedown but Bathory pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bathory misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
Partio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bathory tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Bathory tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory misses the jab.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory catches Partio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Partio misses.
Bathory throws a low kick, looking for Partio's leg but Partio calmly moves out of range.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Partio scores with a hook.
Partio defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Partio! But no joy.
Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Partio shoots for a double leg takedown but Bathory sprawls well. He's pushed Partio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bathory.
Bathory connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice uppercut there from Bathory.
Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Bathory's shoulder, as Bathory tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Partio misses with a looping left.
Bathory lands a jab.
Bathory slips a jab from Partio.
Bathory tried to counter with a leg kick but Partio avoided it.
Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Partio takes one on the button.
Partio might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bathory scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Bathory.
Good work by Partio as he checks the leg kick.
Bathory misses with a low kick.
Partio shoots in and drives through. Bathory sprawls well.
Bathory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Partio is able to avoid easily.
Bathory gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bathory tries to land a front kick but Partio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Partio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Partio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big left from Bathory misses.
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick.
Bathory throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arzlan Bathory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bathory misses with a hook.
Partio with the counter takedown but Bathory avoids it easily.
Partio 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 throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bathory misses with a leg kick
so Partio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Partio throws a big right hand that misses.
Bathory utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bathory is adopting a defensive guard.
Partio lands a couple of digs.
Partio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Partio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Partio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bathory's head.
Partio wants to control from the top but Bathory keeps moving.
Partio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Partio throws an elbow that misses. Bathory uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Partio's guard. Nice move by Bathory!
Partio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory is pushing down on Partio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Partio is fighting to maintain full guard but Bathory has managed to sneak the leg through.
Partio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Partio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bathory moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Partio.
A lull in the action here.
Partio is trying to get back to half guard.
Partio manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bathory's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bathory scores with a nice head shot.
Bathory on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Partio misses with the combination.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Partio throws a big counter head kick but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Bathory slips a jab from Partio.
Partio wants to slow Bathory down by chopping away at his legs.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Bathory walks into a jab.
Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio is looking for the big counter here.
Partio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Partio scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Bathory misses.
Bathory throws out a leg kick but Partio moves out of range and Bathory only half commits.
Partio lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bathory throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bathory avoids the head kick by Partio.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Bathory throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bathory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Partio can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Partio misses its intended target.
Bathory slips under a jab from Partio.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bathory.
Bathory throws a leg kick which misses Partio's front leg but catches the back leg as Partio tries to avoid it.
Partio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A solid body kick from Bathory.
Bathory throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory throws a body kick that misses.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory lands with a thumping leg kick.
Partio misses with a few strikes there.
Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Partio! But no joy.
A slow jab from Partio misses its intended target.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely.
Bathory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Partio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Partio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bathory takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Bathory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Partio pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bathory is out of range and Partio settles back down.
Bathory wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Partio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bathory as he jumps to the side.
Partio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bathory defends it nicely.
Partio avoids a kick to the body.
Bathory with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Partio misses.
Bathory is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Partio.
Partio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big right from Partio misses.
A clash of legs there as Partio blocks the low kick.
Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Partio's leg. Partio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory thumps Partio with a low kick.
Partio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Partio is pressing down on Bathory's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bathory is holding on for now.
Bathory trying to control but Partio postures up.
Partio tries to pass to full mount but Bathory defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bathory keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Partio is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory gets back to full guard.
Partio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Partio postures up in Bathory's guard and throws a big left but Bathory blocks it.
Bathory is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bathory controlling Partio's posture.
Partio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Katu Partio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
Bathory checks a leg kick.
Bathory cracks Partio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio thuds a left hand into Bathory's body.
Bathory fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Partio on the side of the head.
Partio connects with a right hand. Bathory shakes it off.
Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Donk. Partio catches Bathory right on the button with a cross.
Partio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bathory but Bathory pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Partio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bathory misses with a body kick.
Bathory drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bathory.
Partio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Partio moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bathory dodges the punch combination from Partio.
Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory scores with a nice body kick.
Partio staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Partio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bathory misses with a hook.
Bathory slips under a jab from Partio.
Bathory misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Bathory.
Partio lunges at Bathory with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bathory's hand.
Partio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Partio scores with the left hand. Bathory knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Partio misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Bathory as Partio shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory slips a jab from Partio.
Partio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bathory back to the cage. Partio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bathory misses with a body kick.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick.
Bathory thuds a left hand into Partio's body.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Partio.
Bathory looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Partio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bathory takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Partio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bathory. Bathory circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Partio misses.
Bathory swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Partio feints the counter takedown.
Partio has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bathory.
Partio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bathory scores with the left hand. Partio knows he should have avoided that one.
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partio. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target.
Partio scores with a nice head shot.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
Partio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bathory on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partio throws a right hand that Bathory ducks under and follows up with a left that Bathory also avoids with ease.
Bathory looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bathory lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
Partio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arzlan Bathory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katu Partio.
Bathory misses with the combination.
Bathory works the jab nicely.
A big left from Partio misses.
As Partio backs away, Bathory returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Partio looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick.
Partio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Partio lands with a right hand.
Bathory misses with a looping left.
Bathory scores with a nice body kick.
Bathory checks the leg kick.
Bathory was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Partio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bathory.
Partio misses with a left hand
and Bathory counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bathory walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Bathory throws a lazy body kick
and Partio counters with a nice uppercut.
Bathory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Partio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory misses with a few strikes there.
Partio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Bathory lands a nice looking kick to the body. Partio takes a step back to recover.
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 Arzlan Bathory.
I think Bathory has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory!
Arzlan Bathory 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin (ranked 126 p4p, 8 weight class) and Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 207 p4p, 14 weight class). Fuujin comes to the cage accompanied by a lot of Asian swag in this young man. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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144 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
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuka Fuujin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuujin connects with a looping right hand.
Fuujin lands a nice hook to Ruenroeng's body. Ruenroeng takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fuujin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruenroeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Ruenroeng misses.
Ruenroeng is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fuujin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruenroeng shoots in looking for a takedown but Fuujin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruenroeng's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fuujin fakes the leg kick and cracks Ruenroeng in the body.
Fuujin throws the kick towards the body but Ruenroeng avoids it.
Ruenroeng ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin.
Ruenroeng closes the distance and clinches up with Fuujin, looking for a takedown. Ruenroeng pushes Fuujin against the cage but Fuujin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kazuka Fuujin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samak Ruenroeng.
The fighters circling - Fuujin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuujin dips to his left and cracks Ruenroeng with an uppercut!
Fuujin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ruenroeng.
Fuujin misses with a looping left.
Fuujin looks to land a left hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Ruenroeng was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ruenroeng shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fuujin but Fuujin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fuujin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruenroeng drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fuujin managing to control the position.
Ruenroeng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng trying to control but Fuujin is working from the bottom.
Fuujin keeping full guard, as Ruenroeng tries to pass.
Ruenroeng controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fuujin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruenroeng gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fuujin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruenroeng controls the pace.
Ruenroeng got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fuujin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruenroeng has managed to get both his arms back between Fuujin's legs - danger averted.
Ruenroeng is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Let's hope that Ruenroeng has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ruenroeng.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruenroeng shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fuujin as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Fuujin. No joy for Ruenroeng on that attempt.
Fuujin misses with a body shot.
Fuujin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruenroeng shoots and misses
and Fuujin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fuujin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruenroeng is trying to control the position but Fuujin postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin wants to pass the guard but Ruenroeng is keeping the position.
Ruenroeng is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fuujin content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ruenroeng wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ruenroeng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuujin controlling from the top position.
Ruenroeng pulls Fuujin in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fuujin stuffs the takedown.
Fuujin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fuujin looking to pass the guard.
Fuujin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ruenroeng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuujin is one step ahead there.
Ruenroeng pulls Fuujin in close to his closed guard and prevents Fuujin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fuujin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruenroeng is keeping the position for now.
Ruenroeng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruenroeng not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuka Fuujin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruenroeng or perhaps it was just good defense by Fuujin, which made it look bad.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fuujin tries to avoid it but Ruenroeng manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fuujin to the ground. Fuujin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kazuka Fuujin is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruenroeng fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fuujin avoids it really well and circles away.
Kazuka Fuujin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samak Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruenroeng steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fuujin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fuujin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ruenroeng shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fuujin's guard.
Fuujin looking for a guillotine here but Ruenroeng defends easily.
Ruenroeng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin keeping moving, preventing Ruenroeng from controlling successfully.
Fuujin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fuujin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruenroeng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuujin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruenroeng can do to turn this around?
Ruenroeng stays in close to Fuujin's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruenroeng shoots in looking for a takedown but Fuujin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruenroeng's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruenroeng darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ruenroeng is looking to take a break and control but Fuujin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fuujin is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruenroeng looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ruenroeng tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fuujin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ruenroeng is controlling the pace.
Samak Ruenroeng has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng wants to take a breather but Fuujin is having none of it.
Ruenroeng perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fuujin tries to work over Ruenroeng's front leg with a kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Ruenroeng darts in looking for a takedown but Fuujin gets double underhooks and turns Ruenroeng into the cage.
Ruenroeng shoots in for a double leg but Fuujin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fuujin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruenroeng blocks a leg kick.
Ruenroeng shoots in looking for a takedown. Fuujin tries to sprawl out of it but Ruenroeng keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fuujin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruenroeng momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Fuujin. No joy for Ruenroeng on that attempt.
Fuujin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fuujin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fuujin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fuujin wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruenroeng blocks the body kick.
Ruenroeng shoots in and bounces Fuujin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ruenroeng preventing the sweep.
Fuujin managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruenroeng content to stall in guard here.
Fuujin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Kazuka Fuujin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fuujin cracks Ruenroeng with a good jab.
Ruenroeng shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fuujin as he avoids it easily.
Fuujin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Fuujin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuujin tries to bum rush Ruenroeng with a series of wild strikes but Ruenroeng uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ruenroeng will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fuujin leaves Ruenroeng with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kazuka Fuujin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samak Ruenroeng.
Fuujin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ruenroeng looks for a takedown but Fuujin sprawls well.
Ruenroeng misses with a takedown attempt
and Fuujin counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fuujin is looking to clinch but Ruenroeng is avoiding it.
Fuujin lands with a kick to the temple. Ruenroeng shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ruenroeng shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fuujin as he avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuujin looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Ruenroeng shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fuujin sprawls well. Fuujin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ruenroeng gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ruenroeng drives through with a takedown into Fuujin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruenroeng trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuujin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuujin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fuujin trying to keep a closed guard but Ruenroeng is proving a slippery customer.
Ruenroeng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fuujin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin keeping full guard, as Ruenroeng tries to pass.
Ruenroeng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fuujin is trying to keep Ruenroeng in close.
Ruenroeng controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruenroeng shoots for a takedown but Fuujin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruenroeng shoots in for a takedown but Fuujin shows good takedown defense.
Fuujin gets caught flat footed, as Ruenroeng shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ruenroeng is stalling in the full guard.
Fuujin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin has his foot on Ruenroeng's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ruenroeng works his way back into a safe position though.
Fuujin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fuujin keeping moving, preventing Ruenroeng from controlling successfully.
Fuujin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ruenroeng stays in close to Fuujin's body and controls the position.
Ruenroeng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fuujin working for a triangle but Ruenroeng defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ruenroeng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ruenroeng pushing down on Fuujin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruenroeng trying to pass the guard but Fuujin defending well.
Samak Ruenroeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuujin trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuka Fuujin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fuujin, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuka Fuujin!
After winning the bout, Kazuka Fuujin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Moors (ranked 94 p4p, 13 weight class) and Demon Monkey (ranked 377 p4p, 53 weight class). Monkey comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bransjehora kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
17 - 11 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugh Moors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demon Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monkey throws a jab when Moors was well out of range.
Moors misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Moors tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Moors.
Moors attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice body kick there by Moors.
Moors tries to clinch up.
Good standup being displayed there by Moors as he connects with a hook.
Moors scores with a punch to the head.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Moors misses with an uppercut.
Moors 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.
Monkey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moors lands a nice shot that snaps Monkey's head back.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moors.
Monkey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moors fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Moors throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moors jabs Monkey right on the nose. Monkey blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moors looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moors checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moors is looking to counter punch.
Monkey tests Moors's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moors misses with a hook.
Monkey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Moors takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Monkey finds it's way through Moors's defenses.
Monkey lands a nice shot that snaps Moors's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moors, as that shot connected.
Monkey dips to his left and cracks Moors with an uppercut!
Monkey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, jab by Monkey - just one landing.
Moors is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moors checks a leg kick.
Moors was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moors takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moors shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moors lands with a hook. Monkey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moors misses with a low kick.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Moors's head but Moors sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moors looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moors with a nice cross.
Monkey lands a front kick.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Moors is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moors.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moors tries to clinch up but Monkey circles away and keeps his distance.
Moors's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moors scrambles back to his feet.
Monkey scores with a leg kick.
Monkey clobbers Moors with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Monkey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moors on the side of the head.
Moors lands with an overhand left.
Moors misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Moors is out of range.
Monkey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moors blocks a low kick nicely.
Monkey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moors.
Moors lands with an overhand left.
Monkey throws out a leg kick but Moors moves out of range and Monkey only half commits.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Moors moves out of range of the leg kick from Monkey.
Moors misses with a body kick.
Moors is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monkey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Moors blocks the body kick.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Moors counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moors was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Moors.
Moors waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Moors throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Moors throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moors sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moors swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Monkey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey takes one to the chin there.
Monkey works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Moors misses its intended target.
Monkey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moors misses with an uppercut.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moors takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moors is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey catches Moors with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monkey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Monkey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monkey.
Monkey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moors is looking to clinch but Monkey is avoiding it.
Moors misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey throws a head kick but Moors moves out of range.
It looked like Moors wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monkey throws a head kick but Moors moves out of range.
Monkey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moors throws out the jab.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monkey lands a jab.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Moors lands a jab to the nose.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moors throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Moors moves forwards but Monkey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Monkey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moors lands a really nice looking cross but Monkey seems unphased.
Monkey tries a low kick but Moors avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Demon Monkey will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moors throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moors throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Moors is just out of range.
Moors takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Moors lands with a shot to the body.
Moors misses with a hook.
Moors swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moors moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Monkey misses the jab.
Moors avoids the head kick by Monkey.
Monkey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monkey moves out of range as Moors strikes.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Moors is out of range.
Moors misses with a straight left.
Moors ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Monkey.
Good leg kick by Monkey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Monkey lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moors throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moors digs a good body shot into Monkey's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monkey. Moors does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Monkey misses.
Moors fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monkey misses with a body shot.
Monkey staying out of range there.
Monkey throws a solid leg kick but Moors takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monkey.
Monkey misses with the body kick
and Moors counters with a nice low kick that buckles Monkey's knee momentarily.
Moors fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monkey! But no joy.
Moors takes a swing at Monkey's ribcage but misses.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Moors's head but Moors sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Hugh Moors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moors.
Monkey lands with a cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moors.
Moors lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monkey slips a straight right by Moors.
Monkey throws a solid leg kick but Moors takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monkey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moors lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey slips a straight right by Moors.
A little jabbing left from Monkey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moors moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Monkey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Moors misses.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Moors.
Moors is looking to counter punch.
Monkey looks for the body kick but Moors saw that one coming.
Monkey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monkey.
Moors throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Moors.
Monkey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moors gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monkey.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Moors throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moors cracks Monkey with an open hand slap.
Donk. Monkey catches Moors right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moors misses the jab.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Monkey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Moors throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moors throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Monkey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Demon Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monkey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moors has time to react.
Monkey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moors misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Monkey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monkey scores with a decent looking hook.
Moors lands a front kick.
Monkey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moors misses with a looping right.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
A punch lands to the side of Monkey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moors misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey 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.
Moors scores with a jab to the jaw.
Moors throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moors avoids a kick to the body.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Moors sees it coming and moves out of range.
Monkey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moors. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moors is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moors!
The fighters circling - Moors throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moors.
Monkey unleashes a big counter combination but Moors bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Monkey works the jab nicely.
Moors buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moors throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Moors has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Monkey finds it's way round the side to connect with Moors's head.
Monkey throws a front kick aimed at Moors's knee but Moors avoids it well.
Moors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy left from Monkey finds it's target.
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 Hugh Moors 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. This is the final round!
Monkey blocks a leg kick.
Monkey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Moors moves away and avoids it.
Moors chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monkey can pounce on him.
Moors looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Monkey misses.
Moors works Monkey's body with a nice hook.
Monkey cracks Moors with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monkey lands an overhand right.
Moors has taken the fight to the clinch.
Monkey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moors backwards.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Moors blocks a body shot from Monkey.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moors.
Moors throws a punch but it's blocked by Monkey.
Moors misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moors misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey blocks a body shot from Moors.
Moors tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moors pushes Monkey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Monkey.
Monkey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moorss head.
Moors lands a left hand.
Monkey looking to slow down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Monkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Moors controls his hands.
Moors lands with a right to the head.
Moors blocks an elbow strike from Monkey.
Moors scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moors lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monkey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moors misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monkey lands a nice shot to the body.
Moors lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moors can't find room to land a body shot as Monkey controls the action.
A body shot lands from Moors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moors stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moors is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moors works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Monkey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moors works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Monkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moors gets through Monkey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Moors.
Monkey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moors misses with a body punch.
Moors lands a body punch.
Moors pushes Monkey back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moors lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monkey.
A right hook to the body lands for Moors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moors.
Moors lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Moors scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moors creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moors lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Moors lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Moors lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monkey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moors throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moors pushes Monkey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moors tries to work over Monkey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moors blocking some punches.
A short right from Monkey on the inside.
Moors presses Monkey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Monkey misses with a body punch.
Moors struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Moors working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moors doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moors working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moors digs a right hand underneath Monkey's ribcage. Monkey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Moors.
Moors tries a body shot but Monkey blocks it.
Moors lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moors working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hugh Moors has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Monkey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moors or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moors on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moors softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Moors.
Moors misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey lands an uppercut.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Moors struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Monkey misses with a punch on the inside.
Monkey tries a body shot but Moors blocks it.
Moors lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moors pushes Monkey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moors lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moors tries to throw a body punch but Monkey avoids it by throwing Moors back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Moors.
Moors struggles to land a body shot inside as Monkey controls his hands.
Monkey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moors.
Moors lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
Moors prevents a body shot from Monkey.
Moors working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moors lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Moors showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moors has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demon Monkey!
Demon Monkey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Soszynski (ranked 261 p4p, 36 weight class) and John Muir (ranked 199 p4p, 27 weight class). Soszynski comes into the arena with Fire and Flame by Rotting Christ blaring out of the sound system. 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
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Krystian Soszynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Muir!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soszynski walks into a jab.
It looks like Krystian Soszynski has been cut.
John Muir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soszynski with a nice cross.
Soszynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muir.
Muir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Soszynski cracks Muir with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Soszynski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Muir to stand back up!
Muir is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soszynski throws out a loose jab but Muir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muir flicks out a counter leg kick but Soszynski steps away.
Muir is still on wobbly legs! Can Soszynski finish him?
Soszynski cracks Muir with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Muir tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Soszynski pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Muir is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krystian Soszynski!
A victorious Krystian Soszynski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Alzado (ranked 486 p4p, 60 weight class) and Solomon Nao (ranked 217 p4p, 32 weight class). Nao has chosen The End as his entrance music. Lyle Alzado has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyle Alzado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Nao!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Nao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alzado doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut.
Alzado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Alzado lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Solomon Nao has been cut.
Nao cracks Alzado with a nice body shot.
Nao is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nao lands a shot to the body.
Nao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alzado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nao counters with a nice body kick.
Alzado is breathing heavily.
Alzado slips a jab from Nao.
Nao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alzado loads up on a big right hand but Nao slips the punch.
Alzado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Alzado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alzado. That did some damage!
Nao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nao misses with a looping right.
Alzado takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nao gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nao misses with a body punch.
Alzado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nao or not.
A short right from Nao on the inside.
Nao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nao has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nao misses with a hook.
Nao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nao, right into the meat.
Alzado fails with the takedown
and Nao scores with a counter punch that sends Alzado to the canvas! Nao smells blood - he's punishing Alzado with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Alzado has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Nao!
After winning the bout, Solomon Nao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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