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Pride FC 62 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Didier Misalooba (ranked 2341 p4p, 278 weight class) and Jed Knight (ranked 1554 p4p, 199 weight class). Misalooba kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beyond the Black. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
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172 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Didier Misalooba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jed Knight!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misalooba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jed Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight looks to land a left hand but Misalooba moved out of range nicely.
Misalooba lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Knight throws a big shot that misses.
Misalooba throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
Misalooba has closed the distance and engaged Knight in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misalooba.
Misalooba blocks a body shot from Knight.
Knight dodges an elbow strike from Misalooba.
Knight stalling the fight.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Knight.
Misalooba tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Misalooba has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Knight presses Misalooba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knight has Misalooba pressed against the cage.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Misalooba being controlled against the cage.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Misalooba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Misalooba.
Misalooba has Knight pressed against the cage.
Misalooba breaks the clinch.
Misalooba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Misalooba.
Nice cross by Knight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misalooba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Misalooba takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Misalooba throws a good cross that connects.
Knight misses with a shot to the body
and Misalooba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Misalooba slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Knight misses.
Misalooba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Misalooba wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
Misalooba throws a shot from downtown. Knight moves away and avoids it.
Knight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Misalooba moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Misalooba is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Misalooba fails to land.
Knight misses with some punches.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misalooba tries to pull guard but Knight won't allow it.
Knight pushes Misalooba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misalooba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Misalooba scores with the left hand. Knight knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Knight.
Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Misalooba.
Knight connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Knight misses with a hook. Misalooba ducked under it nicely.
Knight slips under a jab.
Knight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Misalooba moves into the clinch.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Misalooba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Misalooba.
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misalooba's elbow.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Misalooba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Knight slows down the pace here.
Misalooba throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Knight blocks it with crossed arms.
Misalooba prevents a body shot from Knight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misalooba's elbow.
Knight is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jed Knight dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Knight takes a jab right on the kisser.
Misalooba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Misalooba scores with a jab.
Misalooba forces Knight back against the cage and clinches.
Misalooba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Misalooba backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Misalooba.
Knight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Misalooba backwards.
Knight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Misaloobas head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight slowing the pace effectively.
Knight is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Misalooba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight swings wildly with an uppercut but Misalooba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Misalooba's efforts to push away.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misalooba.
Misalooba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knight lands a right hand.
Misalooba's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Misalooba's elbow.
Knight leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misalooba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Misalooba lands a nice shot to the body.
Misalooba can't break the clinch.
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Misalooba.
Knight managing to block the knees to the body from Misalooba.
Misalooba looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
Knight is stalling here.
Knight misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misalooba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Misalooba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Misalooba.
Good exchange - Knight coming out on top.
Knight takes a swing at Misalooba's ribcage but misses.
Misalooba tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
Knight moves away from the strike by Misalooba.
Misalooba moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Misalooba.
Knight just leaning against Misalooba, taking a breather.
Knight misses with the head strike.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misalooba tries a knee to the head but Knight blocks it.
Knight misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Misalooba blocking some punches.
Knight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Misalooba has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Misalooba is stalling here.
Knight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misalooba makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Misalooba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jed Knight will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Knight.
Knight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Misalooba ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight ducks right into an uppercut from Misalooba.
Knight waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Misalooba.
Misalooba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knight throws out the jab.
Misalooba throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Misalooba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knight thumps Misalooba with a low kick.
Misalooba tries to clinch there but Knight circles away.
Knight tests Misalooba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Misalooba.
Misalooba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Misalooba.
Knight throws the left hand but Misalooba avoids the punch easily.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Misalooba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Misalooba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight fakes the leg kick and cracks Misalooba in the body.
Misalooba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knight stalling.
Knight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Misalooba wants to take the fight to the mat but Knight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knight stalling in the clinch.
Knight looking to stall.
Misalooba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Misalooba or not.
Misalooba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knight bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knight scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Misalooba doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misalooba moves out of range of the strikes.
Misalooba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Misalooba is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Misalooba moves away from the strike by Knight.
Misalooba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Misalooba cracks Knight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Misalooba lands with a straight right. Knight didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Misalooba moves away from the strike by Knight.
Misalooba moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Jed Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Misalooba.
Knight scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Misalooba.
Knight misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Misalooba manages to break the clinch.
Knight keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knight connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Didier Misalooba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Misalooba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Knight scores with a four punch combination!
Knight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Misalooba moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misalooba.
Knight tries to work over Misalooba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Knight.
Knight working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Misalooba taking a breather.
Misalooba wants to break free but Knight has control.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight stalling in the clinch.
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!
Misalooba with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Misalooba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Misalooba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knight is working Misalooba over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knight 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Knight!
In his post fight interview, Jed Knight gave a big smile as he said 'i just want say thank you to all my sponsors, Aspire for making me feel at home here. On to the next one.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Wilder (ranked 1231 p4p, 154 weight class) and Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop (ranked 842 p4p, 107 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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167 lbs
19 - 13 - 0 |
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182 cm
35
170 lbs
25 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop wants to clinch up but Wilder keeps it at a distance.
Wilder moves in looking to clinch but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop pushes him off.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves away.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
Wilder loads up on a big right hand but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop slips the punch.
Wilder has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Wilder avoids a kick to the body.
Jack Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes one to the side of the head.
Wilder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big left from Wilder misses.
Wilder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Wilder.
Wilder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has time to react.
Wilder falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Wilder checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop darts in and clinches Wilder up against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop tries to work over Wilder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands an uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has him pressed against the cage.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilder.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Wilder swings wildly with an uppercut but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilder throws an off balance right hand
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Wilder misses.
Wilder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder connects with a looping right hand.
Wilder misses with an uppercut.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a body kick.
Wilder moves out of range of the strikes.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilder can pounce on him.
Wilder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilder scores with a punch to the head.
Wilder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wilder throws a right and a left that Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head kick that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop connects with a body shot.
Wilder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilder looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!
Wilder prevents Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop prevents Wilder from moving into mount.
Wilder looking to control but instead Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop 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.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is trying to stand.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wilder misses the body punch
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves into the clinch.
Wilder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Wilder throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wilder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backwards.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop cracks Wilder with a nice body shot.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilder throws a punch but it's blocked by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head punch that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a body punch.
Wilder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop's elbow.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop gets through Wilder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wilder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop ducks right into an uppercut from Wilder.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilder.
Wilder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop checks it well.
Wilder tries to score with a low kick but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop moves his leg out of the way.
Wilder throws a hook but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop blocks it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a jab.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wilder.
Wilder scores with a shot to the body.
Wilder avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilder looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wilder clinches up against the cage.
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
A frustrated look appears on Wilder's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a head punch that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a shot to the side of Wilder's head.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands a body punch.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop presses Wilder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is leaning against Wilder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilder misses with a punch on the inside.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has a couple of punches blocked by Wilder.
Wilder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Wilder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder throws a head kick that misses.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop is looking to slow Wilder down with leg kicks.
Wilder misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop misses the target.
Wilder appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick by Wilder misses
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a nice body kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab lands there for Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop.
Wilder is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wilder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop manages to avoid it.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop feints a counter leg kick.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilder moves out of range as Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop strikes.
Wilder misses the shot to the body.
Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilder misses with a hook
and Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop counters with a nice right hand that sends Wilder toppling to the canvas! Wilder scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop finish him?!
Oh Wilder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilder gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop!
Beezow Doo-Doo Zopitty-Bop-Bop-Bop thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmund Dorrance Jr (ranked 1241 p4p, 190 weight class) and Sione Feti (ranked 1178 p4p, 180 weight class). Dorrance Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Bruce Springsteen - Born in the USA. Feti has chosen S-Tool - Lights Out as his entrance music. Edmund Dorrance Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sione Feti's chin.
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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
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edmund Dorrance Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sione Feti!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorrance Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Feti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dorrance Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Feti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dorrance Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Feti.
Dorrance Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dorrance Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Feti throws a series of punches but Dorrance Jr avoids them all with ease.
Feti moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feti misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Dorrance Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Feti.
Feti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorrance Jr sends Feti crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dorrance Jr is motioning to the referee to let Feti up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Feti is rocked!
Dorrance Jr ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Feti's jaw. Feti's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Dorrance Jr does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edmund Dorrance Jr!
A victorious Edmund Dorrance Jr 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 Eddie Gelfen (ranked 1223 p4p, 148 weight class) and Bestar Andreasson (ranked 1685 p4p, 193 weight class). Andreasson has chosen In This Moment - Big Bad Wolf 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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275 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Gelfen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bestar Andreasson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andreasson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gelfen.
Gelfen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andreasson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gelfen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andreasson takes a swing at Gelfen's ribcage but misses.
Gelfen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Andreasson finds it's way round the side to connect with Gelfen's head.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
Andreasson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gelfen.
Andreasson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gelfen lands the left hand.
Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Andreasson misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen lands a right hook to the body.
Gelfen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andreasson to score with a decent uppercut.
Andreasson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gelfen sprawling to the canvas! Gelfen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Andreasson finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gelfen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gelfen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Bestar Andreasson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gelfen rushes Andreasson and presses him up against the cage.
Andreasson misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen blocks an uppercut.
Andreasson tries to throw a body punch but Gelfen avoids it by throwing Andreasson back against the cage.
Andreasson pushes Gelfen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andreasson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andreasson can't find room to land a body shot as Gelfen controls the action.
Gelfen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gelfen is trying to maintain a safe position but Andreasson gets an underhook and turns Gelfen into the cage.
Gelfen manages to break the clinch.
Andreasson drops his hands momentarily and Gelfen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gelfen avoids the body shot from Andreasson.
Gelfen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andreasson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen jabs Andreasson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Andreasson misses with a body punch
and Gelfen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Gelfen coming out on top.
Andreasson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreasson moves out of range of the leg kick from Gelfen.
Gelfen lands with a right hand.
Andreasson misses with a body punch
and Gelfen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Bestar Andreasson's cut even more.
Andreasson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gelfen rather than just go for the knockout.
Gelfen throws a leg kick but Andreasson checks it.
Gelfen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andreasson throws a hook to the side of Gelfen's head but Gelfen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gelfen misses with a hook
and Andreasson counters with a leg kick.
Andreasson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gelfen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gelfen.
Andreasson avoids the body shot from Gelfen.
Gelfen lands with a right hand.
Andreasson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Gelfen.
Gelfen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andreasson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gelfen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreasson manages to avoid it.
Andreasson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen misses with a wild body shot.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut.
Andreasson needs to keep his hands up - Gelfen had a free shot at his head there.
Andreasson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andreasson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gelfen.
Andreasson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gelfen looks to land a combination but Andreasson avoids it well.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen tried to score with a low kick but Andreasson checks it.
Gelfen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Andreasson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Andreasson blocks a jab.
Andreasson thinks about the counter body kick.
Jab from Gelfen.
The cut above Bestar Andreasson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Andreasson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gelfen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andreasson just manages to avoid it.
Gelfen moves in looking to clinch but Andreasson pushes him off.
Andreasson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gelfen can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Gelfen misses.
Andreasson throws a big counter head kick but Gelfen avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreasson lands with a hook. Gelfen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gelfen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gelfen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Andreasson lands with a light punch inside.
Gelfen is trying to break free.
Andreasson misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Andreasson fails to land.
Andreasson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gelfens head.
Gelfen misses with the head strike.
Andreasson being controlled against the cage.
Andreasson digs a right hand underneath Gelfen's ribcage. Gelfen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Gelfen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Andreasson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Andreasson lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Gelfen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bestar Andreasson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gelfen throws a sloppy head kick and Andreasson moves out of range easily.
Andreasson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gelfen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andreasson to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gelfen.
Gelfen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gelfen throws a quick counter head kick but Andreasson was just out of range.
Andreasson misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gelfen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gelfen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gelfen moves out of range as Andreasson strikes.
Andreasson blocks a low kick nicely.
Andreasson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gelfen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreasson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gelfen counters with a nice uppercut.
Gelfen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gelfen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andreasson can do to turn this around?
Gelfen missing with a left hand there. Andreasson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gelfen misses the shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Gelfen as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gelfen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andreasson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gelfen.
Andreasson misses with a body shot.
Andreasson looks for the body kick but Gelfen saw that one coming.
Gelfen scores with a jab to the head.
Gelfen tries a head kick but it misses.
Gelfen lunges at Andreasson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andreasson's hand.
Gelfen thumps Andreasson with a low kick.
Andreasson blocks a jab.
Gelfen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Andreasson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gelfen is just out of range.
Gelfen blocks a head kick by Andreasson.
Gelfen staying out of range there.
Gelfen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andreasson throws a lazy right hand but Gelfen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andreasson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gelfen. Gelfen obviously looking to wear him down.
Gelfen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andreasson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gelfen. Gelfen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andreasson throws a leg kick but Gelfen checks it.
Andreasson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andreasson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gelfen takes a step back to recover.
Gelfen throws a combination that misses
and Andreasson counters with a nice body kick.
Gelfen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andreasson tries a quick counter leg kick but Gelfen is wise to it.
Gelfen checks a leg kick nicely.
Gelfen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Gelfen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gelfen moves into the clinch.
Gelfen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen breaks the clinch.
Gelfen moves out of range as Andreasson throws a body kick.
Eddie Gelfen is winning the standup battle so far.
Gelfen moves out of range as Andreasson throws a body kick.
Gelfen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Andreasson's calf.
Gelfen throws out a loose jab but Andreasson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gelfen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAndreasson.
Gelfen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andreasson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andreasson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gelfen.
Andreasson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gelfen misses with a head kick.
Andreasson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gelfen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andreasson misses with a low kick.
Gelfen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Andreasson avoids it.
Gelfen cracks Andreasson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bestar Andreasson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gelfen scores with a hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bestar Andreasson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eddie Gelfen!
Eddie Gelfen 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cathaway (ranked 1389 p4p, 174 weight class) and Andriy Voronin (ranked 663 p4p, 93 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Cathaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andriy Voronin!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voronin scores with a head kick. Cathaway tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Jimmy Cathaway has been cut.
Cathaway slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Voronin scores with a sloppy right hand. Cathaway should have avoided that one.
Voronin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Voronin lands with an overhand left.
Voronin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cathaway.
Cathaway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Voronin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by Cathaway.
Cathaway fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Voronin's corner calls for a 1-2. Voronin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Voronin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cathaway's calf.
Voronin takes one on the button.
It looks like Andriy Voronin has been cut.
Cathaway connects with a solid leg kick.
Voronin misses with a kick to the body
and Cathaway counters with a low kick, right behind Voronin 's knee.
Voronin tries to clinch up but Cathaway circles away and keeps his distance.
Voronin lands with a slapping head kick.
Voronin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cathaway takes a step back to recover.
Voronin lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cathaway misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voronin.
Voronin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andriy Voronin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voronin misses with a wild combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Voronin.
Voronin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cathaway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Voronin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Voronin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Voronin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Voronin works over Cathaway's head and body with a nice combination.
Cathaway tries to score with a low kick but Voronin moves his leg out of the way.
Voronin throws out a counter right but Cathaway avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Cathaway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voronin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cathaway.
Cathaway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Voronin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway misses with a hook
and Voronin counters with a thumping low kick.
Voronin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cathaway can pounce on him.
Voronin lands with an overhand left.
Jimmy Cathaway's cut is getting worse.
Cathaway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Voronin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cathaway. Voronin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Voronin misses with a two punch combination.
Voronin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cathaway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cathaway feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cathaway lands with a hook. Voronin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Voronin scores with a leg kick.
Cathaway takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cathaway motions for Voronin to come forward. Cathaway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Voronin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Voronin lands a jab to the nose.
Cathaway misses with a looping right.
Cathaway avoids the head kick by Voronin.
Voronin connects with a single shot there.
Voronin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cathaway had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Voronin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Voronin throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Cathaway's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Voronin lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Andriy Voronin!
Andriy Voronin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Brakeley (ranked 1094 p4p, 136 weight class) and Alexander Gruzdev (ranked 762 p4p, 109 weight class). Michael Brakeley 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
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Brakeley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Gruzdev!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruzdev lands an overhand right.
Brakeley connects with a looping right hand.
Gruzdev throws an overhand right that lands on Brakeley's shoulder, as Brakeley tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Brakeley misses its target.
Brakeley misses with a few strikes there.
Gruzdev throws a looping overhand right but Brakeley ducks down to avoid it.
Brakeley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruzdev throws out the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gruzdev - that will leave a mark!
Brakeley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Brakeley coming out on top.
Brakeley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brakeley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gruzdev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruzdev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brakeley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gruzdev really felt that one!
A head kick misses from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brakeley.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut
and Gruzdev counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Gruzdev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brakeley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gruzdev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gruzdev misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Brakeley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brakeley looks to land a combination but Gruzdev avoids it well.
Gruzdev scores with a one two! Brakeley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruzdev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gruzdev misses with a looping left.
Brakeley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Brakeley misses.
Brakeley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gruzdev throws out a loose jab but Brakeley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brakeley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruzdev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gruzdev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brakeley scores with a decent looking hook.
Gruzdev misses with a double jab.
Brakeley ducks under a wild hook from Gruzdev.
Brakeley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gruzdev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Brakeley.
Gruzdev tries to land a front kick but Brakeley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brakeley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brakeley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Brakeley. That snapped Gruzdev's head back.
Gruzdev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brakeley tried to score with a low kick but Gruzdev checks it.
Gruzdev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brakeley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev misses with an uppercut. Brakeley saw that one coming.
Gruzdev looks to land a left hand but Brakeley moved out of range nicely.
Brakeley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brakeley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gruzdev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brakeley's head.
Gruzdev throws out a loose jab but Brakeley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Brakeley misses.
Gruzdev ducks under a wild hook from Brakeley.
Gruzdev moves out of range of the leg kick from Brakeley.
Brakeley lands a jab to Gruzdev's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruzdev throws a jab but it's blocked by Brakeley.
Gruzdev throws the left hand but Brakeley avoids the punch easily.
Brakeley needs to keep his hands up - Gruzdev had a free shot at his head there.
Brakeley throws a push kick but Gruzdev slaps the foot to one side.
Gruzdev sizes up Brakeley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gruzdev moves forwards but Brakeley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gruzdev 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.
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Gruzdev misses with a straight left.
Brakeley jabs at Gruzdev's body.
Gruzdev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gruzdev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brakeley throws a hook to the side of Gruzdev's head but Gruzdev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gruzdev misses with an uppercut
and Brakeley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brakeley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brakeley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruzdev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brakeley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gruzdev.
Brakeley appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gruzdev checks a leg kick.
Gruzdev let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brakeley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruzdev loads up on a big right hand but Brakeley slips the punch.
Gruzdev throws a jab but it's blocked by Brakeley.
Gruzdev connects with a solid leg kick.
Brakeley misses with a body shot.
Brakeley lands a jab.
Good work by Brakeley as he checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gruzdev.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gruzdev moves away from the strike by Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a shot from downtown. Gruzdev moves away and avoids it.
Gruzdev moves out of range of the leg kick from Brakeley.
Brakeley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gruzdev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brakeley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Gruzdev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brakeley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brakeley looks to land a combination but Gruzdev avoids it well.
Brakeley throws a lazy uppercut
and Brakeley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brakeley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruzdev throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Gruzdev.
Brakeley throws a shot from downtown. Gruzdev moves away and avoids it.
Gruzdev avoids the body shot from Brakeley.
Brakeley misses with a kick to the body.
Gruzdev jabs Brakeley right on the nose. Brakeley blinks but takes it well.
Brakeley tries to move into range but Gruzdev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gruzdev throws a series of punches but Brakeley moves out of range.
As Gruzdev backs away, Brakeley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzdev slips under a jab from Brakeley.
Gruzdev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gruzdev moves out of range of the body kick.
Brakeley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gruzdev cracks Brakeley with an open hand slap.
Gruzdev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brakeley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley swings for the body but Gruzdev moves out of range.
Gruzdev throws out a counter right but Brakeley avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brakeley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brakeley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruzdev throws out the jab.
Brakeley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gruzdev misses with a straight left.
Brakeley is looking to counter punch.
Gruzdev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gruzdev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brakeley finds it's way round the side to connect with Gruzdev's head.
Gruzdev looks to land a combination but Brakeley avoids it well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gruzdev. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A lazy left from Brakeley finds it's target.
Brakeley throws a body kick that misses.
Gruzdev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a hook but Gruzdev avoids it easily.
Brakeley misses with a body kick.
Brakeley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gruzdev can pounce on him.
Gruzdev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gruzdev throws a nice looking combination but Brakeley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brakeley throws a head kick that Gruzdev semi-blocks.
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!
Gruzdev slips a jab from Brakeley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruzdev throws a jab but it's blocked by Brakeley.
Gruzdev takes one to the side of the head.
Gruzdev slips under a jab.
Gruzdev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gruzdev lands a slapping body shot.
Gruzdev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruzdev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brakeley.
Brakeley misses with a wild body shot.
Brakeley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Brakeley misses the target.
Gruzdev shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gruzdev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gruzdev scores with a three punch combo!
Brakeley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brakeley throws a right hand that misses
and Gruzdev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brakeley is looking to chop away at Gruzdev's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brakeley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gruzdev slips under a jab from Brakeley.
Gruzdev tries to bum rush Brakeley with a series of wild strikes but Brakeley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gruzdev's corner calls for a 1-2. Gruzdev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gruzdev throws a hook to the side of Brakeley's head but Brakeley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brakeley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brakeley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gruzdev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brakeley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brakeley misses with a leg kick
and Gruzdev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brakeley misses with an uppercut.
Brakeley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gruzdev feints and then cracks Brakeley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brakeley down.
Gruzdev connects with a right hand. Brakeley shakes it off.
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!
Gruzdev throws a hook but Brakeley avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Brakeley lands but Gruzdev takes it in his stride.
Brakeley throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gruzdev's head.
Alexander Gruzdev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gruzdev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brakeley was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruzdev.
Brakeley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gruzdev throws a big shot that misses.
Brakeley blocks a low kick nicely.
Brakeley throws the left hand but Gruzdev avoids the punch easily.
Brakeley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gruzdev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brakeley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gruzdev lands with a slapping head kick.
Gruzdev scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brakeley throws a leg kick but Gruzdev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gruzdev misses with a hook
and Brakeley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Brakeley misses the target.
Gruzdev wants to counter with a clinch but Brakeley pushes him away.
Brakeley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gruzdev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gruzdev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brakeley chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gruzdev misses with a wild combination.
Gruzdev throws a jab when Brakeley was well out of range.
Brakeley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brakeley goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gruzdev scores with a nice strike.
Gruzdev misses with a double jab.
Brakeley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gruzdev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brakeley moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzdev moves out of range as Brakeley strikes.
Nice defenses there by Gruzdev.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brakeley.
Gruzdev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley slips under a jab from Gruzdev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruzdev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gruzdev missing with a left hand there. Brakeley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brakeley thows a left - swing and a miss!
A thudding body kick lands there by Brakeley!
Brakeley 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.
Gruzdev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brakeley throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brakeley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gruzdev misses with a straight left.
A big left from Gruzdev misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Gruzdev blocks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Brakeley.
Gruzdev looks to throw the jab but Brakeley is out of range.
Brakeley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brakeley throws a leg kick
and Gruzdev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brakeley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gruzdev's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruzdev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brakeley cracks Gruzdev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brakeley feints a jab promting Gruzdev to slip. Brakeley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gruzdev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gruzdev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brakeley misses with a lunging right hand
and Gruzdev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gruzdev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brakeley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gruzdev.
Gruzdev throws a sloppy head kick and Brakeley moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Brakeley misses its intended target.
Gruzdev throws a big shot that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brakeley.
Gruzdev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brakeley connects with a solid leg kick.
Gruzdev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Brakeley to counter with a crisp jab.
Gruzdev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brakeley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruzdev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brakeley misses with a looping left.
Gruzdev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gruzdev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brakeley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gruzdev slips a straight right by Brakeley.
Gruzdev shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gruzdev looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gruzdev lands with a right hand.
Brakeley throws a chopping leg kick but Gruzdev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gruzdev throws a hook but Brakeley blocks it.
Gruzdev misses with a looping left.
Brakeley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gruzdev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brakeley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gruzdev. That one must have hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Brakeley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brakeley throws a hook but Gruzdev blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruzdev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gruzdev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gruzdev checks a leg kick nicely.
Brakeley throws a jab when Gruzdev was well out of range.
Gruzdev flicks out a counter leg kick but Brakeley steps away.
Brakeley misses with a head kick.
Brakeley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gruzdev scores with a leg kick.
Gruzdev thumps Brakeley with a low kick.
Brakeley throws a leg kick but Gruzdev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alexander Gruzdev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gruzdev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Gruzdev.
A head kick misses from Gruzdev.
A swing and a miss from Brakeley.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gruzdev.
Michael Brakeley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brakeley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gruzdev.
Brakeley thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Michael Brakeley.
Well Gruzdev 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexander Gruzdev!
After winning the bout, Alexander Gruzdev 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cobweb Cooter (ranked 461 p4p, 62 weight class) and Joseph OByrne (ranked 372 p4p, 50 weight class). Cooter comes into the arena with Porch Honky blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cobweb Cooter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joseph OByrne!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OByrne tests Cooter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cooter just misses with a punch to the body.
OByrne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooter is able to avoid easily.
A jab-cross combination lands for Cooter and sends OByrne crashing to the mat! Cooter follows him down to the mat - OByrne regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
OByrne is rocked!
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
OByrne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
OByrne is still in real trouble! Can Cooter finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooter working OByrne over with strikes.
Cooter is looking for a kimura but OByrne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cooter to get the leverage.
OByrne is not content to let Cooter control the position.
OByrne seems to have recovered his senses.
Cooter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
OByrne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cooter stands up over OByrne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cooter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cooter wants to control from the top but OByrne keeps moving.
Cooter lands a couple of digs.
OByrne keeping moving, preventing Cooter from controlling successfully.
OByrne wants to sweep here but Cooter controlling him for the moment.
Cooter stands up over OByrne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cooter wants to control from the top but OByrne keeps moving.
Cooter wants to pass the guard but OByrne is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cooter throws an elbow that misses. OByrne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cooter's guard. Nice move by OByrne!
Cooter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cooter 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.
Cooter wants to sweep here but OByrne controlling him for the moment.
Cooter working a defensive guard here.
Cooter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OByrne manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooter is in close to OByrne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cooter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
OByrne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OByrne keeping moving, preventing Cooter from controlling successfully.
Cooter wants to pass the guard but OByrne is keeping the position.
OByrne has control of Cooter's left arm, preventing Cooter from doing any damage.
OByrne keeping moving, preventing Cooter from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cooter looking to sit in guard and control but OByrne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cooter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cooter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OByrne defends well.
Cooter is controlling OByrne's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OByrne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cobweb Cooter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph OByrne's cut.
That's time! Cooter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
OByrne leaves Cooter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
OByrne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cooter is able to avoid easily.
Cooter drops down looking for a counter takedown but OByrne sprawls and moves away.
Cooter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
OByrne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OByrne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cooter attempts a counter takedown but OByrne avoids it well and moves away.
OByrne misses the shot to the body.
OByrne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooter.
OByrne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cooter throws a body shot but no joy.
Cooter misses with a straight left.
OByrne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
OByrne misses with a low kick as Cooter jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for OByrne.
A jab from Cooter misses.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
OByrne throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by OByrne.
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!
Cooter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cooter feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Joseph OByrne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Cooter moved away.
Cooter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before OByrne can pounce on him.
OByrne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cooter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cooter misses with a wild body shot.
Cooter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooter lands a head shot.
Cooter shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cooter showed some decent athleticism there.
Cooter lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooter looks to land a strike but OByrne avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cooter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! OByrne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! OByrne has escaped and now he's on top!
Cooter is pulling down on OByrne's head. It's preventing any offense from OByrne, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooter working for a triangle but OByrne defends it easily.
OByrne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OByrne stopping the sweep attempt from Cooter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OByrne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cooter is trying to control the position but OByrne postures up.
Cooter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. OByrne defends it easily.
Cooter wants to sweep but no luck.
Cooter wants to stand up but OByrne is controlling him.
Cooter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because OByrne has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
OByrne not doing much here.
Cooter with the active half guard here but OByrne passes nicely into side control.
Cooter is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cooter trying to control but OByrne postures up.
Cobweb Cooter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cooter wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph OByrne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph OByrne's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cooter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OByrne.
OByrne slips under a jab from Cooter.
A punch lands to the side of Cooter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
OByrne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cooter misses with a hook. OByrne ducked under it nicely.
A right-left combo lands from OByrne.
OByrne throws a low kick but Cooter moves out of range easily.
Cooter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cooter misses with a body punch
and OByrne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
OByrne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cooter's hands.
OByrne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
OByrne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from OByrne does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cooter throws out the jab.
Cooter shoots in but OByrne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cooter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
OByrne defending well as Cooter loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooter throws a jab when OByrne was well out of range.
OByrne swings for the body but Cooter moves out of range.
Cooter misses with a looping left.
OByrne lands with a good body shot.
Cooter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooter cracks OByrne with a good jab.
Cooter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab from OByrne does it's job there.
OByrne moves away from the strike by Cooter.
Cooter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
OByrne tests Cooter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OByrne misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. OByrne catches Cooter right on the button with a cross.
OByrne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
OByrne loads up on a big right hand but Cooter slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Cooter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Cooter there.
OByrne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooter throws a shot from downtown. OByrne moves away and avoids it.
Cooter throws the left hand but OByrne avoids the punch easily.
Cooter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
OByrne slaps away a takedown attempt from Cooter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cobweb Cooter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OByrne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cooter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by OByrne.
A slapping leg kick lands for OByrne.
Cooter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by OByrne. OByrne obviously looking to wear him down.
Cooter tries for a takedown but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cooter tries to score a power double leg takedown but OByrne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cooter somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OByrne scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooter. OByrne does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Cooter misses.
OByrne feints a counter leg kick.
Cooter throws a looping overhand right but OByrne ducks down to avoid it.
Cooter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
OByrne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cooter dives in and grabs OByrne's left leg, looking for a takedown. OByrne pushes down on Cooter's head and hops out.
Cooter throws a wild body kick that OByrne sees coming a mile off.
Good standup being displayed there by OByrne as he connects with a hook.
Cooter misses with an attempted mid kick.
OByrne connects with a crisp jab.
OByrne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cooter.
OByrne punishes Cooter's body with a nice straight punch.
OByrne feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cooter's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OByrne scores with a hook.
Cooter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before OByrne can pounce on him.
OByrne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooter was well out of range. Poor timing from OByrne.
Cooter swings for the body but OByrne moves out of range.
And OByrne responds with a good body kick, but Cooter manages to step out the way in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OByrne tests Cooter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cooter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
OByrne slips under a jab from Cooter.
OByrne misses with a leg kick.
OByrne stuffs the takedown attempt from Cooter. Cooter gets slowly back to his feet.
Cooter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OByrne throws a lazy body kick
and Cooter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for OByrne!
OByrne taking a bit of punishment here - Cooter scoring with strikes.
Cooter trying to control the position but OByrne is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooter taking a break here but OByrne is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph OByrne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think OByrne has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
Joseph OByrne thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Cobweb Cooter had this to say: 'Im feeling lower than a doodle bug right about now.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Letter (ranked 533 p4p, 79 weight class) and Spencer Rubenstein (ranked 417 p4p, 59 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephan Letter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spencer Rubenstein!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Letter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rubenstein blocks a low kick nicely.
Rubenstein tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Letter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Letter lands a glancing blow to the side of Rubenstein's head.
Letter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Letter throws a sloppy head kick and Rubenstein moves out of range easily.
Letter misses with a straight right.
Rubenstein drops his hands momentarily and Letter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Letter moves out of range of the strikes.
Letter throws a sloppy head kick and Rubenstein moves out of range easily.
Letter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rubenstein's sensitive parts.
Letter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rubenstein at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Letter!
A solid body kick from Letter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Letter misses.
Letter misses with a right hand
and Rubenstein counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Stephan Letter has been cut.
Letter lands a leg kick that knocks Rubenstein off balance momentarily.
Letter throws a head kick that misses
and Rubenstein lands a stunning uppercut that sends Letter to the mat!
Letter is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubenstein escapes and gets back to his feet.
Stephan Letter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Letter looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubenstein is just out of range.
Letter lands with an uppercut that bounces Rubenstein off the cage and back into range.
Rubenstein takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Letter throws a sloppy head kick and Rubenstein moves out of range easily.
Letter looks to land a body kick but Rubenstein moved away.
Rubenstein throws an overhand right that lands on Letter's shoulder, as Letter tries to avoid the shot.
Letter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Letter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rubenstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Letter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Letter scores with a hook.
Rubenstein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Letter misses with a head kick.
Letter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Letter just misses with a punch to the body.
Letter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Letter scores with a punch to the head.
Rubenstein throws a poor cross that misses
and Letter counters with a nice right hand that sends Rubenstein toppling to the canvas! Rubenstein scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Letter finish him?!
Rubenstein is rocked!
Letter throws a wild body kick that Rubenstein sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Rubenstein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rubenstein is still on wobbly legs! Can Letter finish him?
Letter lands a big uppercut and Rubenstein crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rubenstein looks OK. Letter waves Rubenstein back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Letter drops Rubenstein with a straight right hand, right on the button! Letter follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephan Letter!
An out of breath Stephan Letter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milktoast Diddlybottom (ranked 270 p4p, 41 weight class) and HL Mencken (ranked 182 p4p, 26 weight class). Diddlybottom comes to the cage accompanied by Milquetoast. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milktoast Diddlybottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, HL Mencken!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diddlybottom avoids the body shot from Mencken.
Mencken lands a nice looking body shot.
Diddlybottom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diddlybottom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Diddlybottom throws a sloppy head kick
and Mencken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Milktoast Diddlybottom has been cut.
Diddlybottom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diddlybottom jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mencken walks away with a smile on his face. Diddlybottom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diddlybottom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mencken is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddlybottom throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Mencken.
Mencken throws a body kick that misses.
Diddlybottom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diddlybottom connects with a solid leg kick.
HL Mencken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mencken throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Diddlybottom counters with a takedown into side control.
Diddlybottom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diddlybottom wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mencken, who protects the arm well.
Diddlybottom is trying to get an arm triangle but Mencken is defending well.
Diddlybottom goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mencken has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diddlybottom but great work by Mencken.
Diddlybottom struggling a bit here.
Diddlybottom tries to improve position but can't.
Diddlybottom looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mencken remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Diddlybottom is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Diddlybottom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom is trying to improve his position.
Diddlybottom gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mencken tries to stand and escape but Diddlybottom is controlling the position.
Diddlybottom tries to roll over but Mencken keeps him under control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diddlybottom trying to control here.
Diddlybottom is positioning himself well to prevent Mencken advancing to mount.
Mencken controlling the action here.
Mencken prevents Diddlybottom from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mencken controlling the action here.
Diddlybottom is concentrating on defense, preventing Mencken from advancing position.
Diddlybottom is trying to get back to full guard.
Diddlybottom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mencken seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mencken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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.
Diddlybottom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mencken.
Mencken has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mencken misses the shot to the body.
Diddlybottom with a jab.
Diddlybottom moves out of range of the strikes.
Mencken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diddlybottom moves out of range of the strikes.
Mencken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diddlybottom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diddlybottom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A lazy body kick from Mencken
and Diddlybottom counters with a takedown into side control.
Mencken is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Diddlybottom is controlling him well.
Diddlybottom has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mencken!
Diddlybottom is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Mencken has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diddlybottom looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Milktoast Diddlybottom will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milktoast Diddlybottom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diddlybottom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mencken as he jumps to the side.
Mencken looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diddlybottom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crunch! Diddlybottom slams his shin into Mencken's torso.
Diddlybottom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mencken.
Nice uppercut lands for Mencken. That snapped Diddlybottom's head back.
Diddlybottom wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddlybottom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body punch from Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom tries to close the distance and clinch but Mencken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mencken takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diddlybottom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diddlybottom slips under a jab.
Diddlybottom slips under a jab.
Diddlybottom feinted with a counter takedown.
Diddlybottom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diddlybottom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Diddlybottom bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Diddlybottom cracks Mencken with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diddlybottom slips a straight right by Mencken.
Diddlybottom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mencken has time to react.
Mencken stuns Diddlybottom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Milktoast Diddlybottom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diddlybottom is looking to score with low kicks.
Diddlybottom drops his hands momentarily and Mencken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diddlybottom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mencken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diddlybottom.
Mencken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diddlybottom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diddlybottom tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mencken manages to circle out of the way.
Mencken ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diddlybottom tries to close the distance and clinch but Mencken swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diddlybottom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mencken avoids the body shot from Diddlybottom.
Mencken lands with a nice body punch.
Mencken scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mencken misses with a wild body shot.
Mencken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diddlybottom has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mencken lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diddlybottom backwards.
A short right from Mencken on the inside.
Mencken is trying to break the clinch but Diddlybottom has him pressed against the cage.
Mencken manages to break the clinch.
Diddlybottom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mencken misses with a body shot.
Diddlybottom connects with a solid leg kick.
Diddlybottom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mencken wants to control but Diddlybottom postures up.
Diddlybottom wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mencken, who protects the arm well.
Diddlybottom is looking to take a break and control but Mencken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diddlybottom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mencken is trying to improve his position.
Mencken throws Diddlybottom to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diddlybottom has closed the distance and engaged Mencken in a clinch.
Mencken tries to break the clinch but Diddlybottom is controlling the position.
Diddlybottom jumps guard but Mencken turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diddlybottom pulls guard effortlessly.
Mencken avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mencken avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but HL Mencken will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Milktoast Diddlybottom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A solid body kick from Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom misses with a wild body shot.
Diddlybottom is looking to clinch but Mencken is avoiding it.
Mencken throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mencken cracks Diddlybottom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mencken checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mencken looks to land a left hand but Diddlybottom moved out of range nicely.
Diddlybottom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mencken takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diddlybottom throws a body shot but no joy.
Mencken throws out a counter right but Diddlybottom avoids it with no problem.
Mencken on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diddlybottom shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mencken manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mencken is trying to control the position but Diddlybottom postures up.
Milktoast Diddlybottom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mencken wants to sweep here but Diddlybottom controlling him for the moment.
Mencken pushes Diddlybottom off and scrambles back to his feet.
Diddlybottom is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mencken moves out of range as Diddlybottom throws a body kick.
Diddlybottom misses with a body kick.
Diddlybottom takes a swing at Mencken's ribcage but misses.
Diddlybottom avoids the body shot from Mencken.
Mencken is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Diddlybottom looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mencken unleashes a big counter combination but Diddlybottom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mencken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diddlybottom scores with the left hand. Mencken knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddlybottom throws a head kick but Mencken moves out of range.
Diddlybottom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diddlybottom throws a leg kick but Mencken sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mencken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mencken scores with the left hand. Diddlybottom knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diddlybottom avoids a kick to the body.
Mencken tries to bum rush Diddlybottom with a series of wild strikes but Diddlybottom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Mencken tries to get set, Diddlybottom tries to push him back and clinch up but Mencken manages to avoid the attempt.
Mencken misses with a body shot.
Mencken with a jab.
Mencken tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diddlybottom tries to land a leg kick but Mencken saw it coming and moves away.
Diddlybottom throws the kick towards the body but Mencken avoids it.
Diddlybottom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mencken.
Diddlybottom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mencken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mencken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diddlybottom manages to avoid it.
Diddlybottom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diddlybottom looks to score with a jab to the body but Mencken is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Diddlybottom.
Diddlybottom lands with an overhand left.
Diddlybottom is looking to clinch.
A jab from Diddlybottom finds it's way through Mencken's defenses.
Diddlybottom scores with a shot to the body.
Mencken fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diddlybottom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mencken jabs Diddlybottom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mencken scores with a nice right hand.
Mencken moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mencken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diddlybottom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mencken throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Diddlybottom.
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!
Mencken misses with a looping right.
Mencken throws a good cross that connects.
Milktoast Diddlybottom's cut is getting worse.
Mencken looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good work by Mencken as he checks the leg kick.
Diddlybottom scores with a hook to the body. Mencken takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diddlybottom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Milktoast Diddlybottom is winning the standup battle so far.
Diddlybottom shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mencken's guard.
Mencken is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Milktoast Diddlybottom.
Well Diddlybottom 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milktoast Diddlybottom!
Milktoast Diddlybottom took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pit Bull Development for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bed Intruder (ranked 100 p4p, 12 weight class) and Diego Escobar (ranked 156 p4p, 18 weight class). Intruder's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bed Intruder. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bed Intruder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar cracks a nice hook into Intruder's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Escobar. That snapped Intruder's head back.
A shot to the liver by Intruder. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar looks for the body kick but Intruder saw that one coming.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Intruder moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Escobar tries to sprawl but Intruder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Escobar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Intruder is working away from the top position though.
Escobar has hold of Intruder's hands but Intruder slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Escobar looking for submissions off his back.
Intruder trying to control the action but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Intruder throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Escobar to regain full guard.
Intruder is working Escobar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder throws a big elbow that misses.
Intruder with a nice head shot there.
Intruder stands up over Escobar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Intruder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Intruder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Intruder with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Our spies down at at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship inform us that Escobar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Escobar looking to control.
Intruder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Intruder scoring with punches to the head and body.
Intruder working some strikes from top position.
Intruder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Intruder preventing the sweep.
Intruder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Intruder throws a big right hand that misses.
Intruder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Escobar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Intruder.
Intruder throws a big right hand that misses.
Intruder is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Intruder scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Intruder scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Intruder distracts Escobar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Intruder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Intruder is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Intruder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Intruder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escobar's head.
Intruder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Intruder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Intruder has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Escobar looking for a guillotine here but Intruder defends easily.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escobar is on top in guard.
Intruder looking for a sweep. Not yet Intruder, not yet.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Intruder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Intruder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Intruder gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Intruder working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bed Intruder dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Escobar throws the kick towards the body but Intruder avoids it.
Escobar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar.
A good leg kick by Escobar.
Intruder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar wants to counter with a clinch but Intruder pushes him away.
Intruder throws a body shot but no joy.
Intruder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escobar tries to clinch but Intruder moves out of range.
Intruder sizes up Escobar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Intruder was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Intruder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escobar swivels and escapes.
Diego Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Intruder misses.
Intruder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Escobar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Intruder.
Escobar connects with a leg kick. Intruder looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Escobar swings for the body but Intruder moves out of range.
Intruder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Intruder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diego Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar tries to clinch up.
Escobar tries to clinch up but Intruder circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escobar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Intruder doesn't seem bothered though.
Escobar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Intruder.
Escobar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Escobar clinches up against the cage.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
Escobar tries to work over Intruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Intruder is looking for a takedown.
Intruder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Escobar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bed Intruder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Intruder prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Intruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Intruder's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Intruder has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Intruder's elbow.
Escobar gets through Intruder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Intruder misses with some punches.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Intruder avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Intruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Intruder there.
Intruder is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Escobar actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar taking some punishment here, with Intruder in his half guard.
Intruder drops an elbow to the side of Escobar's head.
Bed Intruder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Intruder takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Intruder is just content to waste time from the top position. Escobar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Intruder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escobar's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Intruder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Intruder lands with a punch from half guard.
Escobar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Escobar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Intruder defends well.
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is trying to keep Intruder in close.
Intruder throws a big elbow that misses.
Intruder with a flurry of punches that miss.
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Intruder trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar wants to control the position but Intruder says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Intruder lands strikes from half guard.
Escobar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Escobar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! 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.
A jab lands there for Escobar.
Intruder shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Intruder was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Escobar manages to get back to half guard.
Escobar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Intruder scoring with some ground and pound.
Escobar is trying to control the position but Intruder postures up.
Intruder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escobar's head.
Intruder scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder scoring with some ground and pound.
Intruder lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Intruder landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar has momentary wrist control but Intruder slips an elbow through the middle.
Intruder is looking to work some ground and pound but Escobar has wrist control.
Escobar trying to keep a closed guard but Intruder is proving a slippery customer.
Escobar controlling the position.
Intruder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Intruder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Escobar is trying to improve his position.
Escobar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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.
Escobar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Intruder cracks Escobar with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Escobar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Intruder working the ground and pound.
Intruder working the head and body with strikes.
Intruder scoring with punches from side control.
Intruder trying to control the position but Escobar is working away.
Intruder is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Escobar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Intruder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Escobar gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar taking some punishment here, with Intruder in his half guard.
Intruder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Escobar taking some punishment here, with Intruder in his half guard.
Escobar trying to hold on to Intruder's head to control him but Intruder postures up.
Escobar is staying active underneath Intruder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Escobar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Intruder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Escobar is looking to control Intruder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Escobar avoid being mounted?
Intruder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Intruder not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Escobar is refusing to be controlled, as Intruder sits in half guard.
Intruder working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Intruder lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Intruder lands a nice short elbow.
Escobar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Intruder is working away from the top position though.
Intruder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Escobar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bed Intruder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Intruder 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bed Intruder!
Bed Intruder tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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FIGHT
RATING
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