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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Usko Matonen (ranked 692 p4p, 782 weight class) and Gunnar Tuft (ranked 43 p4p, 48 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Usko Matonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunnar Tuft!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Tuft.
Tuft fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Tuft uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matonen.
Tuft looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matonen scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Tuft misses.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Tuft, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tuft catches Matonen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tuft tests Matonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tuft looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tuft with a jab.
Matonen tries to land a front kick but Tuft steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tuft uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matonen.
Tuft looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.
Tuft thows a leg kick but Matonen checks it
and Matonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Tuft.
Matonen staying out of range there.
Matonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Tuft.
Matonen 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.
Tuft thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matonen throws a big shot that misses.
Tuft lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuft connects with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tuft.
Tuft blocks a head kick by Matonen.
Matonen looks to land a right hand but Tuft moved out of range.
Tuft misses with a hook.
Tuft takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tuft is looking to slow Matonen down with leg kicks.
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tuft.
A slow jab from Matonen misses its intended target.
Matonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tuft has time to react.
Tuft moves out of range as Matonen strikes.
Matonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tuft looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tuft moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matonen misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Tuft.
Tuft needs to keep his hands up - Matonen had a free shot at his head there.
Tuft fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tuft chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tuft throws out the jab.
Tuft lands with a good body shot.
Gunnar Tuft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matonen misses with a straight left.
Matonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuft.
Tuft throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matonen misses with a wild body shot.
Tuft looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matonen scores with a jab.
Tuft connects with a body shot that sends Matonen's belly button to the back.
Tuft moves out of range of the strikes.
Tuft buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tuft.
Matonen looks to land a left hand but Tuft moved out of range nicely.
Tuft misses with a body shot.
Matonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tuft.
Matonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tuft appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matonen wants to clinch up but Tuft keeps it at a distance.
Matonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tuft paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tuft jabs Matonen right on the nose. Matonen blinks but takes it well.
Matonen misses with a straight left.
Tuft scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tuft scores with a decent looking hook.
Tuft just misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen is looking to counter punch.
Tuft lunges at Matonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matonen's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matonen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tuft throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matonen counters with a straight right hand.
Matonen throws the left hand but Tuft avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Tuft throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tuft slips under a jab from Matonen.
Tuft uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matonen.
A low kick lands for Tuft.
Matonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tuft sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matonen throws a body kick that misses.
Tuft keeps the fight on the outside.
Matonen misses with a kick to the body.
Matonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tuft sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tuft thumps Matonen with a low kick.
Matonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matonen defending well as Tuft loads up on a big left hand.
Tuft misses with a straight left.
Tuft walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Matonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matonen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tuft.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matonen looks to throw the jab but Tuft is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Tuft misses its intended target.
Matonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tuft misses with a low kick.
Matonen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matonen scores with a kick to the body.
Tuft is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matonen.
Matonen throws a sloppy head kick and Tuft moves out of range easily.
Matonen backing away here, and Tuft unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matonen looks to land a combination but Tuft avoids it well.
A nice leg kick from Tuft, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tuft throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tuft looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Matonen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tuft sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tuft scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tuft throws a hook but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuft uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matonen.
Tuft thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matonen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tuft tests Matonen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been informed that Tuft has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Matonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Tuft dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tuft avoids a kick to the body.
Tuft keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Tuft on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuft circles away.
Tuft lands a glancing blow to the side of Matonen's head.
Matonen jabs at Tuft's body.
Tuft throws a looping overhand right but Matonen ducks down to avoid it.
Matonen misses with a body kick.
Matonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matonen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tuft fails to land.
Tuft misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tuft fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Matonen.
Matonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tuft.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuft throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Matonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tuft gets through Matonen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tuft lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuft wants to get back to striking at distance but Matonen won't allow it.
Tuft has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tuft breaks from the clinch.
Tuft lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matonen's sensitive parts.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuft lands a nice hook to Matonen's body. Matonen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Tuft misses its intended target.
It appears Matonen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tuft is looking to slow Matonen down with leg kicks.
Tuft scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Matonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tuft lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matonen's sensitive parts.
Tuft throws a sloppy body shot
and Matonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matonen throws out a powerful jab.
Matonen misses with a looping left.
Matonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tuft manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tuft with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Tuft.
Matonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tuft avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tuft connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuft misses with a straight left.
Tuft swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tuft takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tuft tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tuft throws a low kick but Matonen moves out of range easily.
Tuft loads up on a big right hand but Matonen slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Matonen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matonen misses with a body shot.
Tuft swings for the body but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tuft can pounce on him.
Matonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tuft waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matonen.
Gunnar Tuft seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tuft moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tuft thumps Matonen with a low kick.
Tuft throws a big shot that misses.
Matonen closes the distance and clinches.
Matonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matonen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tuft is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matonen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Matonen taking a breather.
Tuft manages to break the clinch.
Tuft just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Matonen misses the target.
Tuft dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Matonen. That did some damage!
Matonen tries to clinch but Tuft is having none of it.
Tuft looks to land a right hand but Matonen moved out of range.
Matonen blocks a low kick nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Matonen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matonen staying out of range there.
Matonen moves in looking to clinch but Tuft pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matonen.
Matonen lands a really nice looking cross but Tuft seems unphased.
Tuft dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tuft loads up on a big right hand but Matonen slips the punch.
Tuft with a nice calf kick.
Tuft staying out of range there.
Matonen throws the kick towards the body but Tuft avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuft throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matonen closes the distance and pushes Tuft back into the cage.
Tuft lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuft misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuft.
Tuft lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matonen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tuft fails to land.
Tuft lands a nice uppercut.
Tuft breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Matonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tuft connects with a looping right hand.
Tuft paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tuft lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matonen tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tuft takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tuft misses with a looping left.
Matonen throwing a counter right hand but Tuft manages to avoid it.
Matonen misses with a wild combination.
Matonen backing away here, and Tuft unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matonen blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Tuft showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Matonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tuft misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matonen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matonen.
Matonen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good leg kick by Tuft.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Matonen is looking to counter punch.
Tuft thows a leg kick but Matonen checks it
and Matonen counters with an inside leg kick.
Tuft is looking to score with low kicks.
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuft.
Matonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tuft manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tuft misses with an uppercut.
Tuft throws a chopping leg kick but Matonen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Matonen.
Matonen misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuft scores with a hook.
Tuft throws a hook but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen throws a right and a left that Tuft avoids nicely.
Tuft with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tuft throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matonen connects with a crisp jab.
Matonen scores with a jab.
Jab by Matonen.
 Tuft is rocked!
Tuft with the inside leg kick.
Tuft throws a solid leg kick but Matonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tuft.
Tuft ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tuft takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tuft does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuft.
It looked like Matonen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tuft throws the left hand but Matonen avoids the punch easily.
Matonen throws an overhand right that lands on Tuft's shoulder, as Tuft tries to avoid the shot.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matonen throws a low kick but Tuft moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Matonen.
Tuft buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuft.
Matonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuft loads up on a big right hand but Matonen slips the punch.
Gunnar Tuft is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matonen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tuft cracks Matonen with a good jab.
Tuft moves out of range of the body kick from Matonen.
Decent striking displayed by Tuft there.
Matonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tuft.
Tuft swings widly with a right hand
and Matonen counters with a nice uppercut.
Matonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matonen misses with a head kick.
Matonen throws a big shot that misses.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matonen misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tuft! But no joy.
A jab from Tuft finds it's way through Matonen's defenses.
Tuft throws a looping overhand right but Matonen ducks down to avoid it.
Matonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tuft just manages to avoid it.
Matonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tuft connects with a jab.
Tuft throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tuft throws a leg kick which misses Matonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matonen tries to avoid it.
Tuft throws a leg kick which misses Matonen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matonen tries to avoid it.
Matonen wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matonen swings for the body but Tuft moves out of range.
Tuft moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tuft blocks a jab.
Tuft uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matonen.
A big right from Tuft misses.
Matonen throws a series of punches but Tuft moves out of range.
Matonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuft throws out a counter right but Matonen avoids it with no problem.
Tuft avoids the head kick by Matonen.
Tuft lands with a good body shot.
Matonen with a nice cross.
Tuft connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matonen's hands.
Tuft scores with a sloppy right hand. Matonen should have avoided that one.
Tuft lands a jab.
Matonen misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen swings for the body but Tuft moves out of range.
Tuft cracks Matonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matonen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuft swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matonen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matonen drops his hands momentarily and Tuft takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matonen takes a swing at Tuft's ribcage but misses.
Matonen throws a hook to the side of Tuft's head but Tuft sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matonen throws a body punch but Tuft moves out of range.
Matonen misses with a kick to the body.
Matonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Tuft connects with an inside leg kick.
Matonen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tuft.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matonen with a jab.
Tuft connects with a body shot.
Tuft connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick from Tuft, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Tuft comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tuft 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Tuft!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mamoru Date (ranked 778 p4p, 728 weight class) and Danny Brixton (ranked 97 p4p, 89 weight class). Brixton has chosen JJBA: Diamond is Unbreakable as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Danny Brixton was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 29 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mamoru Date!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Brixton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Date moves into the clinch.
Brixton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Date.
Date misses the jab.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brixton was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Brixton defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Date ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Date looks to throw the jab but Brixton is out of range.
Date slips under a jab.
Date scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brixton doesn't seem bothered though.
Date uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brixton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brixton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Date lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Date throws a poor cross that misses
and Brixton counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date lands a leg kick that knocks Brixton off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Brixton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Date fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brixton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the liver by Date. Beautiful body shot.
Brixton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brixton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brixton is looking to clinch.
Brixton misses with an uppercut. Date saw that one coming.
Date moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brixton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Date lands with a shot to the body.
Brixton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brixton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brixton has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Date swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Date with a hook.
Brixton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Date comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Date thows a left - swing and a miss!
Date digs a good body shot into Brixton's ribs.
Date lands a leg kick that knocks Brixton off balance momentarily.
Date rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brixton walks into a left hand.
Date uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brixton.
Brixton throws out a loose jab but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Date scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Date scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brixton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Date moves into range and connects with a jab.
Date darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Date lands with a good body shot.
Date lands a nice hook to Brixton's body. Brixton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Date moves into the clinch.
Brixton lands with a light punch inside.
Brixton tries to land knees in the clinch but Date avoids the damage to the body.
Date throws a head punch that misses.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Date.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Brixton on the inside.
Brixton can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Brixton misses with a body punch.
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brixton.
Brixton scores with a shot to the side of Date's head.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brixton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Date misses with a left hand
enabling Brixton to counter with a crisp jab.
Date pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Date tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brixton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Date fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brixton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Date lands a nice looking body kick.
Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brixton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date lands a nice hook to Brixton's body. Brixton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brixton misses with a kick to the body.
Date lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Good standup being displayed there by Date as he connects with a hook.
Mamoru Date is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brixton throws out a counter right but Date avoids it with no problem.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Brixton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brixton avoids the body shot from Date.
Date avoids the head kick by Brixton.
A bone on bone clash there as Brixton blocks the leg kick.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Brixton lands a leg kick that knocks Date off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date looks to score with a jab to the body but Brixton is just out of range.
Date is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brixton clinches up against the cage.
Date lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brixton misses with some punches.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.
Brixton lands a knee to the body.
Date breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brixton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brixton.
A swing and a miss from Date.
A low kick lands for Date.
Date swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brixton counters with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Brixton finds it's target.
Date with a nice cross.
Date throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brixton under the eye.
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!
Brixton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Date comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Date cracks Brixton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brixton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Date throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brixton.
Brixton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Date misses with the body kick
and Brixton counters with a big head kick but Date shrugs it off.
Nice uppercut there from Brixton.
Brixton moves out of range of the strikes.
Brixton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Date misses with a shot to the body
and Brixton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Date missing with a left hand there. Brixton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Brixton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brixton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brixton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Date is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brixton can do to turn this around?
Date gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brixton avoids a kick to the body.
Date throws a nice inside leg kick.
Date looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Date misses with a looping right.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mamoru Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Date throws a shot to the body.
Brixton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brixton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Date counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Brixton misses
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brixton in his tracks.
Date throws a hook but Brixton blocks it.
Date misses with a straight left.
Brixton appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Date throws the kick towards the body but Brixton avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brixton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brixton checks a leg kick.
Date throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brixton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Date.
Brixton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Date throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Date uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brixton.
Brixton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Date digs a good hook to Brixton's body.
Date connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Brixton's head back.
A shot to the liver by Date. Beautiful body shot.
Date moves into range and clinches up with Brixton.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brixton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date tries a body shot but Brixton blocks it.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brixton tries to break free but Date pushes him back against the cage.
Brixton wants to get back to striking at distance but Date won't allow it.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brixton throws a punch but it's blocked by Date.
A short right from Date on the inside.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Brixton's head.
Brixton lands a shoulder strike.
Mamoru Date has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brixton lands with a left to the head.
Brixton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Date instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brixton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Danny Brixton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brixton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brixton lands a nice uppercut.
Brixton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date lands with a left to the head.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Date lands a body punch in the clinch.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brixton's elbow.
Date escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Date looks to throw the jab but Brixton is out of range.
Date moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy body kick from Date
and Brixton counters with a nice uppercut.
Brixton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Date swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brixton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brixton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Brixton avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Brixton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Brixton scores with a hook to the body.
Date pushes Brixton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brixton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Date lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Brixton.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Brixton - that landed with a thud.
Date doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brixton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
Brixton tries a knee to the head but Date blocks it.
Date blocks a body shot from Brixton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date blocks a body shot from Brixton.
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!
Brixton manages to break the clinch.
Date throws a low kick, looking for Brixton's leg but Brixton calmly moves out of range.
Date listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Date lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brixton misses with a hook. Date ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Date lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brixton doesn't seem phased though.
Brixton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Date.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Date. That snapped Brixton's head back.
Nice defenses there by Brixton.
Brixton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Date misses with a jab to the body
letting Brixton counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Date has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
Mamoru Date decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Fujiwara (ranked 843 p4p, 404 weight class) and Odchigin Khadan (ranked 111 p4p, 56 weight class). Khadan has chosen Altai Kai (Turkic Throat Singing) as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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12 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoshi Fujiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Odchigin Khadan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khadan tries to clinch but Fujiwara moves out of range.
Fujiwara misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fujiwara.
Fujiwara blocks a jab.
Khadan doesn't manage to clinch there - Fujiwara circles away.
Fujiwara throwing a counter right hand but Khadan manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khadan is defended easily by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Khadan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fujiwara throws a body punch but Khadan moves out of range.
Fujiwara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to Fujiwara's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fujiwara goes for a takedown attempt but Khadan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan misses with a hook. Fujiwara ducked under it nicely.
Fujiwara takes a swing at Khadan's ribcage but misses.
Fujiwara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khadan swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed right hand from Khadan misses the target.
Fujiwara feinted with a counter takedown.
Khadan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Khadan misses the target.
Khadan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujiwara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khadan punishes Fujiwara's body with a nice straight punch.
Fujiwara gets the takedown into side control.
Khadan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fujiwara off and has taken his back!
Khadan looking for the choke from the back.
Khadan looking for the RNC.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujiwara preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Khadan.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fujiwara tries to escape but Khadan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Fujiwara do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Fujiwara looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fujiwara is in bad spot here.
Fujiwara trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadan missing with punches from the back.
Khadan biding his time, controlling Fujiwara.
Khadan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Khadan looking for the choke from the back.
Fujiwara rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fujiwara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fujiwara trying to hold on to Khadan's head to control him but Khadan postures up.
Khadan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fujiwara keeps working.
Fujiwara regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khadan trying to control but Fujiwara is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara wants to sweep but no luck.
Khadan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fujiwara is keeping the position for now.
Fujiwara wants to sweep here but Khadan controlling him for the moment.
Fujiwara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khadan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fujiwara is keeping the position for now.
Khadan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fujiwara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khadan advances position into side control!
Fujiwara prevents Khadan from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadan slows the pace down.
Fujiwara struggling a bit here.
Fujiwara is looking to regain half guard here but Khadan keeps moving and retains side control.
Fujiwara lands an elbow from the bottom.
Fujiwara is trying to get back to half guard.
Khadan is looking to take a break and control but Fujiwara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fujiwara tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Khadan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Khadan looking to control but Fujiwara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fujiwara is desperately trying to improve his position but Khadan has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odchigin Khadan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fujiwara tries for a takedown but Khadan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fujiwara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khadan.
A lazy left from Khadan finds it's target.
Fujiwara is looking to wear down Khadan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Khadan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fujiwara.
Khadan throws a looping overhand right but Fujiwara ducks down to avoid it.
Khadan misses with a jab to the body
and Fujiwara counters with a straight right hand.
Fujiwara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fujiwara lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Khadan keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khadan working a defensive guard here.
Khadan is pulling down on Fujiwara's head to control his posture.
Fujiwara with a nice head shot there.
Fujiwara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khadan is keeping the position for now.
Khadan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiwara tries to get to full guard but Khadan has control of the leg.
Fujiwara manages to get to full guard.
Fujiwara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khadan manages to get himself to full guard.
Fujiwara is working Khadan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fujiwara with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fujiwara wants to control from the top but Khadan keeps moving.
Fujiwara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Khadan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khadan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fujiwara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fujiwara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khadan has momentary wrist control but Fujiwara slips an elbow through the middle.
Khadan is trying to control the position but Fujiwara postures up.
Khadan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fujiwara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Khadan holds on and takes a little breather.
Fujiwara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fujiwara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fujiwara cracks Khadan with a solid left hand.
Khadan keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara stands up over Khadan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khadan controlling Fujiwara's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Khadan is working for a kimura but Fujiwara is defending it quite comfortably.
Fujiwara is looking for a sweep. Khadan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fujiwara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Khadan stopping the sweep attempt from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara keeping full guard, as Khadan tries to pass.
Fujiwara has control of Khadan's left arm, preventing Khadan from doing any damage.
Khadan wants to control from the top but Fujiwara keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khadan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Khadan trying to control but Fujiwara is working from the bottom.
Fujiwara trying to keep a closed guard but Khadan is proving a slippery customer.
Fujiwara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Khadan tries to roll over but Fujiwara keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujiwara takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Khadan gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Fujiwara dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Fujiwara scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Khadan trying to remain calm as Fujiwara controls from the top position.
Fujiwara grinds an elbow into Khadan's temple.
Fujiwara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khadan keeps working.
Khadan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Khadan keeping his opponent close.
Khadan taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khadan manages to get back to half guard.
Fujiwara working the head and body with strikes.
Yoshi Fujiwara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fujiwara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khadan keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fujiwara connects with a nice short shot to Khadan's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khadan is controlling Fujiwara's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Khadan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Khadan keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara lands a couple of digs.
Khadan controls Fujiwara momentarily but Fujiwara frees himself.
Khadan working a defensive guard but Fujiwara passes into half guard.
Khadan wants to control but Fujiwara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fujiwara drops an elbow to the side of Khadan's head.
Khadan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fujiwara is nestled in close to Khadan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Khadan works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fujiwara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Khadan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Khadan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara stopping the sweep attempt from Khadan.
Khadan trying to control the position.
Fujiwara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fujiwara landing some decent shots from guard.
Fujiwara landing some decent shots from guard.
Fujiwara landing with the ground and pound.
Fujiwara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khadan is looking for a triangle but Fujiwara pushes his legs off easily.
Khadan looking for a guillotine here but Fujiwara defends easily.
Khadan wants to sweep here but Fujiwara controlling him for the moment.
Fujiwara chips away with some ground and pound.
Khadan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khadan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fujiwara is working Khadan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara connects with a couple of short punches.
Khadan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fujiwara landing with the ground and pound.
Fujiwara scoring with some ground and pound.
Fujiwara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fujiwara stands up over Khadan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Khadan is trying to hold Fujiwara in close to prevent damage but Fujiwara has managed to pass into half guard.
Fujiwara drops an elbow to the side of Khadan's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujiwara is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Khadan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fujiwara scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fujiwara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khadan keeps working.
Khadan has hold of Fujiwara's hands but Fujiwara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Fujiwara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fujiwara 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Fujiwara!
Yoshi Fujiwara very nearly forgot to thank Pit Bull Development amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benson Whyte (ranked 391 p4p, 520 weight class) and Thug Life (ranked 58 p4p, 80 weight class). Whyte comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Jammin. Life has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 38 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benson Whyte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thug Life!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Life tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whyte was well out of range. Poor timing from Life.
Life lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whyte checks a low kick from Life.
Whyte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whyte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Life rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Whyte counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Life.
Life lands with a thumping leg kick.
Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Life.
Whyte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Life to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Life throws a right hand that misses
enabling Whyte to counter with a crisp jab.
Life misses with an uppercut.
Life throws a series of punches but Whyte avoids them all with ease.
Whyte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Life explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Life throws a predictable looking body shot
and Whyte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Life manages to avoid it.
Whyte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Life defending well as Whyte loads up on a big left hand.
Life takes a swing at Whyte's ribcage but misses.
Life throws a nice inside leg kick.
Life connects with a single shot there.
Whyte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Life! But no joy.
Life cracks a nice hook into Whyte's ribs.
Jab from Life.
Whyte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Whyte throws a looping overhand right but Life ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Life does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Life moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Life lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thug Life seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Life swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Life lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Life getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Life throws a hook to the side of Whyte's head but Whyte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whyte is looking to counter punch.
Life misses with an uppercut
and Whyte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Life looks to score with a jab to the body but Whyte is just out of range.
Life blocks a head kick by Whyte.
Whyte is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Whyte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Life to score with a decent uppercut.
Life rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whyte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Life throws a lazy right hand but Whyte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Life works Whyte's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Life lands an impressive looking overhand right. Whyte doesn't seem phased though.
Life scores with a jab to the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Life lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Whyte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Whyte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Whyte quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Life misses with a lunging right hand
and Whyte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Life looks for the body kick but Whyte saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Whyte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whyte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Life lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whyte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Life throws out a loose jab but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whyte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Life lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Life throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whyte counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Life swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Life scores with a nice head shot.
Whyte staying out of range there.
Life scores with a nice strike.
Life throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whyte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whyte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Whyte, as that shot connected.
Life thumps Whyte with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Whyte.
Life lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Life throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Whyte on the side of the head.
Life tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whyte was well out of range. Poor timing from Life.
Whyte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thug Life dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Life connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Life throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Life throws a hook but Whyte blocks it.
Whyte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Life drops his hands momentarily and Whyte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Life throws a leg kick that is checked
and Whyte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Life misses with a lunging right hand
and Whyte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Life scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Life thumps Whyte with a low kick.
Whyte moves out of range of the leg kick from Life.
Life throws a leg kick but Whyte checks it.
Whyte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Life scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Whyte blocks the low kick.
Life dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Life scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Life finds it's target.
Whyte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Whyte looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Life misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whyte.
Whyte moves out of range of the strikes.
Whyte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Whyte might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Life throws a body punch but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte fires out a quick counter leg kick but Life just manages to avoid it.
Life misses the jab.
Whyte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Life throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whyte counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Life swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Whyte.
Nice cross by Life.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whyte takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Whyte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Life. Life obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Life. That's going to slow Whyte down.
Life darts in and clinches Whyte up against the cage.
Whyte blocking some punches.
Life misses with a punch on the inside.
Life scores with a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Life in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Life goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Life lands a hook to the side of the head.
Life on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Life has a couple of punches blocked by Whyte.
Life tries to work over Whyte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whyte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whyte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whyte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Life is working Whyte over against the cage.
Life swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whyte lands a nice uppercut.
Whyte lands a shot to the body.
Whyte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
Life misses with a punch on the inside.
Life misses with a short punch on the inside.
Life manages to break the clinch.
Thug Life seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whyte misses the shot to the body.
Whyte backing away here, and Life unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Whyte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Life has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Life throws a hook but Whyte blocks it.
Whyte takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Whyte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Life throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Life throws a right and a left that both miss.
Whyte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Life.
Life fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whyte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Life.
Life clinches up with Whyte and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whyte.
Life's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Whyte blocks a body shot from Life.
Whyte working aggressively here.
Life goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whyte misses with a knee to the head.
Whyte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thug Life seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Life struggles to land a body shot inside as Whyte controls his hands.
Whyte has a couple of punches blocked by Life.
Still in the clinch, Life scores with a nice short uppercut.
Life lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Whyte throws a punch but it's blocked by Life.
Whyte scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thug Life showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Life throws a low kick but Whyte avoids it.
Benson Whyte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Life throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Whyte to counter with a crisp jab.
Whyte loads up on a big right hand but Life slips the punch.
Life looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Life misses with a left hand
and Whyte counters with a crisp right hand that drops Life! Whyte lets Life back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Life is rocked!
Whyte cracks Life with a right hand to the side of the head.
Life is still on wobbly legs! Can Whyte finish him?
Life is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Life seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Life connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Life.
Life rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whyte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Life misses with a lunging right hand
and Whyte counters with a huge left! Life is in big trouble! He's backing up but Whyte isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Life from any more damage. A dominating finish by Whyte!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Whyte!
Benson Whyte was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ram Rocker (ranked 403 p4p, 321 weight class) and Domingo Chavez (ranked 59 p4p, 48 weight class). Rocker comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ram Rocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Domingo Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rocker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rocker scrambles back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rocker throws a front kick aimed at Chavez's knee but Chavez avoids it well.
Chavez lands with a nice body kick.
Chavez thows a body kick. Rocker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chavez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rocker circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab by Rocker.
Rocker throws a good cross that connects.
Some bone on bone action there as Chavez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rocker walks into a straight right hand from Chavez.
Chavez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chavez takes a swing at Rocker's ribcage but misses.
Rocker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chavez lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice jab there from Rocker.
Rocker cracks Chavez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Chavez throws a wild body kick that Rocker sees coming a mile off.
Chavez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker missing with a left hand there. Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Rocker.
Chavez misses with a straight right.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Rocker misses with a looping left.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
A telegraphed right hand from Chavez misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chavez.
Chavez lands a jab.
Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Rocker moves away and avoids it.
Rocker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rocker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chavez.
Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocker.
Domingo Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chavez stuns Rocker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rocker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chavez slips under a jab from Rocker.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Rocker lands.
A slow jab from Rocker misses its intended target.
Domingo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocker avoids the body shot from Chavez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chavez connects with the punch.
Chavez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chavez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rocker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Rocker.
Rocker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rocker is looking to slow Chavez down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick from Chavez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocker has a takedown stuffed.
Rocker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chavez thuds his shin into the meat of Rocker's side.
Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Rocker fails to land with a series of punches.
Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Rocker moves away and avoids it.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Rocker feints and then cracks Chavez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chavez down.
Chavez is looking to chop away at Rocker's legs.
Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocker.
Rocker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Chavez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rocker presses Chavez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocker controls his hands.
Rocker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chavez backwards.
Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocker's elbow.
Rocker blocking some punches.
Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Rocker.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Chavez.
Chavez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chavez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocker lands with a light punch inside.
Rocker tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Rocker.
Rocker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rocker throws a hook to the side of Chavez's head but Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ram Rocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Chavez there.
Rocker misses with a body shot.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocker throws out a leg kick but Chavez moves out of range and Rocker only half commits.
A big left from Chavez misses.
Rocker misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chavez throws a hook but Rocker blocks it.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Rocker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rocker slips a straight right by Chavez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Rocker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rocker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chavez. Chavez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Rocker.
Rocker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocker.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chavez!
Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavez.
Chavez throws out a counter right but Rocker avoids it with no problem.
Domingo Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker throws a series of punches but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocker is looking to counter punch.
Chavez checks a leg kick.
Chavez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chavez misses with a looping left.
Chavez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rocker on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Rocker finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Rocker misses its intended target.
Rocker just misses with a punch to the body.
Rocker throws a lazy right hand but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chavez with the inside leg kick.
Rocker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rocker checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rocker.
A punch combination from Rocker misses.
Chavez throws a good cross that connects.
Jab, jab by Rocker - just one landing.
Rocker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Rocker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rocker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chavez.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chavez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chavez.
Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rocker scores with a jab. Chavez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Rocker loads up on a big right hand but Chavez slips the punch.
Rocker thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Rocker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chavez counters with a left to the body.
Chavez lands a body shot.
Rocker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab lands there for Chavez.
Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Rocker moves away and avoids it.
Rocker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chavez.
Chavez cracks Rocker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rocker misses with a head kick.
Rocker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez scores with a nice strike.
Rocker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rocker if he has to take too many more of those.
Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Rocker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rocker moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
Rocker blocks a leg kick.
Chavez misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker looks for a takedown but Chavez sprawls well.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Chavez misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Rocker misses its target.
Rocker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chavez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Rocker misses.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Rocker's shoulder, as Rocker tries to avoid the shot.
Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. Rocker should have avoided that one.
Rocker keeps the fight on the outside.
Chavez staying out of range there.
Rocker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez cracks Rocker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rocker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chavez throws a leg kick that misses.
Rocker moves out of range of the body kick from Chavez.
Chavez throws a chopping leg kick but Rocker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rocker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chavez.
Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocker.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Rocker wants to land a leg kick but Chavez is out of range.
Rocker tries for a takedown but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ram Rocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rocker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rocker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocker.
Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Rocker's shoulder, as Rocker tries to avoid the shot.
Chavez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rocker moves out of range as Chavez throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Rocker throws a hook but Chavez blocks it.
Rocker misses with a straight left.
Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocker.
Chavez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
Rocker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chavez lands with a cross.
Rocker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A clash of legs there as Rocker blocks the low kick.
Rocker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jab, jab by Rocker - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Chavez.
Chavez swings for the body but Rocker moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rocker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker thows a huge punch but Chavez dodges it nicely.
Chavez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rocker.
Rocker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chavez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rocker.
Rocker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rocker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rocker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chavez keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chavez is defending against the submission attempts here by Rocker.
Rocker with the ground and pound but Chavez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ram Rocker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker looking to sit in guard and control but Chavez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chavez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rocker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chavez defends well.
Rocker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chavez passes into half guard.
Rocker looking for subs from the bottom but Chavez mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez controlling the position easily from mount.
Rocker is trying desperately to improve position.
Rocker is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rocker flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Chavez controlling the position easily from mount.
Rocker is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavez tries to control but Rocker wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domingo Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chavez 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domingo Chavez!
In his post fight interview, Domingo Chavez started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Duranto (ranked 364 p4p, 160 weight class) and Francis Fitzpatrick (ranked 44 p4p, 21 weight class). Roberto Duranto is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Roberto Duranto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Fitzpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzpatrick moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitzpatrick lands with a good body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick throws a low kick but Duranto avoids it.
A good leg kick by Duranto.
Fitzpatrick swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Fitzpatrick. That snapped Duranto's head back.
Roberto Duranto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzpatrick lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fitzpatrick clinches with his opponent.
Fitzpatrick taking a breather.
Fitzpatrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Duranto blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Duranto.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Duranto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duranto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duranto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duranto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duranto lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Duranto.
Duranto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fitzpatrick stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
Duranto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Duranto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Duranto avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Duranto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick presses Duranto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Duranto - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzpatrick gets through Duranto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Duranto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fitzpatrick up against the cage.
Duranto digs a right hand into Fitzpatrick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fitzpatrick's gas tank.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Fitzpatrick on the inside.
Duranto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Duranto struggles to land a body shot inside as Fitzpatrick controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duranto is trying to maintain a safe position but Fitzpatrick gets an underhook and turns Duranto into the cage.
Fitzpatrick lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Roberto Duranto has been cut.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow that stopped Duranto in his tracks for a moment.
Duranto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fitzpatrick letting Duranto take a breather here.
Fitzpatrick stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick.
Duranto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fitzpatricks head.
Fitzpatrick struggles to land a body shot inside as Duranto controls his hands.
Fitzpatrick is leaning against Duranto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow just above Duranto 's eye.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duranto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzpatrick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick avoiding damage.
Duranto tries to throw a body punch but Fitzpatrick avoids it by throwing Duranto back against the cage.
Duranto misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Duranto.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Duranto is looking to control Fitzpatrick's arms but Fitzpatrick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duranto has his back to the cage.
Fitzpatrick pushes off an throws an elbow but Duranto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Duranto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Duranto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Duranto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duranto stalling the fight.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fitzpatrick.
Duranto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Fitzpatrick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Duranto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fitzpatrick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Duranto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow.
Fitzpatrick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short left from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick lands with a light punch inside.
Francis Fitzpatrick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Duranto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duranto pushes Fitzpatrick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fitzpatrick lands a damaging elbow.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Duranto looking to throw knees to the head but Fitzpatrick is blocking nicely.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Duranto shrugs 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!
Duranto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside that Duranto shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Duranto to work.
Duranto blocks an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
A short right from Duranto on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Duranto.
Duranto displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fitzpatrick up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick blocks a body shot from Duranto.
Duranto wants to stall.
Duranto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fitzpatrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick lands a nice elbow.
Duranto blocks the elbow strike.
Duranto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fitzpatrick pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Duranto.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duranto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duranto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzpatrick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Duranto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but Duranto blocks it.
Duranto avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fitzpatrick as Duranto tries to tie him up.
Fitzpatrick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Duranto lands a right hand.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Fitzpatrick.
Duranto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Duranto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duranto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duranto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duranto with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Duranto.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over Duranto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Duranto.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Fitzpatrick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fitzpatrick lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzpatrick letting Duranto take a breather here.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short shot to the head.
Fitzpatrick has a couple of punches blocked by Duranto.
Fitzpatrick misses with some punches.
Duranto dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fitzpatrick swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duranto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fitzpatrick tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Fitzpatrick back against the cage.
Duranto lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Duranto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Fitzpatrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roberto Duranto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fitzpatrick. Duranto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duranto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Duranto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Duranto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzpatrick, pushing him back against the cage.
Duranto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fitzpatrick up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick throws a punch but it's blocked by Duranto.
Duranto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Duranto is pushing Fitzpatrick up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Duranto seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Fitzpatrick lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Duranto as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Duranto - that landed with a thud.
Duranto tries to work over Fitzpatrick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzpatrick misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duranto has Fitzpatrick pushed against the cage.
Fitzpatrick misses with the head strike.
A short right from Duranto on the inside.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duranto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fitzpatrick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Duranto swings wildly with an uppercut but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duranto dodges an elbow strike from Fitzpatrick.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fitzpatrick.
A short uppercut from Duranto.
A short right from Duranto on the inside.
Fitzpatrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duranto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzpatrick throws a head punch that misses.
Duranto stalling in the clinch but Fitzpatrick improves position.
Duranto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duranto's elbow.
Roberto Duranto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duranto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duranto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fitzpatrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzpatrick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duranto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick can't find room to land a body shot as Duranto controls the action.
Duranto avoids the elbow strike from Fitzpatrick, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Fitzpatrick fails to land.
Duranto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Duranto lands with a light punch inside.
Duranto working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto.
Duranto slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duranto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzpatrick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fitzpatrick being controlled against the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duranto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fitzpatrick backwards.
Fitzpatrick throws an elbow but it misses.
Duranto looking to slow down the pace here.
Francis Fitzpatrick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Duranto.
Duranto misses with a body punch.
Duranto effectively controlling the action here.
Duranto has a couple of punches blocked by Fitzpatrick.
Duranto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fitzpatrick's elbow.
Duranto will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fitzpatrick up against the cage.
Fitzpatrick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duranto misses with a punch on the inside.
Duranto slows down the pace here.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duranto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Duranto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Duranto lands with a short shot to the head.
Duranto blocking some punches.
Duranto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Duranto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fitzpatrick 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Fitzpatrick!
Francis Fitzpatrick 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bismack Kagonbo (ranked 637 p4p, 358 weight class) and Patrick Thompson (ranked 88 p4p, 53 weight class). Kagonbo's entrance music is Voodoo. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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World class boxer
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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 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bismack Kagonbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Thompson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Kagonbo.
Kagonbo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thompson.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Kagonbo.
It seemed like Thompson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kagonbo walks into a left hand.
Thompson throws a head kick but Kagonbo moves out of range.
Kagonbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
 It looks like Patrick Thompson has been cut.
Kagonbo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson takes one on the button.
Thompson clinches up with Kagonbo and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Thompson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kagonbo blocks an uppercut.
Kagonbo gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kagonbo manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kagonbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kagonbo throws a low kick but Thompson avoids it.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Kagonbo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Bismack Kagonbo has been cut.
Kagonbo clobbers Thompson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kagonbo feints a jab and as Thompson dips his head, Kagonbo unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Thompson right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Thompson falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Kagonbo smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bismack Kagonbo!
After winning the bout, Bismack Kagonbo 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seamus MacNamara (ranked 74 p4p, 32 weight class) and Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit (ranked 3 p4p, 1 weight class). MacNamara comes to the cage accompanied by The Ramones - I Wanna Live. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus MacNamara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacNamara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by MacNamara.
Sitsongrit avoids a kick to the body.
MacNamara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit. That one must have hurt.
MacNamara throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacNamara. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
It looked like MacNamara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacNamara misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but MacNamara moves out of range.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
and MacNamara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
MacNamara throws a body kick that misses.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. MacNamara moves away and avoids it.
MacNamara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacNamara throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. MacNamara moves away and avoids it.
MacNamara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacNamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacNamara moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacNamara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by MacNamara.
MacNamara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but MacNamara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the body
and MacNamara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and MacNamara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and MacNamara counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but MacNamara checks it
and MacNamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
MacNamara motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. MacNamara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacNamara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit thumps MacNamara with a low kick.
MacNamara defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
MacNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
MacNamara throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
MacNamara takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
MacNamara throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from MacNamara.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and MacNamara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacNamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacNamara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacNamara fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - MacNamara finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by MacNamara.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
MacNamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. MacNamara knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Seamus MacNamara has been cut.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by MacNamara.
MacNamara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A right-left combo lands from MacNamara.
MacNamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but MacNamara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
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!
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick lands for MacNamara.
MacNamara is looking to wear down Sitsongrit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sitsongrit is predictable there
and MacNamara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
It looks like MacNamara has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from MacNamara.
MacNamara throws a body kick that misses.
MacNamara pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and MacNamara settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from MacNamara.
MacNamara looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Good leg kick by MacNamara.
Nice body kick there by MacNamara.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but MacNamara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sitsongrit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacNamara had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
MacNamara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. MacNamara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacNamara misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but MacNamara moves out of range.
MacNamara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
MacNamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from MacNamara.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Seamus MacNamara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Seamus MacNamara's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
MacNamara avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacNamara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
MacNamara misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow MacNamara down.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacNamara misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacNamara.
MacNamara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacNamara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and MacNamara makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sitsongrit really felt that one!
MacNamara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
MacNamara tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacNamara connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacNamara tries to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit tries to counter with a clinch but MacNamara shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at MacNamara's legs.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks MacNamara off balance momentarily.
MacNamara 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.
MacNamara jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from MacNamara.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but MacNamara moves out of range.
MacNamara slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacNamara.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. MacNamara saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but MacNamara moves out of range.
MacNamara throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and MacNamara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacNamara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from MacNamara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
MacNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit connects with a right hand. MacNamara shakes it off.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at MacNamara's legs.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacNamara connects with a leg kick.
Seamus MacNamara is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacNamara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow MacNamara down with leg kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. MacNamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacNamara lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacNamara throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but MacNamara moves out of range.
MacNamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. MacNamara moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacNamara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacNamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sitsongrit - that will leave a mark!
Sitsongrit cracks MacNamara with an open hand slap.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacNamara misses with a double jab.
MacNamara slips under a jab.
MacNamara moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting MacNamara counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but MacNamara moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at MacNamara's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacNamara is looking to score with low kicks.
MacNamara throws the kick towards the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks MacNamara off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
MacNamara scores with a head kick. Sitsongrit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
MacNamara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on MacNamara's shoulder, as MacNamara tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from MacNamara.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacNamara thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and MacNamara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Sitsongrit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MacNamara takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Seamus MacNamara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but MacNamara avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
MacNamara fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
MacNamara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Jab by MacNamara.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacNamara misses with a wild body shot.
MacNamara misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
MacNamara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as MacNamara throws a body kick.
MacNamara lands a nice looking body shot.
MacNamara swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
MacNamara takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacNamara connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by MacNamara.
MacNamara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacNamara backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
MacNamara looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but MacNamara avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from MacNamara.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacNamara throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Sitsongrit wants to slow MacNamara down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacNamara.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but MacNamara moves out of range.
MacNamara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
MacNamara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MacNamara 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.
MacNamara misses with a body shot.
MacNamara checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
MacNamara avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from MacNamara.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. MacNamara saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but MacNamara moves out of range.
Sitsongrit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacNamara. That one must have hurt.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. MacNamara didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and MacNamara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacNamara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacNamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MacNamara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
MacNamara throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
MacNamara looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacNamara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
An inside leg kick lands from MacNamara.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacNamara ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
A nice leg kick from MacNamara, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacNamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks MacNamara with an uppercut!
MacNamara lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
MacNamara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses
and MacNamara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but MacNamara moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and MacNamara counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
MacNamara connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but MacNamara is out of range.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacNamara counters with a stiff right hand.
MacNamara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
MacNamara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
MacNamara feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
MacNamara digs a good hook to Sitsongrit's body.
MacNamara ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
As Sitsongrit backs away, MacNamara returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
MacNamara throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MacNamara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but MacNamara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit walks into a stiff left hand from MacNamara.
MacNamara lands a head kick. Sitsongrit smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Seamus MacNamara did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Seamus MacNamara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MacNamara thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sitsongrit if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
MacNamara moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
MacNamara throws a counter high kick but Sitsongrit was just alert enough to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
MacNamara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacNamara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as MacNamara jumps back.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacNamara moves away.
MacNamara throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sitsongrit's head.
MacNamara checks a leg kick.
MacNamara lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacNamara.
MacNamara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacNamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNamara.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. MacNamara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacNamara checks a leg kick.
MacNamara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
MacNamara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
letting MacNamara counter with a right hand.
MacNamara lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit needs to keep his hands up - MacNamara had a free shot at his head there.
MacNamara catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
MacNamara connects with a looping right hand.
MacNamara wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacNamara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting MacNamara here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
MacNamara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
MacNamara throws a series of strikes that have Sitsongrit backpedaling.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacNamara moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for MacNamara.
MacNamara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacNamara looks to throw a body kick
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that MacNamara semi-blocks.
MacNamara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Nice shot lands for Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from MacNamara.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as MacNamara jumps back.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit tests MacNamara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
MacNamara throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
MacNamara lands with a good body shot.
MacNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
MacNamara misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a double jab.
MacNamara is looking to counter with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacNamara. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and MacNamara makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sitsongrit really felt that one!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. MacNamara saw that one coming.
MacNamara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
MacNamara throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
MacNamara feints and then cracks Sitsongrit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sitsongrit down.
MacNamara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
MacNamara throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by MacNamara.
A jab from MacNamara misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but MacNamara avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
MacNamara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
MacNamara avoids a kick to the body.
MacNamara getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacNamara throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacNamara.
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
MacNamara thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
MacNamara scores with a jab to the jaw.
MacNamara connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and MacNamara counters with a good, hard body kick but Sitsongrit shrugs it off.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacNamara moves away.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. MacNamara didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus MacNamara had his way with Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit in that round.
The cut man is working on Seamus MacNamara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
MacNamara circles away from the clinch attempt
and MacNamara counters with a stiff right hand.
MacNamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
MacNamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacNamara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
MacNamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacNamara cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacNamara moves out of range as Sitsongrit throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacNamara jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Good work by MacNamara as he checks the leg kick.
MacNamara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacNamara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks for the body kick but MacNamara saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but MacNamara is out of range.
MacNamara throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
MacNamara throws a body shot but no joy.
MacNamara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MacNamara sizes up Sitsongrit with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacNamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Sitsongrit misses
and MacNamara counters with a nice uppercut.
MacNamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
MacNamara slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNamara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacNamara cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacNamara just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. MacNamara saw that one coming.
MacNamara throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but MacNamara is avoiding it.
MacNamara thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacNamara manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by MacNamara. That's going to slow Sitsongrit down.
MacNamara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and MacNamara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacNamara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
and MacNamara counters with a left to the body.
MacNamara lands with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacNamara moves away.
MacNamara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
MacNamara scores with a nice head shot.
MacNamara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacNamara scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
and MacNamara counters with a left to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from MacNamara misses its target.
MacNamara gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacNamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacNamara moves away.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
MacNamara ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. MacNamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick
and MacNamara counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit moves forwards but MacNamara connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jab, jab by MacNamara - just one landing.
Seamus MacNamara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacNamara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but MacNamara checks it.
Decent striking displayed by MacNamara there.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but MacNamara avoids it.
It looked like MacNamara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for MacNamara.
MacNamara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus MacNamara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacNamara 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus MacNamara!
Seamus MacNamara is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Seamus MacNamara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Closet Case Conservative (ranked 183 p4p, 87 weight class) and Jim Bob McDonald (ranked 30 p4p, 14 weight class). McDonald has chosen Ray Wylie Hubbard - Redneck Mother as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 40 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Closet Case Conservative!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Bob McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Conservative counters with a right hand to the body.
Conservative uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald swings for the body but Conservative moves out of range.
Conservative drops McDonald with a beautiful combination! McDonald stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Conservative is looking for the KO!
It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
We've been told by Conservative's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Conservative is out of range.
Conservative uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald tests Conservative's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald misses with a hook
letting Conservative counter with a right hand.
McDonald connects with a crisp jab.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Conservative counters with a nice right hand that sends McDonald toppling to the canvas! McDonald scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Conservative finish him?!
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conservative doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conservative.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Conservative was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conservative throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Conservative misses its target.
A jab from McDonald misses.
Conservative displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Conservative on the side of the head.
McDonald throws a body punch but Conservative moves out of range.
McDonald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Conservative moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Conservative counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conservative slips under a jab from McDonald.
McDonald scores with the left hand. Conservative knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Conservative ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conservative moves away.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conservative.
It looked like Conservative was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDonald.
McDonald ducks right into an uppercut from Conservative.
McDonald takes a swing at Conservative's ribcage but misses.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conservative was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald throws a sloppy body shot
and Conservative cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Conservative counters with an inside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
McDonald lands a jab.
Conservative ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Conservative on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conservative scores with a leg kick.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Conservative connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Conservative avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Conservative tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Conservative moves away from the strike by McDonald.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Conservative sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from McDonald.
Conservative keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conservative avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald throws out a powerful jab.
Conservative scores with a kick to the body.
McDonald looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conservative rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Conservative counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conservative turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald slips a straight right by Conservative.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
Conservative misses with a double jab.
A jab from McDonald misses.
Conservative throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald slips a straight right by Conservative.
McDonald throws out a counter right but Conservative avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald throws a predictable looking body shot
and Conservative counters with an outside leg kick.
McDonald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donk. McDonald catches Conservative right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Closet Case Conservative dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Conservative avoids it well.
Conservative half committed to a counter leg kick.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonald misses with a combination
and Conservative makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Conservative.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Conservative cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Conservative. That snapped McDonald's head back.
Oooooh!!! Conservative has knocked McDonald down with a huge combo! Conservative steps away and waves a wobbly McDonald back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
McDonald is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and Conservative counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts McDonald off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Conservative follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but McDonald was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Closet Case Conservative!
Closet Case Conservative seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Jim Bob McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'A country boy can survive'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 4 p4p, 115 weight class) and Kusal Perera (ranked 1 p4p, 19 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kusal Perera!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perera swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Perera fails to land with a series of punches.
Perera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perera tries to move into range but Slice moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Slice is looking to chop away at Perera's legs.
Perera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Perera throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Slice counters with a nice uppercut.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Perera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Slice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slice swings for the body but Perera moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Perera's shoulder, as Perera tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Slice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice cracks a nice hook into Perera's ribs.
Slice throws a lazy right hand but Perera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slice circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Perera backs away, Slice returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Perera throws the kick towards the body but Slice avoids it.
Slice lands with a cross.
Slice loads up on a big right hand but Perera slips the punch.
Perera takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Perera slips under a jab.
Nice body kick from Slice.
Slice throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Perera looks winded!
Slice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perera walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice cracks Perera with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Perera falls to his knees and Slice doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Slice!
Kimbo Slice retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Kimbo Slice was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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