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C4 - The Time Has Come PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Montolio Debrouchee (ranked 4836 p4p, 5334 weight class) and Leonardo Nascimento (ranked 545 p4p, 575 weight class). Nascimento has chosen Jiu-Jitsu, Arte Suave Milenar. as his entrance music. Montolio Debrouchee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Montolio Debrouchee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonardo Nascimento!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Debrouchee fails to land with a series of punches.
Nascimento wants to counter the offense by Debrouchee and move into the clinch position.
Nascimento clinches up against the cage.
Debrouchee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nascimento has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nascimento wants a takedown but no success here.
Debrouchee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Debrouchee scores with a jab. Nascimento acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Debrouchee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nascimento's head backwards.
Debrouchee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nascimento to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nascimento drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nascimento jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nascimento is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nascimento drops back, looking for a kneebar! Debrouchee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Debrouchee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Debrouchee!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Debrouchee wants to stand but Nascimento has his arm trapped.
Debrouchee wants to control for a moment but Nascimento uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Debrouchee throws a strike but Nascimento avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Debrouchee wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Nascimento's closed guard. He's half up but Nascimento has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Nascimento pivots and extends the arm, Debrouchee falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Nascimento! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Nascimento!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonardo Nascimento thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Dely (ranked 4802 p4p, 4713 weight class) and Mike Moyles (ranked 479 p4p, 475 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Dely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Moyles!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moyles with a hook.
Dely misses with a wild combination.
Moyles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dely looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Dely backs off Moyles throws a huge counter combo but Dely manages to avoid it all.
Moyles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dely goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dely misses with a left hand
enabling Moyles to counter with a crisp jab.
Moyles misses the shot to the body.
Moyles 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.
Mike Moyles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moyles looks to land a combination. Dely sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Dely.
Moyles just misses with a punch to the body.
Moyles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moyles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dely throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moyles is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A shot to the liver by Dely. Beautiful body shot.
Moyles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dely will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moyles lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dely blocks a jab.
Moyles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dely is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Moyles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dely.
Dely scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 It looks like Mike Moyles has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Moyles.
Dely takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moyles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dely takes one to the side of the head.
 Dely is rocked!
Dely tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moyles was well out of range. Poor timing from Dely.
Oh Dely is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moyles connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Dely tumbling to the canvas! Moyles pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Dely was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Moyles!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Ridgewood (ranked 4078 p4p, 5954 weight class) and Jarlaxle Baenre (ranked 432 p4p, 547 weight class). Jarlaxle Baenre is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Ridgewood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarlaxle Baenre!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baenre throws a head kick that misses.
Baenre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Baenre wants to clinch up but Ridgewood keeps it at a distance.
Baenre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ridgewood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baenre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ridgewood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ridgewood breaks from the clinch.
Baenre tries to clinch there but Ridgewood circles away.
Ridgewood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Baenre tries to clinch
and Ridgewood counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ridgewood is stalling in the full guard.
Baenre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ridgewood wants to control from the top but Baenre keeps moving.
Ridgewood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ridgewood is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baenre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ridgewood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baenre is trying to keep Ridgewood in close.
Baenre is trying to hold Ridgewood in close to prevent damage but Ridgewood has managed to pass into half guard.
Ridgewood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baenre keeps working.
Ridgewood is thwarting Baenre's attempts to control the position.
Ridgewood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Baenre is looking to get back to is feet but Ridgewood passes into side control.
Baenre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ridgewood working the ground and pound but Baenre is defending the strikes.
Ridgewood lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ground and pound from Ridgewood seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Baenre regains half guard, as Ridgewood was trying to land strikes.
Baenre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ridgewood.
Baenre keeping hold of Ridgewood's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ridgewood thows a huge punch but Baenre dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baenre trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ridgewood lands a nice short elbow.
Ridgewood is thwarting Baenre's attempts to control the position.
Ridgewood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ridgewood thows a huge punch but Baenre dodges it nicely.
Baenre trying to control from the bottom.
Baenre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ridgewood.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ridgewood lands a nice short elbow.
Baenre is looking to escape.
Baenre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ridgewood thows a huge punch but Baenre dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridgewood trying to control the action but Baenre is working from the bottom.
Ridgewood postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Baenre to stand up.
Baenre moves into the clinch.
Baenre blocks a body shot from Ridgewood.
Baenre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Baenre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ridgewood is defending well for now.
Baenre keeps control of Ridgewood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ridgewood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baenre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ridgewood avoids a wild elbow strike from Baenre.
Baenre misses with a knee to the head.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the head but Ridgewood blocks with his arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ridgewood can't find room to land a body shot as Baenre controls the action.
Ridgewood takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baenre misses with a knee to the head.
Ridgewood's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Baenre blocks a body shot from Ridgewood.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Ridgewood dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ridgewood lands a big head kick that sends Baenre tumbling to the mat! Ridgewood takes a step backwards and waves Baenre back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Baenre is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
It looks like Jarlaxle Baenre has been cut.
Baenre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baenre is still on wobbly legs! Can Ridgewood finish him?
Ridgewood drops his shoulder and cracks Baenre with a huge uppercut! Baenre goes down! Can Ridgewood finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ridgewood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ridgewood preventing the sweep.
Baenre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ridgewood postures up in Baenre's guard and throws a big left but Baenre blocks it.
Baenre keeping moving, preventing Ridgewood from controlling successfully.
Baenre seems to have recovered his senses.
Barry Ridgewood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baenre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Baenre controls Ridgewood momentarily but Ridgewood frees himself.
Baenre keeping moving, preventing Ridgewood from controlling successfully.
Ridgewood is looking to work some ground and pound but Baenre has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgewood wants to control from the top but Baenre keeps moving.
Ridgewood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ridgewood decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jarlaxle Baenre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ridgewood.
Baenre takes the fight into the clinch.
Baenre looking to throw knees to the head but Ridgewood is blocking nicely.
Baenre misses with a knee strike.
Ridgewood managing to block the knees to the body from Baenre.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Baenre.
Baenre crunches a lovely knee into Ridgewood's ribcage.
Ridgewood breaks from the clinch.
Ridgewood scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgewood connects with a crisp jab.
Baenre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barry Ridgewood is winning the standup battle so far.
Ridgewood swats away the attempt to clinch by Baenre.
Ridgewood tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Baenre misses
and Ridgewood counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baenre won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridgewood cracks Baenre with a big right hand but Baenre just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The referee asks Ridgewood politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ridgewood prefers to stall for the moment though.
Baenre struggling a bit here.
A control attempt from Baenre but he's now mounted!
Ridgewood tries to control but Baenre wriggling away.
Baenre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baenre tries to lock up and control but Ridgewood gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ridgewood is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ridgewood throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ridgewood throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Baenre because Ridgewood loaded up on that one.
Baenre in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Ridgewood there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ridgewood throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Baenre trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ridgewood throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Baenre because Ridgewood loaded up on that one.
Ridgewood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baenre is looking to escape.
Ridgewood wants to control but instead Baenre manages to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridgewood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baenre's head.
Baenre is trying to stand.
Baenre is looking to improve his position.
Ridgewood throws a strike but Baenre avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ridgewood accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baenre wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ridgewood is now in half guard.
Ridgewood throwing shots but Baenre is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ridgewood stands up and beckons Baenre to join him on the feet.
Baenre wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Ridgewood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jarlaxle Baenre's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Ridgewood.
Ridgewood tries a low kick but Baenre avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Ridgewood misses.
Ridgewood swinging wildly here.
Ridgewood throws a leg kick but Baenre sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ridgewood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baenre tries to clinch but Ridgewood is having none of it.
Ridgewood appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ridgewood throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That kick from Ridgewood tenderised Baenre's leg. Baenre is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baenre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ridgewood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baenre tries to clinch but Ridgewood moves out of range.
Ridgewood attempts a counter takedown but Baenre avoids it well and moves away.
Baenre closes the distance and clinches.
Baenre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridgewood manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Baenre lands but Ridgewood takes it in his stride.
Jarlaxle Baenre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baenre tries to clinch but Ridgewood moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baenre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ridgewood tries a head kick but it misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Baenre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Baenre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ridgewood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ridgewood looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ridgewood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Baenre closes the distance and clinches.
Ridgewood is trying to force a seperation but Baenre has the dominant position.
Ridgewood breaks from the clinch.
Ridgewood throws out a leg kick but Baenre moves out of range and Ridgewood only half commits.
Ridgewood throws a head kick but Baenre moves out of range.
Baenre is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridgewood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baenre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ridgewood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ridgewood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baenre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baenre is looking to clinch but Ridgewood is avoiding it.
Ridgewood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baenre tries to clinch up.
Baenre closes the distance and pushes Ridgewood back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baenre unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ridgewood lands an uppercut.
Baenre connects with a knee to the head.
Ridgewood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jarlaxle Baenre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the head but Ridgewood blocks with his arms.
Baenre misses with a knee to the head.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the head but Ridgewood blocks with his arms.
Baenre misses with a knee to the head.
Baenre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ridgewood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ridgewood is looking to slow Baenre down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridgewood gets tackled into the cage by Baenre. Baenre maintains the clinch.
Ridgewood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baenre tries to clinch up.
Baenre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ridgewood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baenre moves in looking to clinch but Ridgewood pushes him off.
Ridgewood throws a low kick but Baenre avoids it.
Baenre doesn't manage to clinch there - Ridgewood circles away.
Ridgewood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Baenre doesn't manage to clinch there - Ridgewood circles away.
Ridgewood circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ridgewood counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ridgewood thows a huge punch but Baenre dodges it nicely.
Baenre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ridgewood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridgewood looking to sit in guard and control but Baenre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Baenre is stalling in the full guard.
Baenre stopping the sweep attempt from Ridgewood.
Baenre looking to pass the guard.
Baenre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Ridgewood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ridgewood, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Ridgewood!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Mia (ranked 3642 p4p, 3560 weight class) and Bayo Van Wyk (ranked 463 p4p, 450 weight class). Bayo Van Wyk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damian Mia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Bayo Van Wyk!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Wyk closes the distance but Mia moves to the side
and Mia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Van Wyk gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Van Wyk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Wyk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mia defends it easily.
Van Wyk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Wyk has his foot on Mia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mia works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Van Wyk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Van Wyk keeping full guard, as Mia tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Wyk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mia trying to control but Van Wyk is working from the bottom.
Van Wyk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Wyk is working an open guard so Mia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Van Wyk tries to clinch there but Mia circles away.
Van Wyk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Wyk manages to pull guard.
Mia slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Mia seems content to control.
Mia passes the guard and advances to mount!
Van Wyk has given up his back. Will we see Mia going for some submissions?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mia not allowing Van Wyk to control his hands.
Mia tries to get the hooks in deep but Van Wyk pushed the leg off.
Mia working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Van Wyk is doing well to defend. Mia seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Van Wyk is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Damian Mia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Larsen (ranked 3945 p4p, 1736 weight class) and Renato Atunes (ranked 498 p4p, 232 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfred Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renato Atunes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes clobbers Larsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Atunes.
Atunes slips a jab and a cross from Larsen.
Atunes scores with a shot to the body.
Larsen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Atunes throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Atunes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Atunes throws a right hand that Larsen ducks under and follows up with a left that Larsen also avoids with ease.
Larsen lands a nice shot that snaps Atunes's head back.
Atunes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Larsen.
Larsen throws a lazy head kick
and Atunes counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Larsen swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Larsen tries to close the distance and clinch but Atunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Larsen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Atunes misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes scores with a push kick.
Atunes jabs Larsen right on the nose. Larsen blinks but takes it well.
Larsen avoids a kick to the body.
Larsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Atunes's head.
Larsen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Larsen throws a nice looking combination but Atunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larsen backing away here, and Atunes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Larsen misses with a straight right.
Atunes throws a fast counter high kick but Larsen manages to duck under it in time.
Some bone on bone action there as Atunes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Larsen throws a leg kick which misses Atunes's front leg but catches the back leg as Atunes tries to avoid it.
Larsen misses with a hook.
Larsen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Larsen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alfred Larsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Larsen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larsen throws a right hand that misses
and Atunes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes scores a nice knee to the body.
Larsen is breathing heavily.
Larsen trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atunes.
Atunes pushes Larsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Atunes digs a right hand into Larsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Larsen's gas tank.
A short left from Atunes.
Larsen is rocked!
Atunes has Larsen pushed against the cage.
Oh Larsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Atunes dips a shoulder and cracks Larsen with a mighty uppercut! Larsen falls back against the cage and Atunes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Larsen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Atunes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Renato Atunes!
After winning the bout, Renato Atunes 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Clifford Smith (ranked 2890 p4p, 2202 weight class) and Gwynn Evans (ranked 378 p4p, 299 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifford Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gwynn Evans!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gwynn Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Evans lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Evans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Evans makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Evans misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith jumps guard but Evans turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Evans is working Smith over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans lands a shoulder strike.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Evans blocking some punches.
Evans misses with some punches.
Evans blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Evans.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Evans.
Evans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Evans managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Evans avoids the damage to the body.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Evans lands a right hand.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Evans.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Evans pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evanss head.
Evans is working Smith over against the cage.
Evans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
A short body shot lands from Evans as the two fighters clinch.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith walks into a jab.
Evans gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Evans working aggressively here.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evanss head.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Evans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Evans blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Evans lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans lands a body punch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Evans scores with a punch to the head.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Evans counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Evans.
Evans misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith has Evans pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Evans lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gwynn Evans dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Evans tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Evans manages to avoid it.
Smith tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans wants to counter with a clinch but Smith pushes him away.
Evans wants to clinch.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Evans manages to avoid it.
Evans lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Evans.
Evans scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Evans wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Evans had a free shot at his head there.
Evans moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Evans clinches.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Evans tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Evans avoids it.
Evans blocking some punches.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Evans 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.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Evans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Evans on the inside.
Evans lands a shoulder strike.
Gwynn Evans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Evans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land.
Evans pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Evans takes a shot to the head.
Evans gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Evans.
Smith is rocked!
Evans lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Evans blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Evans.
Still in the clinch, Evans scores with a nice short uppercut.
Evans throws a big uppercut that drops Smith! More strikes from Evans and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smith lies dazed against the cage as Evans celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gwynn Evans!
Gwynn Evans is the new middleweight champion!
Gwynn Evans thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Clifford Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'SOMEBODY CALL 9-11!!!!!!!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaki Mountain (ranked 1502 p4p, 2572 weight class) and Nelson Roumain (ranked 227 p4p, 352 weight class). Roumain has chosen Paper Trail$ - Joey Bada$$ as his entrance music. Kaki Mountain has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaki Mountain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Roumain !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Mountain coming out on top.
Mountain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roumain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Roumain misses its intended target.
Mountain throwing a counter right hand but Roumain manages to avoid it.
Roumain misses with an uppercut
and Mountain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mountain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mountain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roumain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Roumain 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Roumain moves forwards but Mountain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roumain clinches up with Mountain and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mountain.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mountain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mountain.
Mountain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mountain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roumain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Mountain.
Mountain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roumain misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roumain tries to throw a body punch but Mountain avoids it by throwing Roumain back against the cage.
Mountain misses with the head strike.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mountain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roumain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mountain pushes Roumain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mountain lands with a short shot to the head.
Roumain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roumain lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mountain.
A right handed body shot lands from Roumain .
Mountain misses with some punches.
Mountain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roumain s head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountain looking to slow down the pace here.
Mountain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roumain backwards.
Mountain tries to work over Roumain 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roumain creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mountain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roumain misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Roumain on the inside.
Mountain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roumain blocking some punches.
Mountain lands with a right to the head.
Roumain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Roumain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roumain throws a punch but it's blocked by Mountain.
Roumain lands with a right to the head.
Roumain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mountain scores with a shot to the side of Roumain 's head.
Mountain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mountain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roumain swings wildly with an uppercut but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mountain.
A head punch on the inside from Mountain fails to land.
Nice body punch from Roumain - that landed with a thud.
Mountain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roumain 's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roumain .
Mountain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roumain s head.
Roumain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mountain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roumain swings wildly with an uppercut but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roumain .
Mountain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Roumain .
Roumain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mountain struggles to land a body shot inside as Roumain controls his hands.
A short right from Roumain on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roumain misses with a punch on the inside.
Roumain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roumain blocking some punches.
Roumain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mountain throws a head punch that misses.
Mountain misses with a punch on the inside.
Mountain has a couple of punches blocked by Roumain .
Roumain misses with some punches.
Roumain has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mountain seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Roumain can turn it around.
Roumain digs a right hand into Mountain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mountain's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Mountain.
Roumain throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Roumain holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mountain is trying to maintain a safe position but Roumain gets an underhook and turns Mountain into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mountain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roumain misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mountain.
Roumain blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaki Mountain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Roumain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mountain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Mountain.
A swing and a miss from Roumain .
Roumain moves out of range of the body kick.
Roumain misses with a body shot.
It looked like Mountain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mountain. That's going to slow Roumain down.
Roumain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roumain throws a right hand that Mountain ducks under and follows up with a left that Mountain also avoids with ease.
Roumain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mountain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roumain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountain.
Mountain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roumain .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mountain defending well as Roumain loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roumain misses the shot to the body.
Mountain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roumain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mountain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mountain throwing a counter right hand but Roumain manages to avoid it.
Mountain misses with a hook
and Roumain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roumain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mountain can pounce on him.
Roumain throws a big shot that misses.
Roumain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mountain half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mountain looks to land a left hand but Roumain moved out of range nicely.
Mountain just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Roumain misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain tries to land a body kick
and Roumain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Mountain - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roumain tries to clinch up but Mountain circles away and keeps his distance.
Roumain moves out of range as Mountain throws a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roumain ! But no joy.
Roumain throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Roumain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mountain.
Mountain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roumain doesn't seem bothered though.
Roumain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
Roumain throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roumain blocks the body kick.
Mountain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roumain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roumain takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mountain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roumain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Roumain lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roumain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roumain avoids the head kick by Mountain.
Roumain throws out a counter right but Mountain avoids it with no problem.
Mountain connects with an inside leg kick.
Roumain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roumain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Roumain .
Nice defenses there by Mountain.
Roumain connects with a single shot there.
Roumain moves away from the strike by Mountain.
Roumain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mountain's head backwards.
Roumain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mountain counters with a thumping low kick.
Mountain throws a jab when Roumain was well out of range.
Roumain throws out a counter right but Mountain avoids it with no problem.
Mountain throws a body kick that misses.
A cross from Mountain lands.
Mountain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roumain can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roumain throws a jab but it's blocked by Mountain.
Roumain walks into a straight right hand from Mountain.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roumain wants to clinch.
Mountain throws a head kick but Roumain moves out of range.
Mountain misses with an uppercut
and Roumain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roumain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mountain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Roumain will feel that in the morning.
Roumain checks a low kick from Mountain.
Roumain with a jab.
Roumain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mountain tries to land a front kick but Roumain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kaki Mountain will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Mountain delivers a nice body kick.
Mountain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roumain .
Roumain looks to land a right hand but Mountain moved out of range.
Mountain jabs Roumain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Roumain moves away from the strike by Mountain.
Roumain works Mountain's body with a nice hook.
Mountain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mountain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roumain takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roumain throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mountain misses the target.
Mountain misses with a hook
and Roumain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mountain slips under a jab from Roumain .
A slow jab from Roumain misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Roumain finds it's way through Mountain's defenses.
Roumain misses the shot to the body.
Roumain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
Mountain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roumain .
Roumain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mountain misses with a body kick.
Mountain misses with a leg kick
and Roumain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Roumain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mountain.
Roumain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roumain 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice cross by Mountain.
Roumain thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mountain.
Nice straight punches there by Mountain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mountain.
Mountain scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain misses with an uppercut. Roumain saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roumain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roumain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Roumain .
Mountain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Roumain misses.
Mountain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mountain - that will leave a mark!
A punch combination from Roumain misses.
Mountain throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Roumain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mountain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mountain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mountain thumps Roumain with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mountain.
Mountain misses with an uppercut
and Roumain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roumain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mountain.
Roumain cracks Mountain with a good jab.
Roumain throws a body shot but no joy.
Roumain throws out a loose jab but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mountain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roumain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mountain was well out of range. Poor timing from Roumain .
Roumain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mountain circles away quickly and effectively.
Mountain misses with an uppercut. Roumain saw that one coming.
Roumain walks into a left hand.
Mountain lands a big head kick that sends Roumain tumbling to the mat! Mountain takes a step backwards and waves Roumain back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Roumain is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mountain lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Roumain up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Mountain from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Roumain 's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaki Mountain!
Kaki Mountain is the new welterweight champion!
Kaki Mountain seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walt Dykstra (ranked 1705 p4p, 3855 weight class) and Hank McCoy (ranked 188 p4p, 398 weight class). Walt Dykstra has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Walt Dykstra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy tries to move into range but Dykstra moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Hank McCoy has been cut.
McCoy gets tackled into the cage by Dykstra. Dykstra maintains the clinch.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but Dykstra blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dykstra.
McCoy is looking to control Dykstra's arms but Dykstra gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCoy has his back to the cage.
Dykstra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McCoy.
McCoy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dykstra avoiding damage as McCoy throws knees to the body.
Dykstra is pushing McCoy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dykstra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dykstra lands a nice shot to the body.
Dykstra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCoy backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCoy throws an elbow but misses.
McCoy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dykstra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCoy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dykstra pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Dykstra.
McCoy looks winded!
Dykstra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCoys head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Dykstra.
Dykstra lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dykstra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Dykstra - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dykstra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dykstra.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dykstra.
A short left from Dykstra.
That has opened up Hank McCoy's cut even more.
Still in the clinch, Dykstra scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCoy is rocked!
Dykstra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Dykstra finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dykstra.
McCoy seems to have recovered his senses.
Dykstra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dykstra stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dykstra lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dykstra lands a right hand that snaps the head of McCoy backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McCoy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice body punch from Dykstra.
Dykstra drops McCoy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! McCoy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dykstra throws a big uppercut that drops McCoy! More strikes from Dykstra and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McCoy lies dazed against the cage as Dykstra celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walt Dykstra!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Corleone (ranked 1622 p4p, 1787 weight class) and David Choke (ranked 217 p4p, 237 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vito Corleone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Choke!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone misses with a right hand
and Choke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Choke.
Choke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corleone wants to stand up but Choke is controlling him.
Choke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Choke thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Choke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Choke works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choke swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Corleone is now in Choke's guard. A big mistake from Choke there, giving up the dominant position!
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Corleone landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Corleone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Choke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Corleone escapes and throws Choke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Choke is looking to regain half guard here but Corleone keeps moving and retains side control.
Choke regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Corleone lands a nice short elbow.
Corleone lands with a punch from half guard.
Corleone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Choke with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choke tries to get to full guard but Corleone has control of the leg.
Corleone is nestled in close to Choke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choke is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Corleone scores with a couple of nice shots.
Corleone is nestled in close to Choke, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Choke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Choke is rocked!
Corleone creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Choke is out cold and this one is all over! Corleone climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vito Corleone!
Vito Corleone is the new light heavyweight champion!
Vito Corleone managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dr Zoidberg Office, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marshal Mayhem (ranked 40 p4p, 450 weight class) and Jubei Akechi (ranked 5 p4p, 54 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marshal Mayhem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jubei Akechi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Akechi both land. Nice combination.
Mayhem has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Private Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
A right-left combo lands from Mayhem.
Akechi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayhem was well out of range. Poor timing from Akechi.
Akechi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Akechi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mayhem swinging wildly here.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayhem moves away.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
Mayhem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Akechi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Mayhem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akechi's head backwards.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
Akechi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mayhem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayhem wants it to stay on the feet.
Akechi gets a takedown into half guard.
Akechi prevents Mayhem from improving his position.
Mayhem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mayhem wants to sweep here but Akechi controlling him for the moment.
Mayhem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Akechi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akechi looking to pass the guard.
Mayhem has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mayhem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mayhem looking to control.
Mayhem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi wants to control from the top but Mayhem keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mayhem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akechi is one step ahead there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Akechi swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayhem.
Mayhem just misses with a punch to the body.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
Mayhem throws a jab but it's blocked by Akechi.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
Mayhem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mayhem wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Mayhem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Akechi.
Akechi shoots in for a double leg but Mayhem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marshal Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jubei Akechi.
Akechi thuds a left hand into Mayhem's body.
Mayhem missing with a left hand there. Akechi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayhem throws an off balance right hand
and Akechi counters with a left to the body.
Akechi throws a jab when Mayhem was well out of range.
Mayhem swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mayhem lands with a good body shot.
Akechi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Akechi defending well as Mayhem loads up on a big left hand.
Mayhem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akechi has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayhem misses with an uppercut
and Akechi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marshal Mayhem will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Akechi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mayhem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akechi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akechi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayhem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akechi won't allow Mayhem to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akechi's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem trying to control but Akechi is working from the bottom.
Mayhem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Akechi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Akechi pulls Mayhem in close to prevent any damage.
Akechi wants to sweep here but Mayhem controlling him for the moment.
Mayhem controls from within his opponent's guard.
Akechi trying to control the position.
That's two 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.
Akechi keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
Mayhem is really struggling to control Akechi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Akechi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Akechi trying to control from half guard but Mayhem is working away.
Akechi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mayhem wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akechi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Akechi trying to control from half guard but Mayhem is working away.
Mayhem moves into full guard.
Mayhem wants to sweep but no luck.
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing Akechi from controlling successfully.
Mayhem is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akechi chips away with some ground and pound.
Mayhem looking to control.
Akechi landing with the ground and pound.
Mayhem wants to sweep but no luck.
Akechi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayhem is controlling Akechi's posture.
Akechi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jubei Akechi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Akechi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mayhem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akechi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayhem.
Mayhem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mayhem misses the target.
Mayhem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayhem takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akechi swings for the body but Mayhem moves out of range.
Mayhem loads up on a big right hand but Akechi slips the punch.
Mayhem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akechi.
Mayhem throws a looping overhand right but Akechi ducks down to avoid it.
Akechi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
Marshal Mayhem is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akechi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Akechi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mayhem defends well and Akechi ends up having to push Mayhem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Marshal Mayhem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayhem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Akechi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mayhem moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayhem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akechi.
Mayhem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akechi.
Mayhem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akechi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mayhem misses with a lunging right hand
and Akechi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mayhem moves in looking to clinch but Akechi pushes him off.
Akechi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mayhem defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akechi. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi connects with a body shot.
Akechi throws a lazy right hand but Mayhem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayhem moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akechi misses the shot to the body.
Akechi throws a right hand that Mayhem ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayhem also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Mayhem misses the target.
Mayhem throws a lazy right hand but Akechi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marshal Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mayhem, as that shot connected.
Akechi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mayhem rather than just go for the knockout.
Akechi lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayhem misses with a hook. Akechi ducked under it nicely.
Akechi feints the counter takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Akechi.
Nice takedown defense from Mayhem. No joy for Akechi on that attempt.
Akechi misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Mayhem to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayhem throws a series of punches but Akechi moves out of range.
And Akechi tries to counter it with a takedown but Mayhem pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mayhem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayhem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akechi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akechi feints the counter takedown.
Mayhem connects with a looping right hand.
Akechi throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Mayhem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mayhem misses the jab.
And Akechi tries to counter it with a takedown but Mayhem pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mayhem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akechi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Akechi or perhaps it was just good defense by Mayhem, which made it look bad.
Marshal Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jubei Akechi.
Mayhem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut.
Akechi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mayhem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akechi swings widly with a right hand
and Mayhem counters with a left to the body.
Mayhem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akechi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akechi throws a hook to the side of Mayhem's head but Mayhem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akechi.
Akechi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mayhem's waist but Mayhem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Akechi off to one side.
Akechi slips a straight right by Mayhem.
Akechi swings for the body but Mayhem moves out of range.
Akechi scores with a shot to the body.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Marshal Mayhem did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mayhem throws a big shot that misses.
Mayhem fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Mayhem.
Akechi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Mayhem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayhem.
Mayhem lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mayhem takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
Akechi with the counter takedown but Mayhem avoids it easily.
Mayhem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Akechi.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut. Akechi saw that one coming.
Mayhem misses with a looping right.
Akechi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayhem. Akechi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akechi throws a body punch but Mayhem moves out of range.
Akechi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayhem throws a hook to the side of Akechi's head but Akechi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akechi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Akechi keeps the fight on the outside.
Mayhem scores with a shot to the body.
Akechi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mayhem throws a looping overhand right but Akechi ducks down to avoid it.
Mayhem takes a swing at Akechi's ribcage but misses.
Mayhem lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mayhem slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akechi misses with a combination
and Mayhem counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but Akechi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akechi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akechi takes a swing at Mayhem's ribcage but misses.
Akechi takes a swing at Mayhem's ribcage but misses.
Akechi thuds his right hand into Mayhem's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but Akechi is just out of range.
Akechi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akechi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akechi just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akechi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akechi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mayhem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akechi in his tracks.
Akechi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayhem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akechi breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mayhem.
A combination from Mayhem does no damage.
The fighters circling - Mayhem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akechi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mayhem moves away.
Mayhem appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mayhem lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akechi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayhem.
Akechi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akechi trying to control the action but Mayhem is working from the bottom.
Mayhem manages to get back to half guard.
Mayhem tries to get to full guard but Akechi has control of the leg.
Mayhem is pressing down on Akechi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mayhem escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akechi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mayhem controlling Akechi's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marshal Mayhem had his way with Jubei Akechi in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Akechi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Akechi is keen to just control but Mayhem is a slippery customer.
Mayhem is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Akechi in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem wants to get back to full guard.
Mayhem is staying active underneath Akechi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mayhem wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem actively working from the bottom here.
Akechi stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mayhem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mayhem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akechi lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayhem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Akechi scores with a jab to the body.
Akechi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayhem.
Akechi with the counter takedown but Mayhem avoids it easily.
Akechi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a jab when Akechi was well out of range.
Akechi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akechi slips under a jab.
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mayhem scores with a hook.
Mayhem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jubei Akechi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshal Mayhem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akechi moves away.
Mayhem doesn't manage to clinch there - Akechi circles away.
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
Akechi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Akechi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mayhem ducks under a wild hook from Akechi.
Mayhem throwing a counter right hand but Akechi manages to avoid it.
Mayhem tries to clinch but Akechi is having none of it.
Akechi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayhem.
Mayhem with a jab.
Akechi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mayhem to score with a decent uppercut.
Akechi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mayhem as he avoids it easily.
Mayhem is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mayhem swings for the body but Akechi moves out of range.
Akechi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some wild striking there from Akechi.
Akechi takes a swing at Mayhem's ribcage but misses.
Mayhem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akechi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayhem getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem scores with the left hand. Akechi knows he should have avoided that one.
Mayhem connects with a nice looking jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshal Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mayhem has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshal Mayhem!
Marshal Mayhem is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Marshal Mayhem 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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