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CFC 477: Beach v Mataitai PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Shinnie (ranked 4149 p4p, 22591 weight class) and Carlton Smithers (ranked 494 p4p, 671 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Shinnie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlton Smithers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinnie connects with a leg kick.
Shinnie throws a front kick aimed at Smithers's knee but Smithers avoids it well.
Smithers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shinnie throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smithers counters with a stiff right hand.
Smithers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shinnie.
Smithers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shinnie scores with a hook.
 It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
A big left from Shinnie misses.
Smithers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smithers swings for the body but Shinnie moves out of range.
Shinnie is looking to counter punch.
Shinnie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smithers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shinnie misses with an uppercut.
Shinnie tests Smithers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been informed that Smithers has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shinnie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shinnie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smithers counters with a nice uppercut.
Smithers slips a jab and a cross from Shinnie.
Smithers tries to work over Shinnie's front leg with a kick but Shinnie checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smithers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shinnie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shinnie swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smithers misses with a body shot.
Smithers misses with a few strikes there.
Smithers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shinnie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shinnie is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smithers throws a lazy uppercut
and Shinnie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smithers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinnie manages to avoid it.
Shinnie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smitherss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shinnie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smithers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shinnie.
Shinnie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shinnie looks to land a right hand but Smithers moved out of range.
Shinnie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smithers scores with a jab 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!
Smithers lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinnie throws a combination. Smithers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smithers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shinnie throws a series of punches but Smithers avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Smithers misses.
Smithers throws a big shot that misses.
Smithers misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Smithers.
 It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut.
Shinnie misses with a body kick.
Smithers scores with a punch to the head.
Smithers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Smithers misses the target.
Shinnie blocks a head kick by Smithers.
Smithers throws a hook to the side of Shinnie's head but Shinnie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shinnie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shinnie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithers walks into a straight right hand from Shinnie.
Smithers misses with a jab to the body
and Shinnie counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from Shinnie is predictable there
and Smithers counters with a straight right hand.
Shinnie misses with a body kick.
Smithers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Shinnie misses its target.
Smithers lunges at Shinnie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shinnie's hand.
Smithers ducks under a wild hook from Shinnie.
It seemed like Smithers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smithers lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Shinnie. Those never looked like landing.
Shinnie scores with a jab. Smithers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smithers punishes Shinnie's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smithers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smithers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shinnie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shinnie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shinnie is breathing heavily.
A lazy body kick from Shinnie
and Smithers scores with a counter punch that sends Shinnie to the canvas! Smithers smells blood - he's punishing Shinnie with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Shinnie has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Smithers!
An out of breath Carlton Smithers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emporio Cannabino (ranked 4151 p4p, 3638 weight class) and Cal Klos (ranked 502 p4p, 455 weight class). Cannabino comes to the cage accompanied by Ludacris - Blueberry yum yum. Klos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Our Father Enki. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emporio Cannabino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 20 - 2, fighting out of London, Cal Klos!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannabino takes the fight into the clinch.
Cannabino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch but Klos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino misses with a few strikes there.
Cannabino has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Klos.
Cannabino has managed to clinch.
Cannabino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klos is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klos scores with a shoulder strike.
Klos tries for a takedown but Cannabino manages to get underhooks.
Emporio Cannabino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Klos.
Klos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cannabino pulls his leg out and moves away.
Klos staying out of range there.
Klos throws a jab but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Klos throws an off balance right hand
and Cannabino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannabino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cannabino.
It looks like Cal Klos has been cut.
Klos misses with a looping right.
Cannabino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cannabino tries a head kick but it misses.
Cannabino looks to land a combination. Klos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cannabino moves away from the strike by Klos.
Klos throws a nice looking combination but Cannabino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Klos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cannabino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Klos circles away.
Klos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cannabino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cannabino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klos.
Cannabino tries to bum rush Klos with a series of wild strikes but Klos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Klos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannabino lands with a left to the head.
Cannabino misses with some punches.
Cannabino dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Klos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cannabino misses with a punch to the body.
Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Klos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Klos duly obliges.
Cannabino moves out of range of the strikes.
Klos scores with a nice head shot.
Good exchange - Klos coming out on top.
Klos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cannabino swivels and escapes.
Cannabino throws a head kick that half lands.
Klos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cannabino tries to clinch up.
Klos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Klos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cannabino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cannabino's waist but Cannabino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klos off to one side.
Cannabino quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Klos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Klos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cannabino counters with a three punch combo that has Klos backing up. Klos nods at Cannabino to acknowledge the strikes.
Klos scores with a decent looking hook.
Klos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Klos throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Cannabino to counter with a crisp jab.
Cannabino ducks under a wild hook from Klos.
Cannabino lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cannabino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cal Klos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannabino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Klos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Klos misses with a looping right.
Cannabino moves away from the strike by Klos.
Cannabino looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Klos.
Klos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klos! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Klos moves out of range.
Klos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Klos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cannabino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Klos is having none of it.
Klos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cannabino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cannabino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cannabino is looking to clinch but Klos is avoiding it.
A jab from Klos does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannabino is controlling Klos's trapped leg to prevent Klos from advancing to side control.
Klos prevents Cannabino from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emporio Cannabino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cal Klos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Klos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cannabino.
Cannabino closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Klos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cannabino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Klos misses.
A quick step to the side and Cannabino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino is looking to clinch.
Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Klos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Klos.
Klos throws a hook but Cannabino blocks it.
Cannabino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cannabino.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cannabino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Klos moves out of range as Cannabino strikes.
Klos lands with a right hand.
That kick from Cannabino tenderised Klos's leg. Klos is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Klos misses with a straight left.
Cannabino appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Klos lands with a cross.
A nice combination there by Klos.
Klos scores with a jab to the head.
Cannabino lands a two punch combo.
Klos misses with a hook
and Cannabino counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannabino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Klos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cannabino eats them both and turns towards Klos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cannabino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cannabino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klos.
Cannabino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klos throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for Cannabino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klos throws an off balance right hand
and Cannabino counters with a one-two to the body.
Cannabino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Klos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cannabino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klos.
Cannabino tries to clinch up but Klos circles away and keeps his distance.
Cannabino throws a head kick that Klos semi-blocks.
Klos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klos misses with an uppercut.
Cannabino seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cannabino misses with a two punch combination.
Cannabino forces Klos back against the cage and clinches.
Cannabino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Klos misses with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Cannabino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannabino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cannabino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Klos misses the target.
A big left from Klos misses.
Cannabino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Klos cracks Cannabino with a right hand to the side of the head.
Klos throws a big shot that misses.
Klos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cannabino throws a big counter combination but Klos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cannabino is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice defenses there by Cannabino.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Klos moves out of range.
Klos blocks a head kick by Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Klos moves out of range.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klos swats away the attempt to clinch by Cannabino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klos moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannabino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Cannabino backs off Klos throws a huge counter combo but Cannabino manages to avoid it all.
Cannabino on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Klos throws a hook but Cannabino blocks it.
Klos lands a jab-cross combination.
Klos with a nice cross.
Cannabino misses with a double jab
and Klos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Klos loads up on a big right hand but Cannabino slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Klos is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Klos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cannabino wants to clinch
and Cannabino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cal Klos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Cal Klos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Klos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klos swings widly with a right hand
and Cannabino counters with a nice uppercut.
Klos with a nice cross.
Cannabino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice jab there from Klos.
Cannabino lands a jab to Klos's midsection.
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and Klos moves out of range easily.
Klos works over Cannabino's head and body with a nice combination.
Klos misses with a straight left.
Klos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCannabino.
A swing and a miss from Klos.
Klos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Klos.
Klos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Cannabino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cannabino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Klos misses with a looping right.
Cal Klos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klos with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannabino throws a leg kick
and Klos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cannabino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Klos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Klos or perhaps it was just good defense by Cannabino, which made it look bad.
It looked like Cannabino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Klos.
Klos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cannabino.
Klos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Klos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Klos is having none of it.
Klos misses with an uppercut. Cannabino saw that one coming.
Klos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cannabino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cannabino lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klos lands with a straight right. Cannabino didn't see that one coming.
Cannabino misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Klos lands a jab.
Klos misses with a wild combination.
Klos lunges at Cannabino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cannabino's hand.
Cannabino thuds his right hand into Klos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cannabino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Cannabino scores with a four punch combination!
Cannabino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Klos misses with a right hand
and Cannabino counters with a series of strikes. Klos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Klos throws a looping overhand right but Cannabino ducks down to avoid it.
As Klos looks to move away, Cannabino throws a big counter combo but Klos just gets out of the way.
Cannabino walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klos lands a head shot.
Cannabino tries to close the distance and clinch but Klos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klos goes for a double leg but Cannabino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cannabino continues to drive forward.
Cannabino defending well as Klos loads up on a big left hand.
Cannabino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Klos misses with an uppercut. Cannabino saw that one coming.
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Klos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Klos, as that shot connected.
Cannabino throws a low kick but Klos moves out of range easily.
Klos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cannabino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cannabino misses with a body kick.
Klos lands a glancing blow to the side of Cannabino's head.
Klos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cannabino.
Klos throws a jab but it's blocked by Cannabino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klos missing with a left hand there. Cannabino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cannabino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klos.
Klos misses with a double jab.
Cannabino throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klos's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannabino moves into the clinch successfully.
Klos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cannabino backwards.
Cannabino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cannabino manages to break the clinch.
Klos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cannabino thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cannabino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klos throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannabino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circling - Klos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cannabino walks into a left hand.
Klos throws a lazy right hand but Cannabino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cal Klos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Klos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cal Klos!
An out of breath Cal Klos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Walcott (ranked 1255 p4p, 1122 weight class) and Mike Lowe (ranked 140 p4p, 124 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lowe's choice of entrance music: Parsonsfield - Weeds or Windflowers. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Walcott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowe with a nice cross.
Lowe lands with a nice combination. Walcott backs away looking to recover.
Lowe looks to clinch
and Walcott counters with a right hand to the body.
Lowe throws a head kick but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott moves out of range as Lowe throws a body kick.
Lowe tries to bum rush Walcott with a series of wild strikes but Walcott uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Walcott loads up on a big right hand but Lowe slips the punch.
Walcott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walcott throws a leg kick but Lowe moved away.
Lowe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Walcott lunges at Lowe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lowe's hand.
Walcott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lowe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Walcott. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Walcott.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walcott throws a poor cross that misses
and Lowe counters with a left to the body.
Walcott misses with a straight right.
Lowe throws a counter combo.
Walcott defending well as Lowe loads up on a big left hand.
Walcott scores with a sloppy right hand. Lowe should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott avoids the body shot from Lowe.
Walcott throwing a counter right hand but Lowe manages to avoid it.
Lowe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lowe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Walcott misses.
Lowe throws a shot to the body.
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowe.
A jab from Walcott misses.
Walcott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lowe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walcott counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lowe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lowe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Walcott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at potato place in the buildup to the fight.
Walcott lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lowe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lowe misses with a body shot.
Lowe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walcott's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe misses with the combination.
Lowe misses with a head kick.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses.
Walcott looks to throw the jab but Lowe is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walcott.
Lowe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Walcott rather than just go for the knockout.
Some wild striking there from Walcott.
A head kick misses from Lowe.
Lowe fails to land with a series of punches.
Walcott appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lowe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walcott.
Walcott blocks a head kick by Lowe.
Sloppy strikes from Lowe. Those never looked like landing.
Lowe thumps Walcott with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe is looking to clinch but Walcott is avoiding it.
Walcott tries to close the distance and clinch but Lowe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walcott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Walcott scores with a four punch combination!
Walcott finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lowe moves out of range of the strikes.
Lowe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Walcott fails to land with a series of punches.
Walcott avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Walcott throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lowe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lowe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lowe misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Walcott in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walcott was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowe.
No joy there for Lowe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lowe closes the distance and clinches.
Walcott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walcott.
Lowe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lowe breaks from the clinch.
Lowe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walcott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lowe.
Lowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lowe misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Lowe 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.
Walcott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lowe.
Lowe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lowe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Walcott can pounce on him.
Mike Lowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walcott scores with a shot to the body.
Lowe tries to work over Walcott's front leg with a kick but Walcott checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Lowe as he connects with a hook.
Lowe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Walcott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walcott manages to avoid it.
Walcott looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe misses with a two punch combination.
A quick step to the side and Walcott tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lowe throws out a leg kick but Walcott moves out of range and Lowe only half commits.
A big right from Walcott misses.
Lowe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Lowe misses.
Walcott was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Walcott misses with a looping right.
Lowe misses the shot to the body.
Walcott appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lowe scores with a punch to the head.
Lowe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walcott at a distance.
Walcott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lowe.
Lowe throws a leg kick but Walcott sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Walcott appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lowe connects with a nice looking jab.
Lowe misses with a body shot
and Walcott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walcott throws a looping overhand right but Lowe ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Lowe.
Walcott defending well as Lowe loads up on a big left hand.
Walcott fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lowe.
Lowe clinches up with Walcott and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Lowe.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe works on Walcott's body with a couple of short punches.
Lowe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walcott scores with a shot to the side of Lowe's head.
Lowe blocks a body shot from Walcott.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Walcott fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lowe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lowe lands with a light punch inside.
Lowe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lowe lands an uppercut.
Lowe looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hook to the body lands for Walcott.
Lowe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walcott throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott lands a body punch.
Walcott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lowe's efforts to push away.
Walcott lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walcott struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowe controls his hands.
Lowe breaks from the clinch.
Lowe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lowe throws a sloppy head kick and Walcott moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Walcott misses the target.
Walcott misses with an uppercut.
Walcott swings for the body but Lowe moves out of range.
Lowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott swings for the body but Lowe moves out of range.
Lowe tries to clinch but Walcott moves away
and Walcott counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lowe ducks under a wild hook from Walcott.
Lowe throws the left hand but Walcott avoids the punch easily.
Walcott was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lowe misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lowe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big right from Lowe misses.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lowe moves away.
Walcott looks to land a combination but Lowe avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lowe 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 Walcott has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Walcott and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Walcott will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Despite the aggression on Lowe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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!
Walcott checks a leg kick.
Walcott wants to clinch.
Lowe misses with a lunging right hand
and Walcott counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Lowe misses
and Walcott counters with a nice body shot.
Walcott blocks the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Lowe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Walcott with a hook.
Lowe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lowe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Walcott backs up against the cage.
Lowe looks to clinch
and Walcott counters with a right hand to the body.
Walcott blocks a head kick by Lowe.
Lowe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Walcott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lowe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walcott lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Walcott checks a low kick from Lowe.
Lowe throws a hook but Walcott blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walcott sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walcott is looking to counter punch.
Lowe throws a nice looking combination but Walcott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walcott scores with a leg kick.
Walcott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lowe throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lowe.
Lowe works Walcott's body with a nice hook.
Walcott throws a leg kick that misses.
Lowe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Walcott connects with a jab.
Lowe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walcott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lowe.
A little jabbing left from Lowe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lowe keeps Walcott at a distance using the push kick.
Lowe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Walcott works the jab nicely.
Tommy Walcott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Lowe 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lowe looks for the body kick but Walcott saw that one coming.
Lowe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Walcott.
Lowe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walcott.
Lowe moves out of range of the strikes.
Walcott misses with a hook
and Lowe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walcott sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
Walcott is looking to counter punch.
Lowe throws a hook but Walcott avoids it easily.
Walcott misses with a straight left.
Walcott avoids the body shot from Lowe.
Lowe misses with a hook. Walcott ducked under it nicely.
Lowe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lowe throws the left hand but Walcott avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lowe checks a leg kick.
Lowe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lowe lands with a cross.
Lowe throws a hook but Walcott avoids it easily.
Lowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
Walcott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Walcott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lowe.
Lowe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lowe takes a swing at Walcott's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Walcott was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lowe.
Walcott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lowe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mike Lowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lowe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walcott manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lowe lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lowe. Walcott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lowe misses with a hook. Walcott ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe tries to clinch but Walcott moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Walcott.
Lowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lowe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walcott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowe.
Lowe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walcott scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walcott forces Lowe back against the cage and clinches.
Walcott prevents Lowe from breaking the clinch.
Walcott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowe's elbow.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Lowe.
I've got Lowe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Lowe!
A relieved looking Mike Lowe 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Zhan Dhelan (ranked 1668 p4p, 2746 weight class) and Lorenzo Bataglia (ranked 181 p4p, 280 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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142
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhan Dhelan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lorenzo Bataglia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bataglia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bataglia. Dhelan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dhelan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bataglia tries to roll over but Dhelan keeps him under control.
Bataglia is looking to escape.
Dhelan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dhelan is looking for a kimura here.
Dhelan is looking to advance position but Bataglia won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan is keen to just control but Bataglia is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bataglia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bataglia is staying active underneath Dhelan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bataglia won't allow Dhelan to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bataglia trying to hold on to Dhelan's head to control him but Dhelan postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lorenzo Bataglia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dhelan shoots in for a double leg but Bataglia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dhelan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dhelan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dhelan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Zhan Dhelan has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bataglia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dhelan somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Bataglia. No joy for Dhelan on that attempt.
Dhelan connects with the punch.
Bataglia has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dhelan fails with the takedown
and Bataglia counters with a three punch combo that has Dhelan backing up. Dhelan nods at Bataglia to acknowledge the strikes.
Dhelan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dhelan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Bataglia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bataglia scores with a jab to the body.
Bataglia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dhelan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bataglia circles away.
Dhelan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bataglia circles away.
Dhelan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dhelan looking to pass the guard.
Bataglia wants to get back to his feet but Dhelan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dhelan passes Bataglia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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.
Dhelan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dhelan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dhelan is trying to control. Bataglia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dhelan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dhelan trying to control from half guard but Bataglia is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Bataglia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zhan Dhelan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dhelan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bataglia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bataglia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dhelan fails to land the takedown.
Bataglia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dhelan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dhelan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dhelan wants to control but Bataglia is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan trying to advance position but Bataglia counters by regaining guard.
Dhelan trying to control but Bataglia is working from the bottom.
Dhelan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bataglia's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhelan trying to work for an americana but Bataglia has managed to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bataglia keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Dhelan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bataglia is keeping the position for now.
Dhelan is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bataglia trying to keep a closed guard but Dhelan is proving a slippery customer.
Dhelan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dhelan passes Bataglia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dhelan stalling.
Dhelan is trying to work for a kimura but Bataglia is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan stops Bataglia from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dhelan shoots for a takedown but Bataglia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dhelan ducks right into an uppercut from Bataglia.
Dhelan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dhelan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bataglia.
Bataglia slaps away a takedown attempt from Dhelan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bataglia counters with a body kick.
Dhelan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lorenzo Bataglia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dhelan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bataglia throws a looping overhand right but Dhelan ducks down to avoid it.
Bataglia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dhelan.
Dhelan shoots in looking for a takedown but Bataglia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dhelan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bataglia as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dhelan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dhelan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bataglia sprawls well. Bataglia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dhelan gets slowly back to his feet.
Bataglia jabs Dhelan right on the nose. Dhelan blinks but takes it well.
Lorenzo Bataglia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good standup being displayed there by Bataglia as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dhelan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bataglia.
Dhelan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bataglia defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bataglia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dhelan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bataglia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bataglia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Bataglia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zhan Dhelan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dhelan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dhelan is just content to waste time from the top position. Bataglia takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bataglia keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Dhelan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bataglia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dhelan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dhelan is taking a breather. Bataglia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhelan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dhelan trying to control from half guard but Bataglia is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bataglia tries to kick Dhelan off but Dhelan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dhelan is looking for a kimura but Bataglia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dhelan to get the leverage.
Dhelan is looking to advance position but Bataglia won't allow it.
Dhelan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bataglia's thigh. Bataglia counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dhelan wants to pass the guard but Bataglia is keeping the position.
Bataglia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dhelan is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dhelan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bataglia's guard.
Bataglia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bataglia is refusing to be controlled, as Dhelan sits in half guard.
Bataglia preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dhelan tries for a takedown but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bataglia throws a body punch but Dhelan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dhelan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bataglia defends well and Dhelan ends up having to push Bataglia into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bataglia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bataglia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zhan Dhelan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dhelan looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bataglia displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dhelan up against the cage.
Bataglia pushes Dhelan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bataglia is trying to stall.
Dhelan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zhan Dhelan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bataglia.
Dhelan has Bataglia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bataglia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bataglia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bataglia looking to stall.
Bataglia manages to break the clinch.
Bataglia scores with a nice body kick.
Bataglia explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bataglia lands with an uppercut that bounces Dhelan off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia leaves Dhelan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dhelan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dhelan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bataglia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bataglia lands with a straight right. Dhelan didn't see that one coming.
Lorenzo Bataglia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dhelan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bataglia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bataglia throws a head kick but Dhelan moves out of range.
Bataglia cracks Dhelan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dhelan looks to land a right hand but Bataglia moved out of range.
Dhelan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dhelan is trying to move to mount but Bataglia reverses beautifully and ends up in Dhelan's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Bataglia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bataglia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Bataglia!
After winning the bout, Lorenzo Bataglia 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 Kirov Sturmovik (ranked 1599 p4p, 1534 weight class) and Donnie Larkin (ranked 234 p4p, 227 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirov Sturmovik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donnie Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin takes the fight into the clinch.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Larkin is blocking nicely.
A shot in the inside from Sturmovik.
Larkin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sturmovik after a bit of a struggle.
Larkin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sturmovik walks away with a smile on his face. Larkin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sturmovik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larkin counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sturmovik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Sturmovik has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Larkin looking for a takedown.
Kirov Sturmovik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Larkin.
Larkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sturmovik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturmovik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Sturmovik misses with a looping left.
Larkin blocks a head kick by Sturmovik.
Larkin with the counter takedown but Sturmovik avoids it easily.
Sturmovik looks to throw the jab but Larkin is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Larkin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmovik throws a right and a left that Larkin avoids nicely.
Sturmovik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larkin moves away.
Larkin moves out of range of the body kick from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Larkin. That snapped Sturmovik's head back.
Sturmovik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmovik lands with a nice body kick.
Larkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sturmovik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sturmovik lands with a kick to the ribs.
Larkin needs to keep his hands up - Sturmovik had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Larkin misses.
Larkin dodges the punch combination from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Sturmovik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sturmovik misses with a right hand
and Larkin counters with a left to the body.
Sturmovik throws a sloppy head kick and Larkin moves out of range easily.
Sturmovik moves forwards but Larkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturmovik lands the left hand.
Sturmovik throws a combination that misses
and Larkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sturmovik's guard.
Sturmovik manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Larkin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sturmovik pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin staying out of range there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Larkin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sturmovik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sturmovik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larkin throws out a counter right but Sturmovik avoids it with no problem.
Sturmovik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Larkin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sturmovik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larkin at a distance.
Larkin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Larkin throws a hook but Sturmovik avoids it easily.
Sturmovik keeps the fight on the outside.
Kirov Sturmovik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Larkin.
Sturmovik swinging wildly here.
Sturmovik scores with a nice head shot.
Sturmovik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larkin. That did some damage!
A head kick by Sturmovik misses
and Sturmovik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin throws a hook to the side of Sturmovik's head but Sturmovik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturmovik tries to keep at a distance but Larkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Larkin wants to get back to striking at distance but Sturmovik won't allow it.
Larkin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sturmovik pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sturmovik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Larkin avoids it.
Sturmovik unloads a knee to the mid-section. Larkin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sturmovik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Larkin jumps guard and drags Sturmovik to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Larkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sturmovik defends well.
Our spies down at at kill or be killed F boring Fights inform us that Larkin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Larkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturmovik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sturmovik has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Larkin is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturmovik is fighting to break Larkin's control of his arms but Larkin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sturmovik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Larkin's guard.
Larkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturmovik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sturmovik postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirov Sturmovik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
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.
Sturmovik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Larkin has time to react.
Larkin avoids the head kick by Sturmovik.
Larkin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik slips under a jab from Larkin.
Larkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturmovik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sturmovik throws a jab when Larkin was well out of range.
Sturmovik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses.
Larkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sturmoviks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sturmovik throws an off balance right hand
and Larkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larkin moves out of range of the body kick.
Larkin scores with a decent looking hook.
Kirov Sturmovik is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturmovik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Larkin to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturmovik throws the left hand but Larkin avoids the punch easily.
Larkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sturmovik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Sturmovik missing with a left hand there. Larkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Larkin tenderised Sturmovik's leg. Sturmovik is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sturmovik throws a hook to the side of Larkin's head but Larkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmovik is looking to chop away at Larkin's legs.
Sturmovik throws a head kick but Larkin moves out of range.
Sturmovik misses with a two punch combination.
Sturmovik throws a body punch but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin looks to throw the jab but Sturmovik is out of range.
Larkin closes the distance and pushes Sturmovik back into the cage.
Sturmovik lands a nice uppercut.
Larkin pulls Sturmovik into guard.
Larkin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sturmovik stacks Larkin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sturmovik!
Larkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sturmovik decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sturmovik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larkin has closed the distance and engaged Sturmovik in a clinch.
Sturmovik lands a shoulder strike.
Larkin wants to take the fight to the mat but Sturmovik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larkin jumps guard and drags Sturmovik to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Larkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Donnie Larkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larkin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sturmovik haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Larkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sturmovik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sturmovik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sturmovik has managed to get both his arms back between Larkin's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturmovik trying to stand up but can't free himself from Larkin's guard.
Larkin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Larkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Larkin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Sturmovik is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Larkin prevents Sturmovik from getting back to his feet.
Sturmovik keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Larkin passes Sturmovik's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Larkin working over Sturmovik with some ground and pound. Sturmovik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sturmovik tries to kick Larkin off but Larkin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Donnie Larkin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
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!
Sturmovik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Larkin moves out of range of the body kick from Sturmovik.
Larkin throws a shot to the body.
Sturmovik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Sturmovik misses.
Sturmovik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Larkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Sturmovik's head.
Sturmovik looks to throw the jab but Larkin is out of range.
Sturmovik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larkin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sturmovik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sturmovik connects with a jab.
Larkin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Larkin there as he acknowledges the shot.
That has opened up Donnie Larkin's cut even more.
Sturmovik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Sturmovik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Larkin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sturmovik. Sturmovik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sturmovik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sturmovik blocks a jab.
Sturmovik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Larkin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin wants to control but Sturmovik is keeping him busy.
Larkin controlling the pace.
Larkin working Sturmovik over with strikes.
Larkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturmovik has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Larkin is on him like a limpet, forcing Sturmovik back against the cage.
Sturmovik scores with a knee to the head.
Sturmovik tries to land a knee to the head but Larkin blocks with his arms.
Larkin avoiding damage as Sturmovik throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin avoiding damage as Sturmovik throws knees to the body.
Larkin wants the takedown. Sturmovik is fighting it off but Larkin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sturmovik's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sturmovik keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Sturmovik keeping full guard, as Larkin tries to pass.
Larkin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Larkin won't allow Sturmovik to get back to his feet.
Larkin trying to control but Sturmovik is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sturmovik wants to stand and escape but Larkin is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sturmovik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturmovik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sturmovik throws a body punch but Larkin moves out of range.
Larkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sturmovik scores with a hook to the body. Larkin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik cracks Larkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The cut above Donnie Larkin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sturmovik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sturmovik.
A left lands for Larkin.
Larkin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Larkin avoids the body shot from Sturmovik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larkin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Larkin moves away from the strike by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sturmovik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Larkin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sturmovik circles away.
Sturmovik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirov Sturmovik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sturmovik 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirov Sturmovik!
A relieved looking Kirov Sturmovik 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomomisan Tsuruta (ranked 686 p4p, 1099 weight class) and James Gregor (ranked 94 p4p, 147 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomisan Tsuruta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregor misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Gregor.
Tsuruta feinted with a counter takedown.
Gregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a stiff right hand.
Gregor avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gregor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Gregor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Gregor's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tsuruta throws a sloppy body shot
and Gregor counters with a series of strikes. Tsuruta will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tsuruta lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Gregor misses.
Gregor misses with a hook. Tsuruta ducked under it nicely.
Tsuruta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gregor sprawls and moves away.
Gregor swings widly with a right hand
and Tsuruta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gregor's guard.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsuruta throws a strike but Gregor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tsuruta pulls Gregor in to control the position.
Tsuruta has momentary wrist control but Gregor slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gregor throwing strikes but missing.
Gregor works over Tsuruta with some ground and pound from guard.
Gregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gregor preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tsuruta holds on and takes a little breather.
Gregor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tsuruta's head.
Gregor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsuruta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gregor.
Tsuruta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gregor postures up in Tsuruta's guard and throws a big left but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsuruta is working hard here to advance position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregor lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gregor throws an elbow that misses. Tsuruta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gregor's guard. Nice move by Tsuruta!
Tsuruta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gregor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Gregor is retaining full guard.
Tsuruta throws an elbow that misses. Gregor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tsuruta's guard. Nice move by Gregor!
Gregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Gregor has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tsuruta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tsuruta is controlling Gregor's posture.
Tsuruta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gregor is one step ahead there.
Gregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tsuruta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tsuruta's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gregor holds on and takes a little breather.
Gregor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gregor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is looking to work some ground and pound but Gregor has wrist control.
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 Tomomisan Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tsuruta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gregor.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gregor throws a left that rocks Tsuruta and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Gregor dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Tsuruta regain composure!
 Tsuruta is rocked!
It looks like Tomomisan Tsuruta has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gregor in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Tsuruta looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Gregor turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Gregor!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pat Joplin (ranked 768 p4p, 711 weight class) and Leonardo Da Silva (ranked 82 p4p, 79 weight class). Joplin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Janis Joplin - Cry Baby. Da Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lil Uzi Vert - XO Tour Llif3. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pat Joplin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonardo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joplin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Joplin is wise to it.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joplin.
Da Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joplin quickly recovers to half guard.
Joplin trying to control but Da Silva postures up.
Joplin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Joplin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Silva pulls his head out easily.
Da Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva wants to take a breather but Joplin is having none of it.
Da Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Joplin tries to get to full guard but Da Silva has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joplin actively working from the bottom here.
Da Silva trying to control from half guard but Joplin is working away.
Joplin tries to roll over but Da Silva keeps him under control.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Joplin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joplin is trying to control Da Silva's posture. Da Silva takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Joplin! Da Silva is rotating here... this could be the end... Joplin is out! Da Silva has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Leonardo Da Silva!
A very excited looking Leonardo Da Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 504 p4p, 913 weight class) and Luther Jackson (ranked 73 p4p, 126 weight class). Kuwabara comes to the cage accompanied by Kazuma Kuwabara Theme. Jackson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Come As You Are - Nirvana. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuma Kuwabara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luther Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuwabara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuwabara misses with a straight left.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Kuwabara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Kuwabara has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kuwabara loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Kuwabara connects with a body shot.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuwabara scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Kuwabara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Kuwabara misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuwabara is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson successfully pulls guard.
Kuwabara has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuwabara's guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuwabara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuwabara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson works over Kuwabara with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuwabara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Kuwabara is looking to cinch up a triangle. Jackson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kuwabara's body to avoid the submission. Kuwabara has instead reached around Jackson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kuwabara arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Kazuma Kuwabara thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yusuke Urameshi (ranked 134 p4p, 180 weight class) and Roy Whitaker (ranked 18 p4p, 26 weight class). Urameshi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Smile Bomb. 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 lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yusuke Urameshi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Whitaker !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urameshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Whitaker punishes Urameshi's body with a nice straight punch.
Urameshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the body
and Whitaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Urameshi.
A big right from Whitaker misses.
Urameshi throws a jab when Whitaker was well out of range.
Whitaker scores with a head kick.
It looks like Yusuke Urameshi has been cut.
Urameshi throws a sloppy body shot
and Whitaker counters with a good low kick that Urameshi was not able to check.
Whitaker scores with a body shot.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker throws a low kick, looking for Urameshi's leg but Urameshi calmly moves out of range.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Whitaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whitaker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Urameshi takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Whitaker .
Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Whitaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitaker throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whitaker thinking.
Whitaker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Urameshi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Urameshi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Urameshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitaker .
Whitaker slips a straight right by Urameshi.
Whitaker avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Whitaker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker . Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi throws a jab but it's blocked by Whitaker .
A nice leg kick lands there from Whitaker .
Urameshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Urameshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whitaker .
A little jabbing left from Whitaker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Urameshi takes a swing at Whitaker 's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Whitaker throws a looping overhand right but Urameshi ducks down to avoid it.
Urameshi is looking to wear down Whitaker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circling - Whitaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitaker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Urameshi.
Whitaker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Urameshi is out of range.
Whitaker is looking to land body kicks.
Urameshi is looking for a counter combo.
Urameshi lands with a nice body punch.
Urameshi takes a swing at Whitaker 's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Urameshi.
Whitaker misses with a body kick.
Urameshi throws a sloppy body shot
and Whitaker counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Whitaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whitaker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Whitaker misses with a head kick.
Urameshi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitaker misses with a head kick.
Whitaker throws a lazy right hand but Urameshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Urameshi throws a looping overhand right but Whitaker ducks down to avoid it.
Whitaker lands a nice shot that snaps Urameshi's head back.
Urameshi swings for the body but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Whitaker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Whitaker misses with a wild body shot.
Urameshi misses with a looping left.
Whitaker missing with a left hand there. Urameshi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut. Whitaker saw that one coming.
Whitaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi misses with a looping right.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
Urameshi works Whitaker 's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roy Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitaker gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urameshi throws a punch but it's blocked by Whitaker .
Whitaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Urameshi's elbow.
Urameshi tries to work over Whitaker 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whitaker lands a nice uppercut.
Whitaker prevents a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Urameshi 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.
Urameshi connects with a body shot.
Whitaker throws a leg kick which misses Urameshi's front leg but catches the back leg as Urameshi tries to avoid it.
Whitaker takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker misses the body punch
and Urameshi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Urameshi cracks Whitaker with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Urameshi throws a jab when Whitaker was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Whitaker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Urameshi with a nice cross.
Urameshi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Whitaker throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Whitaker with a hook.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Whitaker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Urameshi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Urameshi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whitaker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Whitaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whitaker with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Urameshi blocks the leg kick.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Good leg kick by Whitaker .
Whitaker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Whitaker misses with a head kick.
Urameshi is looking to counter punch.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the body
and Whitaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi scores with a decent looking hook.
Whitaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Urameshi misses with a jab to the body
enabling Whitaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Whitaker is out of range.
Whitaker connects with a solid leg kick.
Whitaker tries to clinch but Urameshi moves away
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Whitaker takes one on the button.
Whitaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urameshi.
Whitaker darts in trying to clinch
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whitaker throws a head kick but Urameshi moves out of range.
Urameshi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitaker misses with a hook
and Urameshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Whitaker misses with a straight right.
Roy Whitaker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Whitaker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Whitaker coming out on top.
Whitaker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Urameshi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Whitaker throws a shot to the body.
Whitaker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Urameshi.
Whitaker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Urameshi is able to avoid easily.
Urameshi throws a lazy right hand but Whitaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Whitaker .
Nice defenses there by Urameshi.
Urameshi lands a really nice looking cross but Whitaker seems unphased.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Urameshi misses with a body punch
and Whitaker counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker wants to clinch.
Whitaker ducks under a wild hook from Urameshi.
Whitaker throws a leg kick
and Urameshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whitaker throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitaker moves away.
Urameshi throws a jab when Whitaker was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whitaker ! But no joy.
Whitaker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Whitaker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi throwing a counter right hand but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
Urameshi swings for the body but Whitaker moves out of range.
Whitaker wants to clinch but Urameshi slips to the side
and Urameshi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker slips under a jab from Urameshi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Whitaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Whitaker throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Urameshi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urameshi ducks right into an uppercut from Whitaker .
Whitaker slips a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi moves away from the strike by Whitaker .
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whitaker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Urameshi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Urameshi cracks Whitaker with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roy Whitaker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Whitaker defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Whitaker scores with a body shot.
Whitaker throws a lazy uppercut
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Whitaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Urameshi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitaker .
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
Whitaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Urameshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Whitaker .
Urameshi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Whitaker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Urameshi misses the body punch
and Whitaker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whitaker .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi scores with a hook.
No joy there for Whitaker , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Urameshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi moves out of range of the leg kick from Whitaker .
Urameshi lands with an overhand left.
Whitaker throws a poor cross that misses
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whitaker throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
Urameshi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Urameshi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Whitaker 's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Urameshi.
Whitaker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Whitaker under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker tries to work over Urameshi's front leg with a kick but Urameshi checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 Whitaker is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker feints and then cracks Urameshi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urameshi down.
Decent striking displayed by Urameshi there.
Whitaker is still on wobbly legs! Can Urameshi finish him?
Whitaker lands a leg kick that knocks Urameshi off balance momentarily.
Whitaker seems to have recovered his senses.
Whitaker thows a leg kick but Urameshi checks it
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Whitaker moves out of range as Urameshi strikes.
Whitaker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Whitaker throws a wild body kick that Urameshi sees coming a mile off.
Whitaker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Whitaker scores with a shot to the body.
Whitaker throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Whitaker thinking.
Whitaker throws a leg kick that misses.
Urameshi slips a jab from Whitaker .
Whitaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whitaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Urameshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whitaker throws a right hand that misses
and Urameshi counters with a nice uppercut.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi throws a poor cross that misses
and Whitaker counters with an outside leg kick.
Whitaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Whitaker misses with a leg kick.
Urameshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitaker .
A telegraphed right hand from Whitaker misses the target.
Whitaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Whitaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Whitaker throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whitaker defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Whitaker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Whitaker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Whitaker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Urameshi on the side of the head.
Whitaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Urameshi checks the leg kick.
Whitaker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitaker lands the left hand.
Urameshi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Whitaker throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi misses with a straight right.
Urameshi throws a jab when Whitaker was well out of range.
Whitaker feints a counter leg kick.
Urameshi misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whitaker misses with a left hand
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Whitaker .
Urameshi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whitaker counters with a slapping leg kick.
Urameshi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Whitaker throws a sloppy body shot
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whitaker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Whitaker with a hook.
Whitaker lands with a hook. Urameshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urameshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitaker .
Urameshi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Whitaker misses
and Urameshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Urameshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi lands a jab to the head.
Urameshi staying out of range there.
Urameshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Whitaker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Whitaker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Urameshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whitaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Whitaker moves out of range.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Whitaker moved out of range nicely.
Urameshi checks a low kick from Whitaker .
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker . Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Whitaker swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Whitaker tries to move into range but Urameshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Whitaker throws a leg kick but Urameshi moved away.
Urameshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Whitaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Urameshi.
Whitaker catches Urameshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker throws a body kick that misses
and Urameshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Whitaker .
Urameshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker .
Urameshi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Whitaker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
Urameshi throws a hook to the side of Whitaker 's head but Whitaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi walks into a left hand.
Whitaker avoids the body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Urameshi cracks Whitaker with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker takes a swing at Urameshi's ribcage but misses.
Urameshi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whitaker throws a big shot that misses.
Urameshi throws a hook but Whitaker avoids it easily.
Whitaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urameshi misses with a double jab.
Whitaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whitaker 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.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Whitaker 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.
Whitaker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Whitaker throws a sloppy head kick
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Whitaker misses with a straight right.
Urameshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Urameshi misses with a right hand
and Whitaker counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Whitaker to counter with a crisp jab.
Whitaker misses with a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitaker misses with a hook.
Urameshi cracks Whitaker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Urameshi throws a shot from downtown. Whitaker moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Whitaker motions for Urameshi to come forward. Whitaker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whitaker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whitaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Urameshi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Urameshi.
Urameshi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Whitaker blocks a body shot from Urameshi.
Urameshi pushes Whitaker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yusuke Urameshi had his way with Roy Whitaker in that round.
The cut man is working on Yusuke Urameshi's cut.
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!
Whitaker connects with a solid leg kick.
Whitaker is looking to slow Urameshi down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Whitaker is predictable there
enabling Urameshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Whitaker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urameshi checks it well.
It looked like Urameshi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Whitaker .
Urameshi misses with the combination.
Whitaker throws an off balance right hand
and Urameshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Whitaker throws a hook but Urameshi blocks it.
Whitaker throws a sloppy head kick
and Urameshi counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whitaker moves away.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whitaker misses with a hook. Urameshi ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Urameshi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitaker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urameshi throws a sloppy body shot
and Whitaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Urameshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Whitaker looks to clinch
and Urameshi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi with a hook.
A jab from Whitaker misses.
Urameshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whitaker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Urameshi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Whitaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whitaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urameshi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Whitaker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Whitaker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whitaker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Urameshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Urameshi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Urameshi lands a body shot.
Urameshi tries to keep at a distance but Whitaker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Urameshi lands with a left to the head.
Whitaker 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whitaker wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.
Urameshi misses with a hook. Whitaker ducked under it nicely.
Urameshi misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Urameshi does no damage.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Whitaker moves out of range.
Urameshi misses with a body shot.
Whitaker tries a quick counter leg kick but Urameshi is wise to it.
Whitaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Whitaker slips a jab from Urameshi.
Urameshi slips a jab from Whitaker .
It looked like Urameshi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Urameshi throws a body shot but no joy.
Whitaker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Whitaker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Whitaker misses with a leg kick.
Whitaker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Urameshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Whitaker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whitaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whitaker is looking to chop away at Urameshi's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urameshi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whitaker .
Whitaker is looking to clinch.
Urameshi lands a really nice looking cross but Whitaker seems unphased.
Whitaker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Urameshi.
Whitaker throws a low kick but Urameshi moves out of range easily.
Urameshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Urameshi checks it well.
Whitaker throws a leg kick
and Urameshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whitaker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Urameshi.
Urameshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Urameshi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Whitaker lands with an uppercut that bounces Urameshi off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yusuke Urameshi.
Well Urameshi 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yusuke Urameshi!
Yusuke Urameshi retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Yusuke Urameshi 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Beach (ranked 221 p4p, 422 weight class) and Willy Mataitai (ranked 34 p4p, 64 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Beach!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willy Mataitai!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beach connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mataitai momentarily.
It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Nice uppercut lands for Mataitai. That snapped Beach's head back.
Mataitai lands a jab to Beach's midsection.
Beach scores with a shot to the body.
Beach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Mataitai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A shot to the liver by Mataitai. Beautiful body shot.
Beach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mataitai.
Beach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beach throws a hook but Mataitai blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Beach.
Mataitai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beach lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beach throws a right hand that Mataitai ducks under and follows up with a left that Mataitai also avoids with ease.
A shot to the body from Mataitai misses
and Beach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beach clinches with his opponent.
Beach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mataitai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mataitai blocks a body shot from Beach.
Mataitai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Beach on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Beach.
Beach lands a nice elbow.
Beach breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Mataitai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mataitai looks to land a right hand but Beach moved out of range.
Mataitai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beach feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mataitai sprawling to the canvas! Mataitai rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Beach finish him?!
Mataitai is rocked!
That has opened up Willy Mataitai's cut even more.
Sammy Beach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mataitai throws an off balance right hand
and Beach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mataitai is still on wobbly legs! Can Beach finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Beach.
Mataitai slips under a jab.
Beach walks into a left hand.
Beach cracks Mataitai with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Beach has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mataitai to stand back up!
Beach wobbles Mataitai with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Beach dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Mataitai to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sammy Beach!
Sammy Beach retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sammy Beach thanked FUClothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Willy Mataitai was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym.'.
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