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WCF 107: Blackburn vs Cuntmara PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Azizsbatereja (ranked 2585 p4p, 23718 weight class) and Luis Santos (ranked 339 p4p, 691 weight class). Luis Santos is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abdul Azizsbatereja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luis Santos!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Azizsbatereja has knocked Santos down with a huge combo! Azizsbatereja steps away and waves a wobbly Santos back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Santos is rocked!
 It looks like Luis Santos has been cut.
OH! Santos has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Azizsbatereja smells blood and charges in for the finish! Azizsbatereja unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Santos sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Abdul Azizsbatereja!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kody Harbrant (ranked 5796 p4p, 22958 weight class) and Zackmarius Tacktheritrix (ranked 438 p4p, 499 weight class). Kody Harbrant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kody Harbrant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Zackmarius Tacktheritrix!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harbrant scores with a body shot.
Tacktheritrix drives through with a takedown into Harbrant's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Harbrant is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tacktheritrix dives into side control.
Tacktheritrix is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harbrant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tacktheritrix working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harbrant looking for a sweep but Tacktheritrix has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Harbrant is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tacktheritrix goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Harbrant is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tacktheritrix can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tacktheritrix keeping moving, preventing Harbrant from controlling successfully.
Tacktheritrix looking for a guillotine here but Harbrant defends easily.
Harbrant trying to control the position from guard on top but Tacktheritrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix looking to control.
Tacktheritrix wants to get back to his feet but Harbrant is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harbrant trying to control the position from guard on top but Tacktheritrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Harbrant's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tacktheritrix is looking for a triangle here but Harbrant uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Harbrant throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tacktheritrix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harbrant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harbrant trying to control the action but Tacktheritrix is working from the bottom.
Harbrant fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harbrant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harbrant advances to full mount.
BOOM! Harbrant connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tacktheritrix is working to get back to half guard.
Tacktheritrix keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harbrant fails to take his opponent's back.
Harbrant is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tacktheritrix decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harbrant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kody Harbrant dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tacktheritrix fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Harbrant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tacktheritrix or perhaps it was just good defense by Harbrant, which made it look bad.
A lazy left from Tacktheritrix finds it's target.
Tacktheritrix with a poor takedown
and Harbrant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kody Harbrant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zackmarius Tacktheritrix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacktheritrix shoots in and gets a takedown into Harbrant's guard.
Tacktheritrix looking to sit in guard and control but Harbrant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harbrant trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbrant drops back looking for a leg! Tacktheritrix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tacktheritrix manages to kick Harbrant off! Harbrant jumps back into Tacktheritrix's guard.
Harbrant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tacktheritrix, up you get!
Harbrant throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tacktheritrix.
Harbrant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tacktheritrix on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harbrant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tacktheritrix misses with a takedown attempt
and Harbrant comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Tacktheritrix stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Harbrant is on him like rabid pit bull! Tacktheritrix slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kody Harbrant!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chakree Somchai (ranked 1458 p4p, 2703 weight class) and Brett Keane (ranked 153 p4p, 274 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chakree Somchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Keane!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somchai rushes Keane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Keane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Somchai.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Somchai.
Somchai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Somchai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keane.
Somchai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Somchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Somchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Somchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane misses with some punches.
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!
Keane dodges an elbow strike from Somchai.
Somchai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Somchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Somchai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchai blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Somchai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Keane's defenses.
Somchai blocks an uppercut.
Somchai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Somchai is struggling to control the position.
Somchai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Somchai.
A nice left hand lands by Keane.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Somchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somchai.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Somchai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Somchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Somchai.
A bit of stalling here from Somchai.
A short body shot lands from Somchai as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Keane fails to land.
Nice body punch from Somchai - that landed with a thud.
Somchai blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Somchai.
Keane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Somchai throws an elbow but misses.
Somchai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Keane avoids a wild elbow strike from Somchai.
Somchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Somchai lands an elbow inside.
Somchai pushes off an throws an elbow but Keane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Somchai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Somchai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Somchai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchai lands a nice shot to the body.
Keane is trying to break free.
Somchai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
Keane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Somchai lands an elbow inside that Keane shrugs off.
Somchai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane takes a shot to the head.
Keane blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Somchai.
Somchai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keane.
Somchai is working Keane over against the cage.
Keane avoids the elbow strike from Somchai, against the cage.
Keane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Somchai trying to control the position but instead, Keane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Somchai into the cage.
Keane dodges an elbow strike from Somchai.
Keane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somchai.
Somchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Somchai backwards.
Somchai blocking some punches.
Keane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Somchais head.
Keane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Somchai tries to clinch there but Keane circles away.
Somchai moves away from the strike by Keane.
Keane circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Keane! But no joy.
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Somchai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Somchai forces Keane back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Keane.
Somchai lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keane breaks from the clinch.
Somchai slips a jab from Keane.
Keane throws a hook but Somchai avoids it easily.
Keane throws a hook but Somchai blocks it.
Somchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brett Keane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Keane misses with a looping left.
A big left from Keane misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Somchai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keane.
Somchai slips under a jab from Keane.
The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Somchai blocks a jab.
Somchai takes the fight into the clinch.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Somchai pushes off an throws an elbow but Keane leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Somchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somchai blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Somchai.
Somchai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Somchai prevents Keane from breaking the clinch.
Keane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Keane blocks an elbow strike from Somchai.
Keane scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Somchai throws an elbow that misses.
Somchai lands a nice elbow.
Keane breaks the clinch.
Keane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Somchai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 It looks like Chakree Somchai has been cut.
Somchai takes the fight into the clinch.
Keane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chakree Somchai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keane lands a jab to the nose.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Somchai is out of range.
Keane misses with an uppercut
and Somchai counters with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Somchai.
Somchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Keane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keane. Somchai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Somchai doesn't manage to clinch there - Keane circles away.
The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Keane finds it's way through Somchai's defenses.
Somchai throws a nice looking combination but Keane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Somchai wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somchai tries to clinch up but Keane circles away and keeps his distance.
Somchai fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Keane misses.
Somchai tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Keane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Keane misses.
Somchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Somchai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Somchai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Somchai blocks an uppercut.
Somchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Somchai as the two fighters clinch.
Chakree Somchai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Keane misses with the head strike.
Keane tries to throw a body punch but Somchai avoids it by throwing Keane back against the cage.
Somchai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters up against the cage, Somchai throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Somchai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Somchai.
A short left from Somchai.
Somchai throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Keane.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
Somchai tries a body shot but Keane blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somchai.
Somchai has Keane pressed against the cage, preventing Keane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Somchai blocks an uppercut.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Somchai lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Keane misses with the head strike.
Somchai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Keane.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Somchai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keane's brow.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
Somchai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keane's elbow.
Keane blocks an elbow strike from Somchai.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keane gets through Somchai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Keane is trying to force a seperation but Somchai has the dominant position.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane is trying to break the clinch but Somchai is controlling him.
Somchai blocks an uppercut.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane misses with the head strike.
Somchai keeps control of Keane as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Somchai to work.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Somchai backwards.
Somchai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Somchai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Keane's efforts to push away.
Keane breaks from the clinch.
Keane scores with a hook.
Brett Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keane looks to score with a jab to the body but Somchai is just out of range.
Somchai is looking for a counter combo.
Somchai slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Keane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chakree Somchai's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Keane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Somchai.
Keane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Somchai wants to clinch up but Keane keeps it at a distance.
Keane misses with a left hand
and Somchai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Somchai is out of range.
Keane throws out a loose jab but Somchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Somchai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Somchai tries to clinch up.
Keane swats away the attempt to clinch by Somchai.
Keane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Somchai.
Somchai moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Somchai.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Somchai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Somchai.
Somchai lands a damaging elbow.
Keane misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchai misses with an elbow over the top.
Somchai lands an elbow that stopped Keane in his tracks for a moment.
Somchai presses Keane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Somchai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Somchai.
Keane lands with a left to the head.
Keane misses with the head strike.
Somchai works on Keane's body with a couple of short punches.
Somchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keane is trying to force a seperation but Somchai has the dominant position.
Somchai looking to throw knees to the head but Keane is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Keane fails to land.
Somchai misses with a knee to the head.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Somchai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Good body shot from Somchai.
Keane dodges an elbow strike from Somchai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Somchai lands a damaging elbow.
Keane has had enough of the clinch but Somchai keeps him there for the moment.
Somchai throws an elbow that misses.
Somchai blocks an uppercut.
Somchai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Somchai lands an elbow that stopped Keane in his tracks for a moment.
Somchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Keane misses with the head strike.
Keane lands a hook that snaps the head of Somchai backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Somchai.
Somchai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keane working aggressively here.
Keane can't break the clinch.
Somchai throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Somchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Somchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane working aggressively here.
Somchai misses with a punch to the body.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Somchai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchai taking a breather.
Somchai pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Somchai.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Somchai.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Somchai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Somchai lands an elbow that stopped Keane in his tracks for a moment.
Keane lands a nice uppercut.
Chakree Somchai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somchai lands a nice uppercut.
Somchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Somchai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Keane avoids the elbow strike from Somchai, against the cage.
Somchai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Somchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Somchai fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somchai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keane keeps the fight on the outside.
Keane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Keane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keane dodges the punch combination from Somchai.
Keane misses with a lunging right hand
and Somchai counters with a one-two to the body.
Somchai has Keane up against the cage in a clinch.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane misses with some punches.
Keane takes an elbow to the forehead.
Somchai lands an elbow just above Keane 's eye.
Keane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Keane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Somchai lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keane is trying to break the clinch but Somchai has him pressed against the cage.
Somchai digs a right hand into Keane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keane's gas tank.
Keane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Somchai prevents Keane from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chakree Somchai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keane 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Keane!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andre Mahesa (ranked 1536 p4p, 1678 weight class) and Bernie Sanders (ranked 93 p4p, 98 weight class). Mahesa comes into the arena with You're Going Down blaring out of the sound system. Sanders has chosen Shooter Gang as his entrance music. Andre Mahesa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bernie Sanders's chin.
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145
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134
15 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre Mahesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Mahesa misses
and Sanders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahesa throws a series of punches but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahesa stalks Sanders and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sanders's face. Sanders staggers backwards, shaken.
Mahesa takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahesa working aggressively here.
Mahesa prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Mahesa.
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mahesa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Mahesa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andre Mahesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Mahesa darts in and clinches Sanders up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahesa prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanders can't get the takedown.
Sanders has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mahesa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mahesa wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanders is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mahesa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mahesa wants to get back to his feet.
Our spies down at at MY YARD 'Resurrect' inform us that Sanders has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mahesa has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Sanders.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahesa is trying to stand back up.
Sanders has the hooks in. Mahesa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Well, with Sanders on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mahesa is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mahesa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanders patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mahesa is trying to stand back up.
That's four 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.
Sanders is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mahesa has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mahesa is trying to get back to his feet but Sanders has full control of the position and if anything, Mahesa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanders lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mahesa.
Sanders wants to control but Mahesa is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bernie Sanders will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mahesa wants to clinch up but Sanders keeps it at a distance.
Sanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mahesa clinches.
Sanders drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mahesa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sanders takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanders swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahesa.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahesa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mahesa fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahesa throws a series of punches but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahesa tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahesa.
Mahesa throws a right and a left that Sanders avoids nicely.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahesa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanders swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mahesa is looking to clinch.
Sanders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahesa is looking to clinch but Sanders is avoiding it.
Mahesa drives through and clinches with Sanders against the cage.
Mahesa misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mahesa prevents it.
Sanders tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andre Mahesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahesa.
Mahesa throws a head punch that misses.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Mahesa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanders looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mahesa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Mahesa clinches up with Sanders and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mahesa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sanders has Mahesa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mahesa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mahesa is pressed up against the cage. Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mahesa down to the mat. Mahesa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mahesa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanders.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanders! But no joy.
Mahesa throws a series of punches but Sanders moves out of range.
Andre Mahesa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahesa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Andre Mahesa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahesa throws a combination that misses
enabling Sanders to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahesa throws a combination. Sanders tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa throws a series of punches but Sanders avoids them all with ease.
Mahesa throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahesa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahesa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mahesa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahesa swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahesa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahesa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanders is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mahesa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanders wants a takedown but no success here.
Sanders is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanders drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mahesa is defending well.
Mahesa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanders is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mahesa is pressed up against the cage. Sanders has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mahesa down to the mat. Mahesa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A jab lands there for Mahesa.
Andre Mahesa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahesa swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
Mahesa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Sanders was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahesa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mahesa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Mahesa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Mahesa.
Mahesa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahesa scores with a jab to the head.
Mahesa throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahesa tries to clinch but Sanders is having none of it.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Mahesa avoids it with no problem.
Sanders ducks under a wild hook from Mahesa.
A little jabbing left from Sanders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahesa misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahesa closes the distance but Sanders moves to the side
letting Sanders counter with a right hand.
Sanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mahesa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanders! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahesa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Mahesa avoids it with no problem.
Mahesa throws a push kick but Sanders slaps the foot to one side.
Mahesa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mahesa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanders.
Sanders throws out a counter right but Mahesa avoids it with no problem.
Mahesa throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Mahesa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mahesa tries to throw a body punch but Sanders avoids it by throwing Mahesa back against the cage.
Sanders managing to block the knees to the body from Mahesa.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Mahesa manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa prevents the takedown attempt.
Andre Mahesa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Sanders tries to score a body lock takedown but Mahesa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sanders has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mahesa after a bit of a struggle.
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahesa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Mahesa manages to get underhooks.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Mahesa pushes Sanders back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahesa throws a head punch that misses.
Mahesa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanders is working for takedown but Mahesa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mahesa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahesa tries to work over Sanders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanders lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mahesa pushes Sanders off looking to stand but Sanders dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahesa looking for subs from the bottom but Sanders mounts him!
You get the feeling that Mahesa really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mahesa has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Mahesa trying to get back to his feet but Sanders is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders tightening his grip on Mahesa, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahesa wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Mahesa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mahesa 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Mahesa!
A very excited looking Andre Mahesa 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.
Bernie Sanders was interviewed post fight and said 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corbin Leopold (ranked 1625 p4p, 1369 weight class) and Mason Rogers (ranked 177 p4p, 143 weight class). Mason Rogers will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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153
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12 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Corbin Leopold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopold darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leopold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Leopold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leopold throws a hook to the side of Rogers's head but Rogers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rogers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Rogers seems content to control.
Leopold is trying to stand back up but Rogers is controlling him
Rogers throwing shots but Leopold is blocking nicely.
Leopold is trying to stand back up but Rogers is controlling him
Rogers trying to control from half guard but Leopold is working away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopold tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogers.
Leopold scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leopold swings widly with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leopold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rogers lands a jab to Leopold's midsection.
Rogers shoots for a double leg takedown but Leopold sprawls well. He's pushed Rogers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leopold throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
Rogers tries to counter with a clinch but Leopold shakes him off and moves away.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leopold was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Rogers lands with a straight right. Leopold didn't see that one coming.
Leopold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leopold misses with a hook
and Rogers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leopold misses with a body punch
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Leopold.
Rogers flicks out a counter leg kick but Leopold steps away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leopold scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogers.
Leopold scores with a jab. Rogers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rogers is rocked!
It looks like Mason Rogers has been cut.
Rogers digs a good body shot into Leopold's ribs.
Leopold throws a poor cross that misses
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leopold throws an off balance right hand
and Rogers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rogers scores with a shot to the body.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leopold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers needs to keep his hands up - Leopold had a free shot at his head there.
Rogers is still on wobbly legs! Can Leopold finish him?
Leopold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Leopold misses with a hook
and Rogers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rogers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot to the body from Leopold misses
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rogers lands a right hook to the body.
Rogers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leopold drops Rogers with a beautiful combination! Rogers stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Leopold is looking for the KO!
Leopold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corbin Leopold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Leopold misses the target.
Rogers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Leopold misses the jab.
Rogers punishes Leopold's body with a nice straight punch.
Leopold throws a poor cross that misses
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rogers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leopold rather than just go for the knockout.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Leopold misses its target.
Rogers has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rogers lands a head shot.
Rogers lands a slapping body shot.
Leopold throws an off balance right hand
and Rogers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Leopold throws a poor cross that misses
and Rogers counters with a leg kick.
Rogers needs to keep his hands up - Leopold had a free shot at his head there.
Leopold misses with a lunging right hand
and Rogers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leopold throws a combination that misses
and Rogers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leopold thinking.
Leopold misses with a body shot
and Rogers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leopold lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Leopold.
Leopold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leopold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Corbin Leopold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leopold throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
Rogers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leopold.
Leopold throws a hook but Rogers avoids it easily.
Rogers now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leopold misses with a left hand
and Rogers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leopold had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Leopold throws a lazy uppercut
and Rogers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rogers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rogers connects with an inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leopold throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Leopold. That snapped Rogers's head back.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rogers!
Leopold throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mason Rogers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Leopold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Rogers lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Leopold is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rogers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leopold misses with a combination
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Leopold scores with a body shot.
Rogers sizes up Leopold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A nice combination there by Rogers.
Rogers misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers lands a nice looking body shot.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogers tries a quick counter leg kick but Leopold is wise to it.
No joy there for Leopold, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leopold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Leopold listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leopold lands a left and a right that send Rogers crashing to the mat, dazed. Leopold thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Leopold cracks Rogers on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rogers falls backwards against the cage. Leopold follows up with more strikes that drop Rogers to his knees. Leopold keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rogers! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corbin Leopold!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 542 p4p, 1301 weight class) and Denis Denisov (ranked 32 p4p, 74 weight class). Tzeng's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mantra Chant. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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33
135
22 - 5 - 0 |
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28
140
10 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shu Fang Tzeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denis Denisov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Denisov is defended easily by Tzeng.
Jab by Denisov.
Denisov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Denis Denisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denisov has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng has Denisov pushed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Tzeng.
Denisov jumps guard and drags Tzeng to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Denisov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tzeng's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Denisov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tzeng is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tzeng has momentary wrist control but Denisov slips an elbow through the middle.
Denisov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Denisov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tzeng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Denisov is aware though and is defending well.
Tzeng working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Denisov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Denisov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Denisov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Tzeng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisov scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tzeng had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Denisov defends it easily.
Tzeng had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Denisov defends it easily.
Denisov cracks Tzeng with a solid left hand.
Denisov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Tzeng's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tzeng pulls Denisov in close to prevent any damage.
Denisov cracks Tzeng with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Denisov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tzeng looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Denisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denisov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Denisov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tzeng trying to keep a closed guard but Denisov is proving a slippery customer.
Tzeng is looking for a triangle but Denisov pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng looking to control.
Denisov trying to control but Tzeng is working from the bottom.
Denisov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Denisov cracks Tzeng with a solid left hand.
Tzeng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Denisov is one step ahead there.
Tzeng can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Denisov controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denisov with a nice head shot there.
Tzeng has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Denisov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Denisov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tzeng on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tzeng gets a clinch.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but Tzeng turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tzeng is looking to break free of the clinch but Denisov has double underhooks.
Denisov jumps guard but Tzeng turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tzeng has picked Denisov up - he's going for a ride! Tzeng dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Denisov is looking to get back to is feet but Tzeng passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tzeng working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tzeng is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Denisov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Denisov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Denisov is trying to buck Tzeng off.
Denisov is looking for a sweep.
Denisov misses with a strike from the bottom.
Denisov is looking to regain half guard here but Tzeng keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tzeng gets to mount! Denisov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Tzeng avoids the attempt from Denisov to control.
Denisov can't escape the position.
Denisov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Denisov is looking to improve his position but Tzeng isn't that keen on the idea.
Tzeng is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Denisov is surviving well by controlling Tzeng's body position as best he can.
Tzeng wants to take Denisov's back but he can't do it this time.
Tzeng controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Denisov is looking to escape.
Denisov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Denisov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Denisov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Denisov wants to control but Tzeng is having none of it.
Denisov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tzeng is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Denisov is surviving well by controlling Tzeng's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tzeng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Denisov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Denisov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Denisov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Denisov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denisov tries to get to full guard but Tzeng has control of the leg.
Denisov is trying to control but Tzeng passes into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shu Fang Tzeng dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Denisov lands a nice shot that snaps Tzeng's head back.
Denisov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Denisov throws a leg kick but Tzeng checks it.
Tzeng is looking to clinch.
Tzeng clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tzeng has hold of one of Denisov's legs. Denisov is fighting the takedown attempt but Tzeng gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Denisov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Denisov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Denisov looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tzeng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tzeng passes Denisov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Denisov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Denisov pulls Tzeng in close to prevent any damage.
Denisov working a defensive guard here.
Denisov striking from his own guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tzeng wants to control from the top but Denisov keeps moving.
Denisov striking off his back but it's not causing Tzeng any problems.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Denisov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tzeng counters with a single leg into guard. Denisov didn't expect that.
Denisov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tzeng passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Tzeng is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Denisov missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tzeng wants to pass the guard but Denisov is defending well.
Denisov is defending against the submission attempts here by Tzeng.
Tzeng is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shu Fang Tzeng overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Denisov trying to hold on to Tzeng's head to control him but Tzeng postures up.
Tzeng is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Denisov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Denisov connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Tzeng prevents Denisov from improving his position.
Tzeng stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzeng seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Denisov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shu Fang Tzeng showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tzeng 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shu Fang Tzeng!
Shu Fang Tzeng seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Shutes (ranked 868 p4p, 3437 weight class) and Rona Gonna Get Onya (ranked 122 p4p, 426 weight class). Rona Gonna Get Onya struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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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185
2 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Shutes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rona Gonna Get Onya!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonna Get Onya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gonna Get Onya throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Shutes. Those never looked like landing.
Shutes cracks Gonna Get Onya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gonna Get Onya darts in trying to clinch
and Shutes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab by Shutes.
Shutes misses with a hook.
Gonna Get Onya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shutes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gonna Get Onya tries to clinch there but Shutes circles away.
Shutes misses with a body kick.
Shutes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Gonna Get Onya looks to move to half guard but instead Shutes has passed into mount! Damn!
Gonna Get Onya gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya tries to roll over but Shutes keeps him under control.
Gonna Get Onya is doing well to control the position and prevent Shutes from advancing to side control.
Gonna Get Onya tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Shutes manages to move to mount!
Shutes working Gonna Get Onya over with strikes here.
Gonna Get Onya tries to reverse the position but Shutes maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Shutes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya wants to control but Shutes is having none of it.
Shutes looking to control but Gonna Get Onya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shutes unloading with bombs!
Gonna Get Onya is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gonna Get Onya manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to escape back to his feet but Shutes uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Gonna Get Onya tries to buck Shutes off but Shutes is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Shutes trying to control the position but Gonna Get Onya is working away.
You can see the frustration on Gonna Get Onya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gonna Get Onya managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shutes.
Gonna Get Onya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shutes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to control Shutes's posture but Shutes avoids it.
Gonna Get Onya taking a bit of punishment here - Shutes scoring with strikes.
Shutes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Shutes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gonna Get Onya's legs.
Gonna Get Onya sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shutes is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gonna Get Onya reverses the position - he's now on top in Shutes's guard.
Shutes has Gonna Get Onya pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Shutes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shutes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonna Get Onya.
Shutes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shutes throws a nice looking combination but Gonna Get Onya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonna Get Onya doesn't manage to clinch there - Shutes circles away.
We've been told by Shutes's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shutes avoids the head kick by Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a takedown attempt
and Shutes counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes with a hook.
Shutes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gonna Get Onya checks it well.
Shutes throws a hook to the side of Gonna Get Onya's head but Gonna Get Onya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shutes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wesley Shutes is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Shutes as he connects with a hook.
Rona Gonna Get Onya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shutes stuffs the takedown attempt from Gonna Get Onya. Gonna Get Onya gets slowly back to his feet.
Wesley Shutes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rona Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya is breathing heavily.
Shutes throws a good cross that connects.
Gonna Get Onya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shutes throws out the jab.
Shutes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonna Get Onya can do to turn this around?
Shutes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gonna Get Onya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shutes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gonna Get Onya has time to react.
Gonna Get Onya moves away from the strike by Shutes.
Shutes misses the shot to the body.
Gonna Get Onya changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shutes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shutes showed some decent athleticism there.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to escape back to his feet but Shutes uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya trying his best to control but Shutes has mounted him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shutes controlling his opponent.
Gonna Get Onya taking shots to the head.
Shutes cracks Gonna Get Onya with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Shutes with the ground and pound from mount.
Gonna Get Onya wants to control but Shutes is having none of it.
Wesley Shutes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shutes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shutes lands a couple of good shots and Gonna Get Onya has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Gonna Get Onya is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shutes is landing with strikes. Gonna Get Onya can't take much more of this.
Shutes has got his arm under Gonna Get Onya's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Gonna Get Onya has spun round into Shutes's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shutes controls Gonna Get Onya momentarily but Gonna Get Onya frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shutes looking for a guillotine here but Gonna Get Onya defends easily.
Shutes is trying to keep Gonna Get Onya in close.
Gonna Get Onya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Shutes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shutes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonna Get Onya shoots for a double leg takedown but Shutes sprawls well. He's pushed Gonna Get Onya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gonna Get Onya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Shutes looks to land a right hand but Gonna Get Onya moved out of range.
Gonna Get Onya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shutes throws a one two combo.
Shutes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gonna Get Onya takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gonna Get Onya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shutes.
Gonna Get Onya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get Onya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gonna Get Onya tries to clinch up but Shutes circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonna Get Onya has a takedown stuffed.
Gonna Get Onya has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gonna Get Onya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shutes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gonna Get Onya's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shutes lands a right hook to the body.
Shutes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gonna Get Onya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wesley Shutes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rona Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shutes.
Shutes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gonna Get Onya at a distance.
Shutes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shutes throws a shot from downtown. Gonna Get Onya moves away and avoids it.
Gonna Get Onya has Shutes up against the cage in a clinch.
Shutes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shutes struggles to land a body shot inside as Gonna Get Onya controls his hands.
Shutes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shutes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gonna Get Onya jumps guard but Shutes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shutes has Gonna Get Onya pressed against the cage, preventing Gonna Get Onya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gonna Get Onya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shutes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shutes closes the distance and clinches.
Shutes is pressed up against the cage. Gonna Get Onya has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shutes down to the mat. Shutes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gonna Get Onya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shutes.
Shutes lands with a hook. Gonna Get Onya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shutes leaves Gonna Get Onya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gonna Get Onya ducks right into an uppercut from Shutes.
Gonna Get Onya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shutes. Gonna Get Onya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonna Get Onya changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gonna Get Onya moves in looking to clinch but Shutes pushes him off.
Shutes tries to bum rush Gonna Get Onya with a series of wild strikes but Gonna Get Onya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shutes misses with a straight left.
Shutes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonna Get Onya.
Wesley Shutes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shutes throws a series of punches but Gonna Get Onya avoids them all with ease.
Gonna Get Onya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shutes thuds his right hand into Gonna Get Onya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shutes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gonna Get Onya momentarily.
Shutes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shutes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gonna Get Onya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wesley Shutes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonna Get Onya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Shutes connects with a jab.
Gonna Get Onya on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gonna Get Onya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shutes works Gonna Get Onya's body with a nice hook.
Shutes scores with a one two! Gonna Get Onya had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gonna Get Onya doesn't manage to clinch there - Shutes circles away.
Gonna Get Onya is trying desperately to land a takedown but Shutes is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Gonna Get Onya.
Some wild striking there from Shutes.
Rona Gonna Get Onya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonna Get Onya moves forwards but Shutes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shutes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
After the fight, Wesley Shutes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Efraim Turban (ranked 1045 p4p, 945 weight class) and Jacques Chaize (ranked 142 p4p, 128 weight class). Turban kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nadav Guedj - Golden Boy . Efraim Turban is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efraim Turban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques Chaize!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaize scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turban scores with a hook to the body. Chaize takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chaize lands a jab to the nose.
Turban throws a leg kick but Chaize sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chaize gets a clinch.
Chaize lands with a left to the head.
Turban throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaize.
Turban misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaize landing knees to the head.
Chaize unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Turban takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chaize with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Turban tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Turban.
Chaize will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Turban up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaize lands a hook that snaps the head of Turban backwards.
Chaize lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Chaize.
Turban misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turban misses with a left hand
and Chaize counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turban thinking.
Chaize throws a right hand that Turban ducks under and follows up with a left that Turban also avoids with ease.
Turban throws a head kick but Chaize moves out of range.
Turban takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chaize is looking to clinch.
Chaize connects with a leg kick.
Chaize throws a leg kick
and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chaize jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turban connects with a high kick.
Chaize misses with a body shot.
Chaize motions for Turban to come forward. Chaize throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chaize misses with a leg kick.
Chaize throws a combination that misses
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.
Chaize tries to clinch up but Turban circles away and keeps his distance.
Turban was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chaize thumps Turban with a low kick.
Chaize scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turban doesn't seem bothered though.
Chaize has managed to clinch.
Turban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Turban.
Chaize takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A jab from Chaize misses.
Turban throwing a counter right hand but Chaize manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turban tries to keep at a distance but Chaize has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turban lands a shot to the body.
Chaize pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chaize swings widly with a right hand
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Chaize misses.
Chaize pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turban back to the cage. Chaize follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chaize stuns Turban with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turban is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chaize takes the fight into the clinch.
Chaize is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turban is defending well for now.
Turban breaks from the clinch.
Chaize ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chaize lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaize attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turban was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turban misses with a looping left.
Turban misses with a looping left.
Chaize misses with an uppercut.
Chaize tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turban is able to avoid easily.
Turban looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chaize tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chaize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turban was well out of range. Poor timing from Chaize.
Turban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turban's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chaize connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turban scrambles back to his feet.
Chaize lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chaize scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaize avoids the body shot from Turban.
Chaize tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Turban misses its target.
Chaize looks to land a combination but Turban avoids it well.
Turban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Chaize dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Turban walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chaize takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jacques Chaize is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turban swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chaize counters with a nice uppercut.
Chaize just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacques Chaize seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Chaize throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chaize lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turban lands a nice looking body shot.
Chaize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turban moves away.
Chaize shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chaize throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turban misses with an uppercut.
Chaize feints and then cracks Turban's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turban down.
Jacques Chaize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turban.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turban checks a leg kick.
Chaize fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chaize dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaize staying out of range there.
Chaize doesn't manage to clinch there - Turban circles away.
Turban just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Chaize.
Chaize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turban manages to avoid it.
Turban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Turban throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chaize is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turban rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Turban.
A little feinted left hand from Turban on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chaize lands with a good body shot.
Chaize has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chaize tries to score with a low kick but Turban moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaize has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chaize with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turban lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turban presses Chaize against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaize blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turban lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turban managing to block the knees to the body from Chaize.
Chaize prevents a body shot from Turban.
Chaize is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chaize unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Come on Turban - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Turban breaks the clinch.
Chaize ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Turban misses.
Chaize swings for the body but Turban moves out of range.
Chaize digs a good body shot into Turban's ribs.
Chaize cracks Turban with an open hand slap.
Turban throws a body kick that misses.
Turban swats away the attempt to clinch by Chaize.
An attempted straight right counter from Turban misses the target.
Turban on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chaize wants to slow Turban down by chopping away at his legs.
Turban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Turban throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turban connects with a right hand. Chaize shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Turban as he checks the leg kick.
Chaize tries to land a leg kick but Turban saw it coming and moves away.
Turban looks to throw the jab but Chaize is out of range.
Chaize walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turban checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chaize throws a combination. Turban tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chaize misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaize closes the distance but Turban moves to the side
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chaize closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chaize throws a body punch but Turban moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Turban misses the target.
Chaize connects with a body shot that sends Turban's belly button to the back.
Chaize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turban.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chaize! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Chaize showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chaize closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turban throws a jab but it's blocked by Chaize.
Chaize avoids the body shot from Turban.
Chaize tries to counter with a clinch but Turban shakes him off and moves away.
Chaize closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turban as Chaize tries to tie him up.
Chaize connects with a nasty looking knee right to Turban's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaize is pushing Turban up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Turban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chaize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turban manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turban throws a head kick that misses.
Turban throws out a loose jab but Chaize uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaize scores with a shot to the body.
Chaize throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chaize throws a body punch but Turban moves out of range.
Chaize throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turban.
Turban feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Turban 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.
Chaize thuds a left hand into Turban's body.
Chaize throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chaize connects with a single shot there.
Chaize dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaize has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaize tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turban avoids it.
Chaize tries a body shot but Turban blocks it.
Turban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chaize 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 Turban has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turban and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chaize slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Chaize throws a leg kick
and Turban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chaize thinking.
Turban throws a body shot but no joy.
Turban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chaize.
Chaize lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Turban.
Chaize throws a combination that misses
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.
Chaize ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chaize swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Turban misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaize.
Chaize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turban.
Turban jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Turban is looking to land body kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chaize, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Turban. That snapped Chaize's head back.
Chaize throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaize moves away.
Chaize throws a sloppy body shot
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chaize throws a right and a left that Turban avoids nicely.
Chaize wants to clinch
and Turban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Chaize, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chaize looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chaize is looking to slow Turban down with leg kicks.
Chaize misses with a low kick.
Turban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaize appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turban thuds his right hand into Chaize's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaize 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.
Chaize moves out of range as Turban throws a body kick.
Turban throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Efraim Turban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacques Chaize is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turban steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Chaize is out on his feet! Turban sets himself and nearly takes Chaize's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
Efraim Turban gave a mention to HARDCORE Threads (Closing) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Spite (ranked 1206 p4p, 1483 weight class) and Tyson Asakura (ranked 159 p4p, 200 weight class). Asakura has chosen JJBA - Giorno's Theme as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicky Spite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Asakura!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asakura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asakura closes the distance and pushes Spite back into the cage.
Asakura swings wildly with an uppercut but Spite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asakura working aggressively here.
We've been hearing reports that Spite has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Asakura clinches.
Asakura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spite backwards.
Spite stalling in the clinch but Asakura improves position.
Asakura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spite misses with a body punch.
Asakura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spite avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spite ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spite drives through with a takedown into Asakura's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Spite trying to control but Asakura is working from the bottom.
Spite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asakura is keeping the position for now.
Spite stops Asakura from standing up.
Spite wants to pass the guard but Asakura is keeping the position.
Asakura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spite is pushing down on Asakura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Asakura is fighting to maintain full guard but Spite has managed to sneak the leg through.
Asakura looks like he's trying to stand up.
Spite seems to be looking for submissions.
Spite wants to take a breather but Asakura is having none of it.
Asakura is looking to improve his position.
Asakura pushes Spite off looking to stand but Spite dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tyson Asakura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spite walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Asakura has managed to clinch.
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Asakura looks to land a left hand but Spite moved out of range nicely.
Spite shoots in looking for a takedown. Asakura tries to sprawl out of it but Spite keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Asakura manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Asakura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asakura with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spite is defended easily by Asakura.
Spite doesn't manage to clinch there - Asakura circles away.
Spite looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asakura moves into full guard.
Spite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asakura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spite preventing the sweep.
Spite drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Asakura manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Spite has Asakura in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Asakura dominated that round.
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.
Asakura clinches with his opponent.
Spite misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Spite.
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spite goes for a double leg but Asakura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Asakura continues to drive forward.
Asakura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spite doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura tries to work over Spite's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asakura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spite backwards.
 Spite is rocked!
Spite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Spite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spite blocks an uppercut.
Spite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Spite.
Spite blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Asakura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Asakura circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Spite tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Asakura wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyson Asakura!
Our winner, Tyson Asakura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emiliano Blackburn (ranked 109 p4p, 471 weight class) and Ibrahim Cuntmara (ranked 6 p4p, 26 weight class). Cuntmara is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Powerful Frenz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emiliano Blackburn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ibrahim Cuntmara!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Cuntmara.
We've been hearing reports that Blackburn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Blackburn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cuntmara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Blackburn checks a leg kick.
Cuntmara moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.
Blackburn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cuntmara throws a head kick that Blackburn semi-blocks.
Emiliano Blackburn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuntmara looks to land a left hand but Blackburn moved out of range nicely.
Cuntmara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Cuntmara misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuntmara misses the jab.
Blackburn moves out of range as Cuntmara strikes.
Cuntmara needs to keep his hands up - Blackburn had a free shot at his head there.
Blackburn walks into a stiff left hand from Cuntmara.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackburn darts in trying to clinch
and Cuntmara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuntmara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blackburn scores with a hook to the body. Cuntmara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blackburn misses the jab.
And Cuntmara responds with a good body kick, but Blackburn manages to step out the way in time.
Blackburn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Blackburn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara throws a head kick but Blackburn moves out of range.
Cuntmara ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
Cuntmara flicks out a counter leg kick but Blackburn steps away.
Cuntmara walks into a straight right hand from Blackburn.
Cuntmara lands with a hook. Blackburn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blackburn misses the shot to the body.
Blackburn tries to clinch up
and Cuntmara counters with a head kick.
Blackburn is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara misses with a leg kick
and Blackburn counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuntmara looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
Cuntmara is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blackburn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cuntmara bucks up and tries to throw Blackburn off but instead Blackburn has got his back!
Blackburn is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Blackburn gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Blackburn gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Blackburn apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Blackburn thumps Cuntmara with a low kick.
Blackburn throws a shot to the body.
Cuntmara moves away from the strike by Blackburn.
Blackburn 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Cuntmara as he checks the leg kick.
Cuntmara throws a head kick but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blackburn with a nice calf kick.
Blackburn scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cuntmara misses the target.
Blackburn 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.
Blackburn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cuntmara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackburn blocks a head kick by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a takedown attempt
and Cuntmara counters with a thumping low kick.
Blackburn misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Blackburn misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Blackburn misses.
Blackburn moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackburn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blackburn throws a big shot that misses.
Cuntmara swinging wildly here.
Cuntmara connects with a leg kick.
Cuntmara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cuntmara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Blackburn's hands.
Cuntmara connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuntmara blocks a head kick by Blackburn.
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 Emiliano Blackburn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blackburn misses with an uppercut. Cuntmara saw that one coming.
Cuntmara feints a counter leg kick.
Blackburn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cuntmara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Blackburn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Blackburn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackburn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cuntmara doesn't seem bothered though.
Blackburn misses the jab.
Blackburn seems to have got his legs back now.
Cuntmara moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Cuntmara misses its intended target.
Cuntmara slips a jab from Blackburn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A lazy left from Blackburn finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cuntmara. Blackburn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick from Cuntmara, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn tries for a takedown but Cuntmara circles away easily
and Cuntmara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cuntmara moves out of range as Blackburn strikes.
Blackburn misses with a hook.
Blackburn scores with a hook.
Blackburn misses with a left hand
and Cuntmara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cuntmara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Blackburn scores with a nice head shot.
Blackburn clinches up against the cage.
Cuntmara struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackburn controls his hands.
Cuntmara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuntmara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cuntmara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackburn can't get the takedown.
Cuntmara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn misses with a body shot
letting Cuntmara counter with a right hand.
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!
Blackburn throws a lazy uppercut
and Cuntmara counters with a nice body kick.
Cuntmara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blackburn.
Blackburn backing away here, and Cuntmara unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emiliano Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cuntmara lands with a kick to the ribs.
Blackburn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cuntmara avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice jab there from Cuntmara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara lands a nice shot that snaps Blackburn's head back.
Blackburn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cuntmara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuntmara.
Blackburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cuntmara swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blackburn tries to clinch but Cuntmara moves out of range.
Cuntmara throws out a counter right but Blackburn avoids it with no problem.
Blackburn misses with a looping right.
Blackburn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackburn misses with a kick to the body
and Cuntmara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cuntmara scoring well with a low kick there.
Blackburn shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cuntmara's guard.
Blackburn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Blackburn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cuntmara is looking to stand up but Blackburn isn't so interested in that idea.
Blackburn wants to control from the top but Cuntmara keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackburn stops Cuntmara from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackburn trying to control but Cuntmara is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Emiliano Blackburn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blackburn throws a sloppy head kick and Cuntmara moves out of range easily.
Cuntmara misses with a hook.
Cuntmara throws a right hand that misses
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cuntmara misses with a combination
and Blackburn counters with a solid body kick.
Blackburn avoids the head kick by Cuntmara.
Blackburn is looking to counter punch.
Cuntmara throws a head kick but Blackburn moves out of range.
Blackburn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cuntmara counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackburn fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn defending well as Cuntmara loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Blackburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cuntmara pushes Blackburn away with a front kick.
Blackburn shoots in for a double leg but Cuntmara sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emiliano Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn throws a lazy uppercut
and Cuntmara counters with a straight right hand.
Blackburn throws a body punch but Cuntmara moves out of range.
Cuntmara appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cuntmara slips a straight right by Blackburn.
Cuntmara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cuntmara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cuntmara clobbers Blackburn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blackburn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cuntmara counters with a nice right hand that sends Blackburn toppling to the canvas! Blackburn scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cuntmara finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackburn misses with a shot to the body
and Cuntmara scores with a counter punch that sends Blackburn to the canvas! Cuntmara smells blood - he's punishing Blackburn with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Blackburn has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Cuntmara!
Ibrahim Cuntmara is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Ibrahim Cuntmara 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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