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WVT 33: West v Bouncer PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Rodriguez (ranked 5603 p4p, 3482 weight class) and Caleb DeCoteau (ranked 161 p4p, 96 weight class). Caleb DeCoteau told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caleb DeCoteau!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeCoteau keeps the fight on the outside.
DeCoteau connects with a body shot that sends Rodriguez's belly button to the back.
DeCoteau shoots in and drives through. Rodriguez sprawls well.
Rodriguez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but DeCoteau manages to circle out of the way.
DeCoteau misses with a looping left.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
DeCoteau trying to control but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez throwing shots but DeCoteau is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rodriguez in particular looking to stall.
DeCoteau trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoteau is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeCoteau is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rodriguez sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rodriguez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau tries to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.
Rodriguez throws some wild stikes that DeCoteau manages to avoid easily.
Rodriguez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
DeCoteau is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rodriguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DeCoteau is looking to escape.
Rodriguez controlling the pace for now.
DeCoteau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rodriguez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rodriguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DeCoteau is looking to escape.
DeCoteau bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rodriguez working a defensive guard here.
Rodriguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
DeCoteau has his foot on Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.
DeCoteau keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but DeCoteau keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodriguez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on DeCoteau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but DeCoteau is working away.
DeCoteau is looking for a sweep.
Rodriguez in side control, throwing shots but DeCoteau defends.
Rodriguez throws an elbow but DeCoteau slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeCoteau gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
DeCoteau trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
DeCoteau just misses with a punch to the body.
DeCoteau rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
DeCoteau lands a hook that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Rodriguez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rodriguez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
DeCoteau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeCoteau seems a little lost for a moment, as Rodriguez dominates the positioning.
DeCoteau tries to improve position but can't.
DeCoteau defending against the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rodriguez just content to control the position.
Rodriguez tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nick Rodriguez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DeCoteau trying to control but Rodriguez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Rodriguez tries to keep control of the position but DeCoteau is staying busy.
DeCoteau wants to escape the position.
I would not like to be DeCoteau right now.
Rodriguez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeCoteau can do to turn this around?
Rodriguez scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Rodriguez working for a choke but DeCoteau is defending well.
Rodriguez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
DeCoteau breaks Rodriguez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rodriguez wants to control but DeCoteau passes easily into half guard.
Rodriguez tries to get to full guard but DeCoteau has control of the leg.
Rodriguez gets full guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing DeCoteau from controlling successfully.
DeCoteau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez controls DeCoteau momentarily but DeCoteau frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
DeCoteau keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
DeCoteau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriguez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriguez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoteau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoteau working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau has his hands on Rodriguez's head, controlling the position.
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeCoteau wants to hit a sweep here but Rodriguez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for DeCoteau there!
DeCoteau regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
DeCoteau misses with an uppercut.
DeCoteau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before DeCoteau can pounce on him.
DeCoteau throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeCoteau throws an overhand right that lands on Rodriguez's shoulder, as Rodriguez tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez feinted with a counter takedown.
DeCoteau tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
DeCoteau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoteau tries to clinch up
and Rodriguez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
DeCoteau is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard.
DeCoteau is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriguez wants to control but DeCoteau is keeping him busy.
Rodriguez wants to pass to mount but DeCoteau is defending the position.
Rodriguez works his way into full mount!
Rodriguez trying to control but DeCoteau is having none of it.
Caleb DeCoteau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoteau is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez trying to control but DeCoteau is having none of it.
DeCoteau is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rodriguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DeCoteau is looking to escape.
DeCoteau working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to control but DeCoteau is having none of it.
DeCoteau is working to get back to half guard.
DeCoteau is squirming around, avoiding Rodriguez's attempts to control the action.
DeCoteau bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck.
DeCoteau throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because DeCoteau has passed into half guard!
DeCoteau not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeCoteau is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodriguez is just riding it out for now. DeCoteau eventually gives up the hold.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caleb DeCoteau.
I think Rodriguez 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Rodriguez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis Denisov (ranked 5273 p4p, 3858 weight class) and Giuseppe Amodei (ranked 505 p4p, 431 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denis Denisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe Amodei!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amodei throws a body kick that misses.
Denisov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Amodei scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Denisov is looking to counter punch.
Denisov throws a nice looking combination but Amodei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Denisov blocks the leg kick.
Amodei sizes up Denisov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denisov misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Denisov does no damage.
Denisov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Denisov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Amodei is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denisov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Amodei is trying to get back to half guard.
Amodei takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Denisov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov grinds an elbow into Amodei's temple.
Denisov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Denisov working the body and head with strikes.
Amodei sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Denisov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Amodei is looking to control Denisov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Amodei avoid being mounted?
Amodei moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Denisov landing with the ground and pound.
Denisov connects with a couple of short punches.
Denisov trying to control but Amodei is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Denisov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Amodei keeping moving, preventing Denisov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denisov lands a couple of digs.
Denisov is in close to Amodei's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Denisov trying to control but Amodei is working from the bottom.
Denisov preventing the sweep.
Denisov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Denisov tries to clinch but Amodei moves out of range.
Denisov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amodei tries to avoid it but Denisov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amodei to the ground. Amodei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amodei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Denisov's hands.
Amodei thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Amodei. Denisov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amodei throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Denisov is predictable there
and Amodei counters by clinching up.
Denisov blocks an uppercut.
Denisov successfully pulls guard.
Denisov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amodei controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Denisov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Denisov seems keen to control Amodei's posture.
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Denisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denisov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Denisov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Denisov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Amodei connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Denisov. Those never looked like landing.
Amodei throws a low kick, looking for Denisov's leg but Denisov calmly moves out of range.
Denisov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Denisov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amodei tries to avoid it but Denisov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amodei to the ground. Amodei escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Amodei gets caught napping as Denisov dives in and scores a takedown. Amodei manages to retain guard.
Amodei working a defensive guard here.
Denisov cracks Amodei with a solid left hand.
Denisov stopping the sweep attempt from Amodei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Denisov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denisov was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Denisov checks the leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Amodei finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Denisov is looking to clinch but Amodei is avoiding it.
Amodei throws a body punch but Denisov moves out of range.
Denisov tries to clinch there but Amodei circles away.
Amodei scores with a decent looking hook.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Amodei throws a head kick but Denisov moves out of range.
Amodei throws a chopping leg kick but Denisov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Amodei connects with a good right hand that stumbles Denisov. Denisov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Amodei lands a glancing blow to the side of Denisov's head.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Denisov ducks down to avoid it.
Denisov checks a low kick from Amodei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Amodei there.
Denisov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Denisov with that takedown attempt.
Denisov blocks a leg kick.
Denisov moves into the clinch successfully.
Denisov is looking for a takedown.
Amodei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Denisov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Amodei just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Denisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Denisov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Amodei gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but Amodei turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Denisov blocking some punches.
Amodei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amodei tries to work over Denisov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Denisov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Amodei tries to throw a body punch but Denisov avoids it by throwing Amodei back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Amodei pushes Denisov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei lands with a nice body punch.
Denisov ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Denisov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Amodei.
Amodei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Denisov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Denisov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Denisov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denisov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Denisov fails to land the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Amodei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amodei with a hook.
Amodei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Denisov misses.
Denis Denisov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denisov blocks a low kick nicely.
Denisov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Amodei.
Denisov shoots for a takedown but Amodei saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Denisov fails with a takedown attempt.
Denisov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amodei.
Amodei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov throws a series of punches but Amodei moves out of range.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Denisov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amodei, pushing him back against the cage.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Amodei holds him up against the cage and eventually Denisov drops back down to his feet.
Denisov blocks an uppercut.
Amodei misses with some punches.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Amodei forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Denisov is looking for a takedown.
Denisov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Amodei smiles and moves away.
Denisov is looking to clinch but Amodei is avoiding it.
Denisov wants to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Amodei.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Amodei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Amodei looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Amodei throws a leg kick
and Denisov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Denisov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick lands for Amodei.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Denisov moves out of range as Amodei strikes.
Denisov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Amodei avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amodei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Denisov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target.
Denisov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Amodei finds it's way through Denisov's defenses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amodei.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Denisov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amodei throws a leg kick which misses Denisov's front leg but catches the back leg as Denisov tries to avoid it.
Amodei throws out a leg kick but Denisov moves out of range and Amodei only half commits.
Denisov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Amodei.
Amodei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amodei avoids a punch combination nicely.
Denisov checks a low kick from Amodei.
Denisov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Denisov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Amodei takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Denisov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amodei.
Denisov tries to clinch up.
Amodei throws a good cross that connects.
Denisov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Amodei checks it well.
Amodei misses with a wild body shot.
Amodei is looking to slow Denisov down with leg kicks.
Amodei fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Denisov blocks a body shot from Amodei.
Amodei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Denisov's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
Amodei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amodei throws a head punch that misses.
Denisov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Denisov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Amodei just stands there and leans against the cage.
I was talking to Denisov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Amodei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Denisov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Denisov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denisov fails to pull guard.
Amodei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amodei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Amodei has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Denisov regains guard immediately.
Denisov lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Amodei pushes down on Denisov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but Denisov defending well.
Denisov trying to control from the bottom.
Denisov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Denisov missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Denisov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Denisov trying to keep a closed guard but Amodei is proving a slippery customer.
Amodei stopping the sweep attempt from Denisov.
Denisov keeping full guard, as Amodei tries to pass.
Amodei sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Denisov's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Denisov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amodei 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
After the fight, Giuseppe Amodei 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daaniel Teteny (ranked 1500 p4p, 2575 weight class) and Mew Choo (ranked 219 p4p, 370 weight class). Daaniel Teteny has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Daaniel Teteny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mew Choo!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Teteny counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Teteny wants to pass the guard but Choo is keeping the position.
Choo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Teteny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Teteny showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Teteny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teteny lands a couple of digs.
Choo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Teteny controls the pace.
Choo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Choo is trying to keep Teteny in close.
Teteny passes into half guard.
Teteny controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Choo trying to control from the bottom.
Teteny looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
 It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
Choo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Teteny.
Teteny decides to return to a standing position.
Choo throws a hook to the side of Teteny's head but Teteny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Teteny tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Choo defends well and Teteny ends up having to push Choo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Choo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Teteny uses from the top position.
Teteny looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Choo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Teteny rolls with it to try and escape but Choo cranks on the arm and Teteny is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mew Choo!
After the big win, Mew Choo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Granger (ranked 1919 p4p, 2090 weight class) and Albert Pulkkinen (ranked 48 p4p, 52 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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23 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Granger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granger throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Granger checks it.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Granger can pounce on him.
Granger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pulkkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Pulkkinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
A nice side step and Pulkkinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Granger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Granger with a nice cross.
Granger looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Granger throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Pulkkinen blocks the low kick.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Granger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pulkkinen - the referee stops the clock and Granger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pulkkinen. Granger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pulkkinen is looking to land body kicks.
Granger is looking to slow Pulkkinen down with leg kicks.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Granger misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Granger thumps Pulkkinen with a low kick.
Frank Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Granger blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Granger moves out of range.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen avoids them all with ease.
Granger throws a leg kick which misses Pulkkinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Pulkkinen tries to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pulkkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Granger wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Granger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Granger tries to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pulkkinen catches Granger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
 It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Pulkkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Granger at a distance.
Granger is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Granger down.
Granger misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Granger circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Granger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pulkkinen.
Granger tries to move into range but Pulkkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the head.
Granger tries to move into range but Pulkkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Granger.
Pulkkinen lands a left and a right that send Granger crashing to the mat, dazed. Pulkkinen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Pulkkinen as he checks the leg kick.
Granger lands a lovely overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild combination.
Granger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Granger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pulkkinen thows a leg kick but Granger checks it
and Granger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Granger misses with a body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Granger thows a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a two punch combination.
Granger feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Pulkkinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Granger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Pulkkinen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Granger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen lands with a good body shot.
Pulkkinen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Granger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Albert Pulkkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pulkkinen is looking to land body kicks.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Granger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pulkkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Granger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Granger jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
 Granger is rocked!
Granger lands a leg kick that knocks Pulkkinen off balance momentarily.
Pulkkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Granger circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen works over Granger's head and body with a nice combination.
Granger swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Granger 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.
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Pulkkinen's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Granger catches Pulkkinen right on the button with a cross.
Pulkkinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Granger lands a leg kick that knocks Pulkkinen off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Granger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Granger was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
As Granger backs off Pulkkinen throws a huge counter combo but Granger manages to avoid it all.
Granger works Pulkkinen's body with a nice hook.
Pulkkinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Granger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Granger does no damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Granger tried to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Pulkkinen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Granger.
Pulkkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Granger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Granger misses with a hook to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a left to the body.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A punch lands to the side of Granger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pulkkinen cracks Granger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Granger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away
can Pulkkinen finish him?
Oh Granger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A lazy left from Granger finds it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Granger seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen thuds his shin into the meat of Granger's side.
Pulkkinen lands a big uppercut and Granger crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Granger looks OK. Pulkkinen waves Granger back to his feet!
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Granger throws a sloppy body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Granger is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Albert Pulkkinen!
Albert Pulkkinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 1115 p4p, 1322 weight class) and Khuchtei Bokhchuud (ranked 163 p4p, 200 weight class). Bokhchuud is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ErgeSholee Biste Turda. Khuchtei Bokhchuud told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Delbert Mazzariello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bokhchuud tries to clinch up.
Bokhchuud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bokhchuud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mazzariello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bokhchuud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice straight punches there by Mazzariello. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mazzariello.
Bokhchuud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mazzariello paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mazzariello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mazzariello looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Mazzariello misses.
Mazzariello sets himself, and Bokhchuud steps forward looking for the clinch! Mazzariello avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello misses with a combination
and Bokhchuud counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bokhchuud has closed the distance and engaged Mazzariello in a clinch.
Bokhchuud has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzariello.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bokhchuud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mazzariello's brow.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow that misses.
Bokhchuud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bokhchuud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mazzariello has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but Mazzariello blocks with his arms.
Mazzariello blocks an elbow strike.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bokhchuud.
Mazzariello lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bokhchuud misses with the head strike.
Mazzariello pulls guard successfully.
Mazzariello escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bokhchuud gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mazzariello has his foot on Bokhchuud's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bokhchuud works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bokhchuud wants to stand and escape but instead Mazzariello has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzariello stops Bokhchuud from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mazzariello accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bokhchuud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mazzariello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mazzariello cracks Bokhchuud with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bokhchuud wants to get back to his feet but Mazzariello is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mazzariello throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bokhchuud works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bokhchuud wants to get back to his feet but Mazzariello is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bokhchuud has Mazzariello up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mazzariello's defenses.
Bokhchuud creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bokhchuud tries to work over Mazzariello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzariello tries to pull guard but Bokhchuud forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mazzariello blocks an uppercut.
Bokhchuud throws a head punch that misses.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow but it misses.
Bokhchuud tries to throw a body punch but Mazzariello avoids it by throwing Bokhchuud back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bokhchuud fails to land.
Bokhchuud lands an elbow just above Mazzariello 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bokhchuud.
A knee to the head by Bokhchuud.
Mazzariello blocks the elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mazzariello tries for a takedown but Bokhchuud manages to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud dominated that round.
That's time! Mazzariello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mazzariello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bokhchuud sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mazzariello somewhat.
Bokhchuud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mazzariello, pushing him back against the cage.
Mazzariello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzariello goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bokhchuud prevents it.
Bokhchuud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow over the top.
Mazzariello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mazzariello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzariello scores with a hook to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bokhchuud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mazzariello's brow.
Bokhchuud tries to throw a body punch but Mazzariello avoids it by throwing Bokhchuud back against the cage.
Bokhchuud has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mazzariello seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bokhchuud can turn it around.
Bokhchuud throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bokhchuud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bokhchuud pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bokhchuud lands a good knee to the midsection. Mazzariello won't want to take too many of those.
Mazzariello's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bokhchuud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mazzariello has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Bokhchuud.
Bokhchuud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee to the head.
Bokhchuud misses with the head strike.
Bokhchuud tries to work over Mazzariello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bokhchuud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mazzariello breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bokhchuud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazzariello scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzariello swats away the attempt to clinch by Bokhchuud.
Mazzariello cracks Bokhchuud with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bokhchuud dodges the punch combination from Mazzariello.
Bokhchuud moves into the clinch.
Bokhchuud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bokhchuud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mazzariello manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mazzariello throws a big counter combination but Bokhchuud scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mazzariello smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mazzariello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bokhchuud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bokhchuud wants to counter with a clinch but Mazzariello pushes him away.
Mazzariello lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bokhchuud backs up against the cage.
Mazzariello misses with a looping left.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bokhchuud lands a nice elbow.
Mazzariello looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delbert Mazzariello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazzariello is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bokhchuud misses with an elbow strike.
Mazzariello is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bokhchuud missing with knees to the body.
Mazzariello is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bokhchuud scores with a shot to the side of Mazzariello's head.
Bokhchuud throws a head punch that misses.
Mazzariello is looking to break free of the clinch but Bokhchuud has double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bokhchuud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bokhchuud has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzariello.
Mazzariello tries to throw a body punch but Bokhchuud avoids it by throwing Mazzariello back against the cage.
Bokhchuud misses with some punches.
Mazzariello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzariello tries to stall but Bokhchuud uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bokhchuud lands a damaging elbow.
Mazzariello tries to pull guard but Bokhchuud holds him up against the cage and eventually Mazzariello drops back down to his feet.
Bokhchuud can't find room to land a body shot as Mazzariello controls the action.
Mazzariello blocks an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khuchtei Bokhchuud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mazzariello's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bokhchuud forces Mazzariello back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzariello.
Bokhchuud lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bokhchuud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazzariello is defending well for now.
Mazzariello taking a breather.
Mazzariello on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mazzariello can't find room to land a body shot as Bokhchuud controls the action.
Bokhchuud comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bokhchuud is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello has Bokhchuud pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bokhchuud manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mazzariello drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bokhchuud tries to work over Mazzariello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhchuud misses with a knee strike.
Bokhchuud looking to throw knees to the head but Mazzariello is blocking nicely.
Bokhchuud lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mazzariello tries for a takedown but Bokhchuud manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delbert Mazzariello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bokhchuud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mazzariello is rocked!
Mazzariello avoids a wild elbow strike from Bokhchuud.
Oh Mazzariello is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bokhchuud jerks Mazzariello's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Mazzariello drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Bokhchuud goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Bokhchuud because Mazzariello was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Khuchtei Bokhchuud!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Khuchtei Bokhchuud waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hill (ranked 2006 p4p, 1627 weight class) and Johan Joestar (ranked 294 p4p, 40 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Joestar's choice of entrance music: Coda - Bloody Stream. Johan Joestar 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Joestar!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joestar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joestar wants it to stay on the feet.
Hill throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Hill misses with a lunging right hand
and Joestar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hill scores with a body shot.
Joestar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hill closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joestar quickly recovers to half guard.
Hill working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Joestar is looking to escape.
Joestar keeping hold of Hill's head, controlling as best he can.
Hill thows a huge punch but Joestar dodges it nicely.
Hill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joestar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Joestar sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joestar defending well though.
Hill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joestar's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hill lands a nice short elbow.
Hill seems to be working for a kimura but Joestar defends the submission attempt.
Hill looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joestar's head.
Joestar is trying to stand.
Hill thows a huge punch but Joestar dodges it nicely.
Hill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joestar's head.
Hill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joestar's head.
Joestar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Joestar is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Hill!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zheko Melondov (ranked 1026 p4p, 1086 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 45 p4p, 163 weight class). Melondov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Exploration of Space by Cosmic Gate. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zheko Melondov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melondov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Zheko Melondov has been cut.
Melondov throws a right hand that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melondov.
A telegraphed right hand from Melondov misses the target.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Melondov lands a big head kick that sends Tsuruta tumbling to the mat! Melondov takes a step backwards and waves Tsuruta back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Tsuruta is rocked!
It looks like Tomomi Tsuruta has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melondov ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Tsuruta's jaw. Tsuruta's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Melondov does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zheko Melondov!
A less than humble Zheko Melondov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Hawthorne (ranked 1106 p4p, 1495 weight class) and Vincent Lemieux (ranked 24 p4p, 61 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hawthorne might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Schism by Tool. Damien Hawthorne had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Hawthorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vincent Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawthorne needs to keep his hands up - Lemieux had a free shot at his head there.
Hawthorne throws a series of punches but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux throws out a loose jab but Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawthorne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lemieux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Lemieux saw that one coming.
Hawthorne sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Hawthorne avoids it this time.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lemieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawthorne was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemieux.
Hawthorne works over Lemieux's head and body with a nice combination.
Hawthorne lands with an overhand left.
Hawthorne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux scores with a hook to the body. Hawthorne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Damien Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawthorne throws the left hand but Lemieux avoids the punch easily.
Hawthorne slips a straight right by Lemieux.
Lemieux catches Hawthorne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lemieux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawthorne lands a leg kick that knocks Lemieux off balance momentarily.
Hawthorne connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawthorne throws the left hand but Lemieux avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hawthorne staying out of range there.
Hawthorne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a big shot that misses.
Hawthorne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lemieux works Hawthorne's body with a nice hook.
Lemieux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lemieux rushes Hawthorne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawthorne working aggressively here.
Lemieux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lemieux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
Hawthorne misses with some punches.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Hawthorne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawthorne.
A right handed body shot lands from Lemieux.
Hawthorne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lemieux misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne blocks an elbow strike.
Hawthorne working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawthorne.
Lemieux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Lemieux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawthorne misses with some punches.
Lemieux lands a nice uppercut.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawthorne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lemieux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux.
Hawthorne working aggressively here.
Lemieux misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hawthorne lands a left hand.
A short right from Hawthorne on the inside.
Lemieux takes a shot to the head.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawthorne breaks from the clinch.
Hawthorne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lemieux is out of range.
Lemieux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawthorne throws a big shot that misses.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Lemieux ducked under it nicely.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Lemieux moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lemieux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawthorne jabs Lemieux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawthorne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lemieux's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Hawthorne.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut.
Hawthorne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lemieux checks it well.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws the left hand but Lemieux avoids the punch easily.
Lemieux walks into a left hand.
Lemieux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawthorne. Hawthorne obviously looking to wear him down.
Lemieux throws out a powerful jab.
Hawthorne walks into a straight right hand from Lemieux.
Lemieux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawthorne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawthorne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawthorne lands a jab to the nose.
Hawthorne connects with a nice looking jab.
Lemieux is rocked!
Hawthorne drops Lemieux with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hawthorne follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Hawthorne!
During a confident post fight interview, Damien Hawthorne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roch Doisneau (ranked 563 p4p, 584 weight class) and Hueng Son (ranked 14 p4p, 20 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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236
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roch Doisneau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hueng Son!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son thuds his shin into the meat of Doisneau's side.
Doisneau loads up on a big right hand but Son slips the punch.
Doisneau motions for Son to come forward. Doisneau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Son avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doisneau works Son's body with a nice hook.
Son misses with a looping right.
Son throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Son swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doisneau.
It looks like Roch Doisneau has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doisneau throws a poor cross that misses
and Son counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Son does it's job there.
Doisneau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Doisneau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Son moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doisneau throws a shot from downtown. Son moves away and avoids it.
Son is looking to land body kicks.
Doisneau wants to slow Son down by chopping away at his legs.
Son throws out a counter right but Doisneau avoids it with no problem.
Doisneau slips a jab and a cross from Son.
Son misses with a looping left.
Doisneau moves out of range of the strikes.
Doisneau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Son scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Doisneau is trying to maintain the position but Son is very close to passing his half guard.
Son wants to work for an arm triangle but Doisneau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Doisneau's thigh. Doisneau counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Son working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doisneau preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Son looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Son wants to pass the guard but Doisneau is keeping the position.
Doisneau keeping moving, preventing Son from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son tries to free his leg and advance position but Doisneau is retaining full guard.
Son content to stall in guard here.
Son wants to control from the top but Doisneau keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Son throws a looping overhand right but Doisneau ducks down to avoid it.
Doisneau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Son moves away.
Doisneau throws a poor cross that misses
and Son counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Son misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Son - just one landing.
Doisneau is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Son's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Son fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Doisneau avoids it really well and circles away.
Roch Doisneau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doisneau gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Son.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Son bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roch Doisneau's cut is getting worse.
Doisneau takes a swing at Son's ribcage but misses.
As Doisneau backs off Son throws a huge counter combo but Doisneau manages to avoid it all.
A low kick from Son misses
and Son takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hueng Son dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roch Doisneau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Doisneau throws out a loose jab but Son uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doisneau misses with a body shot.
Doisneau scores with a body shot.
Son has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doisneau misses the jab.
A nice side step and Son releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Doisneau lands with a cross.
Doisneau dodges the punch combination from Son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doisneau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Son moves away.
Son cracks Doisneau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Son waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doisneau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doisneau takes a swing at Son's ribcage but misses.
Son looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Son lands a jab to Doisneau's midsection.
Doisneau scores with a jab. Son acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Doisneau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doisneau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Son misses the target.
It looked like Doisneau wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Doisneau's head coaches at The Foundry that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Son swings for the body but Doisneau moves out of range.
Doisneau throws a jab when Son was well out of range.
Son moves out of range of the body kick.
Son is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doisneau with a body shot.
Doisneau misses with a looping right.
Son lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doisneau blocks a jab.
Hueng Son seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Son fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doisneau manages to avoid it.
Doisneau swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Son looks to land a right hand but Doisneau moved out of range.
Doisneau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Son.
Son avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Doisneau takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Son slips a straight right by Doisneau.
Son throws a jab but it's blocked by Doisneau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doisneau scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Doisneau there.
Son is rocked!
Son misses the shot to the body.
Son with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Son cracks Doisneau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Son connects with a jab.
Doisneau misses with a left hand
and Son cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roch Doisneau's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Son walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Son is still on wobbly legs! Can Doisneau finish him?
Doisneau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Son with a nice calf kick.
Son seems to have recovered his senses.
Son takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doisneau throws a poor cross that misses
and Son counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doisneau cracks Son on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Son falls backwards against the cage. Doisneau follows up with more strikes that drop Son to his knees. Doisneau keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Son! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roch Doisneau!
Roch Doisneau thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn West (ranked 406 p4p, 457 weight class) and Benny The Bouncer (ranked 68 p4p, 67 weight class). West comes to the cage accompanied by Canโt Be Touched - Roy Jones Jr. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeShawn West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benny The Bouncer!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West looks to score with a jab to the body but The Bouncer is just out of range.
West misses with an uppercut
and The Bouncer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
West misses with a looping right.
West moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThe Bouncer.
West avoids the body shot from The Bouncer.
DeShawn West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Bouncer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bouncer tries a head kick but it misses.
The Bouncer misses with a body kick.
West throws a looping overhand right but The Bouncer ducks down to avoid it.
As West backs off The Bouncer throws a huge counter combo but West manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West missing with a left hand there. The Bouncer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Bouncer digs a good hook to West's body.
West misses with a left hand
and The Bouncer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
West takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like DeShawn West has been cut.
A swing and a miss from West.
West scores with the left hand. The Bouncer knows he should have avoided that one.
The Bouncer blocks a head kick by West.
A combination from The Bouncer does no damage.
West thinks about countering with a head kick.
The Bouncer throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bouncer throws a chopping leg kick but West manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Bouncer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Bouncer defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
The Bouncer misses with a body punch
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Bouncer misses with a double jab.
West is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West connects with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Bouncer.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The Bouncer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West ducks under a wild hook from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer lands with a nice combination. West backs away looking to recover.
The Bouncer throws a good cross that connects.
West is rocked!
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from West misses.
West scores with a jab to the body.
West connects with a body shot.
West misses with a lunging right hand
and The Bouncer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as West blocks the leg kick.
West throwing a counter right hand but The Bouncer manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bouncer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
West throws a sloppy head kick and The Bouncer moves out of range easily.
West uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Bouncer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Bouncer misses with a hook
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Bouncer moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
West walks into a left hand.
West lands with a nice body punch.
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 DeShawn West will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeShawn West's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Bouncer moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from The Bouncer.
West bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
West loads up on a big right hand but The Bouncer slips the punch.
The Bouncer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Bouncer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Bouncer thuds his shin into the meat of West's side.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West takes one on the chin but seems OK.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bouncer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
West lands a jab to The Bouncer's midsection.
The Bouncer connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by West.
The Bouncer misses with a wild body shot.
The Bouncer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Bouncer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Bouncer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Bouncer moves away.
West swings widly with a right hand
letting The Bouncer counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bouncer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West throws a jab when The Bouncer was well out of range.
The Bouncer walks into a straight right hand from West.
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!
The Bouncer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent West stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
West's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Bouncer under the eye.
West swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Bouncer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
West walks into a straight right hand from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer staying out of range there.
West moves out of range as The Bouncer strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West throws the left hand but The Bouncer avoids the punch easily.
As West backs off The Bouncer throws a huge counter combo but West manages to avoid it all.
West checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Bouncer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Bouncer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Bouncer throws a leg kick that is checked
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Bouncer connects with a nice looking jab.
Decent striking displayed by The Bouncer there.
West swings widly with a right hand
and The Bouncer counters with a nice kick to the body.
West throws an off balance right hand
and The Bouncer counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Bouncer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Bouncer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Bouncer was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
The Bouncer throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
West is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
West seems to have got his legs back now.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Bouncer loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
West throws a right hand that misses
and The Bouncer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West blocks a head kick by The Bouncer.
West lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny The Bouncer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeShawn West's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The Bouncer slips a straight right by West.
The Bouncer throws a counter combo.
West missing with a left hand there. The Bouncer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick by West misses
and The Bouncer counters with a low kick, right behind West 's knee.
West connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Bouncer. The Bouncer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Bouncer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Bouncer shapes to counter with a head kick.
The Bouncer misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bouncer blocks a jab.
No joy there for The Bouncer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West misses with an uppercut. The Bouncer saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from The Bouncer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
West swings widly with a right hand
letting The Bouncer counter with a right hand.
West on the wrong end of a nice hook.
West misses with a lunging right hand
letting The Bouncer counter with a right hand.
The Bouncer throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from West.
A countering left hand to the body from The Bouncer misses.
West punishes The Bouncer's body with a nice straight punch.
The Bouncer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by West.
West misses with a hook
and The Bouncer counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bouncer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Bouncer throws the kick towards the body but West avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West misses with a hook
letting The Bouncer counter with a right hand.
West missing with a left hand there. The Bouncer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like The Bouncer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Bouncer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Bouncer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
West blocks a low kick nicely.
The Bouncer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
The Bouncer looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
West throws a big shot that misses.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends West sprawling to the canvas! West rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can The Bouncer finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Bouncer throws an off balance right hand
and The Bouncer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Bouncer throws out the jab.
West drops his hands momentarily. The Bouncer doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. West staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. West doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny The Bouncer!
After winning the bout, Benny The Bouncer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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