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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilbervan Soares (ranked 2144 p4p, 2946 weight class) and Jeff Mma (ranked 289 p4p, 367 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilbervan Soares! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 36 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Mma! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mma throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Soares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Mma throws a leg kick but Soares sees it coming and moves out of range. Mma throws out a loose jab but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it. Soares gets a clinch. Soares lands an uppercut. Mma takes a shot to the head. Soares working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mma is trying to stall.
Mma is trying to break the clinch but Soares has him pressed against the cage. Soares misses with a punch to the body.
Soares tightens his grip and picks Mma up, before dumping him to the ground. Mma manages to land in guard. Soares won't allow Mma to get back to his feet. Soares working some strikes from top 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! Soares with a flurry of punches that miss. Mma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soares. Soares scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Mma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Soares loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Soares lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mma wants to stand but Soares is controlling the position. Soares 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. Soares chips away with some ground and pound. Mma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Soares connects with a couple of short punches. Mma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soares. Mma wants to stand and escape but Soares is having none of it. Mma has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Soares has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Soares has picked Mma up - he's going for a ride! Soares dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Mma manages to escape and get back to his feet! This has been an exciting period of action! Mma throws a body shot but no joy. We've been hearing reports that Soares has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Mma takes a swing at Soares's ribcage but misses. A good leg kick by Mma. Soares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Soares tries to clinch up and Mma counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Soares closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mma did well to prevent Soares getting side control. Mma manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Soares moves into the clinch. Mma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Soares tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Soares moves into range and clinches up with Mma. Soares can't find room to land a body shot as Mma controls the action.
Soares misses with a punch to the body.
Mma is defending well against a takedown attempt. Soares working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Soares - that landed with a thud.
Soares lands with a right to the head. A hook to the body from Soares.
Soares throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Mma looks winded! Mma has had enough of the clinch but Soares keeps him there for the moment. Mma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mma tries to keep at a distance but Soares has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Soares is leaning against Mma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A shot in the inside from Soares. Mma is trying to force a seperation but Soares has the dominant position. Soares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mma. Soares lands on the inside with an uppercut. Soares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A right hand to the body from Soares.
A short left from Soares. Soares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Soares as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Soares. Soares cracks Mma with a nice body shot. Soares lands with a left to the head. Soares is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mma is defending well. This has been an exciting period of action! A right hand to the body from Soares.
Soares lands with a right to the head. Good body shot from Soares.
Soares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Soares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soares. Soares is working Mma over against the cage. Soares turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Soares scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mma to see if he's OK. Soares is working Mma over with some ground and pound from side control. Soares scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mma to see if he's OK. Soares connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mma some visible discomfort.
Mma takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Soares grinds an elbow into Mma's temple. Soares grinds an elbow into Mma's temple. Soares lands an elbow. Mma taking a bit of punishment here - Soares scoring with strikes. Mma is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Mma is rocked! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Soares trying to control the action but Mma is working from the bottom. Mma is still in real trouble! Can Soares finish him? Soares scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mma is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Soares can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilbervan Soares! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gilbervan Soares made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Otis Driftwood (ranked 946 p4p, 3282 weight class) and Roger Andermatt (ranked 48 p4p, 184 weight class). Driftwood comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Becoming. Roger Andermatt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Good wrestling World class boxer Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 44 - 21 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Otis Driftwood! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 18 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Andermatt! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Driftwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away. Andermatt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Driftwood. That did some damage! Driftwood lands an overhand right. Driftwood walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andermatt. Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Driftwood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Andermatt misses with a body shot
and Driftwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Driftwood moves forwards but Andermatt connects with a nice, crisp jab. Andermatt throws a shot to the body.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from Driftwood. Andermatt does a little dance to reset his feet. Decent striking displayed by Andermatt there. Driftwood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight. 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! Andermatt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Driftwood misses with a right hand and Andermatt counters with a lovely straight right hand! Driftwood slips under a jab from Andermatt. Driftwood throws a big shot that misses. Andermatt connects with a body shot that sends Driftwood's belly button to the back. Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Driftwood misses the shot to the body. A countering left hand to the body from Andermatt misses. Andermatt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andermatt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Driftwood throws a leg kick but Andermatt sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Driftwood avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Driftwood cracks Andermatt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Driftwood jabbing away but nothing is landing. Driftwood scores with a leg kick.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Driftwood to score with a decent uppercut. Andermatt misses with a wild body shot. Driftwood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Andermatt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Driftwood. A little jabbing left from Andermatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Driftwood throws a nice outside leg kick. Andermatt defending well as Driftwood loads up on a big left hand. Driftwood darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Jab from Andermatt. Driftwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy. Andermatt throws a head kick but Driftwood moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Andermatt scores with a shot to the body.
Driftwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Andermatt slips a jab and a cross from Driftwood.
Andermatt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Andermatt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Driftwood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Driftwood checks a leg kick. Driftwood is looking to counter punch. Andermatt's corner calls for a 1-2. Andermatt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Andermatt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Andermatt throws a lazy right hand but Driftwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Andermatt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Driftwood rather than just go for the knockout. Andermatt throws a nice inside leg kick. Driftwood misses with a hook. Andermatt ducked under it nicely. Andermatt throws a leg kick enabling Driftwood to counter with a crisp jab. Driftwood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Driftwood takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Driftwood is just out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Andermatt. Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Driftwood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Andermatt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Driftwood scrambles back to his feet. Driftwood thuds a left hand into Andermatt's body. Driftwood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andermatt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Driftwood is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Andermatt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Nice straight punches there by Andermatt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andermatt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Andermatt throws a nice outside leg kick. Andermatt throws a leg kick and Driftwood counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Andermatt jabs at Driftwood's body. Andermatt misses with a body punch
and Driftwood counters with a left to the body. Driftwood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andermatt. Andermatt takes a swing at Driftwood's ribcage but misses. Andermatt cracks Driftwood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Good leg kick by Driftwood. Andermatt drops his hands momentarily and Driftwood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A nice leg kick from Driftwood, right into the meat of the thigh.
Driftwood takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses. Andermatt misses with a low kick.
Driftwood slips a jab from Andermatt. Driftwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Driftwood throws a lazy right hand but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Andermatt misses with a looping right. A big left from Driftwood misses. A countering left hand to the body from Andermatt misses. Andermatt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Driftwood half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Andermatt sizes up Driftwood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Andermatt throws a lazy uppercut
letting Driftwood counter with a right hand. Andermatt misses with a shot to the body and Driftwood counters with a lovely straight right hand! Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Driftwood misses. A shot to the liver by Driftwood. Beautiful body shot. Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away. Nice uppercut there from Driftwood. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Andermatt. Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Driftwood looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range. Driftwood avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt takes a swing at Driftwood's ribcage but misses. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Driftwood is just out of range. And Driftwood counters with a quick kick to the body but Andermatt blocks it. Driftwood tries to bum rush Andermatt with a series of wild strikes but Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Andermatt swings widly with a right hand
and Driftwood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Andermatt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roger Andermatt will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Driftwood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Driftwood lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Andermatt throws a front kick aimed at Driftwood's knee but Driftwood avoids it well. Andermatt takes one to the chin there. Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away. Driftwood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Andermatt misses with a looping left. A big left from Driftwood misses. Andermatt lands with a shot to the body. Driftwood scores with a nice head shot. Driftwood scores with a jab to the body. Driftwood takes a body punch but keeps moving. Driftwood misses with a looping left. Roger Andermatt seems to be getting the better of the standup. Driftwood swings and misses with a hook 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! Driftwood takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses. Andermatt throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range. Driftwood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Andermatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Andermatt throws the left hand but Driftwood avoids the punch easily. Driftwood cracks Andermatt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round. Andermatt misses with a straight right. Andermatt slips a jab from Driftwood. Andermatt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Driftwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Driftwood moves away. Driftwood misses with a wild body shot. Andermatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Driftwood. Andermatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Andermatt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Driftwood. Andermatt misses with a straight left. Driftwood fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Driftwood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Driftwood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Andermatt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Driftwood misses with a head kick.
Driftwood moves away from the strike by Andermatt. It looked like Driftwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Driftwood scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick lands for Driftwood.
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! Driftwood throws a combination. Andermatt tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Driftwood throws a hook but Andermatt blocks it. Driftwood defending well as Andermatt loads up on a big left hand. An inside leg kick from Andermatt misses. Andermatt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Driftwood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andermatt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Andermatt throws a shot to the body.
Driftwood slips under a jab. Andermatt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Driftwood moved out of range nicely. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Andermatt loads up on a big right hand but Driftwood slips the punch. Andermatt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Driftwood feinted there with a counter leg kick. Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Driftwood scores with a one two! Andermatt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Andermatt scores with a jab. Driftwood acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Driftwood blocks a low kick nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Driftwood misses the target. Andermatt takes one on the button. Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick and Driftwood moves out of range easily. Driftwood throws a big counter combination but Andermatt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Driftwood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. The fighters circle momentarily. Andermatt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Andermatt throws a leg kick and Driftwood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Driftwood works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Driftwood feints and then cracks Andermatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andermatt down. Andermatt misses the shot to the body. Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Driftwood moved out of range nicely. It looked like Driftwood was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andermatt. Driftwood throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Driftwood throws a nice inside leg kick. Driftwood lands a leg kick that knocks Andermatt off balance momentarily. Driftwood avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Driftwood throws a right and a left that both miss. Driftwood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Andermatt misses with a left hand enabling Driftwood to counter with a crisp jab. Andermatt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Driftwood scores with a body shot.
That kick from Driftwood tenderised Andermatt's leg. Andermatt is trying to keep his angry face on. Andermatt scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Andermatt throws a lazy body kick and Driftwood counters with a nice body shot. Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Driftwood scores with a jab. Andermatt acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Andermatt wants to land a leg kick but Driftwood is out of range. Andermatt slips a straight right by Driftwood. Driftwood throws a low kick but Andermatt moves out of range easily. Driftwood takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andermatt throws a jab when Driftwood was well out of range. Driftwood is looking for a counter combo. Andermatt throws a head kick that misses. Andermatt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Andermatt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Driftwood checks it well. Andermatt connects with an inside leg kick. Andermatt throws a leg kick but Driftwood checks it. It looked like Driftwood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Driftwood throws a half hearted mid kick. Driftwood takes a swing at Andermatt's ribcage but misses. Driftwood lands a nice looking body shot.
Driftwood misses the shot to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Otis Driftwood dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. Driftwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Driftwood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andermatt. Andermatt circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Driftwood. Driftwood connects with a solid leg kick. Andermatt lands a leg kick that knocks Driftwood off balance momentarily. Driftwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andermatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Driftwood. Andermatt swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Driftwood moves out of range. Driftwood connects with a body shot. Driftwood connects with an inside leg kick. Driftwood looks to land a left hand but Andermatt moved out of range nicely. Andermatt lands a leg kick that knocks Driftwood off balance momentarily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Driftwood lands a high kick!
Andermatt with the inside leg kick. Driftwood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andermatt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Driftwood with a hook. A thudding body kick lands there by Andermatt!
Andermatt looks to throw the jab but Driftwood is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Andermatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Driftwood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target. Driftwood walks into a stiff left hand from Andermatt. Andermatt connects with a body shot. Andermatt drops his hands momentarily and Driftwood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. An inside leg kick lands from Driftwood. Andermatt throws a head kick but Driftwood moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Driftwood. Andermatt avoids the body shot from Driftwood.
Andermatt moves out of range as Driftwood strikes. Andermatt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Driftwood is out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Driftwood misses its target. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Driftwood!
Driftwood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andermatt's head backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Driftwood ducks down to avoid it. Driftwood takes a shot right to the bread basket. Andermatt lands a nice looking body shot.
Good leg kick by Andermatt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Driftwood misses with a straight left. Andermatt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Driftwood avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Driftwood avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot. Driftwood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Driftwood blocks a low kick nicely. Andermatt thows a leg kick but Driftwood checks it letting Driftwood counter with a right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Andermatt. Driftwood does a little dance to reset his feet. Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driftwood manages to avoid it. Driftwood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Driftwood moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Andermatt misses with a wild body shot. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Driftwood. A combination from Driftwood does no damage. Andermatt throws a leg kick that misses. Andermatt takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Driftwood throws a right hand that misses
and Andermatt counters with a straight right hand. Driftwood loads up on a big right hand but Andermatt slips the punch. Andermatt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Driftwood slips a straight right by Andermatt. Driftwood throws a hook but Andermatt avoids it easily. Andermatt shapes to counter with a head kick. Andermatt looks to land a left hand but Driftwood moved out of range nicely. Andermatt misses with a wild body shot. Driftwood checks a leg kick. Driftwood checks a leg kick nicely. Driftwood's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Driftwood duly obliges. Driftwood throws a body punch but Andermatt moves out of range. Andermatt misses with a looping left. Andermatt lands a jab to Driftwood's midsection. Driftwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Driftwood's head but Driftwood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Andermatt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four 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! Andermatt swings for the body but Driftwood moves out of range.
Driftwood connects with an inside leg kick. Andermatt is looking to slow Driftwood down with leg kicks. Andermatt swings away with a leg kick that misses. Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Driftwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt. The crowd cheers as Driftwood lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andermatt doesn't seem phased though. Andermatt throws a lazy uppercut
and Driftwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Andermatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Driftwood under the eye. A slapping leg kick lands for Driftwood.
Driftwood throws out a powerful jab. Andermatt jabs at Driftwood's body. Driftwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Nice shot by Andermatt. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Driftwood loads up on a big right hand but Andermatt slips the punch. Driftwood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andermatt manages to avoid it. Andermatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Driftwood throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Otis Driftwood. Well Driftwood has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Driftwood! Otis Driftwood seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Domenico Mazziotti (ranked 773 p4p, 897 weight class) and Bruce White Jr (ranked 110 p4p, 126 weight class). Mazziotti comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the party - Pop Smoke. Bruce White Jr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 34 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Domenico Mazziotti! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bruce White Jr! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mazziotti pushing out the jab but it's not landing. White Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazziotti's hands. White Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Mazziotti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. White Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mazziotti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mazziotti throws a jab but it's blocked by White Jr. Mazziotti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazziotti throws out the jab. White Jr lunges at Mazziotti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mazziotti's hand. Mazziotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A right-left combo lands from White Jr. White Jr moves in looking to clinch but Mazziotti pushes him off. White Jr missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on White Jr's shoulder, as White Jr tries to avoid the shot. Nice defenses there by White Jr. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! White Jr throws a big shot that misses. Mazziotti throws a poor cross that misses
and White Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Mazziotti misses with a left hand and White Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. White Jr working aggressively here.
Mazziotti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land. Mazziotti blocks a body shot from White Jr. White Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. White Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
Mazziotti prevents a body shot from White Jr. White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mazziotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White Jr misses with some punches.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Mazziotti blocks a body shot from White Jr. White Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Mazziotti.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mazziotti breaks from the clinch.
Mazziotti lands a right hook to the body.
Mazziotti shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. White Jr eats them both and turns towards Mazziotti to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. It looks like Bruce White Jr has been cut. Mazziotti blocks a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mazziotti walks into a left hand. Mazziotti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut lands for White Jr. That snapped Mazziotti's head back.
White Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazziotti misses with a hook. White Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. White Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Mazziotti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Mazziotti rushes White Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazziotti controls his hands.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
White Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Mazziotti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazziotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. White Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from White Jr there as he acknowledges the shot. Bruce White Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mazziotti lands a jab to White Jr's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mazziotti missing with a left hand there. White Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mazziotti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. White Jr thuds a left hand into Mazziotti's body. Mazziotti avoids the body shot from White Jr.
Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White Jr lands the left hand. White Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White Jr jabs Mazziotti right on the nose. Mazziotti blinks but takes it well. A slow jab from White Jr misses its intended target. Nice jab there from White Jr. Mazziotti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt White Jr. White Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Mazziotti. Mazziotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Mazziotti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Mazziotti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. White Jr loads up on a big right hand but Mazziotti slips the punch. Mazziotti circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. White Jr blocks a jab. White Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mazziotti had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Mazziotti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White Jr doesn't seem bothered though. White Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet. Mazziotti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by White Jr. A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Mazziotti does a little dance to reset his feet. White Jr throws a body punch but Mazziotti moves out of range. White Jr swings for the body but Mazziotti moves out of range.
White Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mazziotti in his tracks. White Jr misses with a wild body shot. White Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mazziotti has managed to clinch.
Mazziotti tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Mazziotti back against the cage. White Jr lands with a right to the head. White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazziotti takes a shot to the head. Mazziotti blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce White Jr dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bruce White Jr's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! A decent looking cross lands there for White Jr. Mazziotti ducks right into an uppercut from White Jr. White Jr missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. White Jr throws a big shot that misses. Mazziotti moves out of range of the strikes. Mazziotti is looking to counter punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Mazziotti. White Jr does a little dance to reset his feet. Mazziotti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bruce White Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup. White Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! Mazziotti scores with a jab. White Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head. White Jr throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily. Mazziotti wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. White Jr with a jab. White Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazziotti is just out of range. Good shot there by Mazziotti. Decent striking displayed by Mazziotti there. This has been an exciting period of action! White Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Mazziotti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. White Jr is rocked! White Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Mazziotti slips a straight right by White Jr. Mazziotti throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mazziotti ducks under a wild hook from White Jr. Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but White Jr manages to avoid it. White Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mazziotti's hands. Mazziotti just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. White Jr throws a shot from downtown. Mazziotti moves away and avoids it. Nice cross by Mazziotti. Nice uppercut there from White Jr. White Jr misses with a body punch
and Mazziotti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A jab from Mazziotti misses. Mazziotti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Mazziotti clobbers White Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. White Jr lands with a shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mazziotti throws out a powerful jab. White Jr slips a straight right by Mazziotti. Mazziotti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with White Jr, pushing him back against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from White Jr. White Jr misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mazziotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land. Mazziotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Mazziotti slips a straight right by White Jr. Mazziotti throws a looping overhand right but White Jr ducks down to avoid it. White Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Mazziotti tries to clinch there but White Jr circles away.
White Jr misses with a straight right. White Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! Mazziotti looks to land a combination but White Jr avoids it well. Mazziotti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by White Jr. Mazziotti throws a series of punches but White Jr moves out of range. White Jr looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range. Mazziotti slips a jab from White Jr. White Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Mazziotti to counter with a crisp jab. Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. White Jr ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti. Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily. White Jr lands an overhand right. Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy. A countering left hand to the body from White Jr misses. White Jr looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range. Mazziotti scores with a crisp jab that stopped White Jr in his tracks. White Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazziotti was well out of range. Poor timing from White Jr. A shot to the liver by White Jr. Beautiful body shot. White Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! Mazziotti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White Jr missing with a left hand there. Mazziotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Mazziotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White Jr.
Mazziotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Mazziotti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Mazziotti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. White Jr ducks under a wild hook from Mazziotti. White Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! Mazziotti throws a hook but White Jr blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. White Jr throws a sloppy body shot
letting Mazziotti counter with a right hand. Mazziotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mazziotti tries to land a leg kick but White Jr saw it coming and moves away.
White Jr throws a hook but Mazziotti avoids it easily. Mazziotti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract White Jr. Mazziotti scores with the left hand. White Jr knows he should have avoided that one. White Jr misses the jab. Mazziotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
White Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. White Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazziotti. Mazziotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White Jr. Mazziotti throws an overhand right that lands on White Jr's shoulder, as White Jr tries to avoid the shot. White Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White Jr misses with a looping left. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mazziotti forces White Jr back against the cage and clinches. White Jr working aggressively here.
White Jr lands a shot to the body. White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Domenico Mazziotti will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Bruce White Jr's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! Nice defenses there by Mazziotti. White Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily. White Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mazziotti. White Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazziotti manages to avoid it. Mazziotti tries to counter by clinching up but White Jr breaks away and moves out of range. Mazziotti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White Jr. Mazziotti misses with a left hand letting White Jr counter with a right hand. Mazziotti defending well as White Jr loads up on a big left hand. Mazziotti cracks White Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Donk. White Jr catches Mazziotti right on the button with a cross. Mazziotti lands a jab to the nose. Mazziotti connects with a crisp jab. Mazziotti throws a body shot but no joy. White Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mazziotti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. White Jr swings and misses with a shot to the body and Mazziotti counters with a stiff right hand. White Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazziotti finish him? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. White Jr scores with a body shot.
Mazziotti connects with a body shot. White Jr seems to have recovered his senses. Mazziotti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round. White Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Mazziotti counters with a straight right hand. Good standup being displayed there by Mazziotti as he connects with a hook. Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Mazziotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and White Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A big left from Mazziotti misses. Mazziotti takes a body punch but keeps moving. Mazziotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily. White Jr misses with an uppercut. Mazziotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. White Jr digs a good body shot into Mazziotti's ribs. White Jr looks to land a right hand but Mazziotti moved out of range. White Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Mazziotti misses with a low kick.
White Jr misses with a straight right. White Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mazziotti throws a nice looking combination but White Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fight moves into the clinch position. White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Mazziotti avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage. Bruce White Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Mazziotti avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White Jr. White Jr misses with an elbow strike.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. White Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. White Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
White Jr tries to work over Mazziotti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Mazziotti on the inside. White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch. Mazziotti prevents a body shot from White Jr. White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazziotti blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. White Jr working aggressively here.
White Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Mazziotti.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazziotti lands a right hand that snaps the head of White Jr backwards. Mazziotti blocking some punches.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazziotti uses good head movement to avoid it. White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. White Jr is working Mazziotti over against the cage. Mazziotti digs a right hand into White Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White Jr's gas tank. White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazziotti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazziotti breaks the clinch.
White Jr misses with a looping right. Mazziotti throwing a counter right hand but White Jr manages to avoid it. Mazziotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away. Mazziotti drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round. White Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mazziotti under the eye. A right-left combo lands from Mazziotti. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. White Jr throws the left hand but Mazziotti avoids the punch easily. White Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazziotti throws a hook but White Jr avoids it easily. White Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mazziotti. Mazziotti loads up on a big right hand but White Jr slips the punch. White Jr sizes up Mazziotti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. White Jr has Mazziotti up against the cage in a clinch.
Mazziotti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mazziotti throws out a token jab with nothing on it. White Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazziotti.
Mazziotti throws a body punch but White Jr moves out of range. White Jr closes the distance and clinches. White Jr throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Bruce White Jr. I think White Jr 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce White Jr! An out of breath Bruce White Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Heismann Haa (ranked 551 p4p, 485 weight class) and Schmedgar Dimms (ranked 28 p4p, 24 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Haa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Her kommer Heismann HÃ¥. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heismann Haa! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Schmedgar Dimms! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Haa throws the kick towards the body but Dimms avoids it. Haa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dimms connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Haa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dimms moves out of range of the body kick from Haa.
Dimms clinches with his opponent.
Haa swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimms. Dimms misses with a punch to the body.
Dimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Haa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Dimms misses with a body punch.
Dimms fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dimms. Dimms lands a body punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haa misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dimms. A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimms. Haa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Haa presses Dimms against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Dimms tries to throw a body punch but Haa avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dimms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A right handed body shot lands from Dimms.
Haa has a couple of punches blocked by Dimms.
Dimms digs a right hand into Haa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haa's gas tank. Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haa scores with a shot to the side of Dimms's head. Dimms lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haa. Dimms misses with a punch on the inside.
Haa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it. Dimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dimms. Haa lands a hook to the side of the head. Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimms's elbow. Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimms lands an uppercut. Haa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Dimms lands a shot to the body. Dimms blocks a body shot from Haa. Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimms tries a body shot but Haa blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimms. Dimms has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Haa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dimms can turn it around. Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haa swings wildly with an uppercut but Dimms uses good head movement to avoid it. Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimms's elbow. Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimms tries to throw a body punch but Haa avoids it by throwing Dimms back against the cage. 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 quick uppercut on the inside from Haa. Dimms throws a head punch that misses. Dimms lands with a light punch inside. Haa lands a nice uppercut. Dimms struggles to land a body shot inside as Haa controls his hands.
Dimms misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Haa scores with a nice short uppercut. Dimms is leaning against Haa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Dimms misses with a body punch.
Haa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dimms's elbow. Haa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Haa misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Haa. Haa tries to work over Dimms's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Haa prevents a body shot from Dimms. Haa working aggressively here.
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimms lands with a right to the head. Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimms is working Haa over against the cage. Dimms has a couple of punches blocked by Haa.
Dimms lands a hook to the side of the head. Haa slows down the pace here.
Dimms lands a right hand. Haa misses with the head strike.
Dimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it. Dimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Haa. Haa lands with a left to the head. Dimms blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haa misses with a short punch on the inside. Haa lands a body punch. Dimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A short left from Dimms. This has been an exciting period of action! Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa. Dimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa. Dimms scores with an uppercut up the middle. Haa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A head punch blocked on the inside by Haa. Dimms misses with a hook from the clinch. Haa blocks a body shot from Dimms. A quick uppercut on the inside from Haa. A short right from Haa on the inside. Dimms has a couple of punches blocked by Haa.
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haa stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dimms scores with a nice short uppercut. Haa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Haa blocking some punches.
Dimms misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Schmedgar Dimms will probably get the nod. That's time! Haa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Haa lands a nice shot to the body.
Dimms misses with a wild body shot. Haa throwing a counter right hand but Dimms manages to avoid it. Haa cracks Dimms with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Haa tries to land a front kick but Dimms steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Dimms misses with a looping right. Haa tried to counter with a leg kick but Dimms avoided it. Dimms throws out a loose jab but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it. Dimms connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haa's hands. Haa throws a half hearted mid kick. Haa with a hook. Haa keeps the fight on the outside. Dimms throws a body punch but Haa moves out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Dimms misses the target. Dimms throws a shot from downtown. Haa moves away and avoids it. Dimms lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Dimms tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dimms throws a looping overhand right but Haa ducks down to avoid it. Haa throws a head kick that misses. Haa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Haa scores with a nice strike. A bone on bone clash there as Dimms blocks the leg kick.
Heismann Haa is winning the standup battle so far. Haa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimms moves away. Dimms was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. An inside leg kick lands from Dimms. Haa tries to land a front kick but Dimms steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haa stuns Dimms with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Haa misses with a body kick. Dimms connects with a body shot that sends Haa's belly button to the back. Dimms slips under a jab from Haa. Haa moves out of range as Dimms strikes. A slapping leg kick lands for Dimms.
Haa delivers a nice body kick. Dimms lands a head shot. Haa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Dimms throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Haa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimms. Haa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Haa tries to land a front kick but Dimms steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Good work by Haa as he checks the leg kick. Dimms missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Dimms throws a hook but Haa blocks it. Dimms pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haa. Haa throws a half hearted mid kick. Dimms fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haa checks it well. This has been an exciting period of action! Dimms misses with a hook. A swing and a miss from Haa.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dimms lands a nice shot to the body.
Haa ducks under a wild hook from Dimms. Dimms throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A clash of legs there as Haa blocks the low kick. Dimms missing with a left hand there. Haa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A nice inside leg kick there by Dimms. That's going to slow Haa down. Haa throws a shot to the body.
Dimms scores with a hook to the body. Haa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Dimms misses with a hook. Haa ducked under it nicely. Dimms scores with a leg kick.
Dimms moves out of range as Haa strikes. Haa throws a half hearted mid kick. Haa throws a quick inside leg kick. Dimms lands an overhand right. Dimms on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Dimms has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dimms there as he acknowledges the shot. Haa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dimms counters with a straight right hand. Haa tries to score with a low kick but Dimms moves his leg out of the way. Dimms looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Haa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dimms doesn't seem bothered though. Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dimms. That did some damage! Dimms throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Dimms throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dimms throws out a loose jab but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it. Dimms misses with a body shot.
Haa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Haa throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Haa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A decent looking body kick lands there for Haa. Dimms swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A solid leg kick lands there for Haa.
Dimms jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dimms takes one to the chin there. Haa scores with a jab to the jaw. Haa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dimms shapes to counter with a head kick. Haa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dimms's head. Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dimms. The fighters circling - Haa throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dimms defending well as Haa loads up on a big left hand. Dimms misses with a straight left. Haa jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dimms takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dimms waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haa. Haa avoids the body shot from Dimms.
Haa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dimms comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dimms tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dimms ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away. Dimms throws a lazy right hand but Haa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dimms slips under a jab from Haa. Dimms on the wrong end of a nice hook. Haa moves away from the strike by Dimms. Haa throws a body kick that misses. Haa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Dimms keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dimms throws a leg kick but Haa checks it. Dimms connects with a solid leg kick. Haa throws a head kick that misses. Haa misses with a head kick.
Dimms uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haa.
Haa misses with a hook. Dimms lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Haa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dimms checks a leg kick. Haa with a jab. A big right from Dimms misses. Haa throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Heismann Haa will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! A nice leg kick from Haa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dimms bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dimms looks to land a left hand but Haa moved out of range nicely. Haa cracks Dimms with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Dimms ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Haa misses the shot to the body. Dimms now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Haa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Dimms blocks a leg kick. Dimms scores with a jab to the body. Nice body kick from Haa. Haa throws a front kick aimed at Dimms's knee but Dimms avoids it well. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Haa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Dimms takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Haa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Haa throws a leg kick but Dimms sees it coming and checks it nicely. A little jabbing left from Dimms on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Haa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimms was well out of range. Poor timing from Haa. Dimms is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Haa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. 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! Dimms throws a right and a left that Haa avoids nicely. Dimms moves into range and connects with a jab. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dimms. Haa lands a jab to the head.
Haa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dimms can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dimms checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dimms with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haa to score with a decent uppercut. Haa with a nice calf kick. Dimms takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Dimms closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A right hand to the body from Haa.
Haa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimmss head. Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dimms misses with a short punch on the inside. Dimms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Dimms digs a right hand into Haa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haa's gas tank. Dimms prevents a body shot from Haa. Haa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dimms or not. Haa breaks the clinch.
A cross from Dimms lands. Dimms closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Haa slips under a jab from Dimms. Haa swings for the body but Dimms moves out of range.
Haa throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Haa tried to score with a low kick but Dimms checks it. Dimms throws a wild body kick that Haa sees coming a mile off. Dimms connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Haa tries a head kick but it misses.
Dimms throws a shot to the body.
Haa misses the shot to the body. Haa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Dimms looks to score with a jab to the body but Haa is just out of range. Dimms scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Haa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Dimms tries to clinch but Haa is having none of it. Haa throws a nice inside leg kick. Dimms stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Dimms throws a hook to the side of Haa's head but Haa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Haa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dimms on the side of the head. Haa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimms.
Dimms tries to close the distance and clinch but Haa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Haa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Haa throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Haa misses the shot to the body. Dimms has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haa.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Dimms. Dimms thumps Haa with a low kick. Haa lands an overhand right. Dimms throws a leg kick but Haa sees it coming and checks it nicely. Dimms's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Haa checks a leg kick nicely. Haa throws the kick towards the body but Dimms avoids it. A swing and a miss from Dimms. Dimms with the inside leg kick. Haa keeps Dimms at a distance using the push kick. Dimms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haa. Haa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dimms is out of range. A swing and a miss from Haa. Dimms tries to clinch but Haa is having none of it. A jab from Dimms misses. Haa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dimms's sensitive parts. Haa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dimms throws out the jab. Dimms lands a body shot.
Dimms uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haa has time to react. Dimms on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haa. Haa obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Haa connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Haa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Haa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Dimms throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haa misses the shot to the body. Dimms walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Haa lands a lovely overhand right. Dimms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haa. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haa checks a leg kick. Haa wants to slow Dimms down by chopping away at his legs. Dimms lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dimms. Haa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimms. Haa throws a big shot that misses. Dimms works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Haa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Haa throws a head kick but Dimms moves out of range.
Dimms takes a swing at Haa's ribcage but misses. Haa throws the left hand but Dimms avoids the punch easily. Haa throws a hook but Dimms avoids it easily. Dimms moves away from the strike by Haa.
And that's the end of the fight! Heismann Haa showed his dominance in that final round. I think Haa 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Heismann Haa! A very excited looking Heismann Haa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Imperial Washington (ranked 268 p4p, 546 weight class) and Deon Big Daddy (ranked 39 p4p, 16 weight class). Big Daddy has chosen Big Daddy Kane - Smooth Operator as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Deon Big Daddy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 18 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Imperial Washington! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deon Big Daddy ! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Big Daddy scores with a jab to the jaw. Big Daddy tries to clinch up but Washington circles away and keeps his distance. A chopping leg kick lands by Washington. Washington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Big Daddy throws a jab when Washington was well out of range. Washington misses with an uppercut. Big Daddy saw that one coming. Washington throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Washington throws a body punch but Big Daddy moves out of range. Washington throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Washington takes a swing at Big Daddy 's ribcage but misses. Washington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Washington is looking to land body kicks. Washington misses with a looping right. Big Daddy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Washington lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Big Daddy clinches up against the cage. Big Daddy misses with some punches.
Big Daddy misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Big Daddy . Big Daddy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Washington backwards. Big Daddy avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
Big Daddy tries a body shot but Washington blocks it.
Big Daddy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Big Daddy backwards. Big Daddy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Washington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Big Daddy is defending well for now. Knees in the clinch landing for Washington.
Big Daddy looks winded! Washington blocks a body shot from Big Daddy . Washington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Washington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Big Daddy is defending well for now. Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Washington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Washington stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Washington tries a knee to the head but Big Daddy blocks it.
Washington blocks an uppercut.
Washington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Big Daddy 's efforts to push away. A right handed body shot lands from Big Daddy .
Big Daddy throws a punch but it's blocked by Washington. Washington using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Big Daddy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Big Daddy misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Big Daddy .
Big Daddy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Big Daddy misses with a body punch.
Big Daddy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Big Daddy avoiding damage as Washington throws knees to the body.
Washington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Big Daddy is defending well for now. Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Daddy . Big Daddy only half commits to the counter leg kick. Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Big Daddy throws out the jab. Washington throws a quick counter kick to the body but Big Daddy avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Big Daddy blocks a jab. Washington misses with the combination.
Imperial Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Big Daddy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Big Daddy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Washington walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Big Daddy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Big Daddy unleashes a big counter combination but Washington bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Washington lands a nice looking body kick. Washington goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Nice defenses there by Big Daddy . Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Big Daddy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Washington throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Washington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Big Daddy counters with an inside leg kick. Washington throws a right hand that Big Daddy ducks under and follows up with a left that Big Daddy also avoids with ease. Big Daddy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Washington finds it's way round the side to connect with Big Daddy 's head. Washington throws a body shot but no joy. Big Daddy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. 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! Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Big Daddy uses good head movement to avoid it. Big Daddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington tries to land a body kick and Big Daddy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Big Daddy misses with a straight right. Washington swings away with a body shot that misses
and Big Daddy counters with a left to the body. Big Daddy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Imperial Washington dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Washington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Big Daddy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Washington tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Washington. Imperial Washington is winning the standup battle so far. Washington misses with a kick to the body enabling Big Daddy to counter with a crisp jab. Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Big Daddy can do to turn this around? Washington misses with a hook. Washington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Washington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Big Daddy in his tracks. We've been told by Washington's head coaches at FF Forever that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Big Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Washington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Washington swings away with a body shot that misses
and Big Daddy counters with a body kick that stops Washington in his tracks momentarily. Washington scores with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Washington misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Washington wants to slow Big Daddy down by chopping away at his legs. Big Daddy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Big Daddy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Washington lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Big Daddy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Washington will feel that in the morning. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Big Daddy moves out of range as Washington strikes. Washington tries to land a front kick but Big Daddy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Washington throws a combination that misses and Big Daddy counters with a one-two to the body. Big Daddy wants to clinch up but Washington keeps it at a distance. Washington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Big Daddy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A clash of legs there as Big Daddy blocks the low kick. Washington misses with a body punch
and Big Daddy counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Washington digs a good body shot into Big Daddy 's ribs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Big Daddy throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and checks it nicely. Washington thows a leg kick but Big Daddy checks it and Big Daddy counters with a straight right hand. Washington scores with a push kick. Washington throws a body shot but no joy. Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Big Daddy manages to avoid it. It seemed like Big Daddy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Big Daddy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington. Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Big Daddy manages to avoid it. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Big Daddy ! But no joy. Washington misses the jab. Washington throws a body shot but no joy. Big Daddy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Washington scores with a jab to the jaw. Big Daddy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Washington. Washington throws a right hand that Big Daddy ducks under and follows up with a left that Big Daddy also avoids with ease. Washington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Big Daddy counters with a nice body shot. Washington misses the shot to the body. Washington tries to land a front kick but Big Daddy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Big Daddy checks a low kick from Washington. Big Daddy follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Washington drops his hands momentarily and Big Daddy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Washington connects with a looping right hand.
Big Daddy sends Washington crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Big Daddy is motioning to the referee to let Washington up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Washington is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Big Daddy avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Big Daddy thinks about the counter body kick. Oh Washington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Are you kidding me?! Big Daddy ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Washington clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deon Big Daddy ! Deon Big Daddy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Pawlik (ranked 272 p4p, 252 weight class) and Jay Simon (ranked 43 p4p, 39 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pawlik might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to John Butler - Ocean . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Pawlik! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 31 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Simon! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Simon loads up on a big right hand but Pawlik slips the punch. Nice cross by Pawlik. Simon misses the shot to the body. Jay Simon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Simon throws an overhand right that lands on Pawlik's shoulder, as Pawlik tries to avoid the shot. Pawlik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Pawlik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simon. Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Simon avoids it well and moves away. Simon goes for a double leg but Pawlik avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pawlik continues to drive forward. Simon swings for the body but Pawlik moves out of range.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown. Simon shoots in for a double leg but Pawlik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Simon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pawlik.
Pawlik lands an overhand right. Pawlik defending well as Simon loads up on a big left hand. Pawlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simon sprawls and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pawlik is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Simon's half guard. Pawlik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simon defends it well. Pawlik trying to pass the guard but Simon defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pawlik is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Simon is refusing to be controlled, as Pawlik sits in half guard. Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pawlik pulls his head out easily. Pawlik is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Pawlik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Simon is looking for a sweep. Pawlik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Simon is defending against the submission attempts here by Pawlik.
Pawlik is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Simon won't allow Pawlik to pass to mount. Pawlik wants to control but Simon is keeping him busy. Simon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pawlik pulls his head out easily. Simon is looking to improve his position.
Pawlik looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Pawlik is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pawlik is trying to control. Simon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simon looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Simon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simon. Pawlik landing with the ground and pound. Simon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pawlik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pawlik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Simon keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass. Pawlik stays in close to Simon's body and controls the position. Simon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pawlik manages to get himself to full guard.
Simon wants to control from the top but Pawlik keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Simon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pawlik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simon has managed to get both his arms back between Pawlik's legs - danger averted. Pawlik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simon pushing down on Pawlik's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Simon is pressing down on Pawlik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pawlik is holding on for now. Pawlik is looking for a sweep. Simon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Simon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pawlik! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Simon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pawlik manages to avoid the submission attempt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Pawlik dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Pawlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pawlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simon sprawls and moves away. Simon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pawlik. A jab from Simon misses. Simon lands a right hook to the body.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pawlik manages to avoid it. Pawlik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Simon moves into range and connects with a jab. Simon takes a swing at Pawlik's ribcage but misses. Pawlik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Pawlik gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Simon to score an easy takedown into full guard. Pawlik keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simon looking to pass the guard. Pawlik looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Simon keeps trying to improve his position. Pawlik has an active guard here but Simon has managed to pass into half guard.
Simon wants to free his trapped foot but Pawlik is holding on for dear life with his legs. Simon is looking to take a break and control but Pawlik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Pawlik is trying to control but can't.
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. Simon tries to pass to full mount but Pawlik defends it. Pawlik wants to control but Simon is keeping busy and won't allow it. Simon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simon wants to control but Pawlik is keeping him busy. Pawlik is looking for a sweep. Simon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Simon wants to take a breather but Pawlik is having none of it. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Simon is stalling here. Pawlik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Simon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pawlik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Simon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Simon is trying to control Pawlik's posture but Pawlik avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simon stops Pawlik from passing to mount. Simon tries to buck Pawlik off but Pawlik is having none of it. Pawlik thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Simon is trying to control Pawlik's posture but Pawlik avoids it. Simon is looking to regain half guard here but Pawlik keeps moving and retains side control. Pawlik tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Pawlik cracks Simon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Simon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pawlik off and has taken his back! Pawlik turns into Simon and is now in his guard.
Pawlik tries to free his leg and advance position but Simon is retaining full guard. Simon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pawlik won't allow Simon to sweep him here. Pawlik tries to free his leg and advance position but Simon is retaining full guard. Simon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pawlik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Simon keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass. Simon working for a triangle but Pawlik defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Simon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! Simon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pawlik moves away. Pawlik attempts a counter takedown but Simon avoids it well and moves away. Pawlik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Simon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Pawlik avoids the body shot from Simon.
Pawlik gets caught napping as Simon dives in and scores a takedown. Pawlik manages to retain guard. Simon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Pawlik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Simon defends it easily. Pawlik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simon trying to control but Pawlik is working from the bottom. Simon pushes down on Pawlik's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Simon trying to control from Pawlik's half guard. Pawlik has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Pawlik trying to keep a closed guard but Simon is proving a slippery customer.
Pawlik has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Pawlik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simon is one step ahead there. Jay Simon has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Pawlik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Simon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Pawlik escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Pawlik keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass. Simon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Simon trying to control the position but Pawlik is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Simon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pawlik has escaped the position, nice work there. Pawlik prevents Simon from moving into mount. Simon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Pawlik is not content to let Simon control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Simon tries to advance to mount but Pawlik denies him. Simon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pawlik has escaped the position, nice work there. Pawlik sneaks back into half guard. Pawlik looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Simon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simon trying to mount his opponent but Pawlik defends it.
And that's the end of the fight! Jay Simon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Simon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Simon! A victorious Jay Simon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Winston Todd (ranked 35 p4p, 192 weight class) and Juanito Escobar (ranked 4 p4p, 28 weight class). Todd's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Piano Man. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 31 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Todd! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juanito Escobar! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Escobar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Escobar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Escobar prevents Todd from improving his position. Escobar wants to work for an arm triangle but Todd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Todd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Todd wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Todd is doing well to control the position and prevent Escobar from advancing to side control. Escobar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Escobar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Escobar is pressing down on Todd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Todd is holding on for now. Todd controlling the position for now. Todd is not content to let Escobar control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Todd defends it. Escobar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Escobar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot. Todd is looking to counter punch. Todd digs a good body shot into Escobar's ribs. Todd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escobar swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A thudding body kick lands there by Escobar!
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar. Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A cross from Escobar lands. Escobar throws a leg kick and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand! Escobar shoots in looking for a takedown. Todd tries to sprawl out of it but Escobar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Todd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Todd avoids it really well and circles away. A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Escobar misses with an uppercut. Todd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Escobar to score an easy takedown into full guard. Todd keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Todd pulls Escobar in close to prevent any damage. Todd continues to stall. Todd is looking to sweep but instead, Escobar has passed into half guard.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Todd is holding on for dear life with his legs. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Escobar is trying to work for a kimura but Todd is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juanito Escobar dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Escobar scoring well with a low kick there.
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd. A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it. Escobar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Escobar lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Escobar throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it. A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target. Todd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body kick from Todd. Escobar misses with a wild body shot. Todd gets caught napping as Escobar dives in and scores a takedown. Todd manages to retain guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Todd is retaining full guard. Escobar trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Escobar looking to sit in guard and control but Todd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Todd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Juanito Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far. Todd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Escobar working for submissions but it's allowed Todd to get to half guard.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Todd controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Escobar wants to improve his position but Todd is controlling well.
Escobar is concentrating on defense, preventing Todd from advancing position. Well, if Todd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Todd passes into side control, despite Escobar's attempt to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Escobar tries to improve position but can't. Escobar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Todd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Escobar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Todd pulls his head out easily. Todd performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Escobar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Todd is working away from the top position though. Escobar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Escobar wants to improve his position but Todd is controlling well.
Escobar works his way to full guard. Good work. Escobar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Todd stacks Escobar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Todd! Escobar is trying to get back to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Todd just content to control the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Juanito Escobar will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Todd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A punch lands to the side of Todd 's head but he takes it in his stride. Escobar throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily. Todd scores with a shot to the body.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing. Todd looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range. Todd throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it. Todd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Todd scrambles back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Todd slips under a jab from Escobar. A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target. Escobar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd works over Escobar's head and body with a nice combination. It looks like Juanito Escobar has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Todd cracks Escobar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Escobar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Todd finish him?
Escobar is rocked! Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far. Escobar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Todd to the mat! Todd manages to get full guard. Todd has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Escobar has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Escobar is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow. Escobar seems to have recovered his senses. Todd prevents a body shot from Escobar. A short left from Todd. Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch. Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Todd backwards. Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Todd. Todd scores with a hook to the body. A hook to the body from Todd.
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch. Todd connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Escobar. Todd throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it. Todd fakes the body blow, causing Escobar to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Escobar goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Winston Todd! Winston Todd decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Wolf (ranked 118 p4p, 27 weight class) and Randy Randleman (ranked 22 p4p, 6 weight class). Randleman has chosen Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Randy Randleman enters the cage!
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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 27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Wolf! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Randleman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut. Wolf checks a low kick from Randleman. Wolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Randleman. Randleman throws a good cross that connects.
Wolf looks to throw the jab but Randleman is out of range. Wolf misses with a jab to the body
and Randleman counters with a low kick, right behind Wolf 's knee. We've been informed that Randleman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Wolf tries to move into range but Randleman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Randleman punishes Wolf's body with a nice straight punch. Randleman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wolf. Wolf is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Wolf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolf takes a body punch but keeps moving. Wolf blocks a jab. Wolf feinted there with a counter leg kick. Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Wolf swings away with a leg kick that misses. Wolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Randleman is just out of range. Wolf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Randleman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Wolf throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Randleman throws a counter combo. Wolf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Randleman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Randleman lands a leg kick that knocks Wolf off balance momentarily. Wolf wants to slow Randleman down by chopping away at his legs. Randy Randleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Randleman. Wolf shrugs it off though. A slow jab from Randleman misses its intended target. Wolf is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Randleman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Randleman. Wolf seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Wolf misses with a leg kick and Randleman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Aaron Wolf's cut is getting worse. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Randleman throws a half hearted mid kick. Randleman scores with the left hand. Wolf knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolf throws a jab when Randleman was well out of range. Randleman misses with a body shot.
Randleman pushes Wolf away with a front kick. Randleman lands a big head kick that sends Wolf tumbling to the mat! Randleman takes a step backwards and waves Wolf back to his feet - he wants the finish! Aaron Wolf's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Randleman engages and cracks Wolf with a massive lead left hook - Wolf tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Randleman is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Randleman! After the fight, Randy Randleman 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. In defeat, Aaron Wolf stepped up to the mic, saying 'Get Over Here ! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Krylov (ranked 37 p4p, 152 weight class) and Mantak Garuda (ranked 8 p4p, 30 weight class). Garuda is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Djiin Djiin. Boris Krylov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Krylov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 35 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Mantak Garuda! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Krylov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut. Krylov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garuda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Krylov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Krylov scores with a nice strike. Garuda lands a right hook to the body.
Krylov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garuda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Garuda tries to land a leg kick but Krylov saw it coming and moves away.
Garuda staying out of range there. Garuda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. 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! Krylov throws a body shot but no joy. Krylov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garuda. A countering left hand to the body from Garuda misses. Krylov throws a looping overhand right but Garuda ducks down to avoid it. Garuda defending well as Krylov loads up on a big left hand. Garuda steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Krylov misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Garuda lands a nice looking kick to the body. Krylov takes a step back to recover. Krylov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garuda on the side of the head. Garuda throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Krylov lands with a nice body punch. Krylov throws a nice inside leg kick. Garuda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krylov misses with a hook
letting Garuda counter with a right hand. It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut. Krylov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Krylov misses with a hook
and Garuda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Krylov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight. Krylov throws a body punch but Garuda moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Garuda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Garuda defending well as Krylov loads up on a big left hand. A jab from Krylov misses. Krylov lands a body shot.
Garuda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Krylov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garuda manages to avoid it. Garuda on the wrong end of a nice hook. Krylov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Krylov scores with a hook. Krylov avoids the head kick by Garuda.
Garuda misses with a straight left. Krylov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Garuda cracks Krylov with a right hand to the side of the head. Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Krylov. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garuda! But no joy. Garuda throws a body punch but Krylov moves out of range. Nice cross by Krylov. A big left from Garuda misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheers as Krylov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garuda doesn't seem phased though. Krylov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garuda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Garuda jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Garuda moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Krylov throws a nice outside leg kick. Garuda throws the kick towards the body but Krylov avoids it. Krylov throws a hook to the side of Garuda's head but Garuda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Krylov thows a left - swing and a miss! And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garuda! But no joy. Boris Krylov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A big right from Krylov misses. Garuda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krylov. Garuda replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Krylov blocks it well. Garuda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krylov. A telegraphed right hand from Krylov misses the target. Garuda follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Krylov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Krylov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Krylov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garuda slips a straight right by Krylov. Garuda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Krylov scores with a jab. Garuda acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Krylov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Garuda counter with a right hand. Krylov throws out a token jab with nothing on it. It seemed like Garuda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Krylov misses with a right hand and Garuda counters with a hugh head kick that removes Krylov from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mantak Garuda! Mantak Garuda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric De Boise (ranked 43 p4p, 57 weight class) and Clarence Hoost (ranked 6 p4p, 10 weight class). De Boise comes to the cage accompanied by Do Your Thing. Cedric De Boise could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Clarence Hoost's chin.
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Good wrestling World class boxer Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler World class MT Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Cedric De Boise! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Clarence Hoost! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A lazy body kick from De Boise and Hoost counters with a stiff right hand. It looks like Cedric De Boise has been cut. De Boise thuds his shin into the meat of Hoost's side. Hoost has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. De Boise misses with an uppercut. Hoost misses with a low kick. Hoost throws a hook but De Boise avoids it easily. De Boise is looking to counter with a shot to the body. De Boise cracks a nice hook into Hoost's ribs. Hoost checks a leg kick nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Boise connects with a single shot there. It looks like Clarence Hoost has been cut. Hoost throws a body kick, spinning off balance and De Boise counters with a low kick, right behind Hoost 's knee. De Boise dips to his left and cracks Hoost with an uppercut! A punch lands to the side of Hoost 's head but he takes it in his stride. De Boise looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. De Boise tries to clinch up but Hoost circles away and keeps his distance. Hoost misses with a body shot
and De Boise counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A low kick lands for De Boise.
Hoost misses with a body shot.
Hoost needs to keep his hands up - De Boise had a free shot at his head there. That has opened up Clarence Hoost's cut even more. De Boise checks a low kick from Hoost. Hoost lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. De Boise misses with an uppercut. A nice side step and Hoost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. De Boise lands a jab. Nice defenses there by Hoost.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from De Boise. Hoost does a little dance to reset his feet. Hoost throws out a counter right but De Boise avoids it with no problem. Hoost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hoost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Boise. Hoost fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A big right from Hoost misses. It looked like De Boise was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoost. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice uppercut there from De Boise. Hoost attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Hoost throws a body kick that misses. De Boise misses with a kick to the body.
Hoost throws out a counter right but De Boise avoids it with no problem. Hoost is looking to chop away at De Boise's legs. De Boise lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. De Boise staying out of range there. De Boise quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. De Boise showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoost.
De Boise was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Hoost takes one on the button. The cut above Clarence Hoost's eye is starting to cause him problems now. De Boise keeps the fight on the outside. Hoost lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Hoost throws the kick towards the body but De Boise avoids it. De Boise sizes up Hoost with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. De Boise is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Hoost has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoost there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hoost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Boise. De Boise misses with a wild body shot. Hoost takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Hoost walks into a left hand. Clarence Hoost's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hoost misses with a body shot.
Hoost lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoost scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoost throws a good cross that connects.
De Boise avoids the body shot from Hoost.
De Boise moves out of range of the leg kick from Hoost. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric De Boise dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. De Boise throws out a loose jab but Hoost uses good head movement to avoid it. A slapping body kick lands there for Hoost. Hoost tries to clinch but De Boise is having none of it. De Boise throws a low kick but Hoost moves out of range easily. Hoost looks to throw the jab but De Boise is out of range. An attempted straight right counter from De Boise misses the target. De Boise takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Boise throws a wild body kick that Hoost sees coming a mile off. A nice side step and Hoost 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. De Boise looks to land a left hand but Hoost moved out of range nicely. Cedric De Boise is winning the standup battle so far. A head kick misses from Hoost. De Boise throws a hook to the side of Hoost's head but Hoost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. De Boise is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoost can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round. Good leg kick by De Boise. De Boise lands a head shot. De Boise stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hoost. A big right from De Boise misses. De Boise fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Hoost throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hoost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. De Boise is looking to counter with a body kick. De Boise pushing out the jab but it's not landing. De Boise throws a head kick but Hoost moves out of range.
De Boise takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hoost throws out a token jab with nothing on it. De Boise misses with a body shot
and Hoost counters with a straight right hand. Hoost lands with a shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. De Boise misses with a body shot.
Hoost getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hoost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. De Boise throws a hook to the side of Hoost's head but Hoost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jab by De Boise. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hoost might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, De Boise has got the better of the exchanges. De Boise chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hoost can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A bone on bone clash there as De Boise blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Boise. Hoost throws a leg kick which misses De Boise's front leg but catches the back leg as De Boise tries to avoid it. Hoost throws a jab but it's blocked by De Boise. An attempted straight right counter from De Boise misses the target. Hoost connects with a solid leg kick. The crowd cheers as Hoost lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Boise doesn't seem phased though. Hoost fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Hoost lands with a shot to the body. Hoost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A low kick from De Boise is predictable there enabling Hoost to counter with a crisp jab. A head kick misses from Hoost. De Boise works the jab nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoost, as that shot connected.
De Boise throws a body kick that misses. Hoost finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Boise lands a lovely overhand right.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clarence Hoost's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cedric De Boise! Cedric De Boise thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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