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HLR7: Momomoto vs Fajardo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Westlake (ranked 5126 p4p, 24670 weight class) and Michael McConnell (ranked 464 p4p, 499 weight class). Westlake comes to the cage accompanied by Tek It (Sped Up). Tyler Westlake had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Westlake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael McConnell !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westlake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McConnell .
Westlake is looking for a counter combo.
McConnell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Westlake's waist but Westlake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McConnell off to one side.
Westlake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConnell circles away quickly and effectively.
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Westlake.
Westlake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Westlake scores with a one two! McConnell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Westlake fails to land with a series of punches.
McConnell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McConnell rushes Westlake and presses him up against the cage.
McConnell lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Westlake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westlake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Westlake is looking to stand up but McConnell isn't so interested in that idea.
Westlake keeping full guard, as McConnell tries to pass.
Westlake will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Westlake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McConnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Westlake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Westlake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McConnell with the counter takedown but Westlake avoids it easily.
We've been told by Westlake's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Westlake throws a right hand that McConnell ducks under and follows up with a left that McConnell also avoids with ease.
McConnell 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.
Westlake throws a series of punches but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Westlake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConnell circles away quickly and effectively.
And McConnell tries to counter it with a takedown but Westlake pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Westlake throws a right and a left that McConnell avoids nicely.
Tyler Westlake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Westlake throws a series of punches but McConnell avoids them all with ease.
Westlake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConnell circles away quickly and effectively.
McConnell rushes Westlake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Westlake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McConnell manages to break the clinch.
McConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
McConnell clinches up with Westlake and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell tries a knee to the head but Westlake blocks it.
Westlake tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Westlake fails to land with a series of punches.
McConnell dives in for a single leg takedown but Westlake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tyler Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McConnell .
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Westlake.
McConnell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Westlake to the ground. McConnell is now in Westlake's guard.
McConnell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McConnell throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell wants to control from the top but Westlake keeps moving.
Westlake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McConnell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McConnell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Westlake circles away.
A combination from Westlake does no damage.
McConnell lands with a kick to the temple. Westlake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Westlake misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westlake throws a right hand that McConnell ducks under and follows up with a left that McConnell also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Westlake 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.
Westlake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Westlake.
McConnell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Westlake looks to land a combination but McConnell avoids it well.
McConnell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Westlake!
Westlake bucks up and tries to throw McConnell off but instead McConnell has got his back!
McConnell struggling to land strikes to the head as Westlake covers up.
McConnell misses with a punch to the head.
Westlake trying to control the position but McConnell manages to sink in the hooks.
Westlake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?
McConnell keeps control of the position as Westlake tries to break free.
McConnell trying to control momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell missing with strikes.
Westlake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McConnell slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Westlake preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McConnell .
McConnell has the hooks in. Westlake is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
McConnell is looking to control Westlake but Westlake is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Westlake's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Westlake prevents McConnell from getting a body triangle.
McConnell misses with an elbow to the head.
Westlake is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McConnell gets his hands free as Westlake looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell biding his time, controlling Westlake.
Westlake tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McConnell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Westlake manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
McConnell is looking to pass Westlake's guard but actually Westlake recovers to full guard.
McConnell controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Westlake is looking for a triangle but McConnell pushes his legs off easily.
Westlake wants to hit a sweep here but McConnell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Westlake there!
Westlake somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westlake throws a nice looking combination but McConnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Westlake throws a nice looking combination but McConnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael McConnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Westlake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Westlake scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Westlake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McConnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Westlake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McConnell .
Westlake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McConnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McConnell is defended easily by Westlake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Westlake pinned against the cage. Westlake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyler Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McConnell .
Westlake stuffs the takedown attempt from McConnell . McConnell gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell shoots in looking for a takedown. Westlake tries to sprawl out of it but McConnell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Westlake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Westlake lands a two punch combo.
McConnell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westlake avoids it really well and circles away.
Westlake misses with a double jab.
Westlake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell gets a double leg takedown into Westlake's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Westlake throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McConnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Westlake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Westlake controls McConnell momentarily but McConnell frees himself.
Westlake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McConnell defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westlake pulls McConnell in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Westlake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McConnell has managed to get both his arms back between Westlake's legs - danger averted.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McConnell stands and steps away. Westlake gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McConnell tries to clinch but Westlake moves out of range.
McConnell shoots in for a takedown but Westlake shows good takedown defense.
Westlake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by McConnell . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McConnell .
McConnell moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell misses with a knee to the head.
McConnell jumps guard but Westlake stands there with McConnell around his waist. McConnell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McConnell is working for takedown but Westlake is calmly controlling the position for now.
Westlake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Westlake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Westlake.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Westlake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Westlake 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Westlake!
After winning the bout, Tyler Westlake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeducous Zarandous (ranked 3680 p4p, 2428 weight class) and Killa Harkan (ranked 182 p4p, 136 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeducous Zarandous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killa Harkan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harkan misses with an uppercut.
Harkan throws a lazy right hand but Zarandous sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zarandous misses with a wild combination.
Harkan throws a hook but Zarandous blocks it.
Zarandous throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zarandous misses the jab.
We've been told by Zarandous's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harkan scores with a nice strike.
 It looks like Zeducous Zarandous has been cut.
Zarandous is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harkan.
Good shot there by Zarandous.
Zarandous darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zarandous throws a series of strikes that have Harkan backpedaling.
Harkan throws a right hand that Zarandous ducks under and follows up with a left that Zarandous also avoids with ease.
Harkan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harkan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Harkan misses.
A slow jab from Harkan misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Harkan.
Zarandous scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harkan moves out of range as Zarandous strikes.
Zarandous throws a lazy head kick
and Harkan counters with a nice uppercut.
Harkan moves away from the strike by Zarandous.
Harkan slips under a jab from Zarandous.
Zarandous lands a jab-cross combination.
Zarandous clobbers Harkan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zarandous slips a straight right by Harkan.
Nice defenses there by Harkan.
Zarandous fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zarandous throws an off balance right hand
and Harkan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zeducous Zarandous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harkan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zarandous throws an overhand right that lands on Harkan's shoulder, as Harkan tries to avoid the shot.
Harkan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harkan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zarandous.
A jab from Zarandous misses.
Harkan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zarandous with a body shot.
Harkan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zarandous.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Zarandous coming out on top.
Zarandous is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zarandous throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harkan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harkan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harkan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zarandous misses the body punch
and Harkan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zarandous displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zarandous bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Zarandous misses.
Harkan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zarandous connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harkan scrambles back to his feet.
Harkan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zarandous's head backwards.
Zeducous Zarandous's cut is getting worse.
Harkan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zarandous will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good standup being displayed there by Harkan as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harkan looks to throw the jab but Zarandous is out of range.
Zarandous swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zarandous throws a jab but it's blocked by Harkan.
Harkan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harkan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harkan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zarandous.
Harkan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harkan ducks under a wild hook from Zarandous.
Zarandous jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zarandous throws a series of punches but Harkan moves out of range.
Zarandous bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harkan's head.
Zarandous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zarandous throws a jab but it's blocked by Harkan.
A combination from Zarandous does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by Zarandous. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zarandous.
Zarandous throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harkan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harkan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zarandous sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harkan misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harkan looks to land a left hand but Zarandous moved out of range nicely.
Zarandous throws a poor cross that misses
and Harkan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harkan slips a straight right by Zarandous.
Harkan scores with a nice strike.
Zeducous Zarandous's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A jab from Harkan misses.
Zarandous takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harkan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab lands there for Zarandous.
Harkan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zarandous uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harkan has time to react.
A big left from Zarandous misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harkan scores with a jab to the head.
Harkan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zarandous finds it's way round the side to connect with Harkan's head.
Harkan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zarandous.
The fighters circling - Zarandous throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeducous Zarandous dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeducous Zarandous's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Zarandous takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zarandous misses with a lunging right hand
and Harkan counters with a straight right hand.
 Zarandous is rocked!
Harkan closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Zarandous out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Killa Harkan!
Killa Harkan 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Decaukas (ranked 2783 p4p, 2117 weight class) and Theodore Bundy (ranked 176 p4p, 137 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamil Decaukas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theodore Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decaukas misses with a right hand
enabling Bundy to counter with a crisp jab.
Bundy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Decaukas.
A little jabbing left from Bundy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Bundy lands.
Bundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decaukas takes the fight into the clinch.
Decaukas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decaukas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bundy throws out a counter right but Decaukas avoids it with no problem.
Decaukas closes the distance and clinches up with Bundy, looking for a takedown. Decaukas pushes Bundy against the cage but Bundy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Decaukas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bundy finds it's way round the side to connect with Decaukas's head.
Decaukas is rocked!
Bundy drops Decaukas with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Decaukas! Bundy dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Bundy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Theodore Bundy thanked Northern Zombie for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wing Wang (ranked 2866 p4p, 2036 weight class) and Makon James (ranked 424 p4p, 308 weight class). Makon James acknowledges the crowd's support as he 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wing Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Makon James!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
James 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.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wang attempts a counter takedown but James avoids it well and moves away.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James slips a jab from Wang.
Wang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wang advances to mount.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wang unloading with bombs!
Wang 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.
James is trying desperately to improve position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to control but Wang is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Wang there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Wang has a good base and remains in mount.
Wang is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. James can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang with a couple of short strikes.
 James is rocked!
Wang working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Wang! James is hurt baaadly! Wang is firing away with more strikes - James is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wing Wang!
Wing Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig Simonsgaurd (ranked 1653 p4p, 1220 weight class) and Haruki Muramaki (ranked 220 p4p, 159 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Simonsgaurd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haruki Muramaki!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simonsgaurd moves into the clinch.
Muramaki is leaning against Simonsgaurd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Simonsgaurd pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Muramaki lands a body punch.
Simonsgaurd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Muramaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simonsgaurd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muramaki blocking some punches.
Muramaki pushes Simonsgaurd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muramaki misses with a body punch.
Muramaki pushes Simonsgaurd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Simonsgaurd blocks a body shot from Muramaki.
Muramaki manages to break the clinch.
Muramaki throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Craig Simonsgaurd has been cut.
Simonsgaurd has closed the distance and engaged Muramaki in a clinch.
Muramaki blocks an uppercut.
Muramaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simonsgaurd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muramaki gets through Simonsgaurd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muramaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd darts in and clinches Muramaki up against the cage.
Muramaki breaks from the clinch.
Simonsgaurd tries to clinch but Muramaki moves away
and Muramaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simonsgaurd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Muramaki misses with a double jab
and Muramaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simonsgaurd wants to clinch up but Muramaki keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Simonsgaurd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muramaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simonsgaurd tries to clinch up.
Simonsgaurd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Simonsgaurd has closed the distance and engaged Muramaki in a clinch.
Muramaki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muramaki misses with an uppercut.
Simonsgaurd looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simonsgaurd thuds his right hand into Muramaki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Muramaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Muramaki does it's job there.
Muramaki looks to land a combination but Simonsgaurd avoids it well.
Simonsgaurd throws a big counter combination but Muramaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Muramaki throws a hook but Simonsgaurd blocks it.
Simonsgaurd ducks right into an uppercut from Muramaki.
Simonsgaurd is rocked!
Simonsgaurd tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Muramaki counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Simonsgaurd out cold! What a finish! Muramaki is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haruki Muramaki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Toshimichi (ranked 1336 p4p, 1922 weight class) and Jake Jones (ranked 175 p4p, 252 weight class). 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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Daisuke Toshimichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toshimichi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Toshimichi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Toshimichi counters with a stiff right hand.
Toshimichi moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Toshimichi misses with a right hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toshimichi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
enabling Toshimichi to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones slips a jab from Toshimichi.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Toshimichi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshimichi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jake Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Toshimichi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toshimichi misses with a body punch
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Toshimichi off the cage and back into range.
Toshimichi cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Toshimichi throws a big shot that misses.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones throws a body punch but Toshimichi moves out of range.
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toshimichi.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Toshimichi saw that one coming.
Jones is looking to clinch but Toshimichi is avoiding it.
Toshimichi avoids the body shot from Jones.
Toshimichi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Toshimichi throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Toshimichi moves away and avoids it.
Toshimichi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Toshimichi stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Toshimichi had a free shot at his head there.
Toshimichi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Toshimichi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Toshimichi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones rushes Toshimichi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Toshimichi.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Toshimichi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toshimichi blocking some punches.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Toshimichi blocks an uppercut.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toshimichi.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Toshimichi stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toshimichi.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Toshimichi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Toshimichi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toshimichi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab from Toshimichi does it's job there.
Toshimichi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Toshimichi.
A jab from Toshimichi finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Daisuke Toshimichi is winning the standup battle so far.
Toshimichi lands a right hook to the body.
Toshimichi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Toshimichi is out of range.
Toshimichi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Toshimichi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshimichi misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Toshimichi slips under a jab.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones swings for the body but Toshimichi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Toshimichi misses.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Toshimichi throws an off balance right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Daisuke Toshimichi has been cut.
Jones stuns Toshimichi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Toshimichi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones jabs at Toshimichi's body.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toshimichi stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Toshimichi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toshimichi throws out the jab.
Toshimichi avoids the body shot from Jones.
Toshimichi throws out a loose jab but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toshimichi.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toshimichi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Toshimichi manages to avoid it.
Toshimichi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Toshimichi avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Toshimichi's ribs.
Jones misses with a straight right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jones in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Toshimichi connects with the punch.
Toshimichi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Toshimichi's defenses.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toshimichi throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Toshimichi misses with a looping right.
Toshimichi lands with a shot to the body.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
letting Toshimichi counter with a right hand.
Toshimichi moves out of range as Jones strikes.
As Jones looks to move away, Toshimichi throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Toshimichi swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toshimichi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toshimichi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Toshimichi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Toshimichi moves away and avoids it.
Toshimichi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Toshimichi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Toshimichi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones tries to clinch there but Toshimichi circles away.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toshimichi.
Jones lands a jab.
Toshimichi misses with a straight right.
Jones moves away from the strike by Toshimichi.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toshimichi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Toshimichi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Toshimichi misses with a looping left.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Toshimichi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones! But no joy.
Toshimichi cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Toshimichi throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones lands a jab.
Toshimichi is rocked!
Jones stuns Toshimichi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Toshimichi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toshimichi throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wilkinson (ranked 1541 p4p, 859 weight class) and Ron Schultz (ranked 239 p4p, 130 weight class). Wilkinson comes to the cage accompanied by The Who - Eminence front. Schultz has chosen Enter Shikari - Sorry You're Not A Winner as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz lands with a nice combination. Wilkinson backs away looking to recover.
Wilkinson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wilkinson is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilkinson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wilkinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Schultz is defending well.
Schultz defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Wilkinson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wilkinson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schultz, who protects the arm well.
Wilkinson prevents Schultz from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Wilkinson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Schultz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Schultz is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Schultz prevents Wilkinson from improving position.
Wilkinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson trying to control the position but Schultz is working away.
Wilkinson 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.
Wilkinson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schultz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wilkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
The ground and pound from Wilkinson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wilkinson is trying to get an arm triangle but Schultz is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schultz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wilkinson but great work by Schultz.
Wilkinson keeping his opponent close.
Schultz decides to stand back up.
Schultz works Wilkinson's body with a nice hook.
Wilkinson throws a lazy head kick
and Schultz moves into the clinch.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schultz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schultz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilkinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilkinson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schultz to keep the fight standing.
Wilkinson is trying to pull guard but Schultz has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wilkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schultz lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilkinson.
Schultz throws a head punch that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Schultz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Schultz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schultz moves away from the strike by Wilkinson.
Schultz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wilkinson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wilkinson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wilkinson misses the shot to the body.
Wilkinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Schultz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilkinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Schultz cracks Wilkinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wilkinson misses with a takedown attempt
and Schultz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Schultz.
Wilkinson tries to pull guard but Schultz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wilkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schultz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schultz.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
Schultz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schultz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Schultz.
Schultz lands a left hand.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schultz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
Wilkinson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Schultz smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wilkinson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schultz on the side of the head.
Schultz lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schultz throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilkinson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Schultz to the ground. Wilkinson is now in Schultz's guard.
Schultz wants to stand but Wilkinson is controlling the position.
Wilkinson looking to pass the guard.
Wilkinson stops Schultz from standing up.
Schultz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Wilkinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schultz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilkinson wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Wilkinson looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wilkinson is in close to Schultz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wilkinson wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Wilkinson pushing down on Schultz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilkinson is trying to control. Schultz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wilkinson throwing shots but Schultz is blocking nicely.
Wilkinson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schultz defends it well.
Wilkinson controlling the pace.
Wilkinson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Wilkinson eventually gives up the hold.
Schultz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wilkinson is on him like a limpet, forcing Schultz back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Schultz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Schultz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilkinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilkinson takes one to the chin there.
Schultz swinging wildly here.
Schultz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilkinson manages to avoid it.
Schultz closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wilkinson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schultz to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schultz pinned against the cage. Schultz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schultz misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schultz manages to avoid it.
Wilkinson takes one to the chin there.
Wilkinson shoots in and drives through. Schultz sprawls well.
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilkinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilkinson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Schultz dips to his left and cracks Wilkinson with an uppercut!
Wilkinson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schultz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilkinson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Wilkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schultz lands a slapping body shot.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schultz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schultz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schultz lands a body punch.
Schultz stalling the fight.
Schultz has Wilkinson pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Schultz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schultz lands a body punch.
Schultz lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Schultz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz is leaning against Wilkinson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schultz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Schultz lands a body shot.
Schultz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilkinson or not.
Wilkinson tries to pull guard but Schultz forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wilkinson jumps guard but Schultz stands there with Wilkinson around his waist. Wilkinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Schultz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilkinson or not.
Schultz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Schultz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Schultz.
Wilkinson takes a shot to the head.
Schultz lands a right hand.
Schultz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilkinsons head.
Wilkinson is rocked!
Schultz lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wilkinson to his knees! Schultz keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Schultz!
In his post fight interview, Ron Schultz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Dayton (ranked 936 p4p, 1138 weight class) and Caleb Jones (ranked 91 p4p, 106 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Small Dayton !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Jones!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dayton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dayton won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dayton escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is not content to let Dayton control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Dayton has hold of Jones's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Jones seems comfortable defending it but Dayton has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Jones is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Jones is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dayton couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Small Dayton !
Small Dayton 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Richard (ranked 454 p4p, 770 weight class) and Micah Murray (ranked 38 p4p, 70 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Small Richard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Murray!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murray thuds his right hand into Richard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murray lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richard.
Murray smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murray lands the left hand.
Murray jabs at Richard's body.
Richard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murray.
A lazy left from Murray finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murray swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Richard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Richard takes one to the chin there.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Richard is out of range.
Murray throws a body punch but Richard moves out of range.
Murray cracks Richard 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.
Murray connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot by Murray.
Murray tries to clinch up.
Murray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richard was well out of range. Poor timing from Murray.
Richard tries to counter with a takedown but Murray is quick to defend against it.
Murray rushes Richard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Richard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Richard takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Murray.
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murray tries to work over Richard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murray lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Murray.
Richard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Murray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Murray lands with a light punch inside.
Murray is working Richard over against the cage.
Murray lands a left hand that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Richard is trying to pull guard but Murray turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murray cracks Richard with a nice body shot.
Murray is leaning against Richard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murray is working Richard over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Murray.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murray just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
Murray lands a nice uppercut.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Richard.
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray lands with a short shot to the head.
Murray lands with a right to the head.
Richard is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murray.
Oh Richard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Richards head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard tries to pull guard but Murray won't allow it.
Richard seems to have got his legs back now.
Murray lands a body shot.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray lands a right hand.
Murray gets through Richard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murray lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Richard backwards.
Murray lands a left hand.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richard blocks a body shot from Murray.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richard tries to pull guard but Murray holds him up against the cage and eventually Richard drops back down to his feet.
Murray lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Murray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Richard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murray lands a really nice looking cross but Richard seems unphased.
Murray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murray jabs Richard right on the nose. Richard blinks but takes it well.
Murray with a nice cross.
Murray drives through and clinches with Richard against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray.
Murray has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Richard seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murray can turn it around.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Richard jumps guard but Murray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richard tries to pull guard but Murray forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Murray throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murray.
Murray lands a shot to the body.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murray lands with a left to the head.
Murray creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Richard's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Richard drops to his knees and Murray pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Murray!
Micah Murray is the new featherweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riku Momomoto (ranked 345 p4p, 626 weight class) and Franco Fajardo (ranked 46 p4p, 88 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Franco Fajardo enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Riku Momomoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Franco Fajardo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Momomoto connects with a looping right hand.
 It looks like Franco Fajardo has been cut.
Momomoto gets tackled into the cage by Fajardo. Fajardo maintains the clinch.
Fajardo prevents a body shot from Momomoto.
Momomoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Momomoto lands an uppercut.
Fajardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Momomoto backwards.
Fajardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Fajardo fails to pull guard.
A short left from Momomoto.
Fajardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Momomoto.
Momomoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fajardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Fajardo.
Fajardo throws a head punch that misses.
Fajardo gets through Momomoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Momomoto can't find room to land a body shot as Fajardo controls the action.
Fajardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Momomoto controls his hands.
Fajardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Momomoto tries to work over Fajardo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Momomoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fajardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fajardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Momomoto.
Fajardo throws a head punch that misses.
Momomoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Fajardo misses with a body punch.
Fajardo misses with a punch on the inside.
Fajardo tries a body shot but Momomoto blocks it.
Fajardo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Momomoto tries to throw a body punch but Fajardo avoids it by throwing Momomoto back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Momomoto.
Momomoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fajardo backwards.
Momomoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fajardos head.
A short body shot lands from Momomoto as the two fighters clinch.
Momomoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Momomoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fajardo's elbow.
Momomoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fajardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Momomoto lands with a right to the head.
Momomoto digs a right hand into Fajardo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fajardo's gas tank.
Momomoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Momomoto.
Momomoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fajardo can't find room to land a body shot as Momomoto controls the action.
Fajardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Momomoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fajardo backwards.
Fajardo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fajardo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Momomoto uses from the top position.
Fajardo wants to sweep but no luck.
Fajardo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Momomoto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fajardo.
Momomoto in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fajardo looking for a sweep but Momomoto has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Fajardo is looking to improve his position but Momomoto isn't that keen on the idea.
Fajardo is still trying to improve position.
Momomoto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fajardo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four 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.
Fajardo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Momomoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fajardo on the ground.
Fajardo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fajardo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Momomoto pushes past his half guard into mount!
Momomoto controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fajardo is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riku Momomoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franco Fajardo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Momomoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Momomoto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fajardo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Momomoto misses with a jab to the body
and Fajardo moves into the clinch.
Momomoto breaks the clinch.
Momomoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Momomoto misses its target.
Franco Fajardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fajardo loads up on a big right hand but Momomoto slips the punch.
Fajardo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Momomoto defends well and Fajardo ends up having to push Momomoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fajardo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Momomoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fajardo can do to turn this around?
Fajardo is just content to waste time from the top position. Momomoto takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Momomoto keeping moving, preventing Fajardo from controlling successfully.
Fajardo is looking to work some ground and pound but Momomoto has wrist control.
Momomoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fajardo throws an elbow that misses. Momomoto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fajardo's guard. Nice move by Momomoto!
Momomoto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fajardo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Momomoto has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fajardo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Momomoto in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fajardo is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Fajardo's face as Momomoto controls the position.
Momomoto is looking to take a break and control but Fajardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fajardo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Momomoto taking a breather here.
Fajardo tries to bench press Momomoto off him but Momomoto keeps the position.
Riku Momomoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fajardo is letting Momomoto control him for a moment.
Fajardo is trying to control Momomoto's posture but Momomoto avoids it.
That's four 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.
Fajardo is looking for a sweep.
Fajardo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fajardo tries to reverse the position but Momomoto maintains control.
Fajardo regains half guard.
Fajardo is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fajardo wants to control but Momomoto passes into side.
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 Riku Momomoto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franco Fajardo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fajardo tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Momomoto counter with a right hand.
Momomoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fajardo.
Fajardo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fajardo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Momomoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fajardo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Momomoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Momomoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fajardo misses with a takedown
and Momomoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo tries to clinch but Momomoto is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Momomoto.
And Fajardo tries to counter it with a takedown but Momomoto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momomoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Momomoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fajardo moves to clinch but Momomoto breaks away
and Momomoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fajardo lands with an uppercut that bounces Momomoto off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Fajardo finds it's way through Momomoto's defenses.
Fajardo shoots in looking for a takedown but Momomoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fajardo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Riku Momomoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Fajardo.
Momomoto lands a jab.
That has opened up Franco Fajardo's cut even more.
Fajardo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Riku Momomoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fajardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fajardo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Momomoto avoids the body shot from Fajardo.
Fajardo shoots in looking for a takedown. Momomoto tries to sprawl out of it but Fajardo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Momomoto manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fajardo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Momomoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momomoto swings for the body but Fajardo moves out of range.
Momomoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Momomoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fajardo manages to avoid it.
Fajardo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Momomoto throws a lazy right hand but Fajardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fajardo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Momomoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Momomoto misses.
Fajardo tries to clinch
and Momomoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fajardo slips a straight right by Momomoto.
Fajardo with the counter takedown but Momomoto avoids it easily.
A big left from Momomoto misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fajardo clinches up against the cage.
Fajardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Momomoto prevents a body shot from Fajardo.
Momomoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Momomoto lands with a right to the head.
Momomoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fajardo backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Momomoto.
Momomoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fajardo or not.
Fajardo jumps guard but Momomoto turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Momomoto.
Fajardo jumps guard but Momomoto stands there with Fajardo around his waist. Fajardo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Momomoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Momomoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Fajardo backwards.
Momomoto lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riku Momomoto clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Franco Fajardo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fajardo misses with a lunging right hand
and Momomoto counters with a left right combination that sends Fajardo crashing to the mat - Momomoto wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Fajardo out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riku Momomoto!
Riku Momomoto retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Riku Momomoto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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