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SYN 1059 Diggs vs Khan PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Moore (ranked 2164 p4p, 21448 weight class) and Salyn Sarethi (ranked 251 p4p, 544 weight class). Sarethi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blue Ice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good wrestling
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World class boxer
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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 37 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Salyn Sarethi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarethi connects with a body shot.
Sarethi misses with a wild body shot.
Sarethi throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Moore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sarethi catches Moore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sarethi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moore. Moore obviously looking to wear him down.
Sarethi swings widly with a right hand
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Salyn Sarethi has been cut.
Sarethi throws a head kick that half lands.
 It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Sarethi loads up on a big right hand but Moore slips the punch.
Sarethi scores with a jab to the body.
Salyn Sarethi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Moore checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sarethi tries to land a body kick
and Moore counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Sarethi to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Moore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Angelo Moore!
Angelo Moore 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Armad Bates (ranked 633 p4p, 2744 weight class) and Jacob Parker (ranked 89 p4p, 309 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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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Armad Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
Parker scores with a nice right hand.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bates takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Parker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bates blocks a head kick by Parker.
Bates avoids the body shot from Parker.
Parker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bates 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.
Bates staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Parker.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacob Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker cracks Bates with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker throws a sloppy head kick
and Bates counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bates.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Bates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Bates.
Jacob Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Bates throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker misses with a lunging right hand
and Bates counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bates, as that shot connected.
Parker throws a head kick that misses
and Bates counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Parker thinking.
Bates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bates eats them both and turns towards Parker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker closes the distance and pushes Bates back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates lands a left hand that snaps the head of Parker backwards.
Bates has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Parker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bates tries to pull guard but Parker won't allow it.
Parker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bates.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armad Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bates throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
Bates avoids the body shot from Parker.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parker moves into the clinch.
Bates can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Parker breaks the clinch.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker lands a head kick. Bates smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bates throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Bates tries to keep at a distance but Parker has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Parker misses with a few strikes there.
Parker lands with a slapping head kick.
Parker lands with a right hand.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Bates moved out of range nicely.
Bates is looking to counter punch.
Parker connects with a jab.
Parker clinches up with Bates and pushes him back against the cage.
Bates lands with a short shot to the head.
Parker wants to get back to striking at distance but Bates won't allow it.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
Bates lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parker.
Parker gets through Bates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Parker swings wildly with an uppercut but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates wants a takedown.
Bates jumps guard but Parker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bates lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bates tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates successfully pulls guard.
Bates looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parker is one step ahead there.
Bates is pulling down on Parker's head. It's preventing any offense from Parker, at least for the moment.
Bates has a closed guard, preventing Parker from standing up.
Bates controls Parker momentarily but Parker frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Parker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Parker misses with a body kick.
Parker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Parker tries to break free but Bates pushes him back against the cage.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker manages to break the clinch.
Bates loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
Parker throws a combination that misses
and Bates counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parker moves into the clinch.
Parker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bates gets a double leg takedown into Parker's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker being controlled here, momentarily.
Bates pushes down on Parker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker is trying to control but Bates manages to pass to mount!
Bates punching from mount but Parker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Parker tries to hold on but Bates postures up.
Bates controlling from the full mount.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Parker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
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.
Bates thowing shots but they're missing.
Parker tries to hold on but Bates postures up.
Bates throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bates can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parker is looking to escape.
Bates content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker is trying desperately to improve position.
Bates can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Parker is looking to escape.
Bates punching from mount but Parker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
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.
Bates punching from mount but Parker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Parker is trying to escape the mount.
Bates controlling the pace for now.
Parker is squirming around, avoiding Bates's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Armad Bates dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bates.
Parker lands a high kick!
A combination from Parker does no damage.
Parker throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker throws a head kick but Bates moves out of range.
Parker has Bates up against the cage in a clinch.
Bates throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Parker breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Parker does no damage.
Bates waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Bates misses the shot to the body.
Parker misses with a head kick.
Parker throws a combination that misses
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bates darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jacob Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker clinches.
Parker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bates jumps into guard, dragging Parker to the mat.
Parker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bates trying to control the position.
Bates is looking to sweep but instead, Parker has passed into half guard.
Bates wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker is thwarting Bates's attempts to control the position.
Parker wants to pass to mount but Bates is defending the position.
Bates is looking for a sweep. Parker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bates is refusing to be controlled, as Parker sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Parker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Parker blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates dives in and scores a takedown into Parker's guard.
Bates trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Bates looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bates controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates wants to control from the top but Parker keeps moving.
Parker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bates sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Parker's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates controlling the action here.
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 Armad Bates.
I think Bates 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sycek (ranked 1192 p4p, 1565 weight class) and Juanito Escobar (ranked 149 p4p, 181 weight class). Escobar has chosen Sweat (Skeler Remix) - Charlie A.Y.O as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Juanito Escobar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Samuel Sycek's chin.
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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 15 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Sycek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juanito Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar scores with a takedown into Sycek's guard.
Sycek looking for a sweep. Not yet Sycek, not yet.
Escobar trying to control but Sycek is working from the bottom.
Escobar controlling from the top position.
Sycek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Escobar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sycek is looking for a sweep.
Sycek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sycek is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Escobar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Sycek is having none of it.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Sycek is defending well.
Sycek wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sycek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Escobar controlling from the top position.
Sycek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sycek is keeping the position for now.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Sycek.
Escobar trying to control but Sycek is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sycek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Escobar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sycek swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. Sycek saw that one coming.
Sycek with a poor takedown
and Escobar counters with a nice leg kick.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sycek is defended easily by Escobar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sycek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar.
Sycek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sycek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escobar avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sycek.
Escobar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sycek rushes Escobar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Escobar stops a takedown attempt from Sycek.
Escobar tries to score a body lock takedown but Sycek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sycek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sycek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sycek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Escobar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sycek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Escobar's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar gets full guard.
Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek is working Escobar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar controls Sycek momentarily but Sycek frees himself.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Sycek throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sycek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sycek misses with a body punch
and Escobar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sycek thinking.
Sycek avoids the head kick by Escobar.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Sycek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Escobar shoots in looking for a takedown but Sycek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Escobar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sycek darts in and clinches Escobar up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar goes for a takedown attempt but Sycek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Samuel Sycek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Escobar.
Sycek drives through with a takedown into Escobar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sycek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sycek has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sycek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sycek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sycek trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sycek defends well.
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sycek defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escobar looking for a guillotine here but Sycek defends easily.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Escobar is controlling Sycek's posture.
Escobar trying to control the position.
Sycek with a nice head shot there.
Escobar looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobar, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Escobar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek distracts Escobar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sycek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sycek is one step ahead there.
Sycek with a nice head shot there.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sycek trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar looking for a guillotine here but Sycek defends easily.
Escobar has his foot on Sycek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sycek works his way back into a safe position though.
Sycek is working Escobar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sycek defends it easily.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sycek dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sycek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sycek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sycek landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Escobar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sycek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working.
Sycek scores with a couple of short elbows.
Escobar tries to improve position but can't.
Escobar is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Escobar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sycek throwing strikes but Escobar manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sycek tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar working away.
Escobar takes a little break here. Sycek wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sycek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Sycek defends it.
Sycek throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Escobar wants to control but Sycek is keeping him busy.
Sycek wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Sycek defends it.
Sycek regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sycek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Escobar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek works over Escobar with some ground and pound from guard.
Sycek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sycek trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sycek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Sycek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Sycek from controlling successfully.
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Samuel Sycek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Escobar has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.
Sycek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sycek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Sycek lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sycek throws a big right hand that misses.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sycek wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sycek is aware though and is defending well.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Sycek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Sycek pushes his legs off easily.
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Sycek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sycek 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sycek!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Macaco (ranked 976 p4p, 662 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 137 p4p, 92 weight class). Macaco comes to the cage accompanied by Can’t Touch This. Osmany Pizziconi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Macaco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macaco connects with a jab.
Pizziconi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Macaco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt.
Macaco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Macaco throws a low kick but Pizziconi moves out of range easily.
Macaco throws a leg kick but Pizziconi checks it.
Pizziconi ducks under a wild hook from Macaco.
Pizziconi shoots in and gets a takedown into Macaco's guard.
Macaco has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pizziconi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've been told by Macaco's head coaches at RBB Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macaco throws a lazy right hand but Pizziconi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pizziconi darts in looking for a takedown but Macaco gets double underhooks and turns Pizziconi into the cage.
Diego Macaco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi shoots for a takedown but Macaco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Macaco throws a hook to the side of Pizziconi's head but Pizziconi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi scores with a takedown into Macaco's guard.
Pizziconi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Macaco being controlled here, momentarily.
Macaco keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi looking to pass the guard.
Pizziconi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Macaco trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi postures up in Macaco's guard and throws a big left but Macaco blocks it.
Pizziconi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Macaco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pizziconi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pizziconi wants to control but Macaco is keeping him busy.
Pizziconi prevents Macaco from standing back up.
Macaco taking some punishment here, with Pizziconi in his half guard.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Macaco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pizziconi throwing shots but Macaco is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi trying to control the pace.
Pizziconi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Pizziconi 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.
Pizziconi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pizziconi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Macaco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pizziconi wants to control but Macaco is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macaco has hold of Pizziconi's hands but Pizziconi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi stalling.
Macaco pushes Pizziconi off looking to stand but Pizziconi dives back in and keeps control.
Macaco makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Macaco thows a leg kick but Pizziconi checks it
and Pizziconi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Macaco regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pizziconi.
Macaco manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pizziconi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pizziconi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Macaco appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Macaco throws a big shot that misses.
Pizziconi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pizziconi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Macaco dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Macaco thumps Pizziconi with a low kick.
Macaco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pizziconi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Macaco lands a nice shot that snaps Pizziconi's head back.
Macaco cracks Pizziconi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Macaco misses with a low kick.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt - Macaco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pizziconi has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi looking for a takedown.
Pizziconi blocks a body shot from Macaco.
Macaco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Macaco stops a takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Diego Macaco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Macaco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Macaco throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaco struggles to land a body shot inside as Pizziconi controls his hands.
Macaco scores with a shoulder strike.
Pizziconi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pizziconi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Macaco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pizziconi shoots in for a double leg but Macaco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Macaco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pizziconi wants to counter with a clinch but Macaco pushes him away.
Good shot there by Macaco.
Pizziconi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macaco is fending him off so far but Pizziconi persists. Nope, Macaco circles away and we're back to standing.
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches.
Macaco gets underhooks to prevent Pizziconi's takedown attempt.
Macaco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Macaco gets through Pizziconi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pizziconi blocks a body shot from Macaco.
Pizziconi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Macaco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Macaco stops a takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Macaco misses with an elbow over the top.
Macaco lands an elbow inside that Pizziconi shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macaco pushes Pizziconi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Macaco misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Macaco.
Pizziconi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Macaco regains guard.
Pizziconi throwing strikes from guard but Macaco blocks nicely.
Macaco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pizziconi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pizziconi trying to control the position from guard on top but Macaco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macaco is looking to stand up but Pizziconi isn't so interested in that idea.
Macaco manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pizziconi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Macaco to the mat! Macaco manages to get full guard.
Macaco manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Osmany Pizziconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Macaco as he connects with a hook.
Pizziconi moves away from the strike by Macaco.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macaco defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macaco stuffs the takedown.
Diego Macaco is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Macaco.
Macaco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Macaco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pizziconi shoots for a takedown but Macaco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pizziconi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macaco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pizziconi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Macaco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pizziconi moves out of range of the leg kick from Macaco.
Macaco tries a low kick but Pizziconi avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Macaco dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Macaco tries to sprawl but Pizziconi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pizziconi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Macaco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Macaco has hold of Pizziconi's hands but Pizziconi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Macaco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi stops Macaco from getting back to his feet.
Pizziconi not doing much here.
Macaco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi is working for a submission of some sort.
Macaco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Pizziconi is trying to control the action in half guard but Macaco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macaco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pizziconi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pizziconi seems to be working for a kimura but Macaco defends the submission attempt.
Macaco is trying to stand up here but Pizziconi is controlling him well.
Macaco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pizziconi tries for a takedown but Macaco circles away easily
and Macaco counters with a nice uppercut.
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.
Pizziconi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Macaco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pizziconi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pizziconi blocks the elbow strike.
Pizziconi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macaco misses with an uppercut. Pizziconi saw that one coming.
Macaco throws a hook but Pizziconi avoids it easily.
Macaco stuffs the takedown.
Diego Macaco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Macaco lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pizziconi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pizziconi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pizziconi looks for a takedown but Macaco sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Macaco is wriggling around but Pizziconi manages to pass to half guard.
Nice strikes from Pizziconi there.
Pizziconi thows a huge punch but Macaco dodges it nicely.
Pizziconi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pizziconi is trying to control the action in half guard but Macaco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pizziconi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pizziconi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Macaco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macaco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pizziconi seems to be looking for submissions.
Macaco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pizziconi is trying to control. Macaco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi is looking to advance position but Macaco won't allow it.
Pizziconi is keen to just control but Macaco is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osmany Pizziconi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Macaco 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Macaco!
A very excited looking Diego Macaco made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loratcho Bradock (ranked 806 p4p, 941 weight class) and Hrvoje Palmotic (ranked 108 p4p, 128 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bradock might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to BRUNO MARTINI - LIVING ON THE OUTSIDE . Palmotic has chosen One day I'll be king as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Loratcho Bradock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvoje Palmotic!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Decent striking displayed by Palmotic there.
Palmotic misses with the body kick
and Bradock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bradock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bradock misses with a combination
and Palmotic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bradock's knee momentarily.
Palmotic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bradock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bradock misses with an uppercut. Palmotic saw that one coming.
Bradock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bradock misses with a right hand
letting Palmotic counter with a right hand.
It looks like Loratcho Bradock has been cut.
Bradock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Palmotic lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmotic scores with the left hand. Bradock knows he should have avoided that one.
Palmotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradock is just out of range.
Bradock throws a big shot that misses.
Palmotic throws the kick towards the body but Bradock avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Palmotic dips to his left and cracks Bradock with an uppercut!
Palmotic moves into the clinch.
Bradock looking to throw knees to the head but Palmotic is blocking nicely.
Palmotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradock controls his hands.
Bradock trying to land knees to the body.
Bradock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Palmotic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Palmotic.
Bradock misses with an elbow strike.
Palmotic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Palmotic misses with a punch on the inside.
Palmotic misses with a punch to the body.
Bradock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Bradock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Palmotic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bradock backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bradock throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bradock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Palmotic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradock's elbow.
Palmotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bradock scores with a knee to the head.
Bradock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palmotic.
Palmotic can't find room to land a body shot as Bradock controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Palmotic.
Palmotic lands a hook that snaps the head of Bradock backwards.
Palmotic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palmotic dodges an elbow strike from Bradock.
Bradock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Palmotic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bradock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Palmotic.
Palmotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradock controls his hands.
Palmotic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bradock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Palmotic can't find room to land a body shot as Bradock controls the action.
Bradock misses with an elbow strike.
Bradock blocks a body shot from Palmotic.
Palmotic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bradock.
Bradock missing with knees to the body.
Palmotic misses with the head strike.
Bradock missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bradock throws an elbow but misses.
Palmotic throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradock.
Good body shot from Palmotic.
Palmotic tries to work over Bradock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Palmotic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bradock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradock.
Bradock is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Palmotic is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmotic working aggressively here.
Palmotic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palmotic presses Bradock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Palmotic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bradock backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradock lands an elbow inside.
Palmotic has a couple of punches blocked by Bradock.
Good body shot from Palmotic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Palmotic.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bradock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Palmotic fails to land.
Palmotic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Palmotic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Palmotic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Palmotic tries to throw a body punch but Bradock avoids it by throwing Palmotic back against the cage.
Bradock prevents a body shot from Palmotic.
Bradock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Palmotic lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hrvoje Palmotic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Loratcho Bradock'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.
Palmotic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Palmotic with a jab.
Bradock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Palmotic's head backwards.
Palmotic misses with a body kick.
Bradock scores with a hook.
Bradock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Palmotic lands with a good body shot.
Palmotic tries to clinch but Bradock is having none of it.
Bradock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Palmotic tries to land a front kick but Bradock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bradock moves out of range as Palmotic throws a body kick.
Bradock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Palmotic is looking to land body kicks.
Palmotic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hrvoje Palmotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Bradock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmotic lands with a nice body kick.
Palmotic lands a big head kick that sends Bradock tumbling to the mat! Palmotic takes a step backwards and waves Bradock back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Bradock is rocked!
Bradock thumps Palmotic with a low kick.
Bradock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Palmotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Bradock's head.
Oh Bradock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Palmotic feints and then cracks Bradock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bradock down.
Bradock seems to have got his legs back now.
Palmotic cracks Bradock on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bradock falls backwards against the cage. Palmotic follows up with more strikes that drop Bradock to his knees. Palmotic keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bradock! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hrvoje Palmotic!
Hrvoje Palmotic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duck Dodgers (ranked 745 p4p, 817 weight class) and Lion Tiger (ranked 100 p4p, 110 weight class). Tiger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alok - Hear Me Tonight kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
225
26 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duck Dodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lion Tiger!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger lands a left and a right that send Dodgers crashing to the mat, dazed. Tiger thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Duck Dodgers has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dodgers lands with a cross.
Nice body punch from Tiger.
Dodgers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tiger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dodgers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tiger counters with a nice uppercut.
Dodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tiger misses with a body shot
and Dodgers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dodgers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dodgers slips under a jab from Tiger.
Dodgers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tiger just manages to avoid it.
Dodgers misses with a right hand
and Tiger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dodgers darts in and clinches Tiger up against the cage.
Dodgers misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tiger.
Dodgers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dodgers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dodgers has Tiger pressed against the cage, preventing Tiger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tiger working hard to break the clinch.
Dodgers lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Dodgers.
Dodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tiger backwards.
Dodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tiger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dodgers has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger blocking some punches.
Dodgers scores with a shoulder strike.
Dodgers prevents Tiger from breaking the clinch.
Tiger blocking some punches.
Dodgers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tiger.
Still in the clinch, Dodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodgers scores with a shot to the side of Tiger's head.
Dodgers lands a body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
I was talking to Dodgers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tiger blocks a body shot from Dodgers.
Dodgers pushes Tiger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tiger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dodgers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiger blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Tiger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodgers.
Tiger tries to break free but Dodgers pushes him back against the cage.
Dodgers throws a head punch that misses.
Tiger tries a body shot but Dodgers blocks it.
Tiger prevents a body shot from Dodgers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dodgers.
Tiger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tiger manages to break the clinch.
Dodgers throws a lazy uppercut
and Tiger counters with a stiff right hand.
Dodgers lands a left and a right that send Tiger crashing to the mat, dazed. Dodgers thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Tiger is rocked!
It looks like Lion Tiger has been cut.
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!
Tiger ducks into an uppercut from Dodgers and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duck Dodgers!
Duck Dodgers 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 Satanic Panic (ranked 298 p4p, 644 weight class) and Yip Man Iii (ranked 42 p4p, 69 weight class). Panic comes to the cage accompanied by Freezing Moon. 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 27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satanic Panic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Yip Man Iii!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panic looks to throw the jab but Man Iii is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man Iii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Panic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man Iii wants to land a leg kick but Panic is out of range.
Man Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Man Iii misses.
Panic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Iii.
Panic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Man Iii 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.
Panic throws a push kick but Man Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Panic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good standup being displayed there by Panic as he connects with a hook.
Man Iii checks a leg kick.
Panic misses with a body kick.
Man Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panic throws a hook but Man Iii blocks it.
Man Iii throws a body punch but Panic moves out of range.
Man Iii scores with a spinning back kick!
Man Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panic looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Man Iii's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Man Iii duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
Man Iii scores with a body shot.
Man Iii is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Panic rather than just go for the knockout.
Man Iii looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Man Iii misses with a hook. Panic ducked under it nicely.
Panic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man Iii.
Man Iii moves out of range as Panic throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Man Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man Iii swings for the body but Panic moves out of range.
Man Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Panic.
Panic misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Panic blocks the low kick.
Man Iii takes a swing at Panic's ribcage but misses.
Panic misses with a straight right.
Panic throws a big shot that misses.
Panic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man Iii. That did some damage!
Man Iii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Man Iii.
Man Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Panic is wise to it.
Man Iii checks the leg kick.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Panic's head but Panic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panic throws a hook but Man Iii blocks it.
Panic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
A solid leg kick lands there for Man Iii.
Panic avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Panic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Man Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Man Iii slips under a jab.
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!
Man Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Panic is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Panic.
Panic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man Iii.
Man Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Panic throws a leg kick but Man Iii checks it.
Man Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panic.
Panic throws a sloppy head kick and Man Iii moves out of range easily.
Panic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Man Iii.
Man Iii slips a jab from Panic.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut. Panic saw that one coming.
Panic ducks under a wild hook from Man Iii.
Some bone on bone action there as Man Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Man Iii moves out of range of the body kick from Panic.
Man Iii throws a counter combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Man Iii.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Panic checks a leg kick.
Man Iii throws a solid leg kick but Panic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man Iii.
Man Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Panic is out of range.
Panic loads up on a big right hand but Man Iii slips the punch.
Panic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panic throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Man Iii does no damage.
Panic misses with a hook.
Panic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Panic, as that shot connected.
Man Iii throws a right and a left that Panic avoids nicely.
Panic checks a low kick from Man Iii.
Panic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man Iii.
Panic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Panic throws the left hand but Man Iii avoids the punch easily.
Panic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Panic misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
Panic swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Panic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Man Iii's knee momentarily.
Man Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Man Iii attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Panic throws a hook but Man Iii blocks it.
Man Iii swings for the body but Panic moves out of range.
Man Iii thumps Panic with a low kick.
Man Iii lunges at Panic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Panic's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Panic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice shot by Panic.
Panic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man Iii.
Panic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Man Iii throws a counter combo.
Man Iii loads up on a big right hand but Panic slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Panic checks it.
Man Iii with the inside leg kick.
Man Iii throws a leg kick which misses Panic's front leg but catches the back leg as Panic tries to avoid it.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Panic misses the target.
Panic misses with a low kick.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Panic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Panic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man Iii throws a leg kick which misses Panic's front leg but catches the back leg as Panic tries to avoid it.
Man Iii takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Man Iii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Panic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Man Iii throws the left hand but Panic avoids the punch easily.
Man Iii jabs at Panic's body.
Panic throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Man Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Panic. That's going to slow Man Iii down.
Man Iii moves away from the strike by Panic.
Panic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Man Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panic.
Panic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Panic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yip Man Iii will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Panic.
Man Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Man Iii motions for Panic to come forward. Man Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panic throws a big shot that misses.
Man Iii throws a lazy uppercut
and Panic counters with a leg kick.
Panic looks for the body kick but Man Iii saw that one coming.
Man Iii scores with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Man Iii there.
Panic connects with an inside leg kick.
Man Iii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panic.
Panic lands a nice looking body kick.
Man Iii tries to land a leg kick but Panic saw it coming and moves away.
Panic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Man Iii.
Yip Man Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panic wants to clinch up but Man Iii keeps it at a distance.
Panic checks a leg kick nicely.
Man Iii connects with a leg kick.
Man Iii looks to land a right hand but Panic moved out of range.
Panic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Iii shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Panic eats them both and turns towards Man Iii to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Panic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Man Iii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Panic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panic lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Panic.
Panic avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Panic connects with an inside leg kick.
Panic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Man Iii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man Iii is looking to chop away at Panic's legs.
Panic throws a body punch but Man Iii moves out of range.
Panic throws a jab but it's blocked by Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man Iii needs to keep his hands up - Panic had a free shot at his head there.
Man Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Panic.
Man Iii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Man Iii moves out of range as Panic throws a body kick.
Man Iii checks the leg kick.
Panic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Panic misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Panic.
Man Iii takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man Iii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panic.
Panic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panic slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Panic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Panic.
Man Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
A telegraphed right hand from Man Iii misses the target.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Panic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Man Iii has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man Iii and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Panic misses with a looping right.
Panic lands a nice hook to Man Iii's body. Man Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Man Iii lands a jab to Panic's midsection.
Man Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
Panic misses the jab.
Panic swings for the body but Man Iii moves out of range.
Man Iii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panic.
Panic moves out of range of the leg kick from Man Iii.
Panic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Panic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Panic lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Panic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Man Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panic.
Man Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Panic's shoulder, as Panic tries to avoid the shot.
Man Iii moves out of range as Panic strikes.
Panic scores with a spinning back kick!
Man Iii tries to land a front kick but Panic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Panic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Man Iii tries to work over Panic's front leg with a kick but Panic checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Panic.
Man Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Panic connects with an inside leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Man Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Iii swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Panic.
Panic ducks under a wild hook from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Panic's head but Panic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man Iii throws out the jab.
Panic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man Iii.
Panic throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panic misses the jab.
Panic misses with a low kick.
Panic throws a leg kick which misses Man Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Man Iii tries to avoid it.
Panic moves into the clinch.
Panic is working Man Iii over against the cage.
Man Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panic tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man Iii smiles and moves away.
A good leg kick by Man Iii.
Panic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man Iii.
Man Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Panic's head but Panic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Panic ducks down to avoid it.
Panic 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 crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Panic.
Panic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Man Iii misses.
Panic throws a wild body kick that Man Iii sees coming a mile off.
Man Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Satanic Panic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Man Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Man Iii misses the target.
Panic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Man Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Panic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Panic throws an overhand right that lands on Man Iii's shoulder, as Man Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Panic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man Iii has time to react.
Panic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man Iii checks it well.
Panic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Panic with a nice cross.
Panic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man Iii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Man Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panic avoids the body shot from Man Iii.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man Iii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Panic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Man Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Panic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Man Iii if he has to take too many more of those.
Man Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Man Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Panic looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Panic connects with a single shot there.
A low kick lands for Panic.
Panic connects with a right hand. Man Iii shakes it off.
Panic walks into a jab.
Man Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man Iii.
Man Iii has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Panic.
Man Iii throws a shot from downtown. Panic moves away and avoids it.
Panic throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Panic misses the shot to the body.
Panic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Panic checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Panic. That's going to slow Man Iii down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panic throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Panic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man Iii misses with a hook.
Man Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panic tried to counter with a leg kick but Man Iii avoided it.
Panic checks a leg kick nicely.
Panic looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Man Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panic was well out of range. Poor timing from Man Iii.
Panic throws a looping overhand right but Man Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Panic loads up on a big right hand but Man Iii slips the punch.
Man Iii connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Man Iii.
Man Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Man Iii blocks a jab.
Man Iii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panic blocks a leg kick.
Panic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Panic.
Man Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Panic.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Panic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Man Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panic manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Man Iii.
Panic looks to throw the jab but Man Iii is out of range.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Panic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Panic misses.
Man Iii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a hook. Panic ducked under it nicely.
Panic misses with a low kick as Man Iii jumps back.
Man Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Panic misses with a low kick.
Panic lands a really nice looking cross but Man Iii seems unphased.
No joy there for Man Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An inside leg kick from Man Iii misses.
Panic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Man Iii.
Panic misses with a body kick.
Panic blocks a jab.
Man Iii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panic throws a hook but Man Iii blocks it.
Man Iii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
An inside leg kick lands from Panic.
Man Iii misses the shot to the body.
Man Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man Iii.
Man Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panic moves away.
Man Iii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Man Iii finds it's way through Panic's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Man Iii. Panic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Panic at a distance.
Man Iii scores with a leg kick.
Panic just misses with a punch to the body.
Panic blocks a jab.
Man Iii avoids the body shot from Panic.
Man Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Panic scores with a decent looking hook.
Panic just misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Panic throws a leg kick that misses.
Panic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Man Iii.
Panic throws out a loose jab but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii misses the shot to the body.
Panic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panic connects with an inside leg kick.
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 Satanic Panic.
I think Panic 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satanic Panic!
Our winner, Satanic Panic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Haitian Ginger (ranked 388 p4p, 569 weight class) and Yevgeny Ignatov (ranked 47 p4p, 67 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haitian Ginger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yevgeny Ignatov!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ginger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatov.
Ginger slips a jab and a cross from Ignatov.
Ignatov wants to clinch up but Ginger keeps it at a distance.
Ignatov misses with a hook
and Ginger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ignatov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ginger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left lands for Ginger.
Ignatov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ginger slips a jab from Ignatov.
A low kick from Ginger misses
and Ignatov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ginger really felt that one!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ginger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ginger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatov wants to clinch.
Ginger swings widly with a right hand
and Ignatov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ginger instigates a clinch.
Ginger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hand to the body from Ginger.
Ginger misses with a body punch.
Ignatov misses with a body punch.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Ginger controls the action.
Ginger is working Ignatov over against the cage.
Ginger lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ginger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ginger blocking some punches.
Ginger lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ignatov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ginger tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ginger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ignatov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ginger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ginger lands a big uppercut and Ignatov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ignatov looks OK. Ginger waves Ignatov back to his feet!
Ignatov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ginger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ignatov tries to clinch up but Ginger circles away and keeps his distance.
Ignatov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ignatov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ignatov throws out a counter right but Ginger avoids it with no problem.
Ginger throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginger lands a high kick!
Ignatov has closed the distance and engaged Ginger in a clinch.
Ginger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Ginger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Ginger.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Ginger blocks it.
Ignatov tries to stall but Ginger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ginger scores with a hook to the body.
Ginger is working Ignatov over against the cage.
Ignatov looks winded!
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ginger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Ginger - that landed with a thud.
Ginger lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ginger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ginger lands a body shot.
Ginger lands a hook that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Ginger lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ginger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ginger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ginger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ginger lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Ginger lands an uppercut.
Ginger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ginger cracks Ignatov with a nice body shot.
Ginger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Ginger.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands.
Ginger lands with a right to the head.
Ginger lands a shot to the body.
Ginger tries to throw a body punch but Ignatov avoids it by throwing Ginger back against the cage.
Ginger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ginger is pushing Ignatov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ginger gets through Ignatov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ginger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Ginger controls the action.
Ginger manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haitian Ginger dominated that round.
That's time! Ginger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ginger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ginger tests Ignatov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Ignatov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ignatov throws a big shot that misses.
Ginger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignatov. That did some damage!
Ginger scores with a jab to the head.
Ginger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ignatov, as that shot connected.
Ginger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatov counters with a thumping low kick.
Haitian Ginger is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatov misses the body punch
and Ginger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ginger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginger lands with a left to the head.
Ginger blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ginger.
A short right from Ignatov on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ginger.
Ginger lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Ginger.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
Ignatov trying to control the position but instead, Ginger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ignatov into the cage.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ginger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ginger pushes Ignatov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ignatov is looking to control Ginger's arms but Ginger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ignatov has his back to the cage.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Ginger.
Haitian Ginger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ginger.
Ginger has a couple of punches blocked by Ignatov.
Ginger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ginger misses with a body punch.
Ginger pushes Ignatov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ignatov is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ginger is trying to stall.
Ginger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ignatov's elbow.
Ignatov tries to stall but Ginger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ginger blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ginger lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ginger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ginger misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov.
Ginger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatov scores with a hook to the body.
Ignatov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ginger seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ignatov can turn it around.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Ginger.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Ginger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ignatov misses with a double jab
and Ginger counters with a good low kick that Ignatov was not able to check.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatov throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ginger misses the target.
Ginger misses with a looping left.
Ginger smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ginger stuns Ignatov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ginger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ignatov can do to turn this around?
A decent looking cross lands there for Ginger.
Ignatov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ginger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ginger throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ignatov avoids it.
Ignatov clinches.
A hook to the body from Ginger.
A short right from Ginger on the inside.
Ginger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
Ginger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ginger.
Ginger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ginger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ignatov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ginger drops Ignatov with a big left hand! Ignatov is injured, injured bad! Ginger jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haitian Ginger!
Our winner, Haitian Ginger, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Ilmarinen (ranked 242 p4p, 326 weight class) and Adrian Adamos (ranked 11 p4p, 40 weight class). Adamos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Watch. On his way into the cage it seems that Anton Ilmarinen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anton Ilmarinen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Ilmarinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Adamos!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilmarinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Anton Ilmarinen has been cut.
Ilmarinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adamos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ilmarinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adamos on the side of the head.
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Adamos tries to roll over but Ilmarinen keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen controlling the action here.
Ilmarinen trying to control from half guard but Adamos is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ilmarinen thows a huge punch but Adamos dodges it nicely.
Ilmarinen wants to take a breather but Adamos is having none of it.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ilmarinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adamos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ilmarinen working the head and body with strikes.
Ilmarinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ilmarinen not doing much here.
Ilmarinen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamos tries to get to full guard but Ilmarinen has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adamos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ilmarinen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ilmarinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adamos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adamos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ilmarinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Adamos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ilmarinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ilmarinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Adamos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ilmarinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adamos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ilmarinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adamos defending well though.
Ilmarinen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ilmarinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adamos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ilmarinen thows a huge punch but Adamos dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Adamos is keeping him busy.
Ilmarinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ilmarinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen throwing shots but Adamos is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ilmarinen lands with an overhand left.
Ilmarinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adrian Adamos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilmarinen throws a series of punches but Adamos avoids them all with ease.
Ilmarinen slips under a jab from Adamos.
Ilmarinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adamos.
Adamos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ilmarinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adamos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adamos.
Ilmarinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ilmarinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adamos was well out of range. Poor timing from Ilmarinen.
Adamos swings for the body but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ilmarinen momentarily.
A slow jab from Adamos misses its intended target.
Adamos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ilmarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Adamos.
Ilmarinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Ilmarinen shoots in for a takedown but Adamos shows good takedown defense.
Adamos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Adamos looks to land a right hand but Ilmarinen moved out of range.
Ilmarinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adamos.
Adamos misses with a hook. Ilmarinen ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ilmarinen throws out the jab.
Ilmarinen throws a hook but Adamos avoids it easily.
Ilmarinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adamos.
A big left from Adamos misses.
Adamos tries to clinch up.
Ilmarinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen missing with a left hand there. Adamos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adamos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adamos stuffs the takedown attempt from Ilmarinen. Ilmarinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Adamos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Ilmarinen. Beautiful body shot.
Ilmarinen defending well as Adamos loads up on a big left hand.
Ilmarinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ilmarinen throws a body punch but Adamos moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ilmarinen misses its intended target.
Ilmarinen throws a body punch but Adamos moves out of range.
Ilmarinen swings for the body but Adamos moves out of range.
It seemed like Adamos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adrian Adamos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adamos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ilmarinen defending well as Adamos loads up on a big left hand.
Ilmarinen attempts a counter takedown but Adamos avoids it well and moves away.
Ilmarinen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adamos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen working the ground and pound but Adamos is defending the strikes.
Adamos trying to remain calm as Ilmarinen controls from the top position.
Ilmarinen tries to score with some ground and pound. Adamos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
An elbow from Ilmarinen crashes against the mat.
Ilmarinen tries for a kimura but Adamos is defending well.
Ilmarinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adamos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ilmarinen advances nicely into full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anton Ilmarinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ilmarinen throws a lazy right hand but Adamos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adamos misses with an uppercut
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ilmarinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Adamos has wrist control.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen working some strikes from top position.
Adamos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adamos being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ilmarinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adrian Adamos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ilmarinen stays in close to Adamos's body and controls the position.
Ilmarinen trying to control but Adamos is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ilmarinen moves away from the strike by Adamos.
Adamos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ilmarinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ilmarinen swings for the body but Adamos moves out of range.
Adamos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ilmarinen manages to avoid it.
Ilmarinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Adamos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ilmarinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adamos's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen won't allow Adamos to sweep him here.
Ilmarinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ilmarinen passes Adamos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ilmarinen content to control rather than advance.
Ilmarinen wants to take a breather but Adamos is having none of it.
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.
Adamos is trying is best to control the position here.
Ilmarinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adamos's head.
Ilmarinen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ilmarinen wants to take a breather but Adamos is having none of it.
Anton Ilmarinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ilmarinen controlling the action here.
Ilmarinen winds up and cracks Adamos with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Ilmarinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ilmarinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Ilmarinen!
A victorious Anton Ilmarinen 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 Willie Diggs (ranked 5 p4p, 44 weight class) and Bora Khan (ranked 1 p4p, 5 weight class). Diggs's entrance music is CHOSEN 1. A fine choice. Khan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tim McGraw - Live Like You Were Dying. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 26 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Diggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bora Khan!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan tries to clinch but Diggs is having none of it.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khan 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.
Diggs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khan misses with a hook.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Diggs throws a shot from downtown. Khan moves away and avoids it.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Khan.
Diggs walks into a stiff left hand from Khan.
Bora Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diggs checks it well.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Diggs throwing a counter right hand but Khan manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Khan throws a lazy right hand but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Diggs misses the target.
Khan throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan throws a jab when Diggs was well out of range.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diggs misses with a body shot.
Khan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diggs rather than just go for the knockout.
Khan misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Khan.
An attempted straight right counter from Diggs misses the target.
Khan misses with a low kick as Diggs jumps back.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Khan misses
and Diggs counters with a good low kick that Khan was not able to check.
Diggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Khan.
Diggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diggs at a distance.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
Khan tries to clinch there but Diggs circles away.
Khan misses with a leg kick
and Diggs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diggs.
Khan 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.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Khan throws a leg kick but Diggs moved away.
Khan swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diggs throws a lazy uppercut
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Diggs moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Bora Khan has been cut.
Khan misses with a low kick.
And Diggs counters with a quick kick to the body but Khan blocks it.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan throws out a loose jab but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs misses with a leg kick
and Khan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggs.
Diggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Khan throws a right hand that misses
and Diggs counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Diggs blocks a leg kick.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Diggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Khan avoids the body shot from Diggs.
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!
Diggs moves away from the strike by Khan.
Diggs connects with a body shot.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Diggs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Khan avoids it.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Diggs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khan misses with a wild combination.
A punch lands to the side of Diggs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Diggs moves away and avoids it.
Diggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Khan blocks the leg kick.
Khan tries a quick counter leg kick but Diggs is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bora Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bora Khan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Diggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A shot to the body from Khan misses
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Khan throws the left hand but Diggs avoids the punch easily.
Khan throws a leg kick
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khan misses with a combination
and Diggs counters with a stiff right hand.
Khan swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Bora Khan's cut even more.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bora Khan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khan is looking to score with low kicks.
Khan throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggs.
Diggs throwing a counter right hand but Khan manages to avoid it.
Khan throws a hook but Diggs blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan misses with an uppercut
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khan misses with a shot to the body
and Diggs counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Khan loads up on a big right hand but Diggs slips the punch.
Diggs jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Khan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diggs is able to avoid easily.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Diggs is looking for a counter combo.
Diggs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs slips under a jab.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Khan.
Diggs is looking to counter punch.
Diggs misses with a kick to the body.
Khan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Khan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diggs on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Khan. That snapped Diggs's head back.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but Khan ducks down to avoid it.
Khan misses with a looping right.
Diggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan connects with a nice looking jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diggs.
Khan throws a jab when Diggs was well out of range.
Khan scores with a jab to the body.
Khan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs fires out a quick counter leg kick but Khan just manages to avoid it.
Khan digs a good body shot into Diggs's ribs.
Diggs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Khan throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan gets tackled into the cage by Diggs. Diggs maintains the clinch.
Diggs has a couple of punches blocked by Khan.
Diggs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Khan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Khan 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.
Khan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Khan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Diggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diggs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Diggs counters with a low kick, right behind Khan 's knee.
Diggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Khan.
Diggs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs slips a jab from Khan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan 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.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Khan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diggs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diggs thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khan.
Diggs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diggs.
The cut above Bora Khan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Khan misses with a leg kick
and Diggs counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Khan falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Willie Diggs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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hype
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