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SYN 1062 Seran vs Bleak II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michal Sykora (ranked 1107 p4p, 3283 weight class) and Tempe Gorge (ranked 93 p4p, 226 weight class). Gorge has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Tempe Gorge struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Michal Sykora could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tempe Gorge's chin.
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World class MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Sykora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 23 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tempe Gorge!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gorge throws a shot from downtown. Sykora moves away and avoids it.
Gorge just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSykora.
Gorge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sykora counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sykora avoids the head kick by Gorge.
Sykora closes the distance and clinches.
Gorge wants to break free but Sykora has control.
Gorge has a couple of punches blocked by Sykora.
Sykora lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Sykora.
Gorge is trying to break the clinch but Sykora has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sykora.
Gorge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sykora tests Gorge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sykora lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykora.
Gorge avoids a kick to the body.
Gorge throws a lazy right hand but Sykora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykora scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Michal Sykora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sykora looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gorge throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sykora lands with an overhand left.
Gorge throws an overhand right that lands on Sykora's shoulder, as Sykora tries to avoid the shot.
Gorge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sykora throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gorge throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sykora counters with a stiff right hand.
Tempe Gorge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorge fails with the takedown
and Sykora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Sykora has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sykora misses with a series of wild punches.
Sykora connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorge falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sykora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Gorge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gorge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gorge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gorge swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sykora counters with a good low kick that Gorge was not able to check.
Sykora connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
An inside leg kick lands from Sykora.
Gorge attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sykora looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sykora missing with a left hand there. Gorge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gorge throws a wild body kick that Sykora sees coming a mile off.
Sykora was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sykora is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sykora goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gorge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sykora was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorge.
Sykora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykora jabs Gorge right on the nose. Gorge blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykora jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sykora misses with a straight left.
Gorge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sykora as he avoids it easily.
Gorge throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sykora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gorge is looking to land body kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sykora.
Sykora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Gorge does no damage.
Sykora closes the distance and pushes Gorge back into the cage.
Gorge manages to break the clinch.
Sykora throws a hook but Gorge blocks it.
Sykora fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gorge on the side of the head.
Gorge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sykora counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykora throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gorge on the side of the head.
Sykora with a jab.
Sykora looks to land a left hand but Gorge moved out of range nicely.
Gorge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sykora defends well and Gorge ends up having to push Sykora into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Michal Sykora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tempe Gorge.
Sykora cracks Gorge with a good jab.
Sykora scores with a sloppy right hand. Gorge should have avoided that one.
Gorge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gorge works the jab nicely.
Gorge defending well as Sykora loads up on a big left hand.
Sykora throws a big shot that misses.
Gorge throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sykora counter with a right hand.
Gorge misses with a right hand
and Sykora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sykora clobbers Gorge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorge throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That kick from Sykora tenderised Gorge's leg. Gorge is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Sykora dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sykora lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Gorge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sykora.
Gorge misses with a combination
and Gorge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sykora lands a nice shot to the body.
Gorge blocks the body kick.
Sykora ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gorge throws a right hand that misses
and Sykora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gorge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sykora works the jab nicely.
Gorge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Sykora.
Gorge is looking to clinch.
Sykora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorge can do to turn this around?
Gorge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykora.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorge tries to clinch
and Gorge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gorge throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorge misses with an uppercut
and Sykora counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorge slips under a jab.
Sykora takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sykora moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gorge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sykora connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gorge scrambles back to his feet.
Michal Sykora is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sykora defending well as Gorge loads up on a big left hand.
Gorge throws a leg kick but Sykora moved away.
Gorge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sykora.
Sykora with a nice calf kick.
Gorge tries to clinch but Sykora moves away
and Sykora counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorge closes the distance and clinches up with Sykora, looking for a takedown. Gorge pushes Sykora against the cage but Sykora circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gorge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sykora defends it nicely.
Sykora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gorge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sykora uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gorge has time to react.
Gorge misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sykora counter with a right hand.
Michal Sykora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tempe Gorge.
Gorge tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gorge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gorge throws an off balance right hand
and Sykora counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gorge comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gorge dives in for a single leg takedown but Sykora sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Sykora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gorge is breathing heavily.
Gorge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sykora connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykora closes the distance and pushes Gorge back into the cage.
The referee calls for Sykora to work.
Sykora lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sykora connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gorge's face.
 It looks like Tempe Gorge has been cut.
Gorge being controlled against the cage.
Gorge has had enough of the clinch but Sykora keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sykora.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sykora.
Gorge working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Sykora.
 Gorge is rocked!
Sykora blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Sykora.
Gorge is still on wobbly legs! Can Sykora finish him?
Sykora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gorge backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykora lands a big knee to the head and Gorge goes down! Sykora pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Sykora!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 1561 p4p, 1968 weight class) and Brendon Carrillo-Moreno (ranked 126 p4p, 163 weight class). Fukumitsu comes to the cage accompanied by help_urself. Brendon Carrillo-Moreno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendon Carrillo-Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukumitsu throws a big shot that misses.
Fukumitsu misses with a straight right.
Fukumitsu misses with a looping left.
Carrillo-Moreno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukumitsu throws out the jab.
Fukumitsu throws out a loose jab but Carrillo-Moreno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukumitsu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Carrillo-Moreno is predictable there
and Fukumitsu counters with a straight right hand.
Fukumitsu connects with a crisp jab.
Carrillo-Moreno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fukumitsu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carrillo-Moreno somewhat.
Carrillo-Moreno has his takedown stuffed
and Fukumitsu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukumitsu throws the left hand but Carrillo-Moreno avoids the punch easily.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a series of wild punches.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook. Carrillo-Moreno ducked under it nicely.
Carrillo-Moreno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fukumitsu moves out of range of the strikes.
Fukumitsu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a lazy uppercut
and Fukumitsu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukumitsu dips to his left and cracks Carrillo-Moreno with an uppercut!
Carrillo-Moreno throws a right hand that misses
and Carrillo-Moreno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carrillo-Moreno moves away from the strike by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu scores with a decent looking hook.
Carrillo-Moreno gets a double leg takedown into Fukumitsu's guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fukumitsu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fukumitsu has escaped and now he's on top!
Fukumitsu wants to stand but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fukumitsu won't allow Carrillo-Moreno to sweep him here.
Carrillo-Moreno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Carrillo-Moreno's guard.
Fukumitsu wants to stand and escape but instead Carrillo-Moreno has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukumitsu wants to stand but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling the position.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carrillo-Moreno stops Fukumitsu from standing up.
Carrillo-Moreno postures up and lands a big shot to Fukumitsu's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu keeping moving, preventing Carrillo-Moreno from controlling successfully.
Carrillo-Moreno 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.
Carrillo-Moreno won't allow Fukumitsu to get back to his feet.
Carrillo-Moreno drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fukumitsu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Carrillo-Moreno has Fukumitsu in his guard.
Fukumitsu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carrillo-Moreno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fukumitsu has managed to get both his arms back between Carrillo-Moreno's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carrillo-Moreno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fukumitsu has managed to get both his arms back between Carrillo-Moreno's legs - danger averted.
Carrillo-Moreno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fukumitsu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carrillo-Moreno striking off his back but it's not causing Fukumitsu any problems.
Fukumitsu wanted to stand there but Carrillo-Moreno had control of the position.
Carrillo-Moreno looking for a guillotine here but Fukumitsu defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Carrillo-Moreno slips the punch.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to counter with a clinch but Fukumitsu pushes him away.
Fukumitsu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fukumitsu.
Carrillo-Moreno slips a straight right by Fukumitsu.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a two punch combination.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is winning the standup battle so far.
Fukumitsu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carrillo-Moreno feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Carrillo-Moreno 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.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fukumitsu manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukumitsu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fukumitsu stopping the sweep attempt from Carrillo-Moreno.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukumitsu wants to get up but he can't break Carrillo-Moreno's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Carrillo-Moreno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fukumitsu won't allow Carrillo-Moreno to sweep him here.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fukumitsu wants to stand but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling his posture from full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fukumitsu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carrillo-Moreno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fukumitsu wants to get up but he can't break Carrillo-Moreno's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carrillo-Moreno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fukumitsu sprawls well. Fukumitsu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carrillo-Moreno gets slowly back to his feet.
Fukumitsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carrillo-Moreno can do to turn this around?
Fukumitsu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fukumitsu sizes up Carrillo-Moreno with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fukumitsu throws out the jab.
Carrillo-Moreno changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fukumitsu tries to avoid it but Carrillo-Moreno manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fukumitsu to the ground. Fukumitsu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carrillo-Moreno.
Carrillo-Moreno drops his hands momentarily and Fukumitsu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Carrillo-Moreno staying out of range there.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Carrillo-Moreno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Carrillo-Moreno's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Carrillo-Moreno avoids it easily.
Carrillo-Moreno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carrillo-Moreno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fukumitsu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carrillo-Moreno ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in looking for a takedown. Fukumitsu tries to sprawl out of it but Carrillo-Moreno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fukumitsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Carrillo-Moreno moves out of range as Fukumitsu strikes.
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno throws a right and a left that Fukumitsu avoids nicely.
Fukumitsu throws a shot from downtown. Carrillo-Moreno moves away and avoids it.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fukumitsu throws a low kick but Carrillo-Moreno avoids it.
Fukumitsu loads up on a big right hand but Carrillo-Moreno slips the punch.
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!
Carrillo-Moreno throws a combination that misses
enabling Fukumitsu to counter with a crisp jab.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown but Fukumitsu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in and drives through. Fukumitsu sprawls well.
Carrillo-Moreno slips a jab and a cross from Fukumitsu.
Carrillo-Moreno gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fukumitsu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carrillo-Moreno is breathing heavily.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with an uppercut
letting Fukumitsu counter with a right hand.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukumitsu scores with a nice strike.
Fukumitsu connects with a nice looking jab.
Carrillo-Moreno is rocked!
Fukumitsu misses with an uppercut
and Carrillo-Moreno counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carrillo-Moreno is still on wobbly legs! Can Fukumitsu finish him?
Fukumitsu throws a hook but Carrillo-Moreno avoids it easily.
Carrillo-Moreno seems to have recovered his senses.
Carrillo-Moreno misses with a hook
and Fukumitsu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu dominated that second round.
That's time! Fukumitsu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Carrillo-Moreno with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fukumitsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy right hand but Carrillo-Moreno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook.
Carrillo-Moreno looking to score a takedown here. Fukumitsu is defending well but Carrillo-Moreno drives through and ends up in Fukumitsu's guard.
Fukumitsu wants to stand and escape but Carrillo-Moreno is having none of it.
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control but Fukumitsu is working from the bottom.
Fukumitsu wants to stand up but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling him.
Fukumitsu trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carrillo-Moreno is looking to advance position but Fukumitsu has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Carrillo-Moreno felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carrillo-Moreno regains half guard.
Fukumitsu is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to get back to full guard.
Fukumitsu has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Carrillo-Moreno works to full guard.
Brendon Carrillo-Moreno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fukumitsu won't allow Carrillo-Moreno to sweep him here.
Fukumitsu wants to stand but Carrillo-Moreno is controlling his posture from full guard.
Carrillo-Moreno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fukumitsu is aware though and is defending well.
Fukumitsu wanted to stand there but Carrillo-Moreno had control of the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu lands a head shot.
A slow jab from Fukumitsu misses its intended target.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook
and Carrillo-Moreno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fukumitsu cracks Carrillo-Moreno with an open hand slap.
Carrillo-Moreno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fukumitsu wants to get back to his feet.
Carrillo-Moreno wants to work for an arm triangle but Fukumitsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Carrillo-Moreno frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fukumitsu is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carrillo-Moreno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carrillo-Moreno cracks Fukumitsu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fukumitsu really wants to buck Carrillo-Moreno off and get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carrillo-Moreno controlling his opponent.
Fukumitsu is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brendon Carrillo-Moreno.
I think Fukumitsu 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 719 p4p, 734 weight class) and Armad Bates (ranked 107 p4p, 108 weight class). Cressbeckler comes to the cage accompanied by American Remains. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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 36 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cressbeckler misses with a right hand
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cressbeckler throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bates to counter with a crisp jab.
Cressbeckler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler takes one to the side of the head.
Bates slips a jab from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bates 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.
Bates is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A swing and a miss from Cressbeckler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates fails to land the takedown.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook.
Bates closes the distance but Cressbeckler moves to the side
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joad Cressbeckler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bates clinches up with Cressbeckler and pushes him back against the cage.
Bates is working for takedown but Cressbeckler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cressbeckler cracks Bates with a nice body shot.
Cressbeckler lands a shot to the body.
Cressbeckler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cressbeckler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cressbeckler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cressbeckler sends Bates crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cressbeckler is motioning to the referee to let Bates up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bates is rocked!
It looks like Armad Bates has been cut.
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!
Bates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Bates is still on wobbly legs! Can Cressbeckler finish him?
Cressbeckler misses with a hook. Bates ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bates.
Bates seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cressbeckler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cressbeckler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bates looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bates fails with a takedown attempt.
Joad Cressbeckler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armad Bates.
Bates avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bates was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a wild body kick that Bates sees coming a mile off.
Bates throws out a counter right but Cressbeckler avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bates on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bates is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cressbeckler's half guard.
Bates seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cressbeckler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bates is thwarting Cressbeckler's attempts to control the position.
Cressbeckler tries to roll over but Bates keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cressbeckler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cressbeckler has Bates pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but Bates moves out of range.
Bates feints the counter takedown.
Bates fails in his attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bates.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armad Bates's cut.
That's time! Cressbeckler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cressbeckler misses with a wild body shot.
Armad Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cressbeckler misses with a lunging right hand
and Bates cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bates closes the distance but Cressbeckler moves to the side
and Cressbeckler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bates has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bates uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler connects with a nice looking jab.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
Joad Cressbeckler is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight left.
Bates closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cressbeckler delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bates walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cressbeckler misses with a hook.
Bates throws a big shot that misses.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight right.
Cressbeckler misses with a wild body shot.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but Bates moved away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cressbeckler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler misses with a looping right.
Bates scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bates takes one to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bates can do to turn this around?
Bates throws a nice looking combination but Cressbeckler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cressbeckler throws a poor cross that misses
and Bates counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cressbeckler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bates. That did some damage!
Bates dives in and grabs Cressbeckler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cressbeckler pushes down on Bates's head and hops out.
Cressbeckler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bates scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cressbeckler.
Bates lands with a shot to the body.
Bates has managed to clinch.
Bates is trying to drag Cressbeckler to the mat but Cressbeckler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cressbeckler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cressbeckler blocks an uppercut.
Cressbeckler digs a right hand into Bates's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bates's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Cressbeckler.
Bates tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cressbeckler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Joad Cressbeckler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armad Bates.
Cressbeckler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cressbeckler connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cressbeckler scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Cressbeckler.
Bates is breathing heavily.
Cressbeckler feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bates sprawling to the canvas! Bates rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cressbeckler finish him?!
Cressbeckler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cressbeckler. Bates does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates misses with a straight right.
Bates blocks a jab.
Cressbeckler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bates tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joad Cressbeckler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Armad Bates'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. This is the final round!
Bates cracks Cressbeckler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bates checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bates tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice cross by Cressbeckler.
Bates keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cressbeckler lands a big uppercut and Bates crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bates looks OK. Cressbeckler waves Bates back to his feet!
Cressbeckler is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Bates flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bates is out cold! Cressbeckler holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joad Cressbeckler!
Our winner, Joad Cressbeckler, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sycek (ranked 876 p4p, 1934 weight class) and Angelo Moore (ranked 105 p4p, 219 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 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 38 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Moore!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore drives through and clinches with Sycek against the cage.
Moore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sycek backwards.
Moore can't break the clinch.
Moore displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sycek up against the cage.
Sycek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sycek.
Sycek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sycek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moore's waist but Moore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sycek off to one side.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sycek feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moore is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Moore looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sycek turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sycek manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sycek lands some shots froms side control.
Moore wants to control but Sycek postures up.
Moore is pushing Sycek's head away, looking to escape. Sycek manages to hold on to the position though.
Moore gets back to half guard.
Moore trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sycek lands with a punch from half guard.
Moore tries to kick Sycek off but Sycek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Moore is controlling Sycek's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sycek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sycek not doing much here.
Moore wants to control but Sycek is keeping busy.
Sycek stalling.
Moore is trying to stand up here but Sycek is controlling him well.
Sycek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moore tries to kick Sycek off but Sycek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Moore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sycek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sycek's back!
Sycek is in bad spot here.
A lull in the action here.
Moore controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek tries to roll but Moore sticks to his back.
Moore just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Sycek is keeping busy.
Moore keeps control of the position as Sycek tries to break free.
Sycek trying to control but not successfully.
Moore just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sycek tries to break free.
Sycek staying busy and making it hard for Moore to control.
Moore has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Sycek right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Moore trying to control.
Sycek just trying to survive but Moore is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Moore is trying to stick to Sycek's back but Sycek is turning into Moore. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Moore's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sycek.
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moore's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Moore holds on and takes a little breather.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moore working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moore working a defensive guard here.
Moore has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sycek has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sycek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Syceks head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore can't break the clinch.
Sycek has Moore pressed against the cage, preventing Moore from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sycek pushes Moore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sycek pushes Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
Moore breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sycek.
Sycek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Sycek. That snapped Moore's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Angelo Moore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sycek shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sycek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sycek wants to take a breather but Moore is having none of it.
Moore is looking to control Sycek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moore avoid being mounted?
Sycek working Moore over with strikes.
It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.
Sycek working the head and body with strikes.
Sycek is trying to control. Moore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sycek prevents Moore from standing back up.
Samuel Sycek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sycek is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sycek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sycek.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sycek stops Moore from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sycek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Sycek.
Moore wants to control but Sycek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sycek is working away from the top position though.
Moore is refusing to be controlled, as Sycek sits in half guard.
Moore is trying to control but can't.
Sycek 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.
Sycek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moore moves into full guard.
Sycek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Sycek from controlling successfully.
Moore is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Moore is looking to stand up but Sycek isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore looking to control.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Sycek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sycek is fighting to break Moore's control of his arms but Moore is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sycek stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.
Moore looking to control.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Sycek controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moore has Sycek pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore is trying to control the position but Sycek postures up.
Moore is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sycek scoring with punches to the head and body.
That has opened up Angelo Moore's cut even more.
We've been hearing that Sycek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Moore has control of Sycek's left arm, preventing Sycek from doing any damage.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sycek wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sycek tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.
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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sycek is trying to pull guard but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Moore manages to break the clinch.
Sycek tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Moore misses
so Sycek counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Moore is trying to control the position but Sycek postures up.
Moore is controlling Sycek's posture.
Sycek chips away with some ground and pound.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sycek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moore pulls Sycek in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moore looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sycek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angelo Moore's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sycek misses the jab.
Sycek misses with a takedown attempt
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sycek darts in trying to clinch
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Sycek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moore defends well and Sycek ends up having to push Moore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sycek prevents a body shot from Moore.
Sycek working aggressively here.
Sycek tries to pull guard but Moore won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sycek is trying to pull guard but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Moore manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore 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.
Moore catches Sycek napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Sycek to the canvas!
 Sycek is rocked!
 It looks like Samuel Sycek has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore is looking to stand up but Sycek won't let him.
Oh Sycek is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sycek seems to have got his legs back now.
Moore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore looking to pass the guard.
Moore's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sycek is controlling Moore's posture.
Moore wants to stand but Sycek is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Angelo Moore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sycek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moore.
Moore throws a shot from downtown. Sycek moves away and avoids it.
Sycek darts in looking for a takedown but Moore gets double underhooks and turns Sycek into the cage.
Sycek pulls guard effortlessly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore is fighting to break Sycek's control of his arms but Sycek is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sycek continues to stall.
Moore passes easily into side control. Nice work.
What's Sycek going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Sycek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Moore has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Sycek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moore manages to avoid it.
Sycek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sycek tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Sycek.
Sycek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moore tries a quick counter leg kick but Sycek is wise to it.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Sycek ducks down to avoid it.
Sycek shoots in but Moore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moore wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Moore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moore circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sycek slips a jab from Moore.
Sycek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sycek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sycek fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moore scores with a head kick. Sycek tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sycek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moore defends it nicely.
Sycek checks a leg kick nicely.
Sycek gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sycek's best efforts.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Sycek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moore does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Moore is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sycek controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sycek lands a nice short elbow.
Moore is looking to control Sycek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moore avoid being mounted?
Sycek slips a nice elbow through Moore's hands, connecting with Moore's forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angelo Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moore has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Moore!
Angelo Moore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prokop Pustik (ranked 1725 p4p, 627 weight class) and Thomas Rose (ranked 206 p4p, 75 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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271
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Prokop Pustik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Rose!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pustik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rose.
Pustik is breathing heavily.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Pustik ducks down to avoid it.
Rose throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pustik.
Pustik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rose moves into the clinch.
Rose lands a shoulder strike.
Pustik tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pustik swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose pushes Pustik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rose utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Rose.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rose.
A nice left hand lands by Rose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose works on Pustik's body with a couple of short punches.
Rose is leaning against Pustik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rose pushes Pustik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Rose.
Rose lands a nice shot to the body.
Rose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pustik backwards.
Rose landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Rose.
Pustik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rose works on Pustik's body with a couple of short punches.
Rose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pustik backwards.
Rose looking to throw knees to the head but Pustik is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pustik.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose.
Rose digs a right hand underneath Pustik's ribcage. Pustik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knees to the body from Rose.
Still in the clinch, Rose scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Rose.
Rose lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pustik is rocked!
Rose working Pustik over with knees to the body.
Oh Pustik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose is leaning against Pustik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Rose.
A left hand lands to the body for Rose.
Rose digs a right hand underneath Pustik's ribcage. Pustik let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose.
Rose working Pustik over with knees to the body.
Rose throws a big uppercut that drops Pustik! More strikes from Rose and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pustik lies dazed against the cage as Rose celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Rose!
Thomas Rose thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 1126 p4p, 562 weight class) and Heismann Haa (ranked 93 p4p, 46 weight class). Haa has chosen Her kommer Heismann Hå as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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144
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 28 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heismann Haa!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Branko staying out of range there.
Branko attempts a counter takedown but Haa avoids it well and moves away.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Haa stuffs the takedown.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haa as he avoids it easily.
Branko staying out of range there.
Branko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Branko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Branko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Branko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but Haa is defending well.
Branko swings around for an armbar but Haa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Branko's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko looking for a guillotine here but Haa defends easily.
Branko throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Haa escapes and throws Branko's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Branko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haa happy to just control the position for now.
Branko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haa trying to control the action but Branko is working from the bottom.
Branko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haa is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Branko's shoulder. That is not cool.
Branko gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Branko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Branko 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.
Haa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Branko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Haa has picked Branko up and slammed him! Branko can't keep hold of the triangle and Haa manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Haa controlling the position.
Branko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Branko keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heismann Haa 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.
Haa misses with a straight left.
Branko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Haa sprawls and moves away.
Donk. Haa catches Branko right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Branko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haa.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Branko misses with a takedown attempt - Haa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but Haa is defending well.
Branko is trying to get an arm triangle but Haa is defending well.
Branko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Branko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Branko swings around for an armbar but Haa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Branko's guard.
Haa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Haa passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko seems a little lost for a moment, as Haa dominates the positioning.
Branko is looking for a sweep.
Haa controlling the position from side mount.
Branko is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haa taking a breather here.
Branko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Branko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Branko wants to get back to full guard but Haa has mounted him!
Branko is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Branko is desperately trying to improve his position but Haa has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haa controlling the pace for now.
Branko working to try and regain half guard.
Haa controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branko regains half guard.
Branko tries to get to full guard but Haa has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heismann Haa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Branko looks for a takedown but Haa sprawls well.
Haa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haa as he avoids it easily.
Branko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haa's waist but Haa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Branko off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Branko.
Branko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Branko dives in for a single leg takedown but Haa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko is trying to drag Haa to the mat but Haa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Haa.
A left hand lands to the body for Haa.
Nice body punch from Haa - that landed with a thud.
Haa lands a body punch.
Haa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Branko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haa. Haa obviously looking to wear him down.
Haa misses with a hook.
Haa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Branko.
Haa lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Haa.
Haa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heismann Haa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Haa tenderised Branko's leg. Branko is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Branko. That did some damage!
Haa swings for the body but Branko moves out of range.
Haa misses with a hook
and Branko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Haa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Haa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Haa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Branko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Haa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Branko is looking for a takedown.
Haa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Haa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Branko's elbow.
Branko can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haa cracks Branko with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Haa - that landed with a thud.
Branko tries to score a body lock takedown but Haa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Branko blocks a body shot from Haa.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haa.
Branko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Haa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brankos head.
A right handed body shot lands from Haa.
Haa pushes Branko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Haa.
Haa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Haa.
A shot in the inside from Haa.
Haa pushes Branko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haa gets through Branko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Haa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Branko is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haa lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Branko to his knees! Haa keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heismann Haa!
A very excited looking Heismann Haa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Hall (ranked 409 p4p, 693 weight class) and Mertis Falandas (ranked 20 p4p, 30 weight class). Hall comes to the cage accompanied by Andy Shauf: The Magician. Falandas has chosen Feed the Machine as his entrance music. Mertis Falandas has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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34
148
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26
170
13 - 8 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Robbie Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mertis Falandas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falandas scores with a nice strike.
Falandas tries to land a leg kick but Hall saw it coming and moves away.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Falandas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hall counters by moving into the clinch.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Falandas to keep the fight standing.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Falandas to keep the fight standing.
Falandas misses with a body punch.
Hall tries to pull guard but Falandas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall successfully pulls guard.
Hall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falandas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falandas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falandas passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas is working for a submission of some sort.
Hall looking for subs from the bottom but Falandas mounts him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is looking to get to half guard.
Hall has left one of his arms exposed and Falandas doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hall screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mertis Falandas!
A relieved looking Mertis Falandas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bora Khan (ranked 96 p4p, 83 weight class) and Winston Todd (ranked 12 p4p, 9 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Tim McGraw - Live Like You Were Dying. Todd is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Piano Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194
44 - 13 - 1 |
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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 29 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bora Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Todd!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan looks to throw the jab but Todd is out of range.
A lazy left from Khan finds it's target.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khan throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Khan slips a straight right by Todd.
Todd is looking to score with low kicks.
Khan scores with a shot to the body.
Khan connects with an inside leg kick.
Khan feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Khan's knee but Khan avoids it well.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
We've been informed that Todd has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Todd misses with a double jab
and Khan counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd swings for the body but Khan moves out of range.
Khan 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.
Khan lands a lovely overhand right.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Khan lands a glancing blow to the side of Todd's head.
Khan lands with a nice body punch.
Khan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Khan tries to work over Todd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khan working aggressively here.
Todd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan lands a hook that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Todd takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Todd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd avoids the body shot from Khan.
Khan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Khan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Todd doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Todd throws a shot to the body.
Khan misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Khan blocks the low kick.
It looked like Khan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Todd.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Khan connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Todd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd thuds his right hand into Khan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Bora Khan has been cut.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Todd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Todd blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Khan.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Todd misses with a two punch combination.
Khan is looking to score with low kicks.
Khan throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd scores with a leg kick.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Khan blocks the low kick.
Khan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Khan staying out of range there.
Khan looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Khan misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd staying out of range there.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick.
Khan lands a body shot.
Khan lands a slapping body shot.
Khan throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Bora Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan misses with an uppercut.
Khan throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Todd throws a low kick but Khan avoids it.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Todd throws a low kick but Khan moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Khan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan works Todd's body with a nice hook.
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.
That's time! Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Todd with the inside leg kick.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todd can do to turn this around?
Khan throws a front kick aimed at Todd's knee but Todd avoids it well.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Khan moves away and avoids it.
Khan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Todd throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Khan misses its target.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Todd keeps Khan at a distance using the push kick.
Khan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan lands a body shot.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Bora Khan is winning the standup battle so far.
Khan sizes up Todd with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Todd misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Khan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Todd. Todd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Todd at a distance.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Todd's head but Todd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd flicks out a counter leg kick but Khan steps away.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan connects with a crisp jab.
Khan throws a sloppy body shot
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd thows a leg kick but Khan checks it
and Khan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Todd misses with a wild body shot.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khan moves away.
Todd moves out of range as Khan strikes.
Khan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Todd misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd throws out a leg kick but Khan moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
Khan jabs Todd right on the nose. Todd blinks but takes it well.
Khan lands with a good body shot.
Todd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Khan cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Todd walks into a straight right hand from Khan.
Todd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khan misses with a hook to the body
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Todd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khan.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khan can pounce on him.
Khan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Todd moves out of range of the strikes.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Khan avoids it.
Todd blocks a jab.
Todd is trying to counter with his kicks.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Todd in his tracks.
Khan blocks the body kick.
Khan misses with a hook to the body
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Todd avoids the body shot from Khan.
Todd staying out of range there.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Todd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Khan slips a straight right by Todd.
Todd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Khan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Khan.
Khan takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Todd looks for the body kick but Khan saw that one coming.
Khan thuds a left hand into Todd's body.
Todd lands a head kick!
Khan lands a jab to the nose.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Khan misses its intended target.
Khan throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Khan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bora Khan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bora Khan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Khan thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
Todd misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khan throws a solid leg kick but Todd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khan.
Khan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd avoids the body shot from Khan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Khan misses with a right hand
and Todd counters with a left to the body.
Khan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Khan defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Khan, as that shot connected.
Khan throws an off balance right hand
and Todd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Todd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Khan doesn't seem bothered though.
Khan slips under a jab from Todd.
Khan thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd counters with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Khan down.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Todd was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khan throws a nice looking combination but Todd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Winston Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Todd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khan lands with an uppercut that bounces Todd off the cage and back into range.
Khan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan throws a leg kick which misses Todd's front leg but catches the back leg as Todd tries to avoid it.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Khan ducks down to avoid it.
Khan throws a low kick, looking for Todd's leg but Todd calmly moves out of range.
Khan slips a jab from Todd.
Khan ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Khan connects with the punch.
Khan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Todd misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khan with the inside leg kick.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khan.
Todd misses with a lunging right hand
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Khan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Todd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Todd moves away from the strike by Khan.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Khan blocks the body kick.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Todd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Khan cracks a nice hook into Todd's ribs.
Khan just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
Khan throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Khan.
Todd scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan misses with a hook.
Todd flicks out a counter leg kick but Khan steps away.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Todd misses with a straight right.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Todd walks into a jab.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bora Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bora Khan!
Our winner, Bora Khan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Cruz (ranked 37 p4p, 347 weight class) and Li Xiaodong (ranked 3 p4p, 27 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by FEEL SOMETHING. 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Li Xiaodong!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiaodong throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Xiaodong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Danny Cruz has been cut.
Cruz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xiaodong misses with a looping left.
Cruz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
Cruz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cruz connects with a single shot there.
Xiaodong misses with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a leg kick.
Cruz misses with a jab to the body
and Cruz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cruz cracks Xiaodong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiaodong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cruz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiaodong! But no joy.
Cruz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiaodong swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Xiaodong.
Cruz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xiaodong throws the left hand but Cruz avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruz misses the target.
Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiaodong counters with a nice body shot.
Cruz throws a head kick but Xiaodong moves out of range.
Xiaodong misses with a looping right.
Xiaodong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Xiaodong avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong misses with a lunging right hand
and Cruz counters with a left to the body.
Xiaodong misses with a head kick.
It looked like Cruz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
Cruz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xiaodong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Cruz's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cruz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Cruz.
Xiaodong lands a head shot.
Cruz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xiaodong's hands.
Xiaodong throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xiaodong is rocked!
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the body
and Cruz counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz is the new bantamweight champion!
Danny Cruz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Li Xiaodong had this to say: 'IQ 123'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Olyn Seran (ranked 10 p4p, 233 weight class) and Darsin Bleak (ranked 2 p4p, 34 weight class). Seran comes to the cage accompanied by Sound of Silence - Disturbed. Bleak is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter Sandman. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Olyn Seran!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darsin Bleak!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seran moves out of range as Bleak strikes.
Seran with a nice calf kick.
Seran moves out of range as Bleak strikes.
Bleak lands a jab.
It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Bleak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bleak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Seran defends it well.
Bleak misses the jab.
Bleak misses with a right hand
and Seran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak misses with an uppercut.
Seran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Seran defending well as Bleak loads up on a big left hand.
Seran lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Seran bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bleak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Seran's best efforts.
Bleak tries to get to full guard but Seran has control of the leg.
Bleak looking for submissions off his back.
Bleak won't allow Seran to pass to mount.
Bleak felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak moves into full guard.
Bleak is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Seran has his hands clasped together but Bleak extends and breaks Seran's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bleak.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Darsin Bleak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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