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NYF 68: Dandrakulo vs Zigaro PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Allen (ranked 2949 p4p, 2820 weight class) and Jon Miocic (ranked 376 p4p, 355 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Miocic!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miocic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miocic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miocic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allen.
Allen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Allen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
 It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Allen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miocic is looking to slow Allen down with leg kicks.
Miocic digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
Allen looks to land a right hand but Miocic moved out of range.
Allen misses with a hook
and Miocic counters with a nice double leg into side control. Allen won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Miocic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miocic controlling from side mount.
An elbow from Miocic crashes against the mat.
Allen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Allen tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miocic tries to advance to mount but can't.
Miocic misses with the ground and pound.
Miocic trying to control the position but Allen is working away.
Miocic controls the position.
It looks like Miocic might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Miocic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Allen's face as Miocic controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Allen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Miocic connects with a decent elbow.
Allen is trying to improve his position.
Miocic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allen keeps working.
Allen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miocic on the ground.
Miocic passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Allen!
Miocic thowing shots but they're missing.
Miocic wants to finish this one by submission but Allen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Miocic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miocic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Allen turns into him and now he's in Miocic's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miocic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miocic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Allen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Miocic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Allen has managed to get both his arms back between Miocic's legs - danger averted.
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Miocic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen won't allow Miocic to sweep him here.
Miocic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Allen defends well.
Miocic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miocic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allen is trying to get back to full guard.
Miocic trying to control from half guard but Allen is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Miocic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Miocic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Allen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Miocic with a nice calf kick.
Miocic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miocic dives in and scores a takedown into Allen's guard.
Miocic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miocic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miocic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miocic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miocic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miocic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Miocic tries to free his leg and advance position but Allen is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miocic is in close to Allen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miocic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Allen's head.
Miocic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miocic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miocic throwing strikes from guard but Allen blocks nicely.
Allen keeping moving, preventing Miocic from controlling successfully.
Miocic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miocic is working Allen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miocic throws a big elbow that misses.
Miocic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miocic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miocic is continuing to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Allen throws a lazy uppercut
and Miocic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Allen misses with a left hand
and Miocic counters by clinching up.
Allen has had enough of the clinch but Miocic keeps him there for the moment.
Miocic prevents Allen from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miocic.
Miocic jumps guard but Allen stands there with Miocic around his waist. Miocic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Allen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jimmy Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Miocic.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Allen holds him up against the cage and eventually Miocic drops back down to his feet.
Miocic wants a takedown.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Allen holds him up against the cage and eventually Miocic drops back down to his feet.
Miocic successfully pulls guard.
Miocic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Allen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Miocic has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Allen is looking to defend but Miocic has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Allen! Miocic pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Allen taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jon Miocic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reece Robertson (ranked 1540 p4p, 3321 weight class) and Grant Daws (ranked 211 p4p, 370 weight class). Reece Robertson 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reece Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Grant Daws !
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ben Hemmingworth and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Robertson misses.
The crowd cheers as Robertson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daws doesn't seem phased though.
Robertson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robertson lands a left and a right that send Daws crashing to the mat, dazed. Robertson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Daws is rocked!
Robertson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Robertson misses with a body kick.
Daws is still on wobbly legs! Can Robertson finish him?
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!
Daws gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Daws tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Robertson is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Daws buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Daws !! Daws is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Robertson throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reece Robertson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Logan (ranked 2518 p4p, 5038 weight class) and Ludvig Eriksson (ranked 304 p4p, 499 weight class). Logan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Wizard. Eriksson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: THICC THICCLY. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ludvig Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Logan to counter with a crisp jab.
Eriksson misses with an uppercut. Logan saw that one coming.
Eriksson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eriksson lands with a nice combination. Logan backs away looking to recover.
 It looks like Jimmy Logan has been cut.
Logan moves away from the strike by Eriksson.
Logan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eriksson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Logan.
Logan half committed to a counter leg kick.
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Logan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Logan clobbers Eriksson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Ludvig Eriksson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eriksson scores with a jab. Logan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Eriksson throws a lazy uppercut
and Logan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eriksson throws an off balance right hand
and Logan counters with a leg kick.
Eriksson is looking to clinch but Logan is avoiding it.
We've been told by Logan's head coaches at The Nest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Eriksson throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Eriksson slips a jab from Logan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a poor cross that misses
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Eriksson. That snapped Logan's head back.
Eriksson misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Logan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eriksson.
Logan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eriksson in his tracks.
A good leg kick by Logan.
Eriksson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Eriksson misses with an uppercut
and Eriksson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eriksson checks the leg kick.
Logan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Eriksson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Logan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Eriksson is on him like a limpet, forcing Logan back against the cage.
Eriksson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Logan.
Eriksson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Logan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eriksson up against the cage.
Logan breaks from the clinch.
Eriksson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Logan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson misses with a lunging right hand
and Logan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Logan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Logan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Eriksson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Logan.
Eriksson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Logan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eriksson thinking.
Eriksson loads up on a big right hand but Logan slips the punch.
Logan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eriksson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Eriksson misses with the body kick
enabling Logan to counter with a crisp jab.
Logan takes one on the button.
Eriksson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Logan. Logan obviously looking to wear him down.
Eriksson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eriksson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Logan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eriksson is rocked!
Good exchange - Eriksson coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson misses with a hook
and Logan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eriksson is still on wobbly legs! Can Logan finish him?
Logan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eriksson throws a right hand that misses
and Logan counters with an inside leg kick.
Eriksson seems to have recovered his senses.
Eriksson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Logan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Eriksson throws a right hand that misses
and Logan counters with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Logan.
Eriksson misses with a wild body shot.
Eriksson misses with a double jab.
Eriksson misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Logan misses the target.
Eriksson misses with a hook
and Logan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eriksson throws a combination that misses
and Logan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Logan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Eriksson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Logan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Logan!
After winning the bout, Jimmy Logan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Casey Peterson (ranked 1734 p4p, 1940 weight class) and Jonathas Araujo (ranked 166 p4p, 177 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casey Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo slips under a jab.
Araujo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Peterson is doing well to control the position and prevent Araujo from advancing to side control.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but Peterson defending well.
Araujo is working for a kimura but Peterson is defending it quite comfortably.
Araujo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peterson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Araujo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peterson sees it coming and defends easily.
Araujo is looking to pass Peterson's guard but actually Peterson recovers to full guard.
Peterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Araujo forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peterson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Araujo is just content to waste time from the top position. Peterson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Araujo advances to half guard.
Araujo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Araujo fails to take his opponent's back.
Peterson is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Peterson is now in Araujo's guard. A big mistake from Araujo there, giving up the dominant position!
Araujo 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.
Araujo pulls Peterson in close to prevent any damage.
Peterson trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson trying to move into half guard but instead Araujo has managed to sweep!
Araujo pushing down on Peterson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Araujo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Peterson reverses the position - he's now on top in Araujo's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Araujo is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson can't keep his opponent in guard - Araujo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathas Araujo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Araujo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Peterson sprawls well initially but Araujo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Peterson won't allow Araujo to pass to mount.
Araujo trying to control from Peterson's half guard. Peterson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jonathas Araujo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Peterson looking for a guillotine here but Araujo defends easily.
Araujo passes Peterson'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.
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
Araujo tries to pass to full mount but Peterson defends it.
Araujo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Araujo is working for a kimura but Peterson is defending it quite comfortably.
Araujo is looking for a kimura here.
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Peterson has managed to free his arm - good work.
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 hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Peterson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Araujo wants to control but Peterson is keeping him busy.
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Peterson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Peterson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Araujo wants to control but Peterson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo tries to buck Peterson off but Peterson is having none of it.
Araujo keeps trying to improve his position.
Araujo sneaks back into half guard.
Araujo trying to control but Peterson postures up.
Peterson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peterson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Peterson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Araujo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Peterson has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo tries to hold on but Peterson pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jonathas Araujo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Peterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
Araujo goes for a takedown attempt but Peterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peterson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Araujo circles away.
Peterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Peterson trying to control the position but Araujo is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Araujo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Peterson tries to score with some ground and pound. Araujo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Peterson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Araujo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Peterson but great work by Araujo.
Peterson prevents Araujo from moving into mount.
Peterson wants to control but Araujo postures up.
Peterson prevents Araujo from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peterson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Araujo tries to advance to mount but Peterson denies him.
Araujo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peterson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Araujo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Araujo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Peterson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Araujo but great work by Peterson.
Araujo is being controlled here.
Peterson trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Casey Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Peterson stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo keeping hold of Peterson's head, controlling as best he can.
Peterson is looking to take a break and control but Araujo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peterson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jonathas Araujo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Casey Peterson.
I think Araujo 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathas Araujo!
A very excited looking Jonathas Araujo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niall Ferguson (ranked 1935 p4p, 1722 weight class) and Animo Anito (ranked 247 p4p, 220 weight class). Niall Ferguson 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Niall Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Animo Anito!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anito looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anito misses the jab.
A head kick by Anito misses
and Ferguson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anito thinking.
Ferguson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anito checks it well.
A jab from Anito finds it's way through Ferguson's defenses.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anito throws out a counter right but Ferguson avoids it with no problem.
Anito misses with a head kick.
Anito tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Anito avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ferguson.
Jab, jab by Anito - just one landing.
Anito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anito misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anito. That did some damage!
Ferguson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anito misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Ferguson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson motions for Anito to come forward. Ferguson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson feints and then cracks Anito's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anito down.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
As Ferguson backs off Anito throws a huge counter combo but Ferguson manages to avoid it all.
Jab from Anito.
Ferguson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anito connects with a jab.
It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
Anito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Anito has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slow jab from Anito misses its intended target.
Ferguson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anito throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Anito checks a leg kick.
Anito has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ferguson misses with a low kick as Anito jumps back.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Anito.
Anito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Anito.
Anito might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Anito swings widly with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferguson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Anito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson works Anito's body with a nice hook.
Ferguson punishes Anito's body with a nice straight punch.
Anito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anito is out of range.
Anito throws a right hand that Ferguson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferguson also avoids with ease.
Anito throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Anito.
Anito scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ferguson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anito, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferguson throws a wild body kick that Anito sees coming a mile off.
Anito misses with a straight right.
Anito looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson walks into a jab.
Anito takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Anito scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Anito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Anito cracks Ferguson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick from Anito lands but Ferguson takes it in his stride.
Anito looks to land a combination but Ferguson avoids it well.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Anito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anito scores with a head kick. Ferguson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anito tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Anito swinging wildly here.
Anito misses the jab.
Anito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferguson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Anito does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anito at a distance.
Anito works over Ferguson's head and body with a nice combination.
Anito misses with a straight right.
Anito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anito's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Anito duly obliges.
Anito slips a jab and a cross from Ferguson.
Anito looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Anito throws a looping overhand right but Ferguson ducks down to avoid it.
Anito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ferguson throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Nice straight punches there by Anito. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anito.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Anito misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Animo Anito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferguson.
And Ferguson counters with a quick kick to the body but Anito blocks it.
Anito throws a hook but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Anito misses with an uppercut. Ferguson saw that one coming.
Anito tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferguson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ferguson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anito. That did some damage!
Anito throws a jab when Ferguson was well out of range.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Anito.
Ferguson swings for the body but Anito moves out of range.
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferguson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferguson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anito has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferguson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Anito throws a leg kick
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anito's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Anito.
Ferguson takes the fight into the clinch.
Ferguson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anito escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anito, as that shot connected.
Ferguson slips a jab from Anito.
Anito swings widly with a right hand
and Ferguson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Animo Anito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anito tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anito.
Ferguson throws a hook but Anito avoids it easily.
Anito misses with a straight right.
Anito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferguson counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anito was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick
and Anito counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Animo Anito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anito throws a right and a left that Ferguson avoids nicely.
Ferguson is looking to wear down Anito with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ferguson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Anito moves out of range.
Anito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anito throws out a loose jab but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but Anito pushes him off.
Anito throws out a counter right but Ferguson avoids it with no problem.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anito throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
Good shot there by Anito.
Ferguson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson blocks a jab.
Anito wants to land a leg kick but Ferguson is out of range.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Ferguson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anito.
A little feinted left hand from Ferguson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anito misses with a looping right.
Anito misses with a double jab
and Ferguson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Anito's knee momentarily.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferguson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anito.
Ferguson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anito throws a combination that misses
and Ferguson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anito works Ferguson's body with a nice hook.
Ferguson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anito counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ferguson's knee momentarily.
Anito throws a sloppy head kick and Ferguson moves out of range easily.
Ferguson lands with a good body shot.
Ferguson throws a leg kick which misses Anito's front leg but catches the back leg as Anito tries to avoid it.
Anito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferguson. Ferguson obviously looking to wear him down.
Anito misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Anito's shoulder, as Anito tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson blocks a jab.
Ferguson swings for the body but Anito moves out of range.
Anito throws a nice looking combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ferguson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson misses with a low kick as Anito jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferguson. That's going to slow Anito down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anito misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson tried to counter with a leg kick but Anito avoided it.
Ferguson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anito scores with a nice strike.
Ferguson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferguson. Ferguson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferguson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anito misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Ferguson slips a jab and a cross from Anito.
Ferguson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anito tries to move into range but Ferguson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anito throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
Anito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Anito just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Niall Ferguson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niall Ferguson's cut.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Anito misses with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with a low kick, right behind Anito 's knee.
Ferguson with a nice calf kick.
Anito throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ferguson scores with a hook.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferguson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
Ferguson wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anito throws a right hand that Ferguson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferguson also avoids with ease.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ferguson. Anito shrugs it off though.
Anito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferguson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anito misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anito was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
A clash of legs there as Anito blocks the low kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ferguson - that will leave a mark!
Anito on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ferguson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A right-left combo lands from Anito.
Anito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Anito breaks from the clinch.
Ferguson's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Ferguson throws a series of strikes that have Anito backpedaling.
Ferguson dodges the punch combination from Anito.
Anito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anito misses with a series of wild punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick from Ferguson lands but Anito takes it in his stride.
Anito misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anito raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ferguson misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Anito to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferguson lands with a shot to the body.
Ferguson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Anito misses.
Anito throws a series of punches but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ferguson connects with a solid leg kick.
Ferguson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anito finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferguson's head.
Ferguson lands a jab to Anito's midsection.
Jab, jab by Ferguson - just one landing.
Anito throws a hook to the side of Ferguson's head but Ferguson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferguson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anito misses with a few strikes there.
Ferguson tries to land a front kick but Anito steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson defending well as Anito loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anito misses with a left hand
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Anito is just out of range.
No joy there for Ferguson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anito looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
Ferguson darts in trying to clinch
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Anito.
Anito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anito walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ferguson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferguson with a hook.
Anito lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Ferguson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAnito.
Anito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anito at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferguson.
Anito on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ferguson. Ferguson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferguson wants to land a leg kick but Anito is out of range.
Ferguson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anito manages to avoid it.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anito misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferguson walks into a jab.
Anito motions for Ferguson to come forward. Anito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niall Ferguson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferguson 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Niall Ferguson!
Niall Ferguson gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Hoover (ranked 1907 p4p, 1601 weight class) and Bill River (ranked 238 p4p, 203 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Hoover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill River!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoover misses with a double jab
letting River counter with a right hand.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
River avoids a punch combination nicely.
River throws a shot from downtown. Hoover moves away and avoids it.
Hoover throws a combination that misses
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoover throws a combination that misses
and River counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hoover! River lets Hoover back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Hoover is rocked!
River has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hoover is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hoover clean off his feet! He's out cold! River stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bill River!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill River thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Tonioli (ranked 1242 p4p, 1454 weight class) and Toti Rotiz (ranked 166 p4p, 199 weight class). Rotiz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Southtown. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Tonioli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toti Rotiz!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonioli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tonioli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rotiz moves into the clinch successfully.
Tonioli has a couple of punches blocked by Rotiz.
Tonioli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
Tonioli misses with the head strike.
Tonioli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tonioli connects with a body shot that sends Rotiz's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonioli digs a good hook to Rotiz's body.
Tonioli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rotiz tries to keep at a distance but Tonioli has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonioli cracks Rotiz with a nice body shot.
Tonioli lands with a light punch inside.
Rotiz scores with a shot to the side of Tonioli's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rotiz.
Tonioli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tonioli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tonioli lands a nice uppercut.
Tonioli lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Tonioli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tonioli throws a lazy right hand but Rotiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rotiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tonioli lands a big head kick that sends Rotiz tumbling to the mat! Tonioli takes a step backwards and waves Rotiz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonioli misses with a straight left.
Tonioli grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Rotiz takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Tonioli cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vinicius Tonioli!
After the big win, Vinicius Tonioli made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 30th Century Beer Store and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Toti Rotiz had this to say: 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Carter (ranked 481 p4p, 921 weight class) and Nakagome Kakuzo (ranked 66 p4p, 130 weight class). Carter comes to the cage accompanied by “Shipping up to Boston” Dropkick Murphy’s. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakagome Kakuzo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakuzo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but Kakuzo persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing.
Kakuzo throws a lazy head kick
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
Nakagome Kakuzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakuzo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Carter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kakuzo - the referee stops the clock and Carter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kakuzo. Carter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A big left from Carter misses.
Kakuzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kakuzo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kakuzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kakuzo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Carter pushes Kakuzo off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakuzo moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
Carter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kakuzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carter moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuzo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kakuzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo fails with the takedown.
Ian Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nakagome Kakuzo.
Kakuzo shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kakuzo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kakuzo!
Kakuzo misses with a takedown attempt
and Carter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakuzo tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter slaps away a takedown attempt from Kakuzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ian Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter missing with a left hand there. Kakuzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kakuzo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carter scrambles back to his feet.
Kakuzo throws a leg kick but Carter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kakuzo misses with a hook to the body
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Nakagome Kakuzo has been cut.
Kakuzo misses with a takedown attempt
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Kakuzo is rocked!
Kakuzo darts in looking for a takedown but Carter gets double underhooks and turns Kakuzo into the cage.
Kakuzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Kakuzo throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily.
Kakuzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Carter lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - Kakuzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kakuzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kakuzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kakuzo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo scores with a nice head shot.
Carter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kakuzo clinches up with Carter and pushes him back against the cage.
Carter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Kakuzo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Carter pushes Kakuzo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kakuzo or not.
Kakuzo looks winded!
Kakuzo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Carter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carter cracks Kakuzo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Carter has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kakuzo to stand back up!
Kakuzo misses with a takedown attempt
and Carter counters with a good low kick that Kakuzo was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carter lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kakuzo up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Carter from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kakuzo's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ian Carter!
Ian Carter 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daud Yordan (ranked 395 p4p, 703 weight class) and Figueson Deiveiredo (ranked 28 p4p, 63 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Deiveiredo's choice of entrance music: Mission Impossible - Adam Clayton. Figueson Deiveiredo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daud Yordan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Figueson Deiveiredo!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deiveiredo.
Yordan feints and then cracks Deiveiredo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deiveiredo down.
A combination from Deiveiredo does no damage.
Deiveiredo misses with a two punch combination.
Yordan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Deiveiredo 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.
The crowd cheers as Deiveiredo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yordan doesn't seem phased though.
Yordan misses with an uppercut. Deiveiredo saw that one coming.
Deiveiredo looks to land a right hand but Yordan moved out of range.
Deiveiredo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yordan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deiveiredo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Deiveiredo looks to clinch
and Yordan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yordan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Deiveiredo momentarily.
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!
Deiveiredo defending well as Yordan loads up on a big left hand.
Deiveiredo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yordan finds it's way round the side to connect with Deiveiredo's head.
Deiveiredo wants to clinch up but Yordan keeps it at a distance.
Yordan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yordan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yordan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deiveiredo defending well as Yordan loads up on a big left hand.
Yordan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Deiveiredo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yordan scrambles back to his feet.
Deiveiredo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Deiveiredo avoids the body shot from Yordan.
Deiveiredo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Deiveiredo showed some decent athleticism there.
Deiveiredo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Deiveiredo is just content to waste time from the top position. Yordan takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Deiveiredo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deiveiredo stops Yordan from standing up.
Yordan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Deiveiredo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yordan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yordan keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully.
Deiveiredo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yordan is keeping the position for now.
Yordan wants to sweep here but Deiveiredo controlling him for the moment.
Yordan trying to strike off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Deiveiredo scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Yordan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Yordan.
Yordan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Yordan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yordan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo misses with a left hand
and Yordan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yordan looks to land a right hand but Deiveiredo moved out of range.
Yordan connects with a single shot there.
Deiveiredo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Deiveiredo.
Yordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deiveiredo moves away.
Yordan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Daud Yordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deiveiredo ducks right into an uppercut from Yordan.
Deiveiredo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Deiveiredo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Deiveiredo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Deiveiredo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yordan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Deiveiredo.
Yordan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Deiveiredo on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yordan throws a sloppy head kick and Deiveiredo moves out of range easily.
Yordan jabs at Deiveiredo's body.
Yordan connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yordan looks to land a left hand but Deiveiredo moved out of range nicely.
Yordan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Deiveiredo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yordan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deiveiredo throws out a loose jab but Yordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deiveiredo throws a big shot that misses.
Yordan attempts a counter takedown but Deiveiredo avoids it well and moves away.
Deiveiredo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deiveiredo moves away.
Yordan lands with an uppercut that bounces Deiveiredo off the cage and back into range.
Yordan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yordan throws a leg kick
and Deiveiredo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yordan won't be happy with that.
Yordan is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deiveiredo cracks Yordan with a big right hand but Yordan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Deiveiredo lands an elbow.
Deiveiredo trying to control the action but Yordan is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daud Yordan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yordan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Deiveiredo throws a jab when Yordan was well out of range.
Deiveiredo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yordan throws a body shot but no joy.
Yordan throws a sloppy head kick and Deiveiredo moves out of range easily.
Yordan punishes Deiveiredo's body with a nice straight punch.
Yordan connects with a solid leg kick.
Yordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deiveiredo can do to turn this around?
Deiveiredo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yordan scores with a punch to the head.
Yordan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yordan misses with a body punch
and Deiveiredo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yordan is rocked!
Deiveiredo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Yordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yordan connects with a body shot.
Yordan seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yordan throws an off balance right hand
and Deiveiredo counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Deiveiredo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deiveiredo scores with a hook to the body. Yordan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yordan. Deiveiredo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deiveiredo throws out a counter right but Yordan avoids it with no problem.
Deiveiredo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yordan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Deiveiredo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Deiveiredo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yordan.
Yordan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deiveiredo.
Daud Yordan is winning the standup battle so far.
Yordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yordan connects with a solid leg kick.
Yordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deiveiredo scores with a shot to the body.
Deiveiredo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yordan but Yordan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Deiveiredo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yordan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Deiveiredo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yordan swivels and escapes.
Deiveiredo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yordan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deiveiredo somewhat.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Figueson Deiveiredo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yordan punishes Deiveiredo's body with a nice straight punch.
Deiveiredo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Deiveiredo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yordan slips under a jab.
Yordan scores with a spinning back kick!
Deiveiredo misses with a looping left.
Yordan tries to counter with a takedown but Deiveiredo is quick to defend against it.
Yordan just misses with a punch to the body.
Deiveiredo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yordan lands a glancing blow to the side of Deiveiredo's head.
Yordan staying out of range there.
Deiveiredo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deiveiredo clobbers Yordan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Deiveiredo slips a jab from Yordan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deiveiredo scores with a nice right hand.
Yordan misses the shot to the body.
Deiveiredo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yordan.
Yordan blocks a head kick by Deiveiredo.
Yordan tries to counter by clinching up but Deiveiredo breaks away and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yordan.
Deiveiredo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Deiveiredo misses.
Deiveiredo throws a hook but Yordan avoids it easily.
Deiveiredo throws a head kick but Yordan moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Yordan there.
Yordan connects with a looping right hand.
Yordan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Deiveiredo tests Yordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deiveiredo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yordan as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Yordan.
A left and a right from Deiveiredo both land. Nice combination.
A head kick misses from Yordan.
Yordan misses with a few strikes there.
Yordan connects with a high kick.
It looks like Figueson Deiveiredo has been cut.
Deiveiredo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yordan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Deiveiredo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yordan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yordan throws a head punch that misses.
Yordan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Deiveiredo.
It looks like Yordan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Yordan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deiveiredo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yordan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Deiveiredo staying out of range there.
Yordan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Deiveiredo on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daud Yordan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Figueson Deiveiredo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yordan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yordan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yordan looks to throw the jab but Deiveiredo is out of range.
Yordan avoids a kick to the body.
Yordan ducks under a wild hook from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yordan connects with a crisp jab.
Yordan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yordan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Deiveiredo is out of range.
Yordan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Deiveiredo under the eye.
Deiveiredo is rocked!
Deiveiredo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yordan misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yordan moves away from the strike by Deiveiredo.
A nice leg kick from Yordan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Yordan coming out on top.
Deiveiredo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yordan moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deiveiredo misses the body punch
and Yordan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Deiveiredo is still on wobbly legs! Can Yordan finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yordan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Deiveiredo throws an overhand right that lands on Yordan's shoulder, as Yordan tries to avoid the shot.
Deiveiredo seems to have recovered his senses.
Yordan scores with a nice head shot.
Deiveiredo goes for a double leg but Yordan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yordan continues to drive forward.
Deiveiredo checks a leg kick.
Deiveiredo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yordan scores with a hook to the body. Deiveiredo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Deiveiredo misses with a looping left.
Yordan tries to counter by clinching up but Deiveiredo breaks away and moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yordan, as that shot connected.
Deiveiredo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deiveiredo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yordan takes a swing at Deiveiredo's ribcage but misses.
Deiveiredo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deiveiredo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deiveiredo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Deiveiredo misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yordan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Deiveiredo misses the shot to the body.
Yordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deiveiredo moves away.
A swing and a miss from Yordan.
Yordan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Yordan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Deiveiredo is predictable there
and Yordan counters with an outside leg kick.
Deiveiredo swings for the body but Yordan moves out of range.
Deiveiredo throws a body shot but no joy.
Daud Yordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yordan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Deiveiredo's head.
A low kick from Yordan misses
and Deiveiredo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yordan misses with a low kick.
Deiveiredo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yordan manages to avoid it.
Yordan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yordan throws an overhand right that lands on Deiveiredo's shoulder, as Deiveiredo tries to avoid the shot.
Yordan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deiveiredo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deiveiredo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yordan. Yordan obviously looking to wear him down.
Deiveiredo throws a leg kick but Yordan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Deiveiredo scores with a jab.
Yordan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Deiveiredo misses.
Yordan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Deiveiredo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yordan.
Yordan lands a high kick!
Deiveiredo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yordan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yordan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deiveiredo's hands.
Deiveiredo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yordan throws the left hand but Deiveiredo avoids the punch easily.
Yordan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Deiveiredo.
It seemed like Deiveiredo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yordan throws out a loose jab but Deiveiredo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deiveiredo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yordan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deiveiredo manages to avoid it.
Deiveiredo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Deiveiredo.
A countering left hand to the body from Deiveiredo misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yordan throws a big shot that misses.
Deiveiredo feints and then cracks Yordan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yordan down.
Yordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deiveiredo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Deiveiredo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yordan manages to avoid it.
Deiveiredo darts in looking for a takedown but Yordan gets double underhooks and turns Deiveiredo into the cage.
Deiveiredo misses with a straight left.
Deiveiredo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yordan.
Yordan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deiveiredo.
Yordan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yordan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yordan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yordan misses with a wild body shot.
Deiveiredo just misses with a punch to the body.
Yordan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Deiveiredo checks it well.
Deiveiredo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Deiveiredo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Deiveiredo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daud Yordan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Figueson Deiveiredo's cut.
That's time! Yordan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yordan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deiveiredo.
Jab by Yordan.
Deiveiredo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Deiveiredo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yordan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Deiveiredo.
Yordan throws a sloppy head kick and Deiveiredo moves out of range easily.
Deiveiredo slips a straight right by Yordan.
Deiveiredo lands with a right hand.
Deiveiredo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deiveiredo scores with a jab.
Yordan lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yordan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deiveiredo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deiveiredo misses with a leg kick
and Yordan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yordan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deiveiredo moves away.
A nice leg kick from Yordan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yordan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Deiveiredo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Deiveiredo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yordan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Deiveiredo loads up on a big right hand but Yordan slips the punch.
Deiveiredo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Deiveiredo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Deiveiredo tries to clinch but Yordan is having none of it.
Yordan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Deiveiredo.
Yordan throws an off balance right hand
and Deiveiredo counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deiveiredo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Deiveiredo throws a series of punches but Yordan moves out of range.
Yordan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yordan feints and then cracks Deiveiredo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deiveiredo down.
Deiveiredo throws a right and a left that Yordan avoids nicely.
Yordan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Deiveiredo throws a hook but Yordan avoids it easily.
Yordan misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Yordan misses the target.
It seemed like Deiveiredo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deiveiredo slips a straight right by Yordan.
Deiveiredo lands an overhand right.
Yordan fakes the leg kick and cracks Deiveiredo in the body.
Yordan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Deiveiredo counters with a straight right hand.
Yordan throws a hook but Deiveiredo blocks it.
Yordan scoring well with a low kick there.
Deiveiredo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yordan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yordan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Deiveiredo goes for a double leg but Yordan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yordan continues to drive forward.
Yordan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yordan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Deiveiredo. That did some damage!
A low kick lands for Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yordan.
Deiveiredo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yordan.
Yordan throws a body punch but Deiveiredo moves out of range.
Deiveiredo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Deiveiredo throws a body shot but no joy.
Yordan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yordan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deiveiredo throws a sloppy head kick
and Deiveiredo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Deiveiredo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yordan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yordan throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deiveiredo tries to clinch but Yordan is having none of it.
Deiveiredo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yordan.
Yordan misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deiveiredo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yordan is out of range and Deiveiredo settles back down.
A cross from Deiveiredo lands.
Yordan looks to score with a jab to the body but Deiveiredo is just out of range.
Deiveiredo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yordan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Deiveiredo somewhat.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Figueson Deiveiredo.
Yordan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yordan keeps the fight on the outside.
Yordan lands a head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Yordan misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daud Yordan had his way with Figueson Deiveiredo in that round.
The cut man is working on Figueson Deiveiredo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Yordan throws a hook but Deiveiredo avoids it easily.
Deiveiredo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yordan is able to avoid easily.
Yordan throws a sloppy head kick and Deiveiredo moves out of range easily.
Yordan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yordan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A leg kick checked by Deiveiredo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Deiveiredo! But no joy.
Yordan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yordan duly obliges.
Yordan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good exchange - Yordan coming out on top.
Deiveiredo scores with a sloppy right hand. Yordan should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deiveiredo moves out of range as Yordan strikes.
Yordan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deiveiredo.
Yordan avoids a kick to the body.
Yordan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Deiveiredo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Deiveiredo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deiveiredo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yordan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Deiveiredo scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yordan stuffs the takedown.
Yordan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Deiveiredo loads up on a big right hand but Yordan slips the punch.
Yordan tries a head kick but it misses.
And Deiveiredo responds with a good body kick, but Yordan manages to step out the way in time.
Yordan throws a right hand that Deiveiredo ducks under and follows up with a left that Deiveiredo also avoids with ease.
Deiveiredo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Deiveiredo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yordan checks a leg kick.
Yordan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Deiveiredo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yordan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Deiveiredo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yordan leaves Deiveiredo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yordan connects with an inside leg kick.
Figueson Deiveiredo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Deiveiredo.
Yordan catches Deiveiredo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Deiveiredo checks a leg kick.
Deiveiredo blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Deiveiredo.
Yordan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Deiveiredo.
Yordan connects with a looping right hand.
Deiveiredo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yordan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Deiveiredo throws a monster overhand right that drops Yordan! Deiveiredo follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Figueson Deiveiredo!
Figueson Deiveiredo is the new bantamweight champion!
Figueson Deiveiredo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Dandrakulo (ranked 668 p4p, 511 weight class) and Tristan Zigaro (ranked 96 p4p, 71 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dandrakulo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Don't Push- Sublime. Samson Dandrakulo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samson Dandrakulo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan Zigaro!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dandrakulo throws a body shot but no joy.
Zigaro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo loads up on a big right hand but Zigaro slips the punch.
Dandrakulo connects with a leg kick.
Zigaro checks a leg kick.
Dandrakulo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zigaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Dandrakulo coming out on top.
Dandrakulo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zigaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zigaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Dandrakulo throws a body punch but Zigaro moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dandrakulo.
Zigaro throws a body punch but Dandrakulo moves out of range.
We've been told by Dandrakulo's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zigaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dandrakulo throws a sloppy head kick and Zigaro moves out of range easily.
Zigaro throws a big counter head kick but Dandrakulo avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dandrakulo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zigaro backs up against the cage.
Zigaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo catches Zigaro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zigaro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dandrakulo has time to react.
Dandrakulo moves out of range as Zigaro throws a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Dandrakulo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zigaro doesn't seem phased though.
Dandrakulo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dandrakulo misses with the combination.
Zigaro feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from Dandrakulo misses.
Dandrakulo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zigaro counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zigaro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dandrakulo scoring well with a low kick there.
Dandrakulo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zigaro moves out of range of the body kick.
Zigaro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dandrakulo lands a head kick!
Zigaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Dandrakulo.
Zigaro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dandrakulo blocks it well.
Dandrakulo throws a right hand that misses
and Zigaro counters with a right hand to the body.
Dandrakulo dips to his left and cracks Zigaro with an uppercut!
Zigaro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Samson Dandrakulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zigaro rushes Dandrakulo and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dandrakulo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zigaro's brow.
Dandrakulo lands a left hand.
Dandrakulo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dandrakulo is looking to break free of the clinch but Zigaro has double underhooks.
Dandrakulo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zigaro pushes Dandrakulo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zigaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zigaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dandrakulo walks into a jab.
Dandrakulo throws the left hand but Zigaro avoids the punch easily.
Zigaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dandrakulo throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zigaro! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dandrakulo checks the leg kick.
Zigaro misses with a looping left.
Dandrakulo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zigaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Zigaro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zigaro rushes Dandrakulo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zigaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dandrakulo backwards.
Dandrakulo misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Zigaro.
Zigaro misses with a punch to the body.
Dandrakulo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dandrakulo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dandrakulo tries a body shot but Zigaro blocks it.
Dandrakulo misses with a body punch.
Zigaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dandrakulo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zigaro prevents a body shot from Dandrakulo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dandrakulo blocks a body shot from Zigaro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dandrakulo letting Zigaro take a breather here.
Dandrakulo misses with a knee to the head.
Dandrakulo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zigaro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zigaro thows a body kick. Dandrakulo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dandrakulo is breathing heavily.
Zigaro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zigaro with a hook.
It looks like Samson Dandrakulo has been cut.
Zigaro scores with a hook to the body. Dandrakulo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zigaro connects with a body shot.
Dandrakulo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zigaro cracks Dandrakulo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zigaro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dandrakulo to stand back up!
Dandrakulo is rocked!
Zigaro finds Dandrakulo's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Dandrakulo flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Zigaro lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Dandrakulo will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tristan Zigaro!
Tristan Zigaro is the new light heavyweight champion!
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