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SYN 1072 Diggs vs Doherty PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julian Diaz (ranked 2887 p4p, 3488 weight class) and Toshika Koga (ranked 299 p4p, 346 weight class). The key to victory for Julian Diaz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julian Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toshika Koga!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koga misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Koga. Koga gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Koga looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Julian Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshika Koga.
Koga fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Diaz misses the target.
Koga looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Koga gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koga scores with a takedown into Diaz's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koga won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koga advances position into side control!
Diaz stops Koga from passing to mount.
Koga wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face as Koga controls the position.
Koga trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face as Koga controls the position.
Diaz tries to escape but Koga is in control.
Diaz is not content to let Koga control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koga controls the position from side control.
Diaz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Koga is controlling him well.
Diaz being controlled for a moment.
Diaz is trying to buck Koga off.
Diaz trying to remain calm as Koga controls from the top position.
Diaz tries to escape but Koga is in control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz tried to counter with a leg kick but Koga avoided it.
Diaz slaps away a takedown attempt from Koga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koga drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koga off to one side.
Koga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Koga ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz gets caught napping as Koga dives in and scores a takedown. Diaz manages to retain guard.
Koga looks winded!
Koga trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz wants to stand up but Koga is controlling him.
Diaz trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koga is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Koga has managed to sneak the leg through.
Koga seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Koga trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Koga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diaz pushes Koga off looking to stand but Koga dives back in and keeps control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to slow Koga down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Diaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Koga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Koga drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koga shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Koga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Diaz stuffs the takedown.
Koga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Julian Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshika Koga.
Diaz cracks Koga with an open hand slap.
Koga dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Koga's head and hops out.
Jab by Diaz.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Koga shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koga 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.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koga.
Horrible takedown attempt by Koga or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz, which made it look bad.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Koga shakes it off.
Nice takedown defense from Diaz. No joy for Koga on that attempt.
Koga is breathing heavily.
Koga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diaz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Koga dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Koga's head and hops out.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Diaz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Julian Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Diaz.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Toshika Koga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Koga shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Koga fails with a takedown attempt.
Diaz lunges at Koga with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Koga's hand.
Koga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diaz.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koga dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Diaz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot by Diaz.
Diaz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koga. That did some damage!
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koga.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
Koga shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Diaz lands with a cross.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Koga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Diaz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diaz tests Koga's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diaz throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Koga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Koga off to one side.
Koga shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Koga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Diaz throws a one two combo.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Julian Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Koga.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1-2. Diaz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koga in his tracks.
Koga takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Koga fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diaz, as that shot connected.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koga shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koga can do to turn this around?
Diaz lands with a straight right. Koga didn't see that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Koga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Diaz cracks Koga with a right hand to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koga's head backwards.
Diaz lands a two punch combo.
 Koga is rocked!
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Koga back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Koga is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Koga to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Koga looks to clinch but Diaz throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Koga taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Julian Diaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Petrov (ranked 2278 p4p, 24098 weight class) and Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two (ranked 87 p4p, 267 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sturmovik Two's choice of entrance music: Russki Style by Russkaja. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Master Petrov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturmovik Two looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Sturmovik Two throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a left to the body.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
 It looks like Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two has been cut.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Sturmovik Two ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturmovik Two throws out the jab.
Sturmovik Two rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petrov checks the leg kick.
Sturmovik Two lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrov misses the jab.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Sturmovik Two moved out of range nicely.
Petrov lands with a hook. Sturmovik Two tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturmovik Two misses with an uppercut
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Sturmovik Two throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov connects with the punch.
Petrov throws a jab when Sturmovik Two was well out of range.
Sturmovik Two throws a hook to the side of Petrov 's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturmovik Two jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sturmovik Two scores with a jab. Petrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sturmovik Two slips a jab from Petrov .
Petrov blocks the body kick.
Petrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrov drops his hands momentarily and Sturmovik Two takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
 It looks like Master Petrov has been cut.
Petrov walks into a stiff left hand from Sturmovik Two.
Petrov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Petrov throws a hook but Sturmovik Two avoids it easily.
A big right from Petrov misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturmovik Two ducks under a wild hook from Petrov .
Sturmovik Two misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sturmovik Two with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Petrov to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturmovik Two throws a hook but Petrov avoids it easily.
Petrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sturmovik Two steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov .
Sturmovik Two looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sturmovik Two throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturmovik Two just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petrov .
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Sturmovik Two takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov .
Sturmovik Two throws an off balance right hand
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturmovik Two throws a combination that misses
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sturmovik Two ducks under a wild hook from Petrov .
Petrov scores with a decent looking hook.
Petrov throws a right and a left that Sturmovik Two avoids nicely.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Sturmovik Two is just out of range.
Petrov walks into a straight right hand from Sturmovik Two.
Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturmovik Two will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrov cracks Sturmovik Two with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sturmovik Two lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrov 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sturmovik Two connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Petrov scrambles back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Sturmovik Two.
Sturmovik Two throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sturmovik Two connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sturmovik Two throws a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a lazy right hand but Sturmovik Two sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturmovik Two ducks under a wild hook from Petrov .
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Petrov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sturmovik Two throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Sturmovik Two misses with a shot to the body
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Sturmovik Two counters with a straight right hand.
Petrov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sturmovik Two.
Sturmovik Two uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov .
As Petrov backs off Sturmovik Two throws a huge counter combo but Petrov manages to avoid it all.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Sturmovik Two slips the punch.
Petrov takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sturmovik Two lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
Petrov is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Petrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sturmovik Two connects with a right hand. Petrov shakes it off.
A low kick lands for Sturmovik Two.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Petrov 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturmovik Two. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sturmovik Two throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Petrov .
Sturmovik Two tries a low kick but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sturmovik Two tries to score with a low kick but Petrov moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sturmovik Two momentarily.
Sturmovik Two looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sturmovik Two throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturmovik Two swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Sturmovik Two cracks Petrov with a good jab.
Sturmovik Two misses with a hook. Petrov ducked under it nicely.
Petrov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petrov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sturmovik Two circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Sturmovik Two throws a leg kick
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Sturmovik Two moved out of range.
Sturmovik Two slips a jab from Petrov .
Sturmovik Two throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
A slow jab from Sturmovik Two misses its intended target.
Sturmovik Two lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Petrov slips under a jab from Sturmovik Two.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Sturmovik Two on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Sturmovik Two moved out of range.
Petrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturmovik Two.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov misses with a hook
and Sturmovik Two counters with a nice uppercut.
Sturmovik Two waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrov .
Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sturmovik Two missing with a left hand there. Petrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturmovik Two displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov misses with a head kick.
Sturmovik Two throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sturmovik Two fails to land with a series of punches.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Sturmovik Two! Petrov is out on his feet! Sturmovik Two rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Petrov is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Petrov is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two!
Marshal Kirov Sturmovik Two decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Moore (ranked 1304 p4p, 1777 weight class) and Arturito Tampukpuk (ranked 169 p4p, 65 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 39 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angelo Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arturito Tampukpuk!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tampukpuk dives in for a single leg takedown but Moore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tampukpuk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Moore bucks up and tries to throw Tampukpuk off but instead Tampukpuk has got his back!
Moore trying to get back to his feet but Tampukpuk is in full control for now.
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Tampukpuk has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tampukpuk missing with strikes from the back.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Moore is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Tampukpuk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moore in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moore throws a leg kick
and Tampukpuk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk tries to score a body lock takedown but Moore shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moore throws a nice looking combination but Tampukpuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Moore. Those never looked like landing.
Moore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tampukpuk. Tampukpuk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Moore cracks Tampukpuk with an open hand slap.
Angelo Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moore stuns Tampukpuk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tampukpuk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moore was covering up waiting for the punch and Tampukpuk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Moore working a defensive guard here.
Tampukpuk won't allow Moore to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore is pulling down on Tampukpuk's head to control his posture.
Tampukpuk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tampukpuk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moore is trying to control the position but Tampukpuk postures up.
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!
Tampukpuk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moore is keeping the position for now.
Tampukpuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore trying to control the position here.
Tampukpuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tampukpuk is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tampukpuk instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tampukpuk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Moore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tampukpuk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moore defends it easily.
Moore passes Tampukpuk's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moore is keen to just control but Tampukpuk is a slippery customer.
Tampukpuk wants to get back to full guard.
Tampukpuk wants to control but Moore is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Moore is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Moore tries to pass to full mount but Tampukpuk defends it.
Moore stands up and beckons Tampukpuk to join him on the feet.
Tampukpuk ducks under a wild hook from Moore.
Tampukpuk shoots and misses
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Angelo Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturito Tampukpuk.
Moore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moore sprawls well. Moore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tampukpuk gets slowly back to his feet.
Tampukpuk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Moore dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Moore misses with an uppercut. Tampukpuk saw that one coming.
Tampukpuk with the counter takedown but Moore avoids it easily.
Moore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tampukpuk can do to turn this around?
A big head kick from Moore and Tampukpuk is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Tampukpuk is rocked!
It looks like Arturito Tampukpuk has been cut.
Tampukpuk working a defensive guard here.
Tampukpuk is still in real trouble! Can Moore finish him?
Tampukpuk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Moore pushing down on Tampukpuk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tampukpuk seems to have recovered his senses.
Moore is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Moore wants to take a breather but Tampukpuk is having none of it.
Moore content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moore wants to free his trapped foot but Tampukpuk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore is controlling the pace.
Tampukpuk trying to control but Moore postures up.
Angelo Moore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tampukpuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tampukpuk trying to control the position.
Moore is looking to stand up but Tampukpuk won't let him.
Moore wants to pass the guard but Tampukpuk is keeping the position.
Moore trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tampukpuk's guard.
Moore stands up from Tampukpuk's guard - Moore perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tampukpuk wants to clinch.
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.
Tampukpuk closes the distance and pushes Moore back into the cage.
Moore tries a body shot but Tampukpuk blocks it.
Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Tampukpuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore swings widly with a right hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tampukpuk to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moore is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tampukpuk dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moore is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Moore tries to improve position but can't.
Tampukpuk is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moore dodges the ground and pound from Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tampukpuk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tampukpuk is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk cracks Moore with a big right hand but Moore just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Moore struggling a bit here.
Tampukpuk is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tampukpuk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moore is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tampukpuk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tampukpuk stops Moore from getting back to his feet.
Tampukpuk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Moore is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angelo Moore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arturito Tampukpuk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Moore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tampukpuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tampukpuk has Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
Moore breaks the clinch.
Moore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tampukpuk steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Moore connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk rushes Moore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tampukpuk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moore gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tampukpuk gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Moore manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tampukpuk keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampukpuk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moore is trying to break free.
Moore just leaning against Tampukpuk, taking a breather.
Moore is trying to stall.
Moore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tampukpuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tampukpuk clinches up against the cage.
Moore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moore manages to break the clinch.
Tampukpuk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moore is trying to defend but Tampukpuk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tampukpuk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk is looking to advance position but Moore won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore trying to control here.
Tampukpuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Moore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tampukpuk frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Moore tries to buck Tampukpuk off but he can't manage it.
Moore wants to hold on but Tampukpuk pushes him away.
Moore is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Moore is trying to stand up here but Tampukpuk is controlling him well.
Tampukpuk controlling the action here.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moore kicks Tampukpuk off and gets back to his feet.
Tampukpuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moore throws a hook but Tampukpuk avoids it easily.
Moore clobbers Tampukpuk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tampukpuk has managed to clinch.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tampukpuk is trying to pull guard but Moore has him pressed against the cage.
Angelo Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturito Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk gets control of Moore's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tampukpuk will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tampukpuk keeping full guard, as Moore tries to pass.
Moore wants to get up but he can't break Tampukpuk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Tampukpuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tampukpuk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moore is one step ahead there.
Tampukpuk has a closed guard, preventing Moore from standing up.
Tampukpuk throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tampukpuk is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily.
Moore trying to control but Tampukpuk is working from the bottom.
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 Angelo Moore.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moore, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelo Moore!
Angelo Moore thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danila Bagrov (ranked 874 p4p, 896 weight class) and Abdo Farah (ranked 108 p4p, 110 weight class). Bagrov comes to the cage accompanied by Ð˜Ð¼Ð¿ÐµÑ€Ð¸Ñ Ð·Ð»Ð°. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danila Bagrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdo Farah!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagrov moves out of range of the leg kick from Farah.
Bagrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Farah has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bagrov is on him like a limpet, forcing Farah back against the cage.
Farah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farah is leaning against Bagrov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bagrov scores with a hook to the body.
Farah can't find room to land a body shot as Bagrov controls the action.
Bagrov working aggressively here.
Farah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bagrov lands with a light punch inside.
Bagrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bagrov.
Farah blocks a body shot from Bagrov.
Bagrov looking for a takedown.
Bagrov is working for takedown but Farah is calmly controlling the position for now.
Farah misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farahs head.
I was talking to Bagrov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Farah misses with a body punch.
Bagrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farah swings wildly with an uppercut but Bagrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bagrov blocks a body shot from Farah.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Farah prevents a body shot from Bagrov.
Farah prevents a body shot from Bagrov.
Farah tries to throw a body punch but Bagrov avoids it by throwing Farah back against the cage.
Farah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bagrov fails to land.
Bagrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farah misses with a hook.
Bagrov misses with a left hand
and Farah counters with a nice uppercut.
Bagrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Farah trying to control here.
Bagrov is keen to just control but Farah is a slippery customer.
Farah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bagrov.
Bagrov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bagrov working the head and body with strikes.
Bagrov slips a nice elbow through Farah's hands, connecting with Farah's forehead.
Bagrov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Farah has hold of Bagrov's hands but Bagrov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bagrov.
Farah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bagrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bagrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagrov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bagrov prevents Farah from improving his position.
Bagrov trying to mount his opponent but Farah defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bagrov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bagrov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Farah wants to control but Bagrov is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farah taking some punishment here, with Bagrov in his half guard.
Farah is in trouble now - Bagrov has advanced to mount!
Farah takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Abdo Farah has been cut.
Farah tries to lock up and control but Bagrov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Farah is trying to escape the mount.
Bagrov tries to control but Farah wriggling away.
Farah is trying to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danila Bagrov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdo Farah's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Farah throws a right hand that misses
and Bagrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Bagrov.
Bagrov avoids a kick to the body.
Farah stuffs the takedown attempt from Bagrov. Bagrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Farah throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farah misses with a low kick.
Bagrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Farah throws a jab but it's blocked by Bagrov.
As Farah tries to get set, Bagrov tries to push him back and clinch up but Farah manages to avoid the attempt.
Farah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bagrov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farah avoids the body shot from Bagrov.
Farah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bagrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farah.
Farah misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Bagrov misses the target.
Farah swings for the body but Bagrov moves out of range.
Bagrov attempts a counter takedown but Farah avoids it well and moves away.
Abdo Farah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bagrov to score with a decent uppercut.
Farah misses with the combination.
Bagrov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farah tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bagrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bagrov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bagrov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Farah will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bagrov in side control, throwing shots but Farah defends.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farah is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bagrov is controlling him well.
Bagrov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bagrov wants to control but Farah is keeping him busy.
Bagrov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Farah is being controlled here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Farah some visible discomfort.
Bagrov cracks Farah with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Farah is looking for a sweep.
Bagrov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Farah is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Farah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bagrov working the ground and pound.
Bagrov trying to control the position but Farah is working away.
Bagrov misses with the ground and pound.
Danila Bagrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bagrov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bagrov scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bagrov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Bagrov cracks Farah with a big right hand but Farah just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Farah taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bagrov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bagrov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Farah to see if he's OK.
Farah is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bagrov tries to advance to mount but Farah denies him.
Bagrov lands a nice forearm strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danila Bagrov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdo Farah's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bagrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Danila Bagrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bagrov attempts a counter takedown but Farah avoids it well and moves away.
Farah throws a body punch but Bagrov moves out of range.
Bagrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bagrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Farah tries to avoid it but Bagrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Farah to the ground. Farah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bagrov blocks a head kick by Farah.
A jab from Bagrov does it's job there.
Bagrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farah throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farah throws a hook but Bagrov blocks it.
Farah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Farah throws a looping overhand right but Bagrov ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bagrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Farah can do to turn this around?
Farah throws a body punch but Bagrov moves out of range.
Farah thuds a left hand into Bagrov's body.
A low kick lands for Farah.
Bagrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Farah thows a leg kick but Bagrov checks it
and Bagrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Farah!
It looks like Danila Bagrov has been cut.
Farah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bagrov clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farah prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bagrov.
Farah can't find room to land a body shot as Bagrov controls the action.
A short right from Bagrov.
Farah misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Bagrov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bagrov.
Bagrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abdo Farah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bagrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bagrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bagrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farah stalling in the clinch but Bagrov improves position.
Farah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farah has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bagrov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Farah can turn it around.
Bagrov blocks an uppercut.
Bagrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farahs head.
Farah has had enough of the clinch but Bagrov keeps him there for the moment.
Farah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Bagrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Farah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danila Bagrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bagrov has Farah pressed against the cage, preventing Farah from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farah.
Bagrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farah.
Bagrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Farah.
Bagrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Farah controls his hands.
Bagrov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bagrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bagrov lands a body shot.
Bagrov works on Farah's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bagrov.
That has opened up Abdo Farah's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Bagrov - that landed with a thud.
Bagrov lands with a right to the head.
Bagrov scores with a hook to the body.
Bagrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Farah backwards.
Bagrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bagrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Danila Bagrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bagrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farahs head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bagrov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bagrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Bagrov.
Bagrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farahs head.
Farah prevents a body shot from Bagrov.
Bagrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Farah controls his hands.
Bagrov blocking some punches.
Bagrov blocking some punches.
Bagrov lands a shot to the body.
Bagrov tries to throw a body punch but Farah avoids it by throwing Bagrov back against the cage.
Bagrov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bagrov.
Bagrov blocking some punches.
Farah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Bagrov.
A short right from Bagrov on the inside.
Bagrov can't find room to land a body shot as Farah controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Bagrov.
Farah tries to throw a body punch but Bagrov avoids it by throwing Farah back against the cage.
Bagrov lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danila Bagrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bagrov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danila Bagrov!
A very excited looking Danila Bagrov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mertis Falandas (ranked 573 p4p, 1335 weight class) and Niko Radovic (ranked 26 p4p, 50 weight class). Falandas comes into the arena with Feed the Machine blaring out of the sound system. Radovic has chosen BAGS! as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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5 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mertis Falandas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Radovic!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radovic checks the leg kick.
Radovic lands a really nice looking cross but Falandas seems unphased.
Radovic throws a sloppy head kick
and Falandas counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Falandas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Radovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Mertis Falandas has been cut.
Falandas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Radovic's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovic throws a leg kick
and Falandas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Radovic misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Falandas misses.
Radovic lands with a kick to the temple. Falandas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Falandas slips a jab from Radovic.
Radovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Radovic tried to score with a low kick but Falandas checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Radovic.
A swing and a miss from Falandas.
A head kick by Radovic misses
and Falandas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Radovic jabs at Falandas's body.
Falandas walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Radovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Falandas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Radovic just manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falandas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Radovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falandas throwing a counter right hand but Radovic manages to avoid it.
Radovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falandas's hands.
Mertis Falandas's cut is getting worse.
Radovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falandas.
Niko Radovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Radovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Falandas.
Radovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radovic throws a head kick but Falandas moves out of range.
Radovic misses the jab.
Falandas is looking to counter punch.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Radovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Radovic lands with a straight right. Falandas didn't see that one coming.
Radovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Falandas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Radovic tries a head kick but it misses.
As Radovic tries to get set, Falandas tries to push him back and clinch up but Radovic manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Radovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Falandas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Radovic.
Radovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Radovic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Niko Radovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falandas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Radovic.
Radovic connects with a body shot that sends Falandas's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Falandas backing away here, and Radovic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Radovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falandas throws a jab but it's blocked by Radovic.
Falandas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Radovic throws out the jab.
Radovic connects with a jab.
Radovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Falandas. Falandas obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Radovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Falandas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Radovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Radovic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Radovic throws a chopping leg kick but Falandas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Falandas scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falandas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Falandas tenderised Radovic's leg. Radovic is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falandas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Radovic misses with a wild body shot.
Falandas is looking to counter punch.
Falandas throws a lazy uppercut
and Radovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Falandas thinking.
Radovic throws an overhand right that lands on Falandas's shoulder, as Falandas tries to avoid the shot.
Radovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Radovic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radovic misses with a body punch
and Falandas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falandas avoids the head kick by Radovic.
Falandas is looking to counter punch.
Falandas throws the left hand but Radovic avoids the punch easily.
Radovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Radovic is predictable there
and Falandas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Falandas.
Radovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Radovic manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Niko Radovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mertis Falandas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Radovic lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Radovic.
Radovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Radovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Falandas is looking to counter the offense by Radovic and move into the clinch.
Radovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Radovic.
Falandas cracks Radovic with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falandas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Radovic as Falandas tries to tie him up.
Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Radovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Radovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Falandas is out of range.
Radovic misses with an uppercut
enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab.
Radovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Radovic connects with a body shot that sends Falandas's belly button to the back.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Falandas.
Good work by Falandas as he checks the leg kick.
Falandas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Falandas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Radovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falandas looks to land a left hand but Radovic moved out of range nicely.
Radovic swings for the body but Falandas moves out of range.
Radovic misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Radovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Falandas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Falandas.
Falandas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niko Radovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Falandas misses with a knee strike.
Falandas tries to work over Radovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Radovic working aggressively here.
Radovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
Falandas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Falandas checks a leg kick.
Radovic throws a hook but Falandas avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Falandas misses the target.
A head kick misses from Falandas.
Radovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Radovic lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch but Radovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Radovic throws a counter combo.
Falandas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Niko Radovic.
I've got Radovic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Radovic!
A relieved looking Niko Radovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tadahiro Nomura (ranked 327 p4p, 492 weight class) and Marcus Shakes (ranked 21 p4p, 39 weight class). Nomura comes to the cage accompanied by Nomura. The crowd seem to be enjoying Shakes's choice of entrance music: About the Money- T.I.. Tadahiro Nomura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135
13 - 5 - 0 |
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32
146
23 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tadahiro Nomura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Shakes!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shakes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been hearing reports that Nomura has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shakes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shakes. Nomura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shakes swings widly with a right hand
and Nomura counters with a left to the body.
Shakes throws a shot from downtown. Nomura moves away and avoids it.
Shakes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nomura fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shakes sprawls well initially but Nomura persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nomura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shakes's head.
Nomura is working for a kimura but Shakes is defending it quite comfortably.
Nomura wants to work for an arm triangle but Shakes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shakes felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nomura moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomura tries for a kimura but Shakes is defending well.
Nomura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nomura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shakes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nomura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nomura trying to control the position but Shakes is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nomura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shakes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nomura but great work by Shakes.
Nomura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nomura is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomura regains half guard.
Nomura is trying to get back to full guard.
Shakes seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Nomura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shakes is working away from the top position though.
Nomura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nomura is looking for a sweep. Shakes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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.
Nomura looking for submissions off his back.
Nomura is looking for a sweep. Shakes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shakes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nomura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shakes throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nomura counter with a right hand.
Nomura lands a body shot.
Shakes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcus Shakes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nomura throws a lazy right hand but Shakes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shakes throws a hook but Nomura blocks it.
Shakes throws the left hand but Nomura avoids the punch easily.
Nomura is looking to wear down Shakes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shakes throws a shot from downtown. Nomura moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tadahiro Nomura dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shakes looks to land a left hand but Nomura moved out of range nicely.
Nomura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nomura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nomura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shakes was well out of range. Poor timing from Nomura.
Nomura cracks Shakes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shakes rushes Nomura and presses him up against the cage.
Nomura fails to pull guard.
Nomura will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shakes up against the cage.
Nomura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shakes can do to turn this around?
Nomura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shakes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shakes works on Nomura's body with a couple of short punches.
Nomura misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nomura successfully pulls guard.
Nomura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shakes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tadahiro Nomura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shakes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nomura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shakes has managed to get both his arms back between Nomura's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nomura's guard.
Nomura working a defensive guard but Shakes passes into half guard.
Nomura is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shakes jumps into side control!
Nomura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shakes stands up.
Shakes tries to clinch up.
Nomura misses the shot to the body.
Shakes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marcus Shakes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shakes cracks a nice hook into Nomura's ribs.
Nomura catches Shakes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shakes tries to clinch but Nomura is having none of it.
Shakes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shakes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nomura counters with a right hand to the body.
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch but Nomura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nomura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shakes at a distance.
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nomura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nomura scores with a jab to the body.
Shakes tries to clinch
and Nomura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shakes throws out a loose jab but Nomura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nomura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakes throws out the jab.
Shakes wants to clinch up but Nomura keeps it at a distance.
Shakes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nomura is looking to counter punch.
Shakes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nomura moves away.
Shakes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shakes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nomura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shakes is looking to clinch but Nomura is avoiding it.
Shakes throws a looping overhand right but Nomura ducks down to avoid it.
Nomura ducks under a wild hook from Shakes.
Shakes misses with a straight right.
Shakes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nomura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shakes cracks Nomura with an open hand slap.
Shakes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nomura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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!
Nomura swings for the body but Shakes moves out of range.
Shakes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nomura uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nomura scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nomura is working for a kimura here but Shakes manages to reverse the position and he's now in Nomura's guard.
Nomura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shakes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nomura is proving hard to escape from.
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 Tadahiro Nomura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nomura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nomura looks to score with a jab to the body but Shakes is just out of range.
Shakes throws a poor cross that misses
and Nomura counters with a nice body shot.
Shakes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nomura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No joy there for Nomura, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Nomura. That snapped Shakes's head back.
Nomura misses with a takedown attempt - Shakes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shakes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nomura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Shakes's guard.
Nomura trying to control the position from guard on top but Shakes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nomura wants to pass the guard but Shakes is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nomura trying to control but Shakes is working from the bottom.
Shakes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nomura is controlling him.
Shakes keeping moving, preventing Nomura from controlling successfully.
Shakes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nomura throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nomura just misses with a punch to the body.
Nomura throws a hook to the side of Shakes's head but Shakes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nomura throws a jab but it's blocked by Shakes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shakes throws a shot to the body.
Shakes tries to clinch but Nomura moves out of range.
Shakes tries to clinch up.
Nomura will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nomura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakes.
Nomura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shakes.
Nomura lunges at Shakes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shakes's hand.
Nomura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Marcus Shakes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shakes closes the distance and pushes Nomura back into the cage.
Shakes misses with a punch on the inside.
Nomura manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nomura has his feet on Shakes's thighs here. He's pushed Shakes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Shakes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tadahiro Nomura!
A relieved looking Tadahiro Nomura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Marcus Shakes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Maybe its time to hang it up and coach'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph McGuire (ranked 166 p4p, 421 weight class) and Randy Randleman (ranked 24 p4p, 56 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Confederate Railroad - Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind. Randleman has chosen Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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206
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211
43 - 20 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 40 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
Randleman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Randleman 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Randleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick from McGuire lands but Randleman takes it in his stride.
A lazy left from McGuire finds it's target.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGuire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Randleman scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire backing away here, and Randleman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randleman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Randleman misses with a straight right.
McGuire digs a good hook to Randleman's body.
Randleman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Randleman.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire tries to work over Randleman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Randleman avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Randleman.
McGuire works on Randleman's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGuire taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Randleman breaks the clinch.
Randleman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Randleman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Randleman's head.
Randleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Randleman takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Randleman doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Randleman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
Randleman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuire works Randleman's body with a nice hook.
Randleman is looking to score with low kicks.
Randleman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Randleman has time to react.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire throws a right and a left that Randleman avoids nicely.
Randleman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire lets loose with a powerful body kick. Randleman will feel that in the morning.
McGuire throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Randleman dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
Randleman unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Randleman seems unphased.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Randleman tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
Randleman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Randleman is looking to chop away at McGuire's legs.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
Randleman avoids the body shot from McGuire.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire lands a jab.
Randleman throws a sloppy body shot
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Randleman blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
McGuire has managed to clinch.
Randleman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Randleman lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Randleman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randleman circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randleman swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randleman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randleman.
McGuire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Randleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A leg kick checked by McGuire.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randleman can do to turn this around?
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Randleman's hands.
Ralph McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
Randleman slips under a jab.
Randleman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuire to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire misses with a low kick as Randleman jumps back.
McGuire has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Randleman lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Randleman blocking some punches.
Randleman dodges an elbow strike from McGuire.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Randleman.
Randleman throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Randleman.
A short uppercut from Randleman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Randleman.
McGuire misses with an elbow over the top.
Randleman lands with a light punch inside.
Randleman breaks from the clinch.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randleman was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Randleman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Randleman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire wants to clinch.
Randleman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Randleman saw it coming and moves away.
Randleman jabs at McGuire's body.
Nice shot by McGuire.
Randleman moves out of range of the strikes.
Randleman throws a front kick that sends McGuire stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire drives through and clinches with Randleman against the cage.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Randleman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Randleman is looking to score with low kicks.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Randleman thumps McGuire with a low kick.
McGuire catches Randleman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Randleman takes one on the button.
Randleman throws a sloppy head kick
and McGuire counters with a left and a right that stings Randleman.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Randleman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Randleman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Randleman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Randleman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Randleman.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randleman.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Randleman counters with a straight right hand.
Randleman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Randleman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
McGuire throws a leg kick but Randleman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Randleman! But no joy.
McGuire tries to land a body kick
and Randleman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Randleman unleashes a big counter combination but McGuire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Randleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Randleman looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Randleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Randleman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by McGuire.
McGuire cracks Randleman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Randleman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire sizes up Randleman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire tests Randleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire throws a push kick but Randleman slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Randleman moved out of range nicely.
Randleman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Randleman's hands.
McGuire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Randleman tests McGuire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGuire connects with the punch.
A clash of legs there as Randleman blocks the low kick.
McGuire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McGuire scores with a one two! Randleman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGuire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Randy Randleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randleman.
Randleman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randleman cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big right from McGuire misses.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a hook
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire scores with a head kick.
McGuire lands with a good body shot.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Randleman misses with a two punch combination.
A nice leg kick from Randleman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Randleman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Randleman misses with a left hand
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Randleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
and Randleman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire scores with a jab to the head.
McGuire lands with an uppercut that bounces Randleman off the cage and back into range.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGuire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Randleman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Randleman tries to land a body kick
and McGuire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGuire tries to bum rush Randleman with a series of wild strikes but Randleman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Randleman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
Jab by McGuire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randleman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire is looking to slow Randleman down with leg kicks.
McGuire connects with a leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGuire.
Randleman throws a right hand that misses
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randleman was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
McGuire jabs Randleman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGuire misses the body punch
and Randleman counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralph McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Danger (ranked 42 p4p, 235 weight class) and Leif Leifsson (ranked 9 p4p, 34 weight class). Danger comes to the cage accompanied by Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. Leifsson has chosen I Will Not Conform - World of Damage as his entrance music. Danny Danger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leif Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leifsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Danger duly obliges.
Leifsson drives through and clinches with Danger against the cage.
Danger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leifsson's elbow.
Leifsson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Leifsson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Danger scores with a hook to the body.
Danger can't find room to land a body shot as Leifsson controls the action.
Leifsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danger throws a punch but it's blocked by Leifsson.
Nice body punch from Danger.
Leifsson looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Danger.
Leifsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leifsson throws a head punch that misses.
Danger lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danger throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Danger.
Danger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Danger scores with a shot to the side of Leifsson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Danger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
Leifsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Danger.
Danger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Danger lands an uppercut.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leifsson's elbow.
Danger lands a right hand.
Leifsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Danger tries a body shot but Leifsson blocks it.
Danger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Danger lands a body shot.
Leifsson throws out a loose jab but Danger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leifsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Danger cracks Leifsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danger throws a shot to the body.
Leifsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson misses with a wild body shot.
Danger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leifsson.
Danger throws a counter high kick but Leifsson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Danger tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Danger misses.
Danger avoids the body shot from Leifsson.
Leif Leifsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leifsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Leifsson lands a right hook to the body.
Danger swats away the attempt to clinch by Leifsson.
Leifsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Danger.
Danger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leifsson.
Danger lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger moves out of range of the strikes.
Danger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leifsson misses with a straight left.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leifsson looking to stall.
Leifsson takes a shot to the head.
Danger works on Leifsson's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Danger.
Danger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Danger gets through Leifsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Danger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Leifsson or not.
Danger is working Leifsson over against the cage.
Danger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Danger scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Danger.
Danger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leifsson's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leifsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Danger scores with a shoulder strike.
Danger tries a body shot but Leifsson blocks it.
A short right from Danger on the inside.
Danger lands with a light punch inside.
Danger lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
Danger tries to work over Leifsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leifsson tries to throw a body punch but Danger avoids it by throwing Leifsson back against the cage.
Danger pushes Leifsson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leifsson misses with a body punch.
Danger avoids the elbow strike from Leifsson, against the cage.
Danger lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leifsson backwards.
Danger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leifsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Danger's elbow.
Danger misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danger avoids the elbow strike from Leifsson, against the cage.
Danger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danger lands a big head kick that sends Leifsson tumbling to the mat! Danger takes a step backwards and waves Leifsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Leifsson is rocked!
Leifsson takes a swing at Danger's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Danger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Danger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leifsson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Leifsson tries to clinch up but Danger circles away and keeps his distance.
Leifsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Danger rather than just go for the knockout.
Leifsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leifsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danger sends Leifsson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Danger is motioning to the referee to let Leifsson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Leifsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Danger finish him?
Danger cracks Leifsson with a left hook right on the temple and Leifsson goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Danger lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Leifsson is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Danger!
A very excited looking Danny Danger 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.
The defeated Leif Leifsson had this to say: 'DEFEAT WAS INEVITABLE, ONE WHO CAN’T IMPROVE FROM DEFEAT IS ONE WHO IS NOT WORTHY. THE WARLORD WILL BE BACK!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duck Dodgers (ranked 19 p4p, 47 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 5 p4p, 10 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duck Dodgers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodgers closes the distance and clinches.
Stark gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dodgers regains guard.
Dodgers 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.
Dodgers keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dodgers is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stark, into his guard.
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dodgers defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Stark trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Stark is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dodgers defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark wants to hit a sweep here but Dodgers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stark there!
Stark is looking to improve his position but Dodgers isn't that keen on the idea.
Stark tries to improve his position but instead Dodgers has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Stark's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dodgers trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stark doesn't escape.
Stark tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is looking to get to half guard.
Dodgers forces the positional change into back control.
Stark tries to roll but Dodgers sticks to his back.
Stark turns into Dodgers and is now in his guard.
Stark throws a strike but Dodgers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stark isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dodgers stacks Stark on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dodgers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodgers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stark is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dodgers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is trying to get back to full guard.
Stark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stark isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dodgers stacks Stark on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Dodgers!
Stark prevents Dodgers from improving position.
Stark sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stark is refusing to be controlled, as Dodgers sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stark is looking for a sweep. Dodgers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stark wants to improve his position but Dodgers is controlling well.
Stark misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dodgers pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duck Dodgers dominated that round.
That's time! Dodgers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dodgers clinches up with Stark and pushes him back against the cage.
Dodgers throws a head punch that misses.
Stark looking for a takedown.
Dodgers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dodgers throws a poor cross that misses
and Stark counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dodgers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dodgers keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Dodgers has his hands on Stark's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers looking to control.
Stark passes Dodgers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Dodgers to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Stark throws an elbow that misses. Dodgers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stark's guard. Nice move by Dodgers!
Dodgers wants to pass the guard but Stark is keeping the position.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dodgers manages to get himself to full guard.
Stark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dodgers is keeping the position for now.
Dodgers controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dodgers is controlling Stark's posture.
Dodgers lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stark working for a triangle but Dodgers defends it easily.
Stark has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dodgers has passed into side control.
Stark is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodgers trying to control the position but Stark is working away.
Stark seems a little lost for a moment, as Dodgers dominates the positioning.
Dodgers advances to full mount.
Stark swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Stark throws a strike from the bottom but Dodgers uses the opportunity to take his back.
Stark tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark is still trying to improve position.
Stark is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stark is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Stark can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dodgers continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duck Dodgers dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stark uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dodgers.
Dodgers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Dodgers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stark at a distance.
Dodgers cracks Stark with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Dodgers cracks Stark with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Stark looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dodgers finish him?
Stark gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Dodgers gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Stark is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duck Dodgers!
Duck Dodgers retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Duck Dodgers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willie Diggs (ranked 2 p4p, 192 weight class) and Cathal Doherty (ranked 1 p4p, 22 weight class). Diggs comes into the arena with CHOSEN 1 blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Doherty's choice of entrance music: Jeremy- Pearl Jam. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Diggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cathal Doherty!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doherty throws a hook but Diggs blocks it.
The fighters circling - Doherty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
Doherty throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Diggs staying out of range there.
And Diggs counters with a quick kick to the body but Doherty blocks it.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doherty.
Doherty tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doherty misses with a straight left.
Doherty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diggs.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doherty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doherty.
Diggs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Doherty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Doherty misses with a shot to the body
and Diggs counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs closes the distance and clinches.
Doherty can't break the clinch.
Diggs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doherty or not.
Doherty wants to get back to striking at distance but Diggs won't allow it.
Diggs lands with a light punch inside.
Doherty breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Doherty misses.
Cathal Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs with the inside leg kick.
Diggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doherty throws out the jab.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Doherty misses with an uppercut
enabling Diggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Doherty throws a big shot that misses.
Doherty's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diggs under the eye.
Doherty misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doherty misses with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Cathal Doherty has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs slips a jab from Doherty.
Doherty 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.
Doherty throws out a loose jab but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs misses with a body punch
and Doherty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doherty misses with a lunging right hand
and Diggs counters with a crisp right hand that drops Doherty! Diggs lets Doherty back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Doherty throws a sloppy body shot
and Diggs counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Doherty out cold! What a finish! Diggs is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Willie Diggs started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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