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DMMA 358 Dewitt v Prix PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keenwah Granes (ranked 2966 p4p, 3023 weight class) and Ibragim Said (ranked 263 p4p, 267 weight class). Granes comes to the cage accompanied by 敢不敢. Said is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 3 Nights. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keenwah Granes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ibragim Said!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Granes throws a hook but Said avoids it easily.
Said misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Said finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Granes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Said lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Granes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Said fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Granes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Granes blocks a leg kick.
Said lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Granes lands a leg kick that knocks Said off balance momentarily.
Said misses with a looping left.
Granes slips under a jab.
Ibragim Said seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Said misses with an attempted mid kick.
Granes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Said. That did some damage!
Granes defending well as Said loads up on a big left hand.
Granes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Granes drives through and clinches with Said against the cage.
Said has a couple of punches blocked by Granes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Granes.
Said working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granes breaks from the clinch.
Said uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Said.
A head kick misses from Granes.
Said scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Said cracks Granes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Granes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Said.
Granes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Said throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Said feints and as Granes raises his hands in defense, Said changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Said loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Said has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Said in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Granes has momentary wrist control but Said slips an elbow through the middle.
Said throwing strikes but missing.
Said wants to control from the top but Granes keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Said trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Granes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Said looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Granes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Said throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Granes cracks Said with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granes throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Granes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Said 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.
Granes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Said has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Granes has managed to get both his arms back between Said's legs - danger averted.
Granes trying to move into half guard but instead Said has managed to sweep!
Granes keeping moving, preventing Said from controlling successfully.
Said passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Said throws an elbow but Granes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Granes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Said's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Said wants to free his trapped foot but Granes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Granes gets full guard.
Said chips away with some ground and pound.
Said keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Granes's head.
Said looking to pass the guard.
Granes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Said's guard.
Said wants to sweep but no luck.
Granes throwing strikes from guard but Said blocks nicely.
Said has momentary wrist control but Granes slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibragim Said dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Said throws a half hearted mid kick.
Granes throws a jab when Said was well out of range.
Said throws a good cross that connects.
Said throws a hook to the side of Granes's head but Granes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Said on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Said throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Said lands.
Granes staying out of range there.
Said displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granes throws out the jab.
A low kick lands for Said.
Granes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Said momentarily.
Said pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Granes throws a leg kick but Said checks it.
Said looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Granes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Said finds it's way round the side to connect with Granes's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Said.
Said throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Granes misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Granes misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Said is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Granes.
Said avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Said connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Said dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Said misses with an attempted mid kick.
Granes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Said.
Granes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Said throws a low kick but Granes avoids it.
Granes throws an off balance right hand
enabling Said to counter with a crisp jab.
Said throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Granes counters with a right hand to the body.
Granes feints and then cracks Said's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Said down.
Granes throws a sloppy head kick and Said moves out of range easily.
Said is looking for the big counter here.
Granes closes the distance and clinches up with Said, looking for a takedown. Granes pushes Said against the cage but Said circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Granes throws a series of punches but Said avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Granes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Said throws an overhand right that lands on Granes's shoulder, as Granes tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Said looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Said throwing strikes but missing.
Said tries to free his leg and advance position but Granes is retaining full guard.
Granes is trying to keep Said in close.
Said is looking to work some ground and pound but Granes has wrist control.
Granes trying to keep a closed guard but Said is proving a slippery customer.
Said stopping the sweep attempt from Granes.
Said pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Granes is keeping the position for now.
Said is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Said lands a couple of digs.
Said scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Said loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Said looking to pass the guard.
Said is looking to work some ground and pound but Granes has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Said's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ibragim Said has got the better of the ground game so far.
Granes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Said moves into full guard.
Granes trying to control but Said is working from the bottom.
Said looking to hit a scissor sweep but Granes is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granes throws a big elbow that misses.
Said looking for a sweep. Not yet Said, not yet.
Granes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Granes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Said keeping moving, preventing Granes from controlling successfully.
Granes stands up over Said, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Granes throwing strikes from guard but Said blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibragim Said showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Granes. That snapped Said's head back.
Said staying out of range there.
Said is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Granes tries to clinch but Said moves out of range.
Said with a jab.
Granes slips a jab and a cross from Said.
Said throws a nice outside leg kick.
Said connects with a body shot.
Said fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granes manages to avoid it.
As Said backs away, Granes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Said takes a swing at Granes's ribcage but misses.
Said has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Said uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granes.
Said throws out a loose jab but Granes uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Said misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Granes is predictable there
and Said counters with a nice double leg into side control. Granes won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Said in side control lands a decent elbow.
Granes gets back to half guard.
Granes has hold of Said's hands but Said slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Said throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Said thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Granes's head.
Granes actively working from the bottom here.
Said is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Granes!
Granes in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
 Granes is rocked!
Granes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canucks Combat Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Said punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Granes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Said! That's really hurt Granes and he's turned his back - Said keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Said jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibragim Said!
An out of breath Ibragim Said 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Greg Connor (ranked 1574 p4p, 3690 weight class) and Robbie McBobbie (ranked 104 p4p, 198 weight class). Robbie McBobbie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie McBobbie!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBobbie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Connor misses with an uppercut. McBobbie saw that one coming.
McBobbie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McBobbie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Connor to the ground. McBobbie is now in Connor's guard.
McBobbie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McBobbie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McBobbie won't allow Connor to get back to his feet.
McBobbie is looking to work some ground and pound but Connor has wrist control.
McBobbie scoring with some ground and pound.
Connor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McBobbie is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McBobbie won't allow Connor to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBobbie lands with a shot to the body.
McBobbie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Connor.
Connor connects with a leg kick.
McBobbie 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.
McBobbie slips a straight right by Connor.
McBobbie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McBobbie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Connor at a distance.
Connor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Connor. McBobbie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connor misses with a lunging right hand
and McBobbie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McBobbie.
McBobbie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Connor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McBobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McBobbie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McBobbie throws a big elbow that misses.
Connor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Connor loads up on a big right hand but McBobbie slips the punch.
Connor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greg Connor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Connor throws a front kick aimed at McBobbie's knee but McBobbie avoids it well.
Connor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor walks into a straight right hand from McBobbie.
Connor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McBobbie scores with a crisp jab that stopped Connor in his tracks.
McBobbie shoots in looking for a takedown but Connor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McBobbie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McBobbie thows a left - swing and a miss!
McBobbie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connor throws out the jab.
McBobbie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Connor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greg Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor lands with a good body shot.
Connor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Connor misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like McBobbie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Connor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Connor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Connor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McBobbie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McBobbie.
Nice defenses there by Connor.
It looked like Connor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McBobbie.
McBobbie's corner calls for a 1-2. McBobbie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Connor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBobbie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Connor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McBobbie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McBobbie.
Greg Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie McBobbie.
McBobbie swings for the body but Connor moves out of range.
It looked like Connor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McBobbie fails with a takedown attempt.
Connor throws a shot to the body.
Connor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Connor's jab looks to have found its range, popping McBobbie under the eye.
Connor throws a body punch but McBobbie moves out of range.
Connor rushes McBobbie and presses him up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Connor.
McBobbie looks winded!
Connor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobbie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Connor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Connor blocks a body shot from McBobbie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Connor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Connor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Connor misses.
Connor scores with a nice right hand.
 McBobbie is rocked!
Connor throws a pinpoint strike between McBobbie's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends McBobbie crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Connor scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Connor!
Greg Connor 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Ebe (ranked 1742 p4p, 2439 weight class) and Johan Joestar (ranked 215 p4p, 281 weight class). Joestar has chosen Coda - Bloody Stream as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Ebe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johan Joestar!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebe throws a lazy uppercut
and Joestar counters with a stiff right hand.
Joestar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ebe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut.
Ebe lands a jab to Joestar's midsection.
Ebe lands a big uppercut and Joestar crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Joestar looks OK. Ebe waves Joestar back to his feet!
Joestar is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ebe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joestar looks winded!
Joestar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ebe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joestar walks straight into a right hand from Ebe - that's dropped him! Ebe jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Joestar from any more punishment! Joestar complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Isaac Ebe!
A relieved looking Isaac Ebe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Kearney (ranked 1752 p4p, 2831 weight class) and Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 216 p4p, 323 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Patrick Kearney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zurauskas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kearney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kearney has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zurauskas.
Kearney looks to land a combination but Zurauskas avoids it well.
Kearney connects with a looping right hand.
Kearney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zurauskas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zurauskas just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kearney misses with a body punch
and Zurauskas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zurauskas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kearney staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zurauskas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kearney swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paulius Zurauskas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zurauskas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kearneys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big left from Zurauskas misses.
Nice body punch from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kearney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zurauskas clinches.
Good body shot from Kearney.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kearney.
Kearney tries to throw a body punch but Zurauskas avoids it by throwing Kearney back against the cage.
Kearney has a couple of punches blocked by Zurauskas.
Kearney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zurauskas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kearney to keep the fight standing.
Zurauskas tries to pull guard but Kearney forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas tries to pull guard but Kearney holds him up against the cage and eventually Zurauskas drops back down to his feet.
Patrick Kearney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulius Zurauskas.
Kearney throws a punch but it's blocked by Zurauskas.
Kearney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kearney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patrick Kearney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zurauskas closes the distance but Kearney moves to the side
and Zurauskas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Paulius Zurauskas has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zurauskas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kearney manages to avoid it.
Kearney throws an overhand right that lands on Zurauskas's shoulder, as Zurauskas tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Zurauskas.
Zurauskas moves in looking to clinch but Kearney pushes him off.
Zurauskas misses with a hook to the body
and Kearney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zurauskas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zurauskas misses with a shot to the body
and Kearney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kearney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kearney moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Kearney.
Zurauskas is rocked!
A low kick from Zurauskas is predictable there
and Kearney counters with a right hand from hell and Zurauskas is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Kearney!
Patrick Kearney thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 865 p4p, 1809 weight class) and Hiroshi Gomi (ranked 61 p4p, 117 weight class). Gomi has chosen The Only Thing They Fear is You- DOOM Eternal OST as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130
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27
140
16 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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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 51 - 48 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshi Gomi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomi misses with an uppercut
and Chugman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gomi won't be happy with that.
Gomi tries to escape but Chugman is in control.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Chugman is dominant here and he's now got Gomi's back!
Chugman biding his time, controlling Gomi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomi trying to get back to his feet but Chugman is in full control for now.
Chugman is riding his opponent, not letting Gomi buck him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman tightening his grip on Gomi, looking for the choke.
Chugman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gomi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gomi for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomi is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Chugman off. It looks like it's working - Chugman slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Gomi displaying calm under pressure there.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
Gomi misses with a straight right.
Chugman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Gomi as he connects with a hook.
Gomi 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.
Chugman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chugman dives in and grabs Gomi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gomi pushes down on Chugman's head and hops out.
Chugman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gomi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chugman scrambles back to his feet.
Gomi lunges at Chugman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chugman's hand.
Gomi misses with a hook.
Chugman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman throws a hook but Gomi avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Gomi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chugman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gomi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gomi blocks a jab.
Hiroshi Gomi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chugman slips a jab from Gomi.
Chugman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gomi tries to bum rush Chugman with a series of wild strikes but Chugman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chugman moves into the clinch.
Gomi manages to break the clinch.
Gomi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Chugman seems content to control.
Gomi kicks Chugman off and gets back to his feet.
Nice shot by Gomi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi gets tackled into the cage by Chugman. Chugman maintains the clinch.
Chugman effectively controlling the action here.
Chugman jumps guard but Gomi stands there with Chugman around his waist. Chugman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chugman prevents Gomi from breaking the clinch.
Chugman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gomi misses with a double jab
and Chugman counters with a takedown into side control.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
Gomi sneaks out the side door and pushes Chugman away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Gomi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gomi throws a hook but Chugman blocks it.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomi sprawls and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomi punishes Chugman's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Chugman.
As Chugman backs off Gomi throws a huge counter combo but Chugman manages to avoid it all.
Chugman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chugman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gomi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Gomi.
Gomi loads up on a big right hand but Chugman slips the punch.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomi sprawls and moves away.
Gomi throws a big shot that misses.
Gomi lands with a right hand.
Gomi misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomi throws a right and a left that Chugman avoids nicely.
Gomi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chugman tries to clinch there but Gomi circles away.
A little jabbing left from Gomi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshi Gomi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chugman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomi misses with an uppercut
and Chugman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chugman won't allow Gomi to get back to his feet.
Gomi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chugman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gomi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chugman controlling from the top position.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but Chugman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Gomi is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomi wants to stand up but Chugman is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice straight punches there by Gomi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomi.
Jab, jab by Gomi - just one landing.
Gomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chugman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gomi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomi misses with a left hand
and Chugman counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gomi!
Gomi tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Gomi trying to get back to his feet but Chugman is in full control for now.
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.
Chugman scores with punches to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomi is trying to get back to his feet but Chugman has full control of the position and if anything, Gomi has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gomi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gomi covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Chugman off. It looks like it's working - Chugman slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Gomi displaying calm under pressure there.
Hiroshi Gomi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chugman misses with a hook.
Gomi misses with a hook
and Chugman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gomi won't be happy with that.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet.
Chugman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Chugman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomi is not a happy chappy he wants out of there.
Chugman controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chugman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gomi hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chugman wants to control the pace but Gomi is squirming around nicely.
Gomi wants to try and get back to his feet.
Chugman landing shots from mount.
Gomi really wants to buck Chugman off and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Chugman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chugman drops his hands momentarily and Gomi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gomi throws an off balance right hand
and Chugman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gomi is wriggling around but Chugman manages to pass to half guard.
Gomi is looking to escape.
Chugman content to control rather than advance.
Chugman working over Gomi with some ground and pound. Gomi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomi taking some punishment here, with Chugman in his half guard.
Chugman stops Gomi from getting back to his feet.
Klaus Chugman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gomi tries to kick Chugman off but Chugman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chugman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chugman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chugman controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Chugman there.
Chugman prevents Gomi from standing back up.
Chugman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chugman controlling the pace.
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.
Gomi is looking to escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chugman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chugman rushes Gomi and presses him up against the cage.
Gomi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chugman decides to pull guard.
Gomi wants to stand but Chugman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gomi gets to his feet. Chugman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice defenses there by Chugman.
Chugman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chugman misses with a wild body shot.
Chugman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gomi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gomi throws out a counter right but Chugman avoids it with no problem.
Hiroshi Gomi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomi throws the left hand but Chugman avoids the punch easily.
Gomi connects with a crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Gomi.
Chugman closes the distance and clinches up with Gomi, looking for a takedown. Chugman pushes Gomi against the cage but Gomi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gomi tries to bum rush Chugman with a series of wild strikes but Chugman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gomi just misses with a punch to the body.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomi sprawls and moves away.
Gomi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chugman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chugman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gomi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chugman.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomi sprawls and moves away.
Chugman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gomi.
Chugman has Gomi up against the cage in a clinch.
Gomi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chugman has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomi's efforts to push away.
Chugman jumps guard.
Chugman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chugman has a closed guard, preventing Gomi from standing up.
Chugman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomi manages to get himself to full guard.
Chugman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gomi wants to stand but Chugman is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chugman manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Chugman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chugman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klayton King (ranked 1889 p4p, 1470 weight class) and Brock Hardman (ranked 248 p4p, 192 weight class). Brock Hardman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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30
205
12 - 6 - 0 |
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35
206
20 - 23 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent 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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klayton King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Hardman!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King missing with a left hand there. Hardman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardman throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hardman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hardman throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
King scores with a nice strike.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardman drives through with a takedown into King's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardman trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hardman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hardman trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King has an active guard here but Hardman has managed to pass into half guard.
King wants to get back to full guard.
Hardman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hardman.
Hardman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Hardman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King looking for submissions off his back.
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King wants to get back to full guard.
King has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hardman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hardman!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
King sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hardman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Hardman eventually gives up the hold.
King looking for subs from the bottom but Hardman mounts him!
King defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hardman.
Hardman swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brock Hardman!
A very excited looking Brock Hardman 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 Biscuit Oliva (ranked 525 p4p, 608 weight class) and Antti Railio (ranked 35 p4p, 43 weight class). Oliva comes into the arena with Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy) blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biscuit Oliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Railio!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliva thuds a left hand into Railio's body.
Oliva connects with a single shot there.
Oliva lands an overhand right.
It looks like Antti Railio has been cut.
Oliva clinches with his opponent.
Oliva gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliva in particular looking to stall.
Oliva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliva lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Railio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oliva scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Railio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oliva thows a huge punch but Railio dodges it nicely.
Railio keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oliva thows a huge punch but Railio dodges it nicely.
Oliva thows a huge punch but Railio dodges it nicely.
Oliva 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.
Oliva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Railio defending well though.
Oliva stalling away here and it's allowed Railio to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Oliva throwing strikes but missing.
Oliva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Railio tries to roll over but Oliva keeps him under control.
Oliva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Railio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oliva working Railio over with strikes.
Oliva looks to land a strike but Railio avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Oliva wants to control from the top but Railio keeps moving.
Oliva throwing strikes but missing.
Oliva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Railio is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Railio controlling the position.
Railio keeping moving, preventing Oliva from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oliva is looking to work some ground and pound but Railio has wrist control.
Oliva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oliva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oliva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oliva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Railio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oliva trying to move into half guard but instead Railio has managed to sweep!
Oliva wants to hit a sweep here but Railio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Oliva there!
Oliva is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Railio controlling from mount.
Oliva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oliva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antti Railio's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oliva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Railio missing with a left hand there. Oliva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Railio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oliva. Oliva obviously looking to wear him down.
Oliva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Railio can do to turn this around?
Oliva throws a leg kick which misses Railio's front leg but catches the back leg as Railio tries to avoid it.
Oliva lands with a good body shot.
Railio moves out of range of the leg kick from Oliva.
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
Oliva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva closes the distance looking to clinch
and Railio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Railio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Railio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Railio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Railio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oliva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Oliva showed some decent athleticism there.
Oliva is looking to take a break and control but Railio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Railio is trying to control but can't.
Oliva throwing shots but Railio is blocking nicely.
Oliva is keen to just control but Railio is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oliva lands with a punch from half guard.
Oliva controlling the action here.
Oliva wants to take a breather but Railio is having none of it.
Railio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Railio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oliva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oliva is trying to control the action in half guard but Railio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oliva throwing shots but Railio is blocking nicely.
Oliva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oliva connects with a nice short shot to Railio's temple.
Oliva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Railio's head.
Oliva lands strikes from half guard.
Oliva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Railio is refusing to be controlled, as Oliva sits in half guard.
Biscuit Oliva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Oliva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Railio defending well though.
Oliva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliva is working hard here to advance position.
Oliva throwing shots but Railio is blocking nicely.
Railio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oliva.
Oliva tries to pass to full mount but Railio defends it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Railio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliva thuds his right hand into Railio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oliva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Railio under the eye.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Railio.
Oliva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Biscuit Oliva dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Oliva moves to clinch but Railio breaks away
and Railio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oliva misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliva misses the target.
Railio now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Railio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oliva.
Railio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.
Oliva connects with a solid leg kick.
Oliva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Railio misses with a left hand
and Oliva counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Railio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Oliva to score with a decent uppercut.
Railio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oliva. Oliva obviously looking to wear him down.
Oliva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Railio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Railio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Railio.
Oliva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Railio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliva lands a really nice looking cross but Railio seems unphased.
Nice cross by Oliva.
Oliva lands with a straight right. Railio didn't see that one coming.
Railio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Railio swings for the body but Oliva moves out of range.
Railio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oliva.
Oliva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Railio misses with an uppercut. Oliva saw that one coming.
Railio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oliva, as that shot connected.
Oliva lands an overhand right.
Oliva scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oliva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oliva throws a sloppy head kick
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
No luck for Oliva with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Railio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Railio slips under a jab from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Railio counters with a straight right hand.
Railio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oliva.
Oliva jabs Railio right on the nose. Railio blinks but takes it well.
Antti Railio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliva moves into the clinch.
Oliva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliva tries to work over Railio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliva presses Railio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Railio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliva lands a hook that snaps the head of Railio backwards.
Oliva cracks Railio with a nice body shot.
Oliva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Oliva.
Oliva works on Railio's body with a couple of short punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oliva lands a body punch.
Oliva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oliva misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliva digs a right hand into Railio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Railio's gas tank.
Oliva lands a hook that snaps the head of Railio backwards.
Oliva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Oliva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biscuit Oliva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oliva 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!
Our winner, Biscuit Oliva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Svalbard Haudegen (ranked 524 p4p, 314 weight class) and Michal Materlak (ranked 58 p4p, 38 weight class). Materlak comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Marzenia kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Michal Materlak enters the cage!
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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 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Svalbard Haudegen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Materlak!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Haudegen misses with a low kick.
Haudegen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Materlak lands a jab-cross combination.
Haudegen shoots in for a takedown but Materlak shows good takedown defense.
A low kick from Materlak is predictable there
and Haudegen counters with a shoot takedown. Materlak fights it but they end up in guard.
Materlak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haudegen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materlak is pulling down on Haudegen's head to control his posture.
Materlak is looking for a triangle but Haudegen pushes his legs off easily.
Materlak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haudegen trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materlak has his foot on Haudegen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haudegen works his way back into a safe position though.
Materlak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Materlak wants to stand and escape but Haudegen is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Haudegen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Materlak motions for Haudegen to come forward. Materlak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Materlak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haudegen. That did some damage!
We've been hearing reports that Haudegen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haudegen tries to move into range but Materlak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Materlak misses with a hook.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Materlak sprawls and moves away.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Materlak throws a jab but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Materlak throws a hook but Haudegen avoids it easily.
Haudegen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Materlak misses with a lunging right hand
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haudegen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Materlak struggling a bit here.
Haudegen is looking to take a break and control but Materlak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Materlak sneaks out the side door and pushes Haudegen away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Haudegen misses the shot to the body.
Materlak misses the jab.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Materlak tries to land a leg kick but Haudegen saw it coming and moves away.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haudegen misses with a low kick as Materlak jumps back.
Haudegen slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haudegen.
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Materlak.
Haudegen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Materlak connects with the punch.
Haudegen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Materlak with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haudegen misses with a straight right.
Materlak fakes the leg kick and cracks Haudegen in the body.
Haudegen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Materlak is predictable there
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Materlak!
Materlak tries to escape but Haudegen is in control.
Haudegen advances to mount.
Materlak is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Materlak dominated that round.
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.
Materlak throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
Materlak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Materlak misses with a straight right.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Materlak misses with a few strikes there.
Haudegen attempts a counter takedown but Materlak avoids it well and moves away.
Materlak misses with a leg kick
and Haudegen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Materlak wants to stand back up but Haudegen manages to pass into side control.
Materlak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Materlak is defending against the submission attempts here by Haudegen.
Materlak wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haudegen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Svalbard Haudegen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haudegen prevents Materlak from improving his position.
Haudegen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Materlak is looking for a sweep. Haudegen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Materlak is still trying to improve position.
Haudegen is working for a kimura but Materlak is defending it quite comfortably.
Materlak trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen is trying to work for a kimura but Materlak is defending well.
Haudegen stops Materlak from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haudegen blocks a jab.
Materlak throws a jab but it's blocked by Haudegen.
Haudegen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Materlak to the mat! Materlak manages to get full guard.
Materlak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haudegen.
Materlak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haudegen trying to control the position from guard on top but Materlak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen slips nicely into half guard.
Materlak has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Haudegen is on him like a limpet, forcing Materlak back against the cage.
Materlak breaks from the clinch.
Materlak blocks a jab.
Materlak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haudegen.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Materlak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haudegen finds it's way round the side to connect with Materlak's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donk. Haudegen catches Materlak right on the button with a cross.
Haudegen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Haudegen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Haudegen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Materlak wants to slow Haudegen down by chopping away at his legs.
Michal Materlak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Materlak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Haudegen. Those never looked like landing.
Haudegen lands a jab.
Haudegen slips under a jab.
Haudegen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Materlak circles away quickly and effectively.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haudegen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haudegen working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak is pressed up against the cage. Haudegen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Materlak down to the mat. Materlak avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Haudegen ducks right into an uppercut from Materlak.
Materlak connects with a body shot.
Materlak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Materlak misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haudegen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Materlak is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Haudegen with a body shot.
Haudegen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Materlak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Haudegen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Materlak staying out of range there.
Materlak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Materlak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haudegen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Materlak.
Materlak lands a leg kick that knocks Haudegen off balance momentarily.
Materlak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Materlak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Materlak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Materlak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Materlak. Haudegen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Materlak cracks Haudegen with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Materlak with the inside leg kick.
Materlak takes a swing at Haudegen's ribcage but misses.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick from Materlak misses.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materlak.
Haudegen needs to keep his hands up - Materlak had a free shot at his head there.
Materlak throws a lazy right hand but Haudegen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haudegen tries to counter with a takedown but Materlak is quick to defend against it.
Materlak scores with the left hand. Haudegen knows he should have avoided that one.
Materlak with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Materlak throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haudegen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak moves away from the strike by Haudegen.
Materlak lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Haudegen lands a really nice looking cross but Materlak seems unphased.
Materlak connects with a body shot.
Haudegen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Haudegen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Materlak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Haudegen's hands.
A good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Haudegen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haudegen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
Materlak connects with a body shot that sends Haudegen's belly button to the back.
Materlak misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Materlak.
Materlak misses with a hook. Haudegen ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Materlak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materlak lands a glancing blow to the side of Haudegen's head.
A low kick lands for Materlak.
A jab from Materlak misses.
A jab from Haudegen misses.
It seemed like Materlak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Materlak feints and then cracks Haudegen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haudegen down.
Haudegen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Materlak manages to avoid it.
Haudegen catches Materlak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haudegen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Haudegen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Materlak.
Materlak throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Materlak 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Materlak!
During a confident post fight interview, Michal Materlak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chronian Dispatch Regulator (ranked 421 p4p, 878 weight class) and Methodios McIntyre (ranked 57 p4p, 114 weight class). Dispatch Regulator comes to the cage accompanied by A Doon Hicky. McIntyre has chosen Gallantry as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Methodios McIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McIntyre throws a leg kick which misses Dispatch Regulator's front leg but catches the back leg as Dispatch Regulator tries to avoid it.
McIntyre staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McIntyre! But no joy.
Dispatch Regulator takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McIntyre moves out of range as Dispatch Regulator strikes.
McIntyre defending well as Dispatch Regulator loads up on a big left hand.
Dispatch Regulator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dispatch Regulator ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dispatch Regulator under the eye.
Dispatch Regulator takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator misses with an uppercut
and McIntyre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Chronian Dispatch Regulator has been cut.
McIntyre slips a jab from Dispatch Regulator.
McIntyre misses the shot to the body.
McIntyre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dispatch Regulator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dispatch Regulator loads up on a big right hand but McIntyre slips the punch.
McIntyre lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dispatch Regulator takes a step back to recover.
McIntyre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator wants to land a leg kick but McIntyre is out of range.
McIntyre defending well as Dispatch Regulator loads up on a big left hand.
McIntyre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dispatch Regulator has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McIntyre throws a looping overhand right but Dispatch Regulator ducks down to avoid it.
Dispatch Regulator throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McIntyre counters with a good low kick that Dispatch Regulator was not able to check.
Dispatch Regulator throws a hook but McIntyre avoids it easily.
Dispatch Regulator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McIntyre moves away.
McIntyre feints a counter leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a straight left.
And McIntyre responds with a good body kick, but Dispatch Regulator manages to step out the way in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting McIntyre counter with a right hand.
McIntyre slips under a jab from Dispatch Regulator.
McIntyre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a jab to the head.
McIntyre connects with a looping right hand.
McIntyre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to counter punch.
McIntyre looks to score with a jab to the body but Dispatch Regulator is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dispatch Regulator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dispatch Regulator tries to land a leg kick but McIntyre saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator looks to land a left hand but McIntyre moved out of range nicely.
McIntyre unleashes a big counter combination but Dispatch Regulator bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a lunging right hand
and McIntyre counters with a leg kick.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a right hand
and McIntyre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dispatch Regulator pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Dispatch Regulator misses.
A countering left hand to the body from McIntyre misses.
Dispatch Regulator throws a predictable looking body shot
letting McIntyre counter with a right hand.
Chronian Dispatch Regulator's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Dispatch Regulator misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Methodios McIntyre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chronian Dispatch Regulator'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.
Dispatch Regulator throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McIntyre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dispatch Regulator has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McIntyre checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dispatch Regulator lunges at McIntyre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McIntyre's hand.
It looks like Methodios McIntyre has been cut.
McIntyre moves out of range of the strikes.
McIntyre is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McIntyre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McIntyre avoids the head kick by Dispatch Regulator.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dispatch Regulator misses with a hook
and McIntyre counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dispatch Regulator's knee momentarily.
Methodios McIntyre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from McIntyre.
Dispatch Regulator throws a hook but McIntyre blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range.
A nice side step and McIntyre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dispatch Regulator jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McIntyre is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Dispatch Regulator hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Methodios McIntyre!
Methodios McIntyre 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howie Dewitt (ranked 63 p4p, 244 weight class) and Cyrus Prix (ranked 8 p4p, 34 weight class). Dewitt comes to the cage accompanied by Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do It. Prix has chosen Richard by Slowdive as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Howie Dewitt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyrus Prix!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dewitt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Prixs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dewitt.
Prix scores with a leg kick.
Dewitt misses with a body shot.
Dewitt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Dewitt does no damage.
Dewitt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dewitt closes the distance but Prix moves to the side
letting Prix counter with a right hand.
Dewitt swings for the body but Prix moves out of range.
Prix replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dewitt blocks it well.
Dewitt lands an overhand right.
Dewitt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Prix.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewitt instigates a clinch.
Dewitt has Prix pressed against the cage, preventing Prix from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Dewitt as the two fighters clinch.
Prix breaks the clinch.
Prix on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Prix misses with a right hand
and Dewitt counters with a straight right hand.
Prix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Prix takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Prix.
Prix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dewitt throws out the jab.
Prix takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewitt connects with a body shot.
Dewitt throws a lazy right hand but Prix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dewitt wants to clinch
and Prix counters with a low kick, right behind Dewitt 's knee.
Dewitt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chikara MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Prix misses with a straight left.
Prix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dewitt.
A low kick from Dewitt is predictable there
and Prix counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Dewitt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dewitt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Prix. Prix circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dewitt misses with a left hand
and Prix connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewitt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dewitt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Prix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dewitt with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Prix.
Prix throws a looping overhand right but Dewitt ducks down to avoid it.
Dewitt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dewitt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dewitt ducks under a wild hook from Prix.
Jab, jab by Dewitt - just one landing.
Dewitt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Prix breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewitt lands a slapping body shot.
Prix throws a wild body kick that Dewitt sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Dewitt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prix throws out a counter right but Dewitt avoids it with no problem.
Prix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dewitt.
Dewitt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Prix doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dewitt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dewitt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Prix at a distance.
Dewitt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Prix counters with a good, hard body kick but Dewitt shrugs it off.
Prix looks to land a right hand but Dewitt moved out of range.
Howie Dewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewitt throws a combination that misses
and Prix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Howie Dewitt dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Prix throws a lazy right hand but Dewitt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Howie Dewitt is winning the standup battle so far.
Dewitt moves out of range of the body kick.
Dewitt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Prix throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dewitt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prix throws a counter combo.
Dewitt digs a good hook to Prix's body.
Dewitt looks to land a left hand but Prix moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prix swinging wildly here.
Dewitt slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewitt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Prix missing with knees to the body.
Dewitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prix wants to break free but Dewitt has control.
Dewitt lands a body shot.
Prix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dewitt misses with a body shot.
Dewitt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dewitt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dewitt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Prix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Prix on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dewitt.
Dewitt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Prix counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dewitt throws a body kick that misses
letting Prix counter with a right hand.
Dewitt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prix can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prix misses with a straight right.
A big left from Prix misses.
Prix misses the jab.
Prix throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dewitt counters with a left to the body.
Dewitt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Prix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dewitt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dewitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dewitt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Prix counters with a good, hard body kick but Dewitt shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewitt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prix keeps Dewitt at a distance using the push kick.
Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prix.
Dewitt tries to counter by clinching up but Prix breaks away and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Prix misses the target.
Dewitt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Prix manages to circle out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prix.
Dewitt throws a series of punches but Prix avoids them all with ease.
Prix walks into a jab.
Dewitt thows a leg kick but Prix checks it
and Prix counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dewitt. Prix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dewitt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPrix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dewitt misses.
Dewitt tries to close the distance and clinch but Prix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Prix! But no joy.
Prix takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dewitt misses with a right hand
letting Prix counter with a right hand.
Dewitt tries to clinch but Prix moves out of range.
Dewitt lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dewitt lands with a straight right. Prix didn't see that one coming.
Dewitt scores with a kick to the body.
Dewitt lands a jab to Prix's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cyrus Prix will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Prix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Prix misses with a leg kick
and Dewitt counters with a solid body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Dewitt there.
Prix lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dewitt's sensitive parts.
Prix misses with a left hand
and Dewitt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick from Prix is predictable there
and Dewitt counters with a left to the body.
Dewitt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Prix throws a push kick but Dewitt slaps the foot to one side.
Dewitt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Prix manages to circle out of the way.
Nice jab there from Dewitt.
Dewitt punishes Prix's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewitt swings for the body but Prix moves out of range.
Dewitt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Prix counters with a nice uppercut.
Prix swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Dewitt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Prix.
Dewitt just misses with a punch to the body.
Prix is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dewitt with a body shot.
Prix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dewitt misses the shot to the body.
Dewitt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Prix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Howie Dewitt has been cut.
Dewitt misses with an uppercut
and Prix cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Dewitt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewitt misses with a wild body shot.
Prix gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A bone on bone clash there as Dewitt blocks the leg kick.
Prix moves away from the strike by Dewitt.
Dewitt throws a shot from downtown. Prix moves away and avoids it.
Dewitt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Prix.
Dewitt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Prix counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dewitt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Prix counters with a straight right hand.
Dewitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewitt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Prix. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dewitt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Prix counters with a body kick.
Prix has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Prix throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dewitt misses with a left hand
and Prix counters with a nice uppercut.
Prix throws an overhand right that lands on Dewitt's shoulder, as Dewitt tries to avoid the shot.
Dewitt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dewitt takes a swing at Prix's ribcage but misses.
Prix follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Dewitt misses
and Prix counters with a low kick, right behind Dewitt 's knee.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prix.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dewitt tries to counter by clinching up but Prix breaks away and moves out of range.
A low kick from Dewitt is predictable there
and Prix counters with a crisp right hand that drops Dewitt! Prix lets Dewitt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prix avoids the body shot from Dewitt.
Prix steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dewitt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dewitt throws a looping overhand right but Prix ducks down to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Dewitt
and Prix counters with a nice right hand that sends Dewitt toppling to the canvas! Dewitt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Prix finish him?!
Dewitt is rocked!
Dewitt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dewitt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Prix thinks about the counter body kick.
Dewitt moves into the clinch.
Prix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrus Prix really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Howie Dewitt's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dewitt misses with a jab to the body
and Dewitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dewitt thuds a left hand into Prix's body.
Dewitt is looking to wear down Prix with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dewitt looks to clinch
and Prix counters with a crisp right that sends Dewitt to the canvas! Prix follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cyrus Prix!
Cyrus Prix is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Cyrus Prix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Howie Dewitt stepped up to the mic, saying 'That is NOT how you do it. I need time to think about my future.'.
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