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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kang Dae Hyun (ranked 2932 p4p, 2215 weight class) and Bofur Widenose (ranked 314 p4p, 252 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kang Dae Hyun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bofur Widenose!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Dae Hyun misses the target.
Dae Hyun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Widenose.
Dae Hyun keeps the fight on the outside.
Widenose ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Widenose moves out of range of the body kick from Dae Hyun.
Dae Hyun keeps the fight on the outside.
Widenose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dae Hyun manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Widenose drives through with a takedown into guard.
Widenose is looking to pass into half guard but Dae Hyun pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dae Hyun is in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dae Hyun has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dae Hyun in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose wants to improve his position but Dae Hyun is controlling well.
Widenose has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dae Hyun is working away from the top position though.
Widenose looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Dae Hyun is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.
Dae Hyun's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Widenose trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose tries to hold on but Dae Hyun postures up.
Widenose is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dae Hyun is staying active.
Dae Hyun will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Widenose is trying desperately to improve position.
Widenose is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Widenose sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dae Hyun wants to advance to full mount but Widenose doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Widenose has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dae Hyun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Widenose is looking for a triangle but Dae Hyun pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dae Hyun puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Dae Hyun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dae Hyun misses with a kick to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Dae Hyun as Widenose shoots in.
As Widenose tries to get set, Dae Hyun tries to push him back and clinch up but Widenose manages to avoid the attempt.
Widenose steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dae Hyun.
Widenose ducks under a wild hook from Dae Hyun.
A big left from Dae Hyun misses.
Widenose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dae Hyun tries to avoid it but Widenose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dae Hyun to the ground. Dae Hyun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Widenose tries to get set, Dae Hyun tries to push him back and clinch up but Widenose manages to avoid the attempt.
Dae Hyun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Widenose. Widenose circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dae Hyun avoids the body shot from Widenose.
Dae Hyun lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widenose swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dae Hyun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dae Hyun.
Widenose moves away from the strike by Dae Hyun.
Dae Hyun misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose tries for a takedown but Dae Hyun circles away easily
and Dae Hyun counters with a stiff right hand.
Kang Dae Hyun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
Widenose tries for a takedown but Dae Hyun circles away easily
enabling Dae Hyun to counter with a crisp jab.
Widenose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dae Hyun swivels and escapes.
Widenose has taken the fight to the clinch.
Widenose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dae Hyun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dae Hyun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dae Hyun swings wildly with an uppercut but Widenose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dae Hyun decides to pull guard.
Dae Hyun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Widenose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Widenose being controlled here momentarily.
Dae Hyun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Widenose.
Widenose connects with a couple of short punches.
Widenose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dae Hyun is keeping the position for now.
Dae Hyun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dae Hyun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose throws a big elbow that misses.
Dae Hyun is pulling down on Widenose's head to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Widenose shoots in and drives through. Dae Hyun sprawls well.
Dae Hyun stuffs the takedown.
Dae Hyun was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kang Dae Hyun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Widenose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dae Hyun.
Widenose bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dae Hyun is trying to get back to half guard.
Dae Hyun struggling a bit here.
Widenose trying to control the action but Dae Hyun is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widenose thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dae Hyun is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dae Hyun wants to control but Widenose postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Dae Hyun dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Widenose shoots in but no luck this time.
Dae Hyun looks to throw the jab but Widenose is out of range.
Widenose drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dae Hyun defends it well.
Dae Hyun clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dae Hyun fails to land.
Dae Hyun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Widenose backwards.
Dae Hyun misses with the head strike.
Widenose jumps guard and drags Dae Hyun to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Widenose can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dae Hyun controls the pace.
Widenose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dae Hyun trying to control the position from guard on top but Widenose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widenose is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dae Hyun defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dae Hyun controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Widenose working for a triangle but Dae Hyun defends it easily.
Widenose has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Widenose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dae Hyun swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dae Hyun closes the distance and clinches.
Widenose blocks an uppercut.
Widenose ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Widenose no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dae Hyun sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Widenose escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dae Hyun gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose being controlled here, momentarily.
Widenose keeping moving, preventing Dae Hyun from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widenose is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Widenose has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dae Hyun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dae Hyun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Widenose can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Widenose doesn't manage to clinch there - Dae Hyun circles away.
Widenose walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dae Hyun.
Widenose walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dae Hyun throws a shot from downtown. Widenose moves away and avoids it.
Dae Hyun punishes Widenose's body with a nice straight punch.
Widenose is looking to clinch but Dae Hyun is avoiding it.
Widenose with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dae Hyun to score with a decent uppercut.
Dae Hyun misses with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dae Hyun moves in looking to clinch but Widenose pushes him off.
Widenose shoots for a double leg takedown but Dae Hyun sprawls well. He's pushed Widenose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bofur Widenose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kang Dae Hyun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bofur Widenose.
Dae Hyun gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kang Dae Hyun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dae Hyun, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kang Dae Hyun!
Our winner, Kang Dae Hyun, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Holden Easterly (ranked 1126 p4p, 3982 weight class) and Bobby Knuckles (ranked 133 p4p, 396 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holden Easterly !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles misses with a lunging right hand
and Easterly counters with a straight right hand.
Holden Easterly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Easterly looks to land a combination. Knuckles sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A shot to the liver by Easterly . Beautiful body shot.
Easterly catches Knuckles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Easterly slips under a jab from Knuckles.
Easterly misses with a wild body shot.
Knuckles throws an overhand right that lands on Easterly 's shoulder, as Easterly tries to avoid the shot.
Knuckles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Easterly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Knuckles.
Easterly misses the shot to the body.
Knuckles looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Easterly pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Knuckles back to the cage. Easterly follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Easterly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Easterly .
Easterly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Easterly moves away from the strike by Knuckles.
Easterly scores with a jab to the body.
Easterly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Easterly connects with a single shot there.
Easterly lands with a good body shot.
Easterly slips a jab from Knuckles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the body
and Easterly counters with a straight right hand.
Easterly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knuckles is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Knuckles pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Easterly back to the cage. Knuckles follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Easterly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Easterly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Easterly swings for the body but Knuckles moves out of range.
Easterly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knuckles momentarily.
Easterly lands with a right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Easterly .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knuckles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That kick from Easterly tenderised Knuckles's leg. Knuckles is trying to keep his angry face on.
Easterly scores with a jab. Knuckles acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Knuckles.
Easterly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Easterly swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Easterly tries to land knees in the clinch but Knuckles avoids the damage to the body.
Easterly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knuckles throws a punch but it's blocked by Easterly .
Easterly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Easterly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Easterly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Easterly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Easterly is leaning against Knuckles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knuckles misses with a body punch.
Knuckles tries to work over Easterly 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Easterly misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Easterly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knuckless head.
Easterly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Easterly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not.
Knuckles looks winded!
Easterly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Easterly lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Easterly .
Easterly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Easterly just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knuckles's brow.
Easterly gets through Knuckles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Easterly lands with a right to the head.
Easterly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Easterly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Easterly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Easterly digs a right hand underneath Knuckles's ribcage. Knuckles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Easterly .
Knuckles blocks a body shot from Easterly .
Easterly gets through Knuckles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Easterly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Easterly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Easterly on the inside.
Easterly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Easterly lands with a light punch inside.
 Knuckles is rocked!
Easterly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knuckles is still on wobbly legs! Can Easterly finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Easterly fails to land.
Knuckles seems to have recovered his senses.
Knuckles tries to throw a body punch but Easterly avoids it by throwing Knuckles back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Easterly .
Easterly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Easterly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not.
Easterly lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Easterly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Knuckles.
Easterly pushes Knuckles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Easterly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Easterly misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Easterly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Easterly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Easterly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Knuckles has time to react.
Easterly scores with a punch to the head.
Easterly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knuckles.
Easterly lands an overhand right.
Easterly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knuckles throws a right hand that misses
and Easterly counters with a nice uppercut.
Easterly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holden Easterly is winning the standup battle so far.
Knuckles takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Easterly lands a really nice looking cross but Knuckles seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Easterly lands a nice looking body shot.
Knuckles ducks right into an uppercut from Easterly .
Easterly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Knuckles has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Easterly drops Knuckles with a big left hand! Knuckles is injured, injured bad! Easterly jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holden Easterly !
Jumping up and down and very excited, Holden Easterly waved his t-shirt featuring Bloodbath MMA Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cohen Hawthorne (ranked 1747 p4p, 2471 weight class) and Torbjørn Knudsvig (ranked 211 p4p, 284 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cohen Hawthorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Torbjørn Knudsvig!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawthorne tries for a takedown but Knudsvig circles away easily
enabling Knudsvig to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawthorne wants to clinch up but Knudsvig keeps it at a distance.
Hawthorne wants to clinch
and Knudsvig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knudsvig moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Knudsvig scores with a shot to the body.
Hawthorne is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsvig lands a big uppercut and Hawthorne crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hawthorne looks OK. Knudsvig waves Hawthorne back to his feet!
 It looks like Cohen Hawthorne has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knudsvig is looking to land body kicks.
Knudsvig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knudsvig circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knudsvig counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hawthorne! Knudsvig lets Hawthorne back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Hawthorne is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Hawthorne misses
and Knudsvig counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawthorne thinking.
Knudsvig cracks Hawthorne with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hawthorne looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knudsvig finish him?
Oh Hawthorne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawthorne looks to clinch
and Knudsvig counters with a left to the body.
Hawthorne drops his hands momentarily. Knudsvig doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Hawthorne staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Hawthorne doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torbjørn Knudsvig!
A very excited looking Torbjørn Knudsvig made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Smif (ranked 1437 p4p, 1646 weight class) and Omnicron Bilesdon (ranked 179 p4p, 202 weight class). Will Smif could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Omnicron Bilesdon's chin.
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Smif!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omnicron Bilesdon!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bilesdon throws a sloppy head kick
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bilesdon throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bilesdon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Will Smif has been cut.
Bilesdon misses with a leg kick
and Smif counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bilesdon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smif. That did some damage!
Bilesdon is looking to land body kicks.
Smif is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilesdon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Omnicron Bilesdon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smif takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilesdon swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bilesdon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smif counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Smif!
A very excited looking Will Smif 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Volodymyr Kersikov (ranked 303 p4p, 395 weight class) and Otto McBean (ranked 25 p4p, 32 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by DEF LEPPARD - Pour Some Sugar On Me. This should be a great matchup!
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140
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31
135
22 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent 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 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Volodymyr Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto McBean!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
McBean wants to clinch but Kersikov slips to the side
and Kersikov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McBean!
McBean is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
McBean takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McBean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov trying to control the position but McBean is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but McBean keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov lands a nice forearm strike.
McBean manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kersikov is trying to control but McBean manages to pass to mount!
Kersikov tries to improve his position but instead McBean has taken his back!
McBean looking for the choke from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBean is hanging on to Kersikov's back as he tries to escape.
Kersikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kersikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kersikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBean trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
McBean is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McBean wants to free his trapped foot but Kersikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kersikov is trying to maintain the position but McBean is very close to passing his half guard.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kersikov pulls McBean in close to prevent any damage.
McBean is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McBean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McBean misses with an uppercut.
McBean drives through with a takedown into Kersikov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McBean got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kersikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McBean has managed to get both his arms back between Kersikov's legs - danger averted.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McBean works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Otto McBean dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McBean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov tries to counter with a takedown but McBean is quick to defend against it.
McBean throws a poor cross that misses
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Otto McBean has been cut.
Kersikov lands the left hand.
McBean changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McBean shoots in but no luck this time.
McBean slips a jab from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean lands an overhand right.
Kersikov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean trying to control the position.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but McBean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McBean working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kersikov is working McBean over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McBean throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but McBean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kersikov trying to control but McBean is working from the bottom.
Kersikov trying to move into half guard but instead McBean has managed to sweep!
Kersikov controlling the position.
Kersikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McBean defending well though.
Kersikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kersikov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McBean to regain full guard.
Kersikov with a flurry of punches that miss.
McBean is looking for a triangle but Kersikov pushes his legs off easily.
McBean working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kersikov has passed into half guard!
Kersikov winds up and cracks McBean with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McBean has momentary wrist control but Kersikov slips an elbow through the middle.
McBean can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
McBean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov trying to control but McBean is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Volodymyr Kersikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Otto McBean's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McBean changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kersikov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McBean wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McBean wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but McBean keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McBean off and has taken his back!
McBean wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Volodymyr Kersikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kersikov is hanging on to McBean's back as he tries to escape.
Kersikov looking for the choke from the back.
Kersikov trying to control.
Kersikov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at McBean. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
A lull in the action here.
Kersikov lands a shot to the body.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a hammerfist to the side of McBean's head.
Kersikov throwing damaging strikes from the back! McBean could be in trouble here!
McBean tries to escape the position.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kersikov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kersikov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kersikov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kersikov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kersikov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kersikov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McBean misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBean changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kersikov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kersikov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McBean off and has taken his back!
McBean staying busy and making it hard for Kersikov to control.
McBean is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kersikov.
McBean trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kersikov landing with strikes.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBean looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kersikov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Kersikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov controlling well, preventing McBean from escaping the position.
Kersikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kersikov trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Volodymyr Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kersikov 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Volodymyr Kersikov!
Volodymyr Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mabuz Bacia (ranked 364 p4p, 210 weight class) and Abelardo De Leon (ranked 48 p4p, 29 weight class). De Leon has chosen Mercenary - F.O.O.L. & Power Glove as his entrance music. Mabuz Bacia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Abelardo De Leon's chin.
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29
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21 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mabuz Bacia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abelardo De Leon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacia loads up on a big right hand but De Leon slips the punch.
Bacia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Leon.
Bacia swings widly with a right hand
and De Leon counters with a straight right hand.
Bacia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bacia throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Leon counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Mabuz Bacia has been cut.
De Leon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Abelardo De Leon has been cut.
De Leon throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Bacia was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bacia cracks De Leon with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Leon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bacia counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Bacia - that's a beauty! De Leon is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Bacia can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mabuz Bacia!
A very excited looking Mabuz Bacia 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gretel (ranked 349 p4p, 144 weight class) and Worf Mogh (ranked 29 p4p, 13 weight class). Mogh comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pantera - Use My Third Arm kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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29
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Gretel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Worf Mogh!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gretel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gretel dips to his left and cracks Mogh with an uppercut!
Mogh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Mogh.
Mogh wants to clinch.
Mogh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gretel throwing a counter right hand but Mogh manages to avoid it.
Mogh 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.
Mogh moves out of range as Gretel throws a body kick.
A big left from Mogh misses.
Gretel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh ducks under a wild hook from Gretel.
Decent striking displayed by Gretel there.
Gretel defending well as Mogh loads up on a big left hand.
Gretel throws a low kick but Mogh moves out of range easily.
Gretel defending well as Mogh loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gretel misses with a left hand
and Mogh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gretel pushes Mogh off and gets back to his feet.
Peter Gretel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gretel tries to score with a low kick but Mogh moves his leg out of the way.
And Mogh tries to counter it with a takedown but Gretel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mogh blocks a leg kick.
Gretel gets tackled into the cage by Mogh. Mogh maintains the clinch.
Mogh lands a body punch.
Mogh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mogh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gretel is defending well.
Mogh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gretel has a couple of punches blocked by Mogh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mogh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mogh goes for a takedown attempt but Gretel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mogh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gretel throws a hook to the side of Mogh's head but Mogh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gretel digs a good hook to Mogh's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gretel lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheers as Gretel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mogh doesn't seem phased though.
Gretel tried to score with a low kick but Mogh checks it.
Mogh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Gretel. That snapped Mogh's head back.
Gretel misses with a straight right.
Gretel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck for Mogh with that takedown attempt.
Peter Gretel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Worf Mogh.
Mogh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gretel throws an overhand right that lands on Mogh's shoulder, as Mogh tries to avoid the shot.
Mogh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mogh moves forwards but Gretel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gretel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gretel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mogh back to the cage. Gretel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gretel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mogh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gretel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mogh. Gretel does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Gretel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mogh.
Mogh throws a hook but Gretel blocks it.
Gretel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mogh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gretel finds it's way round the side to connect with Mogh's head.
Gretel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gretel connects with a nice looking jab.
Mogh shoots for a double leg takedown but Gretel sprawls well. He's pushed Mogh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gretel connects with the punch.
Mogh misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Gretel. That snapped Mogh's head back.
Mogh moves out of range of the body kick from Gretel.
Gretel throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gretel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mogh on the side of the head.
Peter Gretel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Gretel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gretel moves into the clinch.
A short right from Mogh on the inside.
Mogh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gretel tries to throw a body punch but Mogh avoids it by throwing Gretel back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gretel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mogh blocks a body shot from Gretel.
Gretel misses with some punches.
Gretel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mogh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gretel swings wildly with an uppercut but Mogh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gretel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moghs head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mogh is leaning against Gretel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gretel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mogh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mogh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Gretel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mogh tries to bum rush Gretel with a series of wild strikes but Gretel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mogh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mogh takes the fight into the clinch.
Gretel lands with a short shot to the head.
Gretel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gretel fails to land.
Gretel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mogh misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Gretel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gretel tries a body shot but Mogh blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gretel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mogh pushes Gretel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gretel misses with a body punch.
Gretel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mogh can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Gretel fails to land.
Gretel blocks a body shot from Mogh.
Mogh wants to take the fight to the mat but Gretel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gretel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gretel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mogh struggles to land a body shot inside as Gretel controls his hands.
Gretel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gretel throws a punch but it's blocked by Mogh.
Mogh blocks a body shot from Gretel.
Gretel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mogh's elbow.
Mogh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gretel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gretel swings wildly with an uppercut but Mogh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mogh blocks an uppercut.
Mogh blocking some punches.
Gretel can't find room to land a body shot as Mogh controls the action.
Gretel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moghs head.
Mogh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Mogh on the inside.
Peter Gretel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gretel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moghs head.
Gretel tries to throw a body punch but Mogh avoids it by throwing Gretel back against the cage.
Gretel stops a takedown attempt from Mogh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mogh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mogh blocking some punches.
Mogh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gretel after a bit of a struggle.
Peter Gretel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Worf Mogh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice right hand lands inside from Gretel.
Mogh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gretel prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mogh.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gretel lands with a left to the head.
Mogh tries to throw a body punch but Gretel avoids it by throwing Mogh back against the cage.
Mogh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mogh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mogh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mogh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mogh tries a body shot but Gretel blocks it.
Mogh is looking for a takedown.
Gretel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mogh is working for takedown but Gretel is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gretel lands with a right to the head.
Gretel prevents the takedown attempt.
Mogh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gretel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mogh digs a right hand into Gretel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gretel's gas tank.
Mogh misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Gretel.
Gretel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mogh backwards.
Gretel misses with a body punch.
Mogh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gretel is defending well.
Mogh is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mogh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gretel after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gretel.
Mogh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mogh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mogh struggles to land a body shot inside as Gretel controls his hands.
Gretel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gretel tries to throw a body punch but Mogh avoids it by throwing Gretel back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gretel gets underhooks to prevent Mogh's takedown attempt.
Gretel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mogh is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gretel to the mat. Gretel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gretel pushes Mogh off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gretel cracks Mogh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mogh throws a looping overhand right but Gretel ducks down to avoid it.
Mogh moves out of range as Gretel throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gretel.
Good leg kick by Gretel.
Mogh takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mogh blocks the body kick.
Mogh doesn't manage to clinch there - Gretel circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Gretel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gretel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gretel stuns Mogh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gretel misses with a double jab.
Gretel misses with a straight left.
Mogh throws an overhand right that lands on Gretel's shoulder, as Gretel tries to avoid the shot.
Worf Mogh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gretel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Peter Gretel is winning the standup battle so far.
Gretel misses with a wild body shot.
Gretel thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mogh if he has to take too many more of those.
Mogh darts in looking for a takedown but Gretel gets double underhooks and turns Mogh into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogh takes one on the button.
Gretel misses with a lunging right hand
letting Mogh counter with a right hand.
Mogh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mogh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gretel counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mogh blocks a jab.
Gretel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gretel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mogh.
Gretel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Mogh.
Mogh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gretel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mogh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mogh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gretel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mogh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mogh keeps the fight on the outside.
Gretel misses the body punch
and Mogh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gretel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mogh's hands.
Worf Mogh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mogh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gretel connects with a jab.
Gretel leaves Mogh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gretel is looking to counter punch.
Mogh scores with a body shot.
Gretel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mogh. Gretel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peter Gretel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gretel takes a swing at Mogh's ribcage but misses.
Mogh shoots in for a takedown but Gretel shows good takedown defense.
Peter Gretel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Worf Mogh.
Mogh shoots in for a takedown but Gretel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mogh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mogh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gretel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gretel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A left and a right from Gretel both land. Nice combination.
Gretel misses with a hook. Mogh ducked under it nicely.
Gretel clobbers Mogh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mogh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gretel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gretel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gretel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Gretel finds it's way through Mogh's defenses.
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!
Gretel throws a head kick but Mogh moves out of range.
Mogh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gretel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mogh slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gretel misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Mogh misses.
Gretel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gretel slaps away a takedown attempt from Mogh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gretel digs a good hook to Mogh's body.
Mogh misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Gretel does it's job there.
A nice leg kick from Gretel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mogh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Gretel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gretel 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Gretel!
A very excited looking Peter Gretel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Prix (ranked 117 p4p, 222 weight class) and Adan Puno (ranked 19 p4p, 30 weight class). Prix comes to the cage accompanied by Richard by Slowdive. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cyrus Prix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adan Puno!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Prix 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Cyrus Prix has been cut.
Prix throws a push kick but Puno slaps the foot to one side.
Prix dips to his left and cracks Puno with an uppercut!
It looks like Adan Puno has been cut.
Puno lands a nice shot to the body.
Prix throws out a leg kick but Puno moves out of range and Prix only half commits.
Prix sets himself, and Puno steps forward looking for the clinch! Prix avoids it this time.
Prix checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prix scores with a jab to the jaw.
Puno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno avoids the head kick by Prix.
Puno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Prix looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Prix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Prix scores with a jab to the body.
Prix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puno tries to counter with a clinch but Prix shakes him off and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Puno.
Prix is breathing heavily.
Puno misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Prix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prix throws a body kick that misses.
Puno steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Prix.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Puno gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Prix counter with a right hand.
A big right from Prix misses.
Puno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puno feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Prix sprawling to the canvas! Prix rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Puno finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prix throws a right hand that misses
and Puno counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adan Puno!
Adan Puno is the new heavyweight champion!
Adan Puno thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howie Dewitt (ranked 82 p4p, 165 weight class) and Pete Tyler (ranked 12 p4p, 24 weight class). Dewitt comes to the cage accompanied by Montell Jordan - This Is How We Do It. 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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Howie Dewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dewitt thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dewitt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tyler finds it's way round the side to connect with Dewitt's head.
It looks like Howie Dewitt has been cut.
Dewitt walks into a left hand.
Tyler loads up on a big right hand but Dewitt slips the punch.
It looked like Dewitt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tyler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewitt can't find room to land a body shot as Tyler controls the action.
Dewitt lands a left hand.
It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Tyler blocking some punches.
Tyler prevents a body shot from Dewitt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewitt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tylers head.
Tyler misses with some punches.
Dewitt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dewitt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dewitt swings wildly with an uppercut but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dewitt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dewitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyler.
Tyler misses with a straight left.
Tyler looks to land a left hand but Dewitt moved out of range nicely.
Tyler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dewitt manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewitt moves out of range as Tyler throws a body kick.
Dewitt is looking to counter punch.
Tyler tries to land a front kick but Dewitt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Dewitt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyler.
Tyler throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Dewitt was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tyler.
Pete Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've been told by Dewitt's head coaches at Chikara MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dewitt takes one to the chin there.
Tyler throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dewitt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler misses with the body kick
and Dewitt moves into the clinch.
Tyler digs a right hand underneath Dewitt's ribcage. Dewitt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dewitt blocks an uppercut.
Tyler can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Nice body punch from Dewitt.
Tyler misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Dewitt.
Tyler looks winded!
Tyler can't find room to land a body shot as Dewitt controls the action.
Tyler tries to throw a body punch but Dewitt avoids it by throwing Tyler back against the cage.
Dewitt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Dewitt.
Tyler tries a body shot but Dewitt blocks it.
Dewitt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dewitt digs a right hand into Tyler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tyler's gas tank.
Dewitt lands a hook that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
Dewitt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyler backwards.
Dewitt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dewitt works on Tyler's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Dewitt.
Dewitt tries to work over Tyler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyler tries to work over Dewitt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dewitt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyler misses with a combination
and Dewitt counters with a nice right hand that sends Tyler toppling to the canvas! Tyler scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dewitt finish him?!
Dewitt blocks the body kick.
Tyler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dewitt counters with a right hand from hell and Tyler is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Howie Dewitt!
Howie Dewitt thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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