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DMMA 376 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Celestyn Kluz (ranked 794 p4p, 2963 weight class) and Tobig Tofail (ranked 100 p4p, 338 weight class). Kluz comes into the arena with Mark Crozer and The Rels - Broken Out In Love blaring out of the sound system. 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Celestyn Kluz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobig Tofail!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Kluz.
Kluz clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tofail.
Kluz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kluz misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kluz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kluz.
Kluz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tofail misses with a body punch.
Tofail blocks a body shot from Kluz.
Tofail misses with the head strike.
Tofail throws a punch but it's blocked by Kluz.
Kluz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kluz cracks Tofail with a nice body shot.
Kluz throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Kluz.
Tofail lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Kluz - that landed with a thud.
Tofail blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tofail misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kluz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluz is leaning against Tofail and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kluz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kluz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kluz lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Kluz.
A short right from Kluz.
A head punch on the inside from Tofail fails to land.
Kluz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kluz lands with a short shot to the head.
Tofail lands with a short shot to the head.
Tofail tries a body shot but Kluz blocks it.
Kluz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kluz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tofail's elbow.
Kluz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kluz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kluz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tofail blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kluz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tofails head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kluz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluz prevents a body shot from Tofail.
Tofail misses with a punch on the inside.
Kluz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tofail blocking some punches.
Kluz gets through Tofail's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tofail misses with a punch to the body.
Tofail tries to work over Kluz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tofail has a couple of punches blocked by Kluz.
A short right from Kluz.
Kluz scores with a shoulder strike.
Tofail lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kluz or not.
Kluz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tofail looks winded!
Kluz digs a right hand into Tofail's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tofail's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Kluz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kluz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kluz.
Kluz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 Tofail is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Kluz fails to land.
Tofail is still on wobbly legs! Can Kluz finish him?
Kluz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tofail uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kluz lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tofail.
Kluz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tofail uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tofail seems to have recovered his senses.
Kluz'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.
Tofail misses with a punch to the body.
Kluz struggles to land a body shot inside as Tofail controls his hands.
Kluz lands a left hand.
Tofail's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kluz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tofail doesn't seem bothered though.
Kluz gets a clinch.
A short right from Kluz.
Kluz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tofail backwards.
Kluz dips a shoulder and cracks Tofail with a mighty uppercut! Tofail falls back against the cage and Kluz unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tofail is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kluz screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Celestyn Kluz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ola Badmus (ranked 825 p4p, 760 weight class) and Rubber Turtle (ranked 114 p4p, 105 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ola Badmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rubber Turtle!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Badmus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Turtle responds with a good body kick, but Badmus manages to step out the way in time.
Turtle scores with a nice head shot.
Badmus dips to his left and cracks Turtle with an uppercut!
Badmus checks a leg kick.
Badmus tries a head kick but it misses.
Badmus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turtle.
Turtle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badmus is looking to land body kicks.
Badmus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ola Badmus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badmus misses with a hook.
Turtle slips a jab and a cross from Badmus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badmus throws a leg kick
enabling Turtle to counter with a crisp jab.
Badmus pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turtle back to the cage. Badmus follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Badmus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turtle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turtle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turtle throws a front kick that sends Badmus stumbling back into the cage.
Badmus throws a right hand that misses
and Turtle counters with an outside leg kick.
Badmus is breathing heavily.
Badmus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turtle lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Badmus does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like Ola Badmus has been cut.
Badmus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turtle misses with a body kick.
Badmus swinging wildly here.
Turtle lands a nice shot to the body.
Badmus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Badmus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turtle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtle lands a big uppercut and Badmus crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Badmus looks OK. Turtle waves Badmus back to his feet!
 Badmus is rocked!
Turtle drops Badmus with a straight right hand, right on the button! Turtle follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rubber Turtle!
An out of breath Rubber Turtle 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 Dominic Action (ranked 1137 p4p, 875 weight class) and Stevie Hanselman (ranked 82 p4p, 70 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Action!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Stevie Hanselman!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Action stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Action slips a jab from Hanselman.
Action scores with a jab to the head.
Hanselman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Action waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanselman.
Action scores with a hook.
Action lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Action keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Action throws the left hand but Hanselman avoids the punch easily.
Action moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hanselman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Action changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Action keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Action keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanselman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanselman misses with a wild body shot.
Action throws a big shot that misses.
Hanselman digs a good hook to Action's body.
Hanselman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stevie Hanselman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanselman looks to land a combination but Action avoids it well.
Action scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanselman throws a nice looking combination but Action bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanselman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Action moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Hanselman.
Hanselman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Action keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Action misses with the combination.
A big left from Action misses.
Action tries a low kick but Hanselman avoids it.
Hanselman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Action throws a leg kick but Hanselman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hanselman tries to bum rush Action with a series of wild strikes but Action uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Action keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanselman.
Action fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hanselman just manages to avoid it.
Action throws a head kick that Hanselman semi-blocks.
Hanselman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Action as he jumps to the side.
Action scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Action looks to land a right hand but Hanselman moved out of range.
A jab from Hanselman finds it's way through Action's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Action attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hanselman is looking to clinch.
Action avoids the body shot from Hanselman.
Action throws a head kick that misses.
Hanselman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Action moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Action shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hanselman eats them both and turns towards Action to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hanselman misses with a wild combination.
Hanselman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Action displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanselman throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Action.
Action needs to keep his hands up - Hanselman had a free shot at his head there.
Hanselman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Action.
Hanselman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Action can pounce on him.
Hanselman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Action rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanselman swings for the body but Action moves out of range.
Hanselman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanselman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanselman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanselman slips under a jab from Action.
Action cracks Hanselman with a good jab.
Action misses with a low kick as Hanselman jumps back.
Dominic Action is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Action throws a head kick that misses.
Hanselman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Action misses with a hook. Hanselman ducked under it nicely.
Hanselman stuns Action with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Action misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Action keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Action avoids a punch combination nicely.
Action throws an overhand right that lands on Hanselman's shoulder, as Hanselman tries to avoid the shot.
Hanselman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanselman takes a swing at Action's ribcage but misses.
Action wants to land a leg kick but Hanselman is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Action lands a nice shot that snaps Hanselman's head back.
A head kick from Action lands but Hanselman takes it in his stride.
Hanselman throws a right hand that Action ducks under and follows up with a left that Action also avoids with ease.
Action uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanselman.
Action finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hanselman feints the counter takedown.
Nice uppercut there from Hanselman.
Action connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanselman momentarily.
Action slips under a jab.
Action throws a wild body kick that Hanselman sees coming a mile off.
Hanselman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Action lands with a kick to the temple. Hanselman shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Action dodges the punch combination from Hanselman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Action takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Action tries a low kick but Hanselman avoids it.
Action throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Action dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Action scores with a shot to the body.
Dominic Action is winning the standup battle so far.
Action throws a shot from downtown. Hanselman moves away and avoids it.
Action misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanselman.
Action moves out of range as Hanselman strikes.
Hanselman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Action swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Action takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanselman scores with a decent looking hook.
Action misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanselman.
Hanselman stuns Action with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hanselman avoids the body shot from Action.
Hanselman misses with a two punch combination.
Action throws a chopping leg kick but Hanselman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Action tries a head kick but it misses.
Action avoids the body shot from Hanselman.
Hanselman lands with a straight right. Action didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanselman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Action backs up against the cage.
Action thumps Hanselman with a low kick.
Action looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanselman throws a series of punches but Action moves out of range.
Hanselman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hanselman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Action throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Action throws a hook but Hanselman avoids it easily.
Hanselman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Action's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Action is looking to escape.
Action on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Action tries to get out of the position.
Hanselman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hanselman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Action does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hanselman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Action taking some punishment here, with Hanselman in his half guard.
Hanselman slips a nice elbow through Action's hands, connecting with Action's forehead.
Hanselman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Action defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanselman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hanselman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Action taking some punishment here, with Hanselman in his half guard.
Hanselman trying to control from half guard but Action is working away.
Hanselman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hanselman slips a nice elbow through Action's hands, connecting with Action's forehead.
Hanselman working the head and body with strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hanselman working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hanselman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Action's head.
Hanselman trying to pass the guard but Action defending well.
Hanselman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanselman drops an elbow to the side of Action's head.
Hanselman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hanselman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hanselman winds up and cracks Action with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hanselman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hanselman works his way into side control.
Hanselman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Action is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hanselman tries to score with some ground and pound. Action controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hanselman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stevie Hanselman has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanselman works to advance to full mount. Action defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Hanselman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hanselman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hanselman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Action is bucking up trying to escape but Hanselman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hanselman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hanselman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hanselman cracks Action with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Action is trying to stand up.
Hanselman landing strikes from the mount.
Hanselman landing punches.
Hanselman cracks Action with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Action is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Hanselman 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!
Action uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hanselman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hanselman lands in his opponent's guard.
Hanselman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hanselman is pushing down on Action's leg trying to pass to half guard. Action is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanselman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hanselman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hanselman throwing shots but Action is blocking nicely.
Action avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanselman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Action avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hanselman.
Hanselman lands with a punch from half guard.
Hanselman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Action regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hanselman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanselman stays in close to Action's body and controls the position.
Hanselman working some strikes from top position.
Hanselman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanselman wants to control from the top but Action keeps moving.
Hanselman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanselman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Action preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Action knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanselman on the ground.
Hanselman looking to pass the guard.
Hanselman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hanselman trying to move into half guard but instead Action has managed to sweep!
Hanselman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanselman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Action manages to get himself to full guard.
Action keeping moving, preventing Hanselman from controlling successfully.
Action utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanselman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Action swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanselman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hanselman wants to control from the top but Action keeps moving.
Hanselman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hanselman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Action takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hanselman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanselman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Action is not content to let Hanselman control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanselman working the body and head with strikes.
Hanselman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hanselman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hanselman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Action to see if he's OK.
Hanselman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Action down.
Hanselman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An elbow from Hanselman crashes against the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Hanselman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hanselman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Hanselman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Materlak (ranked 231 p4p, 1391 weight class) and Master Leader (ranked 32 p4p, 189 weight class). Materlak comes to the cage accompanied by Marzenia. Leader is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Champions - Kanye West (ft Travis Scott, Quavo, etc…). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Michal Materlak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Master Leader!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leader lands a nice leg kick that just misses Materlak's sensitive parts.
Master Leader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leader loads up on a big right hand but Materlak slips the punch.
Leader wants to clinch.
Materlak is looking to counter punch.
Materlak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leader doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab by Leader.
Leader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leader takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Materlak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leader lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Materlak connects with a nice looking jab.
Leader scores with a leg kick.
Materlak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leader.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leader needs to keep his hands up - Materlak had a free shot at his head there.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Materlak works the jab nicely.
Leader looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Leader moved out of range.
Leader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leader throws a head kick that misses.
Leader takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Materlak.
Materlak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That kick from Materlak tenderised Leader's leg. Leader is trying to keep his angry face on.
Leader is looking to score with low kicks.
Good leg kick by Materlak.
Leader misses with a hook. Materlak ducked under it nicely.
Materlak tried to counter with a leg kick but Leader avoided it.
Materlak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Materlak coming out on top.
Leader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leader chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Materlak connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
A big left from Leader misses.
Materlak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Materlak there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader throws a head kick that Materlak semi-blocks.
It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
Leader takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Materlak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A punch combination from Leader misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Materlak checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Materlak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Materlak moves out of range as Leader strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materlak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leader.
Leader lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Leader moves out of range as Materlak strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Materlak. That's going to slow Leader down.
Leader throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leader throws a hook but Materlak blocks it.
Leader closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Materlak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Leader misses with a straight left.
Materlak seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Materlak just misses with a punch to the body.
Materlak throws a jab when Leader was well out of range.
Materlak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leader!
Materlak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Leader tries to move into range but Materlak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Materlak. That's going to slow Leader down.
Materlak tests Leader's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leader blocks a jab.
Leader throws a solid leg kick but Materlak takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leader.
Materlak thumps Leader with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leader scores with a nice body kick.
Materlak throws a hook but Leader blocks it.
Leader misses with a head kick.
Materlak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Leader throws an overhand right that lands on Materlak's shoulder, as Materlak tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Materlak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Materlak feints and then cracks Leader's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leader down.
That kick from Materlak tenderised Leader's leg. Leader is trying to keep his angry face on.
Materlak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leader.
Leader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Materlak.
Materlak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leader has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leader there as he acknowledges the shot.
Materlak swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Materlak throws a looping overhand right but Leader ducks down to avoid it.
Materlak connects with a jab.
A jab from Leader misses.
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 big left from Materlak misses.
Leader throws a leg kick which misses Materlak's front leg but catches the back leg as Materlak tries to avoid it.
Leader throws out a loose jab but Materlak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak dips to his left and cracks Leader with an uppercut!
Leader throws the left hand but Materlak avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Materlak misses the jab.
Leader looks to land a body kick but Materlak moved away.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Materlak is looking to slow Leader down with leg kicks.
Materlak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Materlak slips a straight right by Leader.
Leader connects with an inside leg kick.
Materlak misses with an uppercut.
Materlak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leader takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Leader on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Materlak with a nice cross.
Leader throws a low kick but Materlak avoids it.
Materlak feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A head kick by Leader misses
and Materlak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materlak moves forwards but Leader connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Leader missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A good leg kick by Materlak.
Materlak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Leader.
Good leg kick by Materlak.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak'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.
Materlak misses with a low kick.
Leader's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Materlak throws a leg kick but Leader moved away.
Leader uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Materlak.
Leader misses with a head kick.
Materlak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Materlak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leader is able to avoid easily.
Leader ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
Leader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Leader misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Materlak - just one landing.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Materlak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leader stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Materlak throws the left hand but Leader avoids the punch easily.
Leader throws a nice inside leg kick.
Materlak scores with the left hand. Leader knows he should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Materlak checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leader lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Materlak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Materlak scores with a shot to the body.
Leader wants to land a leg kick but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leader misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materlak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Leader is able to avoid easily.
Leader has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Materlak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leader to score with a decent uppercut.
Materlak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leader doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Leader.
A chopping leg kick lands by Materlak.
Leader lands a jab to the head.
Materlak staying out of range there.
A jab from Materlak misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Leader is looking to clinch but Materlak is avoiding it.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leader tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leader looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leader looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A clash of legs there as Materlak blocks the low kick.
Leader tries to score with a low kick but Materlak moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materlak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Materlak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leader cracks Materlak with an open hand slap.
Materlak fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leader on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Materlak, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Materlak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leader throws out the jab.
Materlak looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Materlak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leader manages to avoid it.
Materlak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Materlak with a nice cross.
Materlak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leader.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Leader moved out of range.
Materlak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Materlak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leader. Leader circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leader jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Materlak walks into a straight right hand from Leader.
Leader wants to slow Materlak down by chopping away at his legs.
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Materlak lands a nice looking body kick.
Materlak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leader can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leader momentarily.
Materlak moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Materlak.
Materlak scoring well with a low kick there.
Leader throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Materlak counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Materlak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Materlak.
Leader looks to land a right hand but Materlak moved out of range.
Materlak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Leader lands an impressive looking overhand right. Materlak doesn't seem phased though.
Leader moves out of range as Materlak strikes.
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Materlak lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Materlak throws a hook but Leader avoids it easily.
Materlak on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leader. Leader obviously looking to wear him down.
Leader lands a leg kick that knocks Materlak off balance momentarily.
Leader ducks right into an uppercut from Materlak.
Materlak with a nice calf kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leader scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Materlak dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leader. That did some damage!
Materlak connects with a crisp jab.
Leader missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Materlak blocks a head kick by Leader.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Materlak misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Leader on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Materlak throws a big shot that misses.
Materlak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot by Materlak.
Leader misses with a straight right.
Materlak throws a hook to the side of Leader's head but Leader sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leader moves away from the strike by Materlak.
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Materlak throwing a counter right hand but Leader manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak connects with a looping right hand.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leader.
Leader misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Leader.
Materlak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Materlak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Leader throws a sloppy head kick and Materlak moves out of range easily.
Master Leader has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leader throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Michal Materlak is winning the standup battle so far.
Leader looks to throw the jab but Materlak is out of range.
Materlak lands with a nice body punch.
Materlak with the inside leg kick.
Materlak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Leader.
Materlak throws a hook but Leader blocks it.
Materlak lands a really nice looking cross but Leader seems unphased.
Leader throws a looping overhand right but Materlak ducks down to avoid it.
Leader throws a poor cross that misses
and Materlak counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab from Materlak.
Leader tries to work over Materlak's front leg with a kick but Materlak checks it.
Materlak slips a straight right by Leader.
A telegraphed right hand from Materlak misses the target.
Materlak throws a jab when Leader was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Leader on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Leader as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leader throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leader throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Materlak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Materlak.
Leader looks to land a left hand but Materlak moved out of range nicely.
Materlak with a nice calf kick.
Materlak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Materlak.
A big left from Materlak misses.
Materlak misses with a body shot.
Leader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Materlak on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Leader tries to work over Materlak's front leg with a kick but Materlak checks it.
Leader tests Materlak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Materlak missing with a left hand there. Leader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leader throws a hook to the side of Materlak's head but Materlak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leader scores with a punch to the head.
Michal Materlak's cut is getting worse.
Leader is looking to clinch.
Materlak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leader throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Materlak.
Materlak is rocked!
Leader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leader pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leader takes a jab right on the kisser.
Materlak scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leader is looking to slow Materlak down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
Leader missing with a left hand there. Materlak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leader needs to keep his hands up - Materlak had a free shot at his head there.
Materlak looks to land a right hand but Leader moved out of range.
Materlak's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Leader on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Leader wants to land a leg kick but Materlak is out of range.
Nice jab there from Materlak.
Leader throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materlak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Leader backs away, Materlak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Leader goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Materlak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Materlak.
Leader misses with a series of wild punches.
Leader takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leader on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Materlak.
Materlak throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leader.
Materlak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leader just manages to avoid it.
Materlak with the inside leg kick.
Materlak throws out a leg kick but Leader moves out of range and Materlak only half commits.
Materlak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leader.
Leader rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Materlak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Leader thinking.
Sloppy strikes from Leader. Those never looked like landing.
Materlak lands a nice looking body kick.
Materlak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Leader takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leader takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leader wants to slow Materlak down by chopping away at his legs.
Leader 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.
Materlak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Materlak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Leader connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Materlak scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Materlak.
Leader chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Materlak can pounce on him.
Leader swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leader cracks Materlak with an open hand slap.
A big left from Leader misses.
Leader misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materlak scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leader doesn't seem bothered though.
An inside leg kick lands from Materlak.
Materlak throws out a loose jab but Leader uses good head movement to avoid it.
Materlak with a nice calf kick.
Materlak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Materlak lands a jab to the nose.
Some wild striking there from Leader.
Materlak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leader.
Leader works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leader on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leader misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Materlak lands a glancing blow to the side of Leader's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materlak ducks under a wild hook from Leader.
Materlak stuns Leader with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Materlak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leader.
Materlak scores with a hook.
Leader connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Materlak momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Materlak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Materlak 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
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 Adeboye Temidare (ranked 649 p4p, 563 weight class) and Methodios McIntyre (ranked 85 p4p, 71 weight class). McIntyre has chosen Gallantry as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adeboye Temidare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Methodios McIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temidare misses with a hook. McIntyre ducked under it nicely.
McIntyre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A good leg kick by Temidare.
Temidare tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McIntyre is able to avoid easily.
Temidare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McIntyre manages to avoid it.
McIntyre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
 It looks like Methodios McIntyre has been cut.
Temidare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McIntyre.
McIntyre tries to counter by closing the distance.
McIntyre throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Temidare counter with a right hand.
Temidare lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre moves out of range of the strikes.
McIntyre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Temidare with a body shot.
McIntyre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McIntyre wants to counter the offense by Temidare and move into the clinch position.
Temidare lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Temidare lands a really nice looking cross but McIntyre seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McIntyre thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd cheers as Temidare lands an impressive looking overhand right. McIntyre doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by McIntyre.
McIntyre tries to counter with a clinch but Temidare shakes him off and moves away.
Temidare bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Temidare tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Temidare backing away here, and McIntyre unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Temidare has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MMAH League and Warrior Nation in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from McIntyre misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Temidare misses the target.
A big left from Temidare misses.
McIntyre steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Temidare.
Temidare misses with a body shot.
Temidare loads up on a big right hand but McIntyre slips the punch.
McIntyre lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre slips a jab from Temidare.
Temidare uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McIntyre has time to react.
Temidare misses with a wild body shot.
Temidare throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like McIntyre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temidare throws a body shot but no joy.
Temidare throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Temidare misses.
McIntyre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Temidare with a body shot.
Temidare misses with a left hand
and McIntyre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Adeboye Temidare has been cut.
McIntyre scores with a nice head shot.
Temidare throws a combination that misses
and McIntyre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McIntyre lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Temidare.
McIntyre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McIntyre.
Temidare is breathing heavily.
McIntyre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Temidare avoids it.
McIntyre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McIntyre lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre looking to throw knees to the head but Temidare is blocking nicely.
McIntyre tries to land knees in the clinch but Temidare avoids the damage to the body.
McIntyre misses with a knee to the head.
McIntyre misses with a punch to the body.
McIntyre tries a knee to the head but Temidare blocks it.
McIntyre lands a nice uppercut.
Temidare is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Temidare is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McIntyre has Temidare pressed against the cage, preventing Temidare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McIntyre lands a body punch in the clinch.
McIntyre lands a right hand.
Knees to the body from McIntyre.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McIntyre missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temidare tries to break free but McIntyre pushes him back against the cage.
McIntyre pushes Temidare back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre can't find room to land a body shot as Temidare controls the action.
McIntyre prevents Temidare from breaking the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McIntyre obliges.
McIntyre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Temidare is defending well for now.
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Temidares head.
McIntyre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McIntyre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McIntyre landing knees to the head.
Good body shot from McIntyre.
McIntyre scores with a shoulder strike.
McIntyre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Temidare wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McIntyre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Temidare backwards.
McIntyre works on Temidare's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McIntyre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Temidare backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Methodios McIntyre dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Temidare's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McIntyre lands a big right hand that sends Temidare crashing to the mat! McIntyre stays standing though and waves Temidare back to his feet!
McIntyre tries a head kick but it misses.
Temidare misses the jab.
McIntyre tries to counter by closing the distance.
McIntyre misses the body punch
and Temidare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Temidare ducks under a wild hook from McIntyre.
Temidare throws a jab but it's blocked by McIntyre.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McIntyre in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Temidare tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temidare throws an overhand right that lands on McIntyre's shoulder, as McIntyre tries to avoid the shot.
McIntyre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adeboye Temidare is winning the standup battle so far.
McIntyre bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Temidare throws a poor cross that misses
and McIntyre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McIntyre lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre landing knees to the head.
McIntyre lands a nice uppercut.
McIntyre landing knees to the head.
McIntyre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McIntyre lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre drops Temidare with a big knee straight up the middle! Temidare is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Temidare is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temidare avoids the head kick by McIntyre.
A little feinted left hand from Temidare on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oh Temidare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Temidare.
Temidare sets himself, and McIntyre steps forward looking for the clinch! Temidare avoids it this time.
Temidare seems to have got his legs back now.
McIntyre throws a head kick that misses.
McIntyre connects with a body shot.
McIntyre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McIntyre rushes Temidare and presses him up against the cage.
McIntyre with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McIntyre lands a nice uppercut.
McIntyre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McIntyre landing knees to the head.
McIntyre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Methodios McIntyre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McIntyre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McIntyre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Temidare blocks it with crossed arms.
Temidare on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McIntyre scores with a shoulder strike.
McIntyre lands a body punch.
McIntyre connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from McIntyre.
A right hand to the body from McIntyre.
McIntyre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McIntyre lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McIntyre scores with a shoulder strike.
McIntyre lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from McIntyre.
McIntyre drops Temidare onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Temidare is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McIntyre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Temidare has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from McIntyre.
McIntyre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McIntyre crunches a lovely knee into Temidare's ribcage.
McIntyre crunches a lovely knee into Temidare's ribcage.
McIntyre scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McIntyre presses Temidare against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McIntyre with a knee to the head.
McIntyre lands a body punch in the clinch.
McIntyre landing knees to the head.
McIntyre lands a knee to the body.
McIntyre lands a nice uppercut.
McIntyre drops Temidare with a big knee straight up the middle! Temidare is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. McIntyre engages and cracks Temidare with a massive lead left hook - Temidare tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! McIntyre is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Methodios McIntyre!
After winning the bout, Methodios McIntyre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phil Sprintin (ranked 452 p4p, 623 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 38 p4p, 52 weight class). Sprintin comes into the arena with Disturbed - Bad Man blaring out of the sound system. Dux has chosen Bloodsport 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Sprintin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sprintin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dux moves away.
Sprintin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sprintin tries to avoid it but Dux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sprintin to the ground. Sprintin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dux throws a big shot that misses.
Sprintin throwing a counter right hand but Dux manages to avoid it.
Sprintin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sprintin throws a body shot but no joy.
Dux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sprintin.
Dux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dux fails with the takedown.
Nice body kick from Sprintin.
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch but Sprintin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Sprintin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sprintin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sprintin throws a jab when Dux was well out of range.
Dux feints and as Sprintin raises his hands in defense, Dux 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!
Sprintin looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sprintin keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Sprintin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dux manages to get himself to full guard.
Sprintin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dux is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sprintin holds on and takes a little breather.
Sprintin continues to stall.
Dux stays in close to Sprintin's body and controls the position.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Sprintin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sprintin controls Dux momentarily but Dux frees himself.
Sprintin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sprintin wants to sweep but no luck.
Dux lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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.
Dux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sprintin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dux has managed to get both his arms back between Sprintin's legs - danger averted.
Sprintin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sprintin is trying to control the position but Dux postures up.
Dux is in close to Sprintin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dux working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Dux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sprintin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dux distracts Sprintin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sprintin wants to control but Dux passes easily into half guard.
Sprintin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dux is working away from the top position though.
Dux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sprintin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sprintin wants to sweep here but Dux controlling him for the moment.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Sprintin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Sprintin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sprintin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Sprintin is trying to keep Dux in close.
Dux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sprintin wants to sweep but no luck.
Sprintin is pulling down on Dux's head to control his posture.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dux lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprintin trying to hold on to Dux's head to control him but Dux postures up.
Sprintin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sprintin tries to roll over but Dux keeps him under control.
Dux looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dux is pressing down on Sprintin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sprintin is holding on for now.
Sprintin actively working from the bottom here.
Sprintin trying to hold on to Dux's head to control him but Dux postures up.
Sprintin taking some punishment here, with Dux in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dux drops an elbow to the side of Sprintin's head.
Sprintin is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sprintin is working hard here to advance position.
Dux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Dux will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dux darts in trying to clinch
and Sprintin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dux closes the distance and clinches.
Sprintin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sprintin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
Sprintin gets underhooks to prevent Dux's takedown attempt.
Sprintin lands a nice shot to the body.
Sprintin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sprintin.
Sprintin scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Sprintin.
Dux prevents a body shot from Sprintin.
Sprintin lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprintin is leaning against Dux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sprintin.
Sprintin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sprintin presses Dux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Sprintin lands a body shot.
Sprintin tries to throw a body punch but Dux avoids it by throwing Sprintin back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprintin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sprintin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sprintin lands a jab to the head.
Dux blocks a low kick nicely.
Sprintin leaves Dux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sprintin lunges at Dux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dux's hand.
Dux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sprintin lands a head shot.
Dux is rocked!
Sprintin closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Dux out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Sprintin!
An out of breath Phil Sprintin 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Winter Scarletwound (ranked 940 p4p, 94 weight class) and Zark Muckerberg (ranked 124 p4p, 16 weight class). Winter Scarletwound has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Winter Scarletwound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zark Muckerberg!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarletwound throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scarletwound looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muckerberg lands a slapping body shot.
Muckerberg misses with an uppercut. Scarletwound saw that one coming.
Muckerberg works the jab nicely.
Scarletwound takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scarletwound defending well as Muckerberg loads up on a big left hand.
Muckerberg closes the distance and pushes Scarletwound back into the cage.
Muckerberg blocks a body shot from Scarletwound.
Scarletwound is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Muckerberg pushes Scarletwound back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scarletwound struggles to land a body shot inside as Muckerberg controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muckerberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scarletwound fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Muckerberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muckerberg avoids the head kick by Scarletwound.
Muckerberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muckerberg throws out a counter right but Scarletwound avoids it with no problem.
Muckerberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Muckerberg.
Scarletwound tries to sprawl but Muckerberg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Muckerberg trying to control from half guard but Scarletwound is working away.
Scarletwound holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Muckerberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Scarletwound is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Muckerberg trying to pass the guard but Scarletwound defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muckerberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scarletwound keeps working.
Muckerberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scarletwound has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scarletwound tries to get to full guard but Muckerberg has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muckerberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Scarletwound tries to hold on but Muckerberg postures up.
Muckerberg wants to control but Scarletwound has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Scarletwound knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Muckerberg on the ground.
Scarletwound won't allow Muckerberg to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarletwound wants to control but Muckerberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muckerberg trying to mount his opponent but Scarletwound defends it.
Muckerberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Muckerberg is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scarletwound sees it coming and defends easily.
Scarletwound is refusing to be controlled, as Muckerberg sits in half guard.
Scarletwound keeping hold of Muckerberg's head, controlling as best he can.
Scarletwound is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scarletwound is positioning himself well to prevent Muckerberg advancing to mount.
Muckerberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scarletwound does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Muckerberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Scarletwound counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick misses from Scarletwound.
Scarletwound connects with an inside leg kick.
Muckerberg blocks a low kick nicely.
As Scarletwound backs off Muckerberg throws a huge counter combo but Scarletwound manages to avoid it all.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muckerberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scarletwound can pounce on him.
Muckerberg shoots in and drives through. Scarletwound sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Scarletwound on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Winter Scarletwound has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zark Muckerberg.
Scarletwound ducks under a wild hook from Muckerberg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zark Muckerberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Muckerberg misses with an uppercut. Scarletwound saw that one coming.
Muckerberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Muckerberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarletwound needs to keep his hands up - Muckerberg had a free shot at his head there.
Muckerberg throws a hook to the side of Scarletwound's head but Scarletwound sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarletwound slips under a jab.
Muckerberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Scarletwound 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Muckerberg misses with a looping right.
Muckerberg throws the left hand but Scarletwound avoids the punch easily.
Scarletwound looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Muckerberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scarletwound lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Muckerberg has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Muckerberg and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zark Muckerberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muckerberg ducks under a wild hook from Scarletwound.
Muckerberg scores with a jab.
Muckerberg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scarletwound counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Zark Muckerberg has been cut.
Muckerberg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muckerberg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Scarletwound quickly recovers to half guard.
Muckerberg trying to mount his opponent but Scarletwound defends it.
Scarletwound misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Muckerberg is thwarting Scarletwound's attempts to control the position.
Muckerberg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Muckerberg controlling the pace for now.
Scarletwound wants to control but Muckerberg is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muckerberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scarletwound is looking to escape.
Zark Muckerberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scarletwound is trying to reverse the position but instead Muckerberg has taken his back - oops!
Muckerberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scarletwound prevents Muckerberg from getting a body triangle.
Muckerberg is not going to allow Scarletwound to sit and survive in this position.
Scarletwound is in bad spot here.
Muckerberg goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Scarletwound escapes and is now in half guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muckerberg looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scarletwound is thwarting Muckerberg's attempts to control the position.
Scarletwound is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
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. Scarletwound connects with a nice short shot to Muckerberg's temple.
Muckerberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Muckerberg is pulling down on Scarletwound's head to control his posture.
That's four 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.
Scarletwound trying to control but Muckerberg is working from the bottom.
Scarletwound landing some decent shots from guard.
Scarletwound stopping the sweep attempt from Muckerberg.
Scarletwound content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Muckerberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Muckerberg, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scarletwound looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Muckerberg wants to sweep here but Scarletwound controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zark Muckerberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zark Muckerberg'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Muckerberg looking to score a takedown here. Scarletwound is defending well but Muckerberg drives through and ends up in Scarletwound's guard.
Scarletwound is adopting a defensive guard.
Scarletwound trying to control the position.
Muckerberg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A control attempt from Scarletwound but he's now mounted!
Muckerberg fails to move to back control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarletwound has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Muckerberg avoiding Scarletwound 's attempts to control his hands.
Muckerberg has the hooks in. Scarletwound is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Muckerberg working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Scarletwound is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Muckerberg has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Scarletwound taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zark Muckerberg!
Our winner, Zark Muckerberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Natalia Pisswater (ranked 52 p4p, 188 weight class) and James River (ranked 4 p4p, 16 weight class). 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 bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Natalia Pisswater!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, James River !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pisswater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
River takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a body punch but Pisswater moves out of range.
River throws a sloppy body shot
and Pisswater counters with a nice uppercut.
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pisswater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. River manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
River takes one to the chin there.
Pisswater with a nice cross.
Pisswater lands with a shot to the body.
River misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pisswater lands with a good body shot.
River closes the distance and clinches up with Pisswater, looking for a takedown. River pushes Pisswater against the cage but Pisswater circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pisswater doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pisswater just misses with a punch to the body.
Pisswater throws a big shot that misses.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisswater gets a clinch.
River lands a body punch.
Pisswater gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, River regains guard.
River has Pisswater pulled in close to control his posture.
River lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
River scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pisswater looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pisswater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pisswater trying to keep a closed guard but River is proving a slippery customer.
Pisswater wants to get back to his feet but River is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River wants to control from the top but Pisswater keeps moving.
Pisswater avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
River wants to control from the top but Pisswater keeps moving.
River postures up.
Pisswater escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. River gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pisswater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and River defends well.
River pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pisswater is keeping the position for now.
River passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pisswater is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
River lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pisswater down.
Pisswater struggling a bit here.
Pisswater manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pisswater missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pisswater wants to stand but his hand is trapped. River uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
River working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pisswater got a little sloppy there for a moment and River has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pisswater has managed to get both his arms back between River 's legs - danger averted.
Pisswater working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of River 's head.
River is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pisswater defends well.
Pisswater gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pisswater avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River misses with a body shot
and Pisswater counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River throws a lazy right hand but Pisswater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River moves away from the strike by Pisswater.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Natalia Pisswater dominated that round.
That's time! Pisswater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pisswater's corner calls for a 1-2. Pisswater obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
River slips under a jab from Pisswater.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Pisswater finds it's way through River 's defenses.
Pisswater feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits River s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pisswater takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pisswater throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River ! But no joy.
A shot to the body from River misses
and Pisswater counters with a three punch combo that has River backing up. River nods at Pisswater to acknowledge the strikes.
Pisswater keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River .
It looked like Pisswater was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from River .
Natalia Pisswater is winning the standup battle so far.
Pisswater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River .
Pisswater connects with a nice looking jab.
Pisswater tries to move into range but River moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Natalia Pisswater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by River .
River tries to clinch but Pisswater is having none of it.
Pisswater takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Pisswater finds it's target.
Pisswater misses the shot to the body.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pisswater manages to avoid it.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pisswater.
River cracks Pisswater with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River lands a head shot.
Pisswater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pisswater backs up against the cage.
Pisswater misses with a looping right.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pisswater slips a jab from River .
Nice defenses there by River .
Pisswater throws an off balance right hand
and River counters with a lovely shot to the body.
River feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pisswaters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
River throws a poor cross that misses
letting Pisswater counter with a right hand.
Pisswater drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pisswater ducks under a wild hook from River .
Pisswater scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pisswater throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Pisswater to counter with a crisp jab.
River takes one on the button.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pisswater tries to clinch there but River circles away.
Pisswater thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pisswater tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but River paws at him with a jab and circles away.
River comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pisswater swings and misses with a shot to the body
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River works Pisswater's body with a nice hook.
Pisswater tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pisswater lands a right hand.
Pisswater lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
Pisswater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River wants to stall.
Pisswater misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Pisswater on the inside.
Pisswater fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pisswater wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
River lands a shoulder strike.
Pisswater working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pisswater lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River pushes Pisswater back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pisswater misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pisswater fails to land.
River jumps guard and drags Pisswater to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
River is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pisswater is aware though and is defending well.
Pisswater with a nice head shot there.
River looking for a guillotine here but Pisswater defends easily.
Pisswater postures up and lands a big shot to River 's brow.
Pisswater passes River 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pisswater lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater wants to stand up but River has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Pisswater tries to stand and escape but River actually recovers to full guard.
Pisswater is looking to stand up but River won't let him.
Pisswater with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pisswater trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pisswater trying to stand up but can't free himself from River 's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pisswater trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Natalia Pisswater will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pisswater. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pisswater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Pisswater half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pisswater scores with a hook to the body. River takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
A big left from Pisswater misses.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pisswater manages to avoid it.
Pisswater throws a shot to the body.
Pisswater takes a swing at River 's ribcage but misses.
River shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pisswater sprawls well. Pisswater wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. River gets slowly back to his feet.
Pisswater throws a jab when River was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pisswater ducks under a wild hook from River .
River gets tackled into the cage by Pisswater. Pisswater maintains the clinch.
River misses with a body punch.
Pisswater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pisswater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Natalia Pisswater has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from River .
Pisswater tightens his grip and picks River up, before dumping him to the ground. River manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisswater slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
River is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pisswater accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pisswater tries to stand but River is controlling from the bottom.
Pisswater scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pisswater wants to stand and escape but instead River has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Pisswater preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
River scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pisswater keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater pushes a forearm under River 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, River is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Natalia Pisswater!
Natalia Pisswater retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Natalia Pisswater, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Temujin Namkhai (ranked 149 p4p, 35 weight class) and Polish Power (ranked 11 p4p, 2 weight class). Namkhai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Batzorig Vaanchig - Mongolian Throat Singing. Power comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Xanadu by Ummet Ozcan kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Temujin Namkhai had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Temujin Namkhai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Polish Power!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
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.
Danga de danga de dang - Power scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Temujin Namkhai has been cut.
Power looks to land a left hand but Namkhai moved out of range nicely.
Namkhai appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Power scores with a hook to the body. Namkhai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A thudding body kick lands there by Power!
Namkhai blocks a head kick by Power.
A little feinted left hand from Namkhai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namkhai ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Namkhai is looking to counter punch.
Power throws a lazy uppercut
and Namkhai counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Polish Power has been cut.
We've been told by Namkhai's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Polish Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namkhai blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Namkhai misses the target.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Namkhai throws out the jab.
Power follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Power lands with a good body shot.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Namkhai moves out of range easily.
Power lands a body shot.
Power punishes Namkhai's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Power lands a jab to Namkhai's midsection.
Namkhai is breathing heavily.
Namkhai misses with a left hand
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Power. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Namkhai drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Power follows Namkhai to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Polish Power! Polish Power retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Polish Power 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Hernandez (ranked 307 p4p, 9 weight class) and Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit (ranked 31 p4p, 2 weight class). 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 featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arturo Hernandez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Hernandez's ribs.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
It looked like Hernandez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Hernandez's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Hernandez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sitsongrit, pushing him back against the cage.
Hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit gets caught flat footed, as Hernandez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez postures up in Sitsongrit's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Hernandez working some strikes from top position.
Sitsongrit pulls Hernandez in close to his closed guard and prevents Hernandez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hernandez wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
Hernandez throws a strike but Sitsongrit rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit gets to his feet - Hernandez follows without any prompting.
Hernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Hernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hernandez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hernandez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sitsongrit tests Hernandez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hernandez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Hernandez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Hernandez darts in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets double underhooks and turns Hernandez into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Hernandez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hernandez.
Hernandez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Hernandez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hernandez throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Hernandez's ribs.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hernandez moves in looking to clinch but Sitsongrit pushes him off.
Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hernandez misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hernandez counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Hernandez on that attempt.
Hernandez connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Hernandez's ribs.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Hernandez checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A shot to the liver by Hernandez. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hernandez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernandez misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Hernandez is looking to wear down Sitsongrit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez dives in and scores a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Hernandez working some strikes from top position.
Hernandez 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sitsongrit is on top in guard.
Sitsongrit tries to stand but Hernandez is controlling from the bottom.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit gets to his feet. Hernandez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Hernandez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hernandez off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Hernandez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hernandez, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hernandez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Hernandez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hernandez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hernandez cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hernandez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hernandez tries to clinch up
and Sitsongrit counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a leg kick.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hernandez loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
enabling Hernandez to counter with a crisp jab.
Hernandez swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hernandez doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Hernandez's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arturo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hernandez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Hernandez ducks down to avoid it.
Hernandez lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
and Hernandez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hernandez checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit leaves Hernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hernandez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hernandez doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch lands to the side of Hernandez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hernandez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit lands a slapping body shot.
Hernandez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Hernandez moved out of range nicely.
Hernandez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Jab by Hernandez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hernandez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Hernandez avoids it with no problem.
Hernandez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Hernandez closes the distance but Sitsongrit moves to the side
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a hook
and Hernandez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hernandez is rocked!
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Hernandez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hernandez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hernandez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Hernandez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hernandez at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sitsongrit ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Hernandez's jaw. Hernandez's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Sitsongrit does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit! Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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