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Blitz 157: Blood Mountain PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron McSlugg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McSlugg comes to the cage accompanied by mcslugg custom anthem..... Aaron McSlugg looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron McSlugg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Rogers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSlugg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rogers.
McSlugg looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
McSlugg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rogers.
A jab from Rogers finds it's way through McSlugg's defenses.
McSlugg takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
McSlugg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Aaron McSlugg has been cut.
Rogers lands with an uppercut that bounces McSlugg off the cage and back into rage.
Rogers moves into the clinch successfully.
Rogers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rogers lands with a short shot to the head.
Rogers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rogers successfully pulls guard.
Rogers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rogers passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rogers dominating with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers with a couple of short strikes.
Aaron McSlugg's cut is getting worse.
McSlugg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rogers on the ground.
Rogers with shots to the head and body - McSlugg looks very uncomfortable down there.
Aaron McSlugg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aaron McSlugg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brad Rogers!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adron Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Nieve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wright kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is On the Eve of War. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nieve's choice of entrance music: Do Ya Think Im sexy. Steve Nieve has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adron Wright's chin.
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178 lbs
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194 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 2, fighting out of New York, Adron Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Nieve!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Nieve misses with a head kick.
Nieve wants to clinch
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Nieve misses with a combination
and Nieve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nieve throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Nieve walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab, jab by Wright - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nieve lands a leg kick that knocks Wright off balance momentarily.
Nieve tries to clinch up.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nieve drops Wright with a beautiful combination! Wright stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nieve is looking for the KO!
It looks like Adron Wright has been cut.
Wright checks the leg kick.
Wright misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nieve.
Nieve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Nieve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wright's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nieve under the eye.
Nieve turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nieve throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nieve throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nieve throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Nieve lands a brutal head kick. Wright looks out on his feet and Nieve throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Steve Nieve!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Alarcon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Desperado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Alarcon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desperado misses with a body shot
and Alarcon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Alarcon.
Desperado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Desperado misses with a hook to the body
and Alarcon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anthony Desperado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alarcon.
Desperado thows a body shot but no joy.
Alarcon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alarcon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Desperado misses with a looping right.
Desperado misses with a wild body shot.
Desperado works over Alarcon's head and body with a nice combination.
Desperado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alarcon moves away.
Alarcon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Desperado throws out the jab.
Desperado throws a looping overhand right but Alarcon ducks down to avoid it.
Desperado has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alarcon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alarcon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Desperado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alarcon scores with a nice right hand.
Desperado misses with an uppercut
and Alarcon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Desperado is looking to wear down Alarcon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Desperado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alarcon to score with a decent uppercut.
Desperado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alarcon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Desperado throws a right and a left that both miss.
Desperado lands with an uppercut that bounces Alarcon off the cage and back into rage.
Desperado misses with a wild body shot.
Desperado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alarcon staying out of range there.
Alarcon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alarcon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Desperado.
A low kick from Alarcon is predictable there
and Desperado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Desperado throws a jab when Alarcon was well out of range.
Desperado throws a lazy right hand but Alarcon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Desperado closes the distance but Alarcon moves to the side
enabling Alarcon to counter with a crisp jab.
Alarcon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Desperado was well out of range. Poor timing from Alarcon.
Desperado misses with a two punch combination.
Desperado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alarcon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alarcon throws a leg kick
and Desperado counters with a stiff right hand.
Alarcon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Desperado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alarcon.
Alarcon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Desperado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desperado staying out of range there.
Desperado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alarcon moves away.
Alarcon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Desperado tries to avoid it but Alarcon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Desperado to the ground. Desperado escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alarcon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Desperado.
Alarcon throws a right hand that misses
and Alarcon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Desperado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Desperado throws a body punch but Alarcon moves out of range.
Desperado takes a swing at Alarcon's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Desperado misses.
Alarcon avoids the body shot from Desperado.
Desperado misses with a wild body shot.
Alarcon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alarcon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alarcon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Desperado thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Alarcon misses the target.
Desperado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Desperado misses with a body shot.
Desperado misses with a two punch combination.
Alarcon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alarcon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Desperado.
Desperado slips a straight right by Alarcon.
Desperado connects with a nice looking jab.
Desperado misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Desperado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alarcon slips a jab from Desperado.
Desperado throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alarcon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alarcon misses with a hook
and Desperado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anthony Desperado will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Desperado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Desperado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Desperado lands with a shot to the body.
Desperado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alarcon manages to avoid it.
Alarcon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alarcon slips a jab from Desperado.
Alarcon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alarcon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alarcon throws a lazy right hand but Desperado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Desperado lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alarcon at a distance.
Desperado misses with a looping right.
Alarcon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Desperado scores with a jab to the body.
Alarcon is breathing heavily.
Desperado connects with a nice looking jab.
Desperado fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desperado looks to throw the jab but Alarcon is out of range.
Desperado throws a body punch but Alarcon moves out of range.
Desperado looks for a takedown but Alarcon sprawls well.
Desperado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alarcon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Desperado with a nice cross.
Alarcon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alarcon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Desperado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Desperado clobbers Alarcon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alarcon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Desperado misses with a hook.
Desperado shoots in and drives through. Alarcon sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperado misses with a wild body shot.
Desperado is looking to clinch but Alarcon is avoiding it.
Desperado lands with a cross.
Desperado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Desperado swings for the body but Alarcon moves out of range.
Desperado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alarcon counters with a straight right hand.
Alarcon tries to score with a low kick but Desperado moves his leg out of the way.
Desperado digs a good body shot into Alarcon's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desperado 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.
Alarcon misses with a kick to the body
and Desperado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Desperado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alarcon.
Alarcon lands the left hand.
Alarcon avoids the body shot from Desperado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desperado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alarcon was well out of range. Poor timing from Desperado.
Desperado looks to land a left hand but Alarcon moved out of range nicely.
Alarcon works the jab nicely.
Desperado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alarcon counters with a good low kick that Desperado was not able to check.
Desperado ducks under a wild hook from Alarcon.
Desperado misses with a lunging right hand
and Desperado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Desperado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Desperado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alarcon.
Desperado throws out a loose jab but Alarcon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Alarcon does no damage.
Desperado misses with a wild body shot.
Alarcon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Desperado.
Alarcon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alarcon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Desperado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alarcon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Desperado thows a body shot but no joy.
Desperado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Desperado thows a body shot but no joy.
Desperado fails to land with a series of punches.
Desperado lands a jab to the head.
Desperado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alarcon finds it's way round the side to connect with Desperado's head.
Alarcon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alarcon staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alarcon throws a hook but Desperado avoids it easily.
Alarcon tries to move into range but Desperado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Desperado misses with a jab to the body
and Alarcon counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Desperado dominated that second round.
That's time! Desperado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Desperado lunges at Alarcon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alarcon's hand.
Desperado throws an off balance right hand
and Alarcon counters with a right hand to the body.
Desperado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Desperado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alarcon.
Desperado throws a looping overhand right but Alarcon ducks down to avoid it.
Desperado scores with a decent looking hook.
Desperado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alarcon.
Alarcon slips a straight right by Desperado.
Desperado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alarcon.
Alarcon lands with a hook. Desperado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alarcon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Desperado misses with a shot to the body
and Alarcon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anthony Desperado is winning the standup battle so far.
Desperado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alarcon moves away.
Nice jab there from Alarcon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alarcon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Desperado's calf.
Desperado throws an off balance right hand
and Alarcon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Desperado misses with a looping left.
Desperado takes a swing at Alarcon's ribcage but misses.
Desperado swings for the body but Alarcon moves out of range.
Desperado looks to score with a jab to the body but Alarcon is just out of range.
Desperado just misses with a punch to the body.
Desperado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alarcon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alarcon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Desperado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Desperado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alarcon counters with a two punch combo.
Desperado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperado misses with an uppercut
and Alarcon counters with a straight right hand.
Desperado misses with a looping left.
Desperado throws a lazy uppercut
and Alarcon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Desperado thinking.
Desperado throws a shot to the body.
Alarcon jabs Desperado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alarcon throws a right hand that misses
and Desperado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alarcon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Desperado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alarcon ducks under a wild hook from Desperado.
Alarcon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alarcon ducks under a wild hook from Desperado.
Alarcon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Desperado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Desperado throws a poor cross that misses
and Alarcon counters with a thumping low kick.
Oscar Alarcon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desperado defending well as Alarcon loads up on a big left hand.
Desperado throws a lazy uppercut
and Alarcon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Desperado throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alarcon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Desperado's knee momentarily.
Desperado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alarcon.
Alarcon ducks under a wild hook from Desperado.
Desperado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alarcon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Desperado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alarcon throws out the jab.
A left lands for Alarcon.
Desperado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alarcon counters with a good low kick that Desperado was not able to check.
Good shot there by Alarcon.
Alarcon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Desperado swings widly with a right hand
and Alarcon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alarcon slips under a jab from Desperado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alarcon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Desperado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Desperado misses the target.
Alarcon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Desperado scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alarcon throws a sloppy head kick
and Desperado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alarcon misses with a two punch combination.
Desperado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Desperado.
Desperado takes a swing at Alarcon's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alarcon punishes Desperado's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Alarcon.
Alarcon blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Alarcon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Desperado has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Desperado!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Sushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Underhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Underhill has chosen Chimaira - Warpath as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshi Sushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Underhill!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sushi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sushi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Underhill lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sushi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Underhill darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Underhill tries to pass to full mount but Sushi defends it.
Underhill throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sushi is trying to get back to full guard.
Underhill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sushi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underhill trying to control from half guard but Sushi is working away.
Underhill lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sushi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sushi is looking to control Underhill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sushi avoid being mounted?
Underhill is trying to control. Sushi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Underhill working over Sushi with some ground and pound. Sushi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sushi is staying active underneath Underhill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sushi wants to control but Underhill is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Underhill seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sushi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Underhill wants to pass the guard but Sushi is defending well.
Sushi is refusing to be controlled, as Underhill sits in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Underhill is thwarting Sushi's attempts to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Underhill throws a right hand that misses
letting Sushi counter with a right hand.
That kick from Sushi tenderised Underhill's leg. Underhill is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sushi misses with an uppercut
and Underhill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sushi connects with a leg kick. Underhill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sushi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Underhill looks to score with a jab to the body but Sushi is just out of range.
Underhill bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Underhill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sushi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Underhill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sushi.
Sushi throws a low kick but Underhill avoids it.
Underhill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sushi moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Sushi.
Sushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sushi tries a low kick but Underhill avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Sushi. Beautiful body shot.
Mike Underhill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Underhill looks to land a left hand but Sushi moved out of range nicely.
Underhill just misses with a punch to the body.
Sushi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sushi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Underhill is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sushi rather than just go for the knockout.
Underhill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sushi counters with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sushi catches Underhill with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sushi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sushi connects with an inside leg kick.
Underhill looks gassed!
Sushi misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Sushi 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.
Sushi is looking to slow Underhill down with leg kicks.
Sushi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Underhill did well to prevent Sushi getting side control.
Sushi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Underhill is just riding it out for now. Sushi eventually gives up the hold.
Sushi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Underhill keeps working.
Underhill is looking for a sweep. Sushi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sushi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underhill is looking to improve his position.
Sushi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Underhill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sushi.
The fighters are battling for position here. Underhill manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sushi wants to control from the top but Underhill keeps moving.
Sushi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Underhill's guard.
Underhill trying to control from the bottom.
Underhill is pressing down on Sushi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sushi trying to control the position from guard on top but Underhill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sushi tries to free his leg and advance position but Underhill is retaining full guard.
Sushi drops back looking for a leg! Underhill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Underhill manages to kick Sushi off! Sushi jumps back into Underhill's guard.
Underhill pulls Sushi in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sushi trying to control the position from guard on top but Underhill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Underhill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Underhill keeping moving, preventing Sushi from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Underhill controls Sushi momentarily but Sushi frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yoshi Sushi.
Sushi ducks under a wild hook from Underhill.
Underhill throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sushi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sushi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Underhill.
Underhill shoots in but no luck this time.
Good standup being displayed there by Underhill as he connects with a hook.
Underhill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sushi moves away.
Underhill misses with a body punch
and Sushi counters with a right hand to the body.
Sushi throws a leg kick which misses Underhill's front leg but catches the back leg as Underhill tries to avoid it.
Underhill tries for a takedown but Sushi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshi Sushi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Underhill looks to land a right hand but Sushi moved out of range.
Sushi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Underhill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Underhill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sushi moves away.
Sushi connects with a leg kick. Underhill looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sushi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Underhill.
Underhill throws a sloppy body shot
and Sushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Underhill tries for a takedown but Sushi circles away easily
and Sushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sushi looks to throw the jab but Underhill is out of range.
Underhill throws an off balance right hand
and Sushi counters with a head kick.
Underhill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sushi as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sushi misses with a low kick.
Sushi avoids the body shot from Underhill.
Underhill misses with a hook to the body
and Sushi counters with a nice body shot.
Underhill takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Underhill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Underhill looks to land a left hand but Sushi moved out of range nicely.
Sushi throws a sloppy head kick and Underhill moves out of range easily.
Sushi scores with a head kick.
Underhill throws a shot from downtown. Sushi moves away and avoids it.
Underhill misses with a hook
and Sushi counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sushi shoots in looking for a takedown. Underhill tries to sprawl out of it but Sushi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Underhill manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Underhill has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sushi.
Underhill takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sushi throws an overhand right that lands on Underhill's shoulder, as Underhill tries to avoid the shot.
Underhill moves out of range as Sushi throws a body kick.
Underhill leaves Sushi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Sushi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underhill scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mike Underhill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underhill throws a right hand that misses
letting Sushi counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Underhill. That snapped Sushi's head back.
Underhill cracks Sushi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Underhill lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sushi backs up against the cage.
Underhill takes a kick to the side of the head.
Underhill swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sushi counters with a nice uppercut.
Underhill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sushi manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sushi.
Sushi tries to land a leg kick but Underhill saw it coming and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sushi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underhill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sushi manages to avoid it.
Underhill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sushi.
Underhill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sushi swivels and escapes.
Underhill with a jab.
Underhill throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sushi counters with a straight right hand.
Yoshi Sushi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Underhill scores with a hook to the body. Sushi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sushi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Underhill.
Underhill 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.
Underhill misses with an uppercut
and Sushi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Underhill is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshi Sushi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sushi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshi Sushi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evan Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hughs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waters comes to the cage accompanied by No More Mr. Nice Guy. Evan Waters could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Hughs's chin.
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160 lbs
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167 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Evan Waters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Hughs!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Waters misses
and Waters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Waters misses with a body kick.
Evan Waters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waters throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Waters throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Hughs counter with a right hand.
Waters scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Waters uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A low kick from Hughs misses
and Waters counters with a three punch combo that has Hughs backing up. Hughs nods at Waters to acknowledge the strikes.
Waters feints and then cracks Hughs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hughs down.
Waters looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Waters, as that shot connected.
Waters misses with a leg kick.
Hughs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Waters.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Waters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waters misses with a hook.
Hughs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughs is just out of range.
Hughs throws a leg kick but Waters sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Waters coming out on top.
Waters misses with a leg kick
and Hughs counters with a thumping low kick.
Waters throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hughs counters with a straight right hand.
Waters uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughs.
Hughs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Waters throws a head kick but Hughs moves out of range.
Hughs wants to slow Waters down by chopping away at his legs.
Hughs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Hughs is predictable there
and Waters counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hughs thinking.
Waters bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Waters misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters scores with a sloppy right hand. Hughs should have avoided that one.
Hughs is rocked!
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!
Hughs throws an off balance right hand
and Waters counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hughs is still on wobbly legs! Can Waters finish him?
Waters misses with a body shot.
Hughs seems to have recovered his senses.
Waters's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hughs under the eye.
Jab from Waters.
Waters misses the body punch
and Hughs counters with a good, hard body kick but Waters shrugs it off.
Hughs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waters.
Hughs thows a leg kick but Waters checks it
and Waters counters with a body kick that stops Hughs in his tracks momentarily.
Hughs looks gassed!
An inside leg kick lands from Waters.
Hughs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Waters throws a wild body kick that Hughs sees coming a mile off.
Hughs misses with a body shot
and Waters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waters with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters scores with a nice body kick.
Hughs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Waters thows a body shot but no joy.
Hughs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waters dips to his left and cracks Hughs with an uppercut!
Waters moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Waters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hughs moves away.
Waters misses with a leg kick
and Hughs counters with a body kick.
Waters scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hughs doesn't seem bothered though.
Waters dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hughs. That did some damage!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hughs - that will leave a mark!
Waters misses with a double jab.
Waters punishes Hughs's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Waters.
Waters fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Waters is looking to score with low kicks.
Waters throws a leg kick which misses Hughs's front leg but catches the back leg as Hughs tries to avoid it.
Waters feints and then cracks Hughs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hughs down.
Nice defenses there by Hughs.
Hughs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waters.
Hughs ducks right into an uppercut from Waters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waters scores with a jab to the body.
Waters thuds his shin into the meat of Hughs's side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Waters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Waters dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hughs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Waters misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hughs tries to land a body kick
and Waters counters with an outside leg kick.
Hughs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Waters connects with a body shot.
Hughs misses with a hook to the body
and Waters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Evan Waters is winning the standup battle so far.
Waters connects with a body shot that sends Hughs's belly button to the back.
Waters looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Waters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughs was well out of range. Poor timing from Waters.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hughs might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Waters has got the better of the exchanges.
Waters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Waters throws a low kick but Hughs moves out of range easily.
Hughs takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hughs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hughs is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Waters misses with a straight right.
Waters jabs at Hughs's body.
Waters scoring well with a low kick there.
Waters tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hughs is able to avoid easily.
A clash of legs there as Hughs blocks the low kick.
Waters ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Waters fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hughs checks it well.
Waters throws a big shot that misses.
Waters throws a nice inside leg kick.
Waters looks to land a left hand but Hughs moved out of range nicely.
Waters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Waters scores with a kick to the midsection.
Waters lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waters.
Hughs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Waters.
Waters lands a jab to Hughs's midsection.
Waters scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Waters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hughs can do to turn this around?
Waters throws a nice inside leg kick.
Waters connects with a leg kick. Hughs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Waters fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hughs blocks a head kick by Waters.
Waters shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hughs eats them both and turns towards Waters to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hughs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Waters misses with an uppercut. Hughs saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Waters.
Waters throws a sloppy head kick and Hughs moves out of range easily.
A jab from Waters finds it's way through Hughs's defenses.
Waters throws a front kick aimed at Hughs's knee but Hughs avoids it well.
Waters connects with a right hand. Hughs shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waters. Hughs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Waters scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Waters lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Waters explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters with a hook.
Hughs throws a front kick aimed at Waters's knee but Waters avoids it well.
Hughs misses with a low kick.
Waters connects with a solid leg kick.
Waters lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hughs walks into a jab.
Hughs throws a lazy head kick
and Waters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waters connects with a solid leg kick.
Hughs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Waters. That snapped Hughs's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waters lands a nice shot to the body.
Waters with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slapping leg kick lands for Waters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Waters dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Waters cracks Hughs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Waters fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Hughs misses
and Waters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hughs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Waters.
Hughs 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.
Waters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughs.
Hughs on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hughs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Waters can pounce on him.
Waters lands a nice looking body shot.
Hughs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Waters.
Waters feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hughs's calf.
Hughs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hughs's head.
Waters cracks a nice hook into Hughs's ribs.
Hughs walks into a stiff left hand from Waters.
Waters is looking to land body kicks.
Waters looks to throw a body kick
and Hughs counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hughs throws a sloppy head kick and Waters moves out of range easily.
Hughs blocks a head kick by Waters.
Hughs has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Waters.
Waters scores with a jab.
Waters jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hughs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good standup being displayed there by Waters as he connects with a hook.
Hughs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joe Hughs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Waters.
Hughs misses with a low kick.
Hughs misses with a low kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Waters! Hughs is out on his feet! Waters rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hughs is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hughs is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Waters!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaia Ky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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157 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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150 lbs
14 - 5 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane Falco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gaia Ky!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ky staying out of range there.
Falco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Falco misses with a shot to the body
and Falco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gaia Ky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falco misses the shot to the body.
Ky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Falco thows a leg kick but Ky checks it
and Ky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Falco counters with a slapping leg kick.
Falco throws a leg kick but Ky checks it.
Ky throws out a loose jab but Falco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ky throws a leg kick
and Falco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Falco misses with an uppercut
and Ky counters with a thumping low kick.
Falco's corner calls for a 1-2. Falco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ky throws a leg kick which misses Falco's front leg but catches the back leg as Falco tries to avoid it.
Ky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ky just misses with a punch to the body.
Falco scores with a hook.
Ky takes a swing at Falco's ribcage but misses.
Ky takes a swing at Falco's ribcage but misses.
Falco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ky throws a poor cross that misses
and Falco counters with a leg kick.
Ky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Falco rather than just go for the knockout.
Ky swings for the body but Falco moves out of range.
Ky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Falco misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falco misses with a combination
and Ky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Falco thinking.
Falco throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ky cracks a nice hook into Falco's ribs.
Nice cross by Ky.
Falco wants to land a leg kick but Ky is out of range.
Falco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ky thows a leg kick but Falco checks it
and Falco counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falco connects with a right hand. Ky shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky misses with a kick to the body
and Falco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ky avoids the head kick by Falco.
Ky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Falco lands a right hook to the body.
Ky misses with a hook
and Falco counters with a straight right hand.
Falco throws a push kick but Ky slaps the foot to one side.
Ky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Falco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ky counters with a body kick.
Ky cracks Falco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ky scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falco doesn't seem bothered though.
Falco swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ky counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ky misses with a low kick as Falco jumps back.
Falco misses with a low kick as Ky jumps back.
Ky lands with a nice body punch.
A low kick from Falco misses
and Ky counters with a straight right hand.
Ky tries to score with a low kick but Falco moves his leg out of the way.
Falco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Falco staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ky connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaia Ky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ky thuds a left hand into Falco's body.
Ky lands with a nice body punch.
Falco checks a low kick from Ky.
Falco moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Falco on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Ky.
Falco pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ky is out of range and Falco settles back down.
Ky digs a good body shot into Falco's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab lands there for Ky.
Falco thows a leg kick but Ky checks it
and Ky counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ky throws a sloppy body shot
and Falco makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco throws a solid leg kick but Ky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Falco.
Ky lands a nice looking body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ky 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.
Ky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Falco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the liver by Ky. Beautiful body shot.
Ky delivers a nice body kick.
Ky throws a body punch but Falco moves out of range.
Falco on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falco was well out of range. Poor timing from Ky.
Ky connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky just misses with a punch to the body.
Ky throws a right hand that misses
and Falco counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falco moves out of range as Ky strikes.
A head kick by Falco misses
letting Ky counter with a right hand.
Ky takes a swing at Falco's ribcage but misses.
Ky misses with a lunging right hand
and Falco counters with a good, hard body kick but Ky shrugs it off.
Falco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Falco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Falco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ky.
Ky misses with a body shot.
Ky throws a body kick the misses
and Falco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ky misses with a body shot
enabling Falco to counter with a crisp jab.
Ky throws a right hand that Falco ducks under and follows up with a left that Falco also avoids with ease.
Falco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Falco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ky looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ky dodges the punch combination from Falco.
Ky throws a sloppy body shot
and Falco counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ky throws a head kick that misses
and Falco counters with a low kick, right behind Ky 's knee.
Ky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ky throws a one two combo.
Gaia Ky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falco throws an off balance right hand
and Ky counters with a series of strikes. Falco will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falco throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Falco throws a shot from downtown. Ky moves away and avoids it.
Ky throws a low kick, looking for Falco's leg but Falco calmly moves out of range.
Ky scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ky throws out a loose jab but Falco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ky misses with a wild body shot.
Ky throws a poor cross that misses
and Falco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Falco throws a body punch but Ky moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ky misses with a left hand
and Falco counters with a stiff right hand.
Ky misses with a hook to the body
and Falco counters with a low kick, right behind Ky 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaia Ky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Falco misses with a right hand
and Ky counters with a right hand to the body.
Falco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy body kick from Ky
and Falco counters with a stiff right hand.
Ky misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Falco counter with a right hand.
Falco throws a body punch but Ky moves out of range.
Ky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Falco misses
enabling Ky to counter with a crisp jab.
Ky punishes Falco's body with a nice straight punch.
Ky jabs Falco to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ky looks to land a body kick but Falco moved away.
Falco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ky finds it's way round the side to connect with Falco's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco with a hook.
Falco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Falco throws a combination that misses
and Ky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Falco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ky can pounce on him.
Falco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ky.
Ky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Falco misses with a wild combination.
Ky cracks Falco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gaia Ky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ky misses with a straight right.
Falco looks to throw a body kick
and Ky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Falco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Falco misses with the combination.
Ky misses with a body shot.
Ky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ky lands a slapping body shot.
Shane Falco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Falco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ky throws an overhand right that lands on Falco's shoulder, as Falco tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ky.
Ky throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Falco counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ky lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Falco misses with a few strikes there.
Ky moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Falco misses
and Ky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Falco gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ky.
Falco thows a leg kick but Ky checks it
and Ky makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Falco really felt that one!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falco has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ky finds it's way round the side to connect with Falco's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Falco might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Falco doesn't seem bothered though.
Ky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ky throws a hook but Falco avoids it easily.
Ky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falco moves away.
Falco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Falco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ky counters with a left and a right that stings Falco.
Ky stuns Falco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Falco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ky. Ky obviously looking to wear him down.
Falco throws a lazy head kick
and Ky counters with a low kick, right behind Falco 's knee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaia Ky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaia Ky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tota Lidel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lidel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dry Kill Logic - Lost. Russo has chosen Destroy Everything as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tota Lidel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Russo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lidel counters with a nice uppercut.
Russo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lidel.
Russo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Russo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Lidel.
It looks like Jimmy Russo has been cut.
Russo misses with a combination
and Lidel counters with a nice leg kick.
Lidel misses with the combination.
Russo throws a poor cross that misses
and Lidel counters with a head kick. That will keep Russo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lidel tries to clinch but Russo moves out of range.
Russo misses with a lunging right hand
and Lidel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Russo misses with a double jab
and Lidel counters with a straight right hand.
Russo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lidel scores with a kick to the body.
Lidel thows a leg kick but Russo checks it
and Russo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lidel's knee momentarily.
Lidel looks to land a body kick but Russo moved away.
Russo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lidel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo lands with a cross.
Russo looks for a takedown but Lidel sprawls well.
Russo scores with a leg kick.
Lidel throws a leg kick
and Russo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Russo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Russo looking to pass the guard.
Russo trying to control but Lidel is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo preventing the sweep.
Russo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Russo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Russo won't allow Lidel to sweep him here.
Russo drops back looking for a leg! Lidel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lidel manages to kick Russo off! Russo jumps back into Lidel's guard.
Russo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Russo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lidel is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Russo, into his guard.
Lidel wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.
Russo wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Russo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tota Lidel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Russo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Russo digs a good hook to Lidel's body.
Russo throws a lazy uppercut
and Lidel counters with a nice body kick.
Lidel throws a leg kick
and Russo counters with a nice leg kick.
Russo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lidel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lidel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lidel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Russo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lidel tries to avoid it but Russo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lidel to the ground. Lidel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lidel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Russo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tota Lidel is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo thows a leg kick but Lidel checks it
and Lidel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Russo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lidel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Russo is out of range.
Russo gets a clinch.
Russo blocks an uppercut.
Lidel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
Russo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lidel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Russo throws a combination that misses
and Lidel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Russo throws a combination that misses
and Lidel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Russo's knee momentarily.
Lidel tried to score with a low kick but Russo checks it.
Tota Lidel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lidel is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lidel throws a leg kick which misses Russo's front leg but catches the back leg as Russo tries to avoid it.
Russo throws a lazy uppercut
and Lidel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Russo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Russo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lidel finds it's way round the side to connect with Russo's head.
Lidel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Russo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lidel counters with a nice low kick that buckles Russo's knee momentarily.
Lidel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Russo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lidel.
Nice straight punches there by Russo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Russo.
Lidel thows a leg kick but Russo checks it
and Russo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lidel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Russo misses with a leg kick
enabling Lidel to counter with a crisp jab.
Lidel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Lidel as Russo shoots in.
Tota Lidel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Russo.
Lidel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Russo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lidel, pushing him back against the cage.
Lidel misses with some punches.
Lidel digs a right hand into Russo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Russo's gas tank.
Lidel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lidel slows down the pace here.
Lidel tries to stall but Russo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lidel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lidel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
Lidel lands an uppercut.
Russo is rocked!
Russo blocks an uppercut.
Russo is still on wobbly legs! Can Lidel finish him?
Lidel misses with some punches.
Lidel misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lidel.
Lidel swings wildly with an uppercut but Russo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russo seems to have recovered his senses.
Lidel is pressed up against the cage. Russo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lidel down to the mat. Lidel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Russo misses with a leg kick
and Lidel counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russo misses with an uppercut
and Lidel counters with a good low kick that Russo was not able to check.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo throws a poor cross that misses
and Lidel counters with a leg kick.
Lidel is looking to slow Russo down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tota Lidel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Russo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Russo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Russo working away.
Lidel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Russo working the head with strikes.
Lidel is not content to let Russo control the position.
Russo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Russo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lidel is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
An elbow from Russo crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo working the body and head with strikes.
Lidel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Russo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lidel, who protects the arm well.
Russo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lidel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Russo's guard! Nice work there by Lidel!
Lidel won't allow Russo to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lidel trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lidel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Russo has tightened it up now! Lidel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimmy Russo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Uncomfortable Positions (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Diefenbaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uncomfortable Positions!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Diefenbaker!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diefenbaker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diefenbaker misses with a body shot.
Positions throws a leg kick
and Diefenbaker counters with a three punch combo that has Positions backing up. Positions nods at Diefenbaker to acknowledge the strikes.
Positions bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Positions has knee on belly momentarily but Diefenbaker bucks him off and regains half guard.
Positions wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diefenbaker keeps working.
Positions thows a huge punch but Diefenbaker dodges it nicely.
Positions throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diefenbaker has hold of Positions's hands but Positions slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Diefenbaker is looking for a sweep. Positions is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Positions not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Positions wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diefenbaker keeps working.
Positions working over Diefenbaker with some ground and pound. Diefenbaker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diefenbaker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Positions.
Diefenbaker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Positions. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Positions missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Positions not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Positions is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Positions passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diefenbaker!
Diefenbaker wants to control but Positions is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Positions wants to take a breather but Diefenbaker is having none of it.
Positions is looking for a kimura here.
Positions is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diefenbaker tries to get to full guard but Positions has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Positions trying to control from half guard but Diefenbaker is working away.
Diefenbaker is looking to improve his position.
Positions wants to free his trapped foot but Diefenbaker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Positions prevents Diefenbaker from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Positions is working for a kimura but Diefenbaker is defending it quite comfortably.
Diefenbaker has a hand on Positions's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Positions takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Positions is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diefenbaker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diefenbaker is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Uncomfortable Positions will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Positions throws a leg kick but Diefenbaker checks it.
Diefenbaker throws a shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Diefenbaker blocks the leg kick.
Diefenbaker punishes Positions's body with a nice straight punch.
Diefenbaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diefenbaker checks a low kick from Positions.
Positions shoots and misses
letting Diefenbaker counter with a right hand.
Diefenbaker scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Diefenbaker. No joy for Positions on that attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Positions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Positions. Diefenbaker shrugs it off though.
A swing and a miss from Diefenbaker.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Positions.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uncomfortable Positions. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diefenbaker throws a looping overhand right but Positions ducks down to avoid it.
Diefenbaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diefenbaker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Positions counters with a good low kick that Diefenbaker was not able to check.
Positions digs a good hook to Diefenbaker's body.
Diefenbaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Positions manages to avoid it.
Positions closes the distance and clinches up with Diefenbaker, looking for a takedown. Positions pushes Diefenbaker against the cage but Diefenbaker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diefenbaker stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Positions.
Diefenbaker sizes up Positions with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Positions walks forward, straight into a front kick from Diefenbaker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diefenbaker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Positions doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diefenbaker thows a body shot but no joy.
John Diefenbaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diefenbaker blocks a low kick nicely.
Diefenbaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diefenbaker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diefenbaker stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker misses with a combination
and Positions counters with a slapping leg kick.
Positions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Positions misses with a left hand
and Diefenbaker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diefenbaker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Diefenbaker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Positions.
Diefenbaker throws a shot from downtown. Positions moves away and avoids it.
Diefenbaker tries to score with a low kick but Positions moves his leg out of the way.
Positions shoots in for a takedown but Diefenbaker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Positions misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diefenbaker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Positions misses with a body punch
and Diefenbaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Diefenbaker - just one landing.
Uncomfortable Positions seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diefenbaker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Positions.
A low kick from Positions misses
and Diefenbaker counters with a body kick that stops Positions in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diefenbaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Positions moves out of range of the body kick.
Diefenbaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diefenbaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Positions counters with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Diefenbaker misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Diefenbaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Diefenbaker's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Diefenbaker duly obliges.
Positions avoids the body shot from Diefenbaker.
Positions connects with a high kick.
Diefenbaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diefenbaker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Positions tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diefenbaker was well out of range. Poor timing from Positions.
Good work by Positions as he checks the leg kick.
Positions looks to throw a body kick
and Diefenbaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diefenbaker throws a lazy uppercut
and Positions counters with a single leg into guard. Diefenbaker didn't expect that.
Diefenbaker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Positions trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Positions distracts Diefenbaker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Diefenbaker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Positions is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Positions has given up his back here. Will Diefenbaker look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Positions rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diefenbaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Positions keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Positions is trying to get back to full guard.
Diefenbaker tries to stand and escape but Positions is controlling the position.
Diefenbaker is trying to control the action in half guard but Positions is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Positions is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Positions actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Positions works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diefenbaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Positions is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Positions wants to sweep here but Diefenbaker controlling him for the moment.
Positions has his foot on Diefenbaker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diefenbaker works his way back into a safe position though.
Diefenbaker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diefenbaker won't allow Positions to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Positions is working hard here to advance position.
Positions lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Diefenbaker!
Diefenbaker is working to get back to half guard.
Diefenbaker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diefenbaker wants to control but Positions is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Uncomfortable Positions.
I think Positions has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uncomfortable Positions!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harjan Varsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Disposition (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Varsi comes into the arena with Hiski Salomaa - Tiskarin polkka blaring out of the sound system. Sunny Disposition has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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194 lbs
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201 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harjan Varsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunny Disposition!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disposition staying out of range there.
Disposition darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Disposition tries to clinch up but Varsi circles away and keeps his distance.
Varsi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Disposition. That's going to slow Varsi down.
Disposition throws a leg kick but Varsi checks it.
Varsi misses with a body shot.
Disposition just misses with a punch to the body.
Disposition on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Disposition ducks under a wild hook from Varsi.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Varsi!
Varsi moves out of range of the body kick from Disposition.
Disposition closes the distance and clinches.
Disposition misses with a punch to the body.
Disposition misses with a punch to the body.
Disposition working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Disposition lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Disposition working aggressively here.
Disposition creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Varsi's defenses.
It looks like Harjan Varsi has been cut.
Varsi gets through Disposition's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Varsi fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Varsi lands a nice shot to the body.
Varsi manages to break the clinch.
Disposition takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Disposition ducks under a wild hook from Varsi.
Varsi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Disposition lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Varsi circles away quickly and effectively.
Varsi swings for the body but Disposition moves out of range.
Varsi misses with a combination
and Disposition counters with a leg kick.
Varsi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Disposition closes the distance looking to clinch
and Varsi counters with a stiff right hand.
Disposition misses with a double jab.
Nice straight punches there by Disposition. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Disposition.
Disposition swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Varsi counters with a one-two to the body.
Disposition throws a low kick, looking for Varsi's leg but Varsi calmly moves out of range.
Disposition slips a straight right by Varsi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disposition misses with a body kick.
Disposition closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Disposition misses with a short punch on the inside.
Varsi is trying to break the clinch but Disposition has him pressed against the cage.
Varsi tries a body shot but Disposition blocks it.
Varsi blocking some punches.
Varsi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varsi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sunny Disposition seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Varsi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Disposition looks to land a body kick but Varsi moved away.
Disposition is looking to clinch but Varsi is avoiding it.
Disposition has Varsi up against the cage in a clinch.
Varsi misses with a punch on the inside.
Varsi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Varsi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Varsi breaks the clinch.
Disposition misses with a double jab.
Disposition throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varsi moves out of range as Disposition throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Varsi misses its intended target.
Disposition tries to bum rush Varsi with a series of wild strikes but Varsi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A low kick from Disposition misses
letting Varsi counter with a right hand.
Varsi misses with an uppercut
and Disposition counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Varsi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Disposition has time to react.
Disposition is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Disposition throws a leg kick
and Varsi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Disposition scores with a nice body kick.
Disposition misses with a low kick.
Disposition pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Varsi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Disposition.
Disposition throws out a leg kick but Varsi moves out of range and Disposition only half commits.
Varsi lands with a good body shot.
Varsi checks a leg kick.
Disposition needs to keep his hands up - Varsi had a free shot at his head there.
Disposition moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varsi lands a slapping body shot.
Disposition tries to clinch up.
Varsi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Disposition tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Varsi was well out of range. Poor timing from Disposition.
Disposition moves away from the strike by Varsi.
A shot to the liver by Varsi. Beautiful body shot.
Varsi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Disposition moves into the clinch.
Disposition misses with the head strike.
Disposition pushes off an throws an elbow but Varsi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Disposition tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Varsi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Disposition misses with a hook to the body
and Varsi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Varsi checks a leg kick.
Disposition chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Disposition throws a front kick that sends Varsi stumbling back into the cage.
Disposition will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Disposition lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harjan Varsi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harjan Varsi'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.
Disposition throws a sloppy body shot
and Varsi counters with a one-two to the body.
Varsi misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Varsi misses.
Varsi throws a hook to the side of Disposition's head but Disposition sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Disposition misses.
Varsi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Varsi 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.
Disposition has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Disposition moves in looking to clinch but Varsi pushes him off.
Disposition uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Varsi.
Disposition misses with a hook
enabling Varsi to counter with a crisp jab.
Disposition throws a low kick but Varsi avoids it.
Varsi avoids a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Varsi.
Varsi looks to score with a jab to the body but Disposition is just out of range.
Varsi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disposition tries to clinch but Varsi is having none of it.
Disposition tries to clinch up but Varsi circles away and keeps his distance.
Disposition ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Varsi misses with a few strikes there.
Varsi misses with a wild body shot.
Varsi scores with a sloppy right hand. Disposition should have avoided that one.
Disposition misses with a kick to the body
and Varsi counters with a two punch combo.
Disposition looks to throw the jab but Varsi is out of range.
Varsi moves out of range of the body kick.
Disposition throws a lazy uppercut
and Varsi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Varsi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Disposition throws an off balance right hand
and Varsi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Varsi scores with a jab to the head.
Disposition throws a leg kick that is checked
and Varsi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Varsi misses its intended target.
Varsi throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disposition tries to work over Varsi's front leg with a kick but Varsi checks it.
Varsi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Disposition counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Varsi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Disposition connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Disposition is looking to chop away at Varsi's legs.
Varsi jabs Disposition right on the nose. Disposition blinks but takes it well.
Disposition dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Varsi. That did some damage!
Varsi connects with a single shot there.
Varsi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Varsi misses with a straight left.
Disposition throws a leg kick
and Varsi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Disposition is breathing heavily.
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!
Disposition ducks right into an uppercut from Varsi.
Disposition takes a jab right on the kisser.
Disposition has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Disposition misses with a body shot.
Varsi with a nice cross.
Disposition swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Varsi counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varsi scores with a nice head shot.
Disposition is rocked!
A head kick misses from Disposition.
A big left from Disposition misses.
Disposition walks into a left hand.
Disposition slips a straight right by Varsi.
Disposition tries to land a leg kick but Varsi saw it coming and moves away.
Varsi throws an off balance right hand
and Disposition counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Disposition.
A hook to the body from Varsi.
Disposition creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Varsi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Disposition misses with the head strike.
Disposition lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Varsi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Disposition creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Varsi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Varsi scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Disposition.
Disposition blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Disposition is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Disposition scores with a shot to the side of Varsi's head.
Disposition blocks a body shot from Varsi.
Varsi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Disposition throws the kick towards the body but Varsi avoids it.
Disposition throws a lazy body kick
and Varsi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Varsi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Disposition.
Donk. Varsi catches Disposition right on the button with a cross.
Harjan Varsi is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Disposition gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Varsi.
Varsi punishes Disposition's body with a nice straight punch.
Disposition takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Disposition darts in trying to clinch
and Varsi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Disposition is still on wobbly legs! Can Varsi finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Disposition slips under a jab.
Disposition seems to have recovered his senses.
Disposition misses with a low kick.
Varsi lands a head shot.
Disposition darts in trying to clinch
and Varsi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harjan Varsi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harjan Varsi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Disposition avoids a punch combination nicely.
Disposition turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Disposition feints and then cracks Varsi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Varsi down.
Varsi misses with a lunging right hand
and Disposition counters with a head kick. That will keep Varsi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Disposition throws a chopping leg kick but Varsi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Disposition throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Varsi checks a leg kick nicely.
Varsi moves out of range of the strikes.
Varsi looks to land a combination but Disposition avoids it well.
Disposition lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Disposition misses with a kick to the body
and Disposition takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Disposition connects with a solid leg kick.
Varsi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Varsi slips a jab from Disposition.
Varsi blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Disposition - that will leave a mark!
A nice leg kick lands there from Disposition.
Disposition throws a leg kick but Varsi sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Disposition misses
and Varsi counters with a three punch combo that has Disposition backing up. Disposition nods at Varsi to acknowledge the strikes.
Varsi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Varsi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Disposition wants to clinch
and Varsi counters with a straight right hand.
Disposition showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Varsi.
Varsi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Disposition staying out of range there.
Varsi connects with a nice looking jab.
Disposition throws a wild body kick that Varsi sees coming a mile off.
Disposition lands a nice leg kick that just misses Varsi's sensitive parts.
Disposition misses with a kick to the body.
Sunny Disposition has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disposition misses with a body shot.
Varsi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Disposition.
Disposition takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Disposition swinging wildly here.
Varsi misses with an uppercut. Disposition saw that one coming.
Disposition tries to clinch
and Varsi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Disposition throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Varsi throws a body punch but Disposition moves out of range.
Disposition thows a leg kick but Varsi checks it
and Varsi counters with a nice body shot.
Disposition looks to throw the jab but Varsi is out of range.
Varsi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Disposition was well out of range. Poor timing from Varsi.
Varsi blocks a leg kick.
Varsi connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varsi 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.
Disposition scores with a jab to the body.
Varsi throws an off balance right hand
and Disposition connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Disposition takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Varsi loads up on a big right hand but Disposition slips the punch.
Varsi looks to land a right hand but Disposition moved out of range.
Disposition tries to close the distance and clinch but Varsi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Disposition is looking to chop away at Varsi's legs.
Harjan Varsi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Disposition slips under a jab.
Varsi keeps the fight on the outside.
Varsi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Disposition misses with a body kick.
Disposition uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Varsi.
Varsi lands a nice shot to the body.
Varsi jabs Disposition to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Disposition throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varsi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Disposition.
Disposition lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Disposition tried to score with a low kick but Varsi checks it.
Varsi connects with a nice looking jab.
Varsi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Disposition stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Disposition finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Varsi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Disposition counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Disposition throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Disposition takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Varsi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Varsi throws a right and a left that Disposition avoids nicely.
Disposition misses with a leg kick
and Varsi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Disposition misses with a hook to the body
and Varsi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Varsi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Varsi jabs Disposition to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Varsi lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harjan Varsi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Varsi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harjan Varsi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Baddabing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Protagonist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiro Protagonist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Baddabing!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hiro Protagonist!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Protagonist misses with a hook.
Baddabing looks to score with a jab to the body but Protagonist is just out of range.
A jab from Protagonist does it's job there.
Nice straight punches there by Protagonist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Protagonist.
Protagonist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Baddabing. Those never looked like landing.
Protagonist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baddabing moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Baddabing misses.
Protagonist misses the jab.
Baddabing looks for a takedown but Protagonist sprawls well.
Baddabing takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Protagonist ducks under a wild hook from Baddabing.
Protagonist on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Protagonist stuns Baddabing with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Baddabing throws a jab but it's blocked by Protagonist.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Protagonist napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Baddabing misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Baddabing throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Protagonist struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist is not content to let Baddabing control the position.
Baddabing is trying to ground and pound but Protagonist uses the momentary lack of control by Baddabing to regain half guard.
Protagonist is trying to stand back up but Baddabing is controlling him
Protagonist is looking to improve his position.
Baddabing throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baddabing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Protagonist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Baddabing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Protagonist is keeping the position for now.
Baddabing trying to control but Protagonist is working from the bottom.
Baddabing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Protagonist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Protagonist is pulling down on Baddabing's head. It's preventing any offense from Baddabing, at least for the moment.
Baddabing thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Protagonist is keeping the position for now.
Baddabing with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baddabing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Protagonist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baddabing sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Baddabing wants to pass the guard but Protagonist is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baddabing postures up in Protagonist's guard and throws a big left but Protagonist blocks it.
Baddabing 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.
Baddabing wants to pass the guard but Protagonist is keeping the position.
Baddabing wants to control from the top but Protagonist keeps moving.
Protagonist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Protagonist stuffs the takedown attempt from Baddabing. Baddabing gets slowly back to his feet.
Protagonist scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Protagonist dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baddabing moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manny Baddabing seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Protagonist jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baddabing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Protagonist.
Protagonist's corner calls for a 1-2. Protagonist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baddabing tries to close the distance and clinch up but Protagonist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baddabing is looking to clinch.
Baddabing throws a big shot that misses.
Baddabing missing with a left hand there. Protagonist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baddabing fails with a takedown attempt.
Protagonist throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Protagonist misses.
Baddabing closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baddabing looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Protagonist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baddabing manages to avoid it.
Baddabing looks to throw the jab but Protagonist is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing misses with a hook
letting Protagonist counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baddabing is defended easily by Protagonist.
Protagonist misses with an uppercut.
Baddabing looks to score with a jab to the body but Protagonist is just out of range.
A big left from Protagonist misses.
Protagonist slips a jab from Baddabing.
Protagonist misses with a head kick.
Baddabing throws the left hand but Protagonist avoids the punch easily.
Protagonist throws a good cross that connects.
Baddabing shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Protagonist pinned against the cage. Protagonist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Baddabing. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Protagonist throws a poor cross that misses
and Baddabing counters with a straight right hand.
Baddabing scores with a crisp jab that stopped Protagonist in his tracks.
Nice uppercut lands for Baddabing. That snapped Protagonist's head back.
Baddabing misses with a looping left.
Baddabing is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Protagonist misses with a series of wild punches.
Protagonist scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing misses with an uppercut
and Protagonist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hiro Protagonist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baddabing missing with a left hand there. Protagonist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baddabing fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Protagonist as Baddabing shoots in.
Baddabing misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Protagonist as he connects with a hook.
Protagonist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Baddabing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice cross by Baddabing.
Baddabing misses with a left hand
and Protagonist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Protagonist ducks under a wild hook from Baddabing.
The fighters circling - Protagonist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baddabing shoots in but no luck this time.
Baddabing takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Protagonist looks to land a right hand but Baddabing moved out of range.
Protagonist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baddabing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing moves out of range as Protagonist strikes.
Baddabing doesn't manage to clinch there - Protagonist circles away.
A left lands for Protagonist.
Baddabing shoots in for a takedown but Protagonist shows good takedown defense.
Nice straight punches there by Baddabing. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Baddabing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baddabing. Protagonist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Protagonist lands a lovely overhand right.
Protagonist scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Manny Baddabing has been cut.
Protagonist swats away the attempt to clinch by Baddabing.
Protagonist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baddabing.
Baddabing stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Protagonist.
Protagonist just misses with a punch to the body.
Protagonist avoids the body shot from Baddabing.
Baddabing loads up on a big right hand but Protagonist slips the punch.
Baddabing looks to throw the jab but Protagonist is out of range.
Protagonist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baddabing misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baddabing showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baddabing is looking to advance position but Protagonist won't allow it.
Baddabing not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baddabing misses with a head shot. Protagonist uses the momentum to regain guard.
Protagonist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Protagonist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Baddabing misses with a wild combination.
Baddabing cracks Protagonist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baddabing decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Protagonist pushes Baddabing off looking to stand but Baddabing dives back in and keeps control.
Protagonist is trying to get back to full guard.
Baddabing is looking to take a break and control but Protagonist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Baddabing wants to pass to mount but Protagonist is defending the position.
Baddabing seems to be working for a kimura but Protagonist defends the submission attempt.
Baddabing trying to pass the guard but Protagonist defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing thows a huge punch but Protagonist dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baddabing thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Protagonist's head.
Protagonist wants to improve his position but Baddabing is controlling well.
Baddabing throwing shots but Protagonist is blocking nicely.
Protagonist is trying to get back to full guard.
Baddabing sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Protagonist defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baddabing tries to pass to full mount but Protagonist defends it.
Protagonist trying to control from the bottom.
Baddabing wants to pass the guard but Protagonist is defending well.
Protagonist is looking for a sweep. Baddabing is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baddabing has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baddabing misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing is working for a guillotine from mount but Protagonist frees his head quite easily.
Baddabing with a couple of short strikes.
Baddabing trying to control but Protagonist is having none of it.
Baddabing landing punches.
Baddabing punching from mount but Protagonist doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Baddabing putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Baddabing landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baddabing moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Protagonist has worked his arm free - good work by Protagonist!
Baddabing passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Protagonist!
Baddabing unloads with some shots from mount but Protagonist bucks and avoids them well.
Baddabing looking to control but Protagonist is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Protagonist is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Baddabing is landing with some decent strikes but Protagonist is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baddabing cracks Protagonist with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baddabing tries to clinch up but Protagonist circles away and keeps his distance.
Protagonist walks into a left hand.
Baddabing thows a left - swing and a miss!
Protagonist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Protagonist tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Baddabing is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Protagonist misses its intended target.
Baddabing tries to score a power double leg takedown but Protagonist sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baddabing somewhat.
Protagonist moves out of range of the strikes.
Baddabing fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Protagonist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baddabing throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baddabing shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Protagonist's guard.
Protagonist really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baddabing. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baddabing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Protagonist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Protagonist is looking to stand up but Baddabing isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing trying to control the position from guard on top but Protagonist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Protagonist is trying to keep Baddabing in close.
Baddabing wants to pass the guard but Protagonist is keeping the position.
Baddabing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baddabing loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Protagonist keeping full guard, as Baddabing tries to pass.
Baddabing wants to control from the top but Protagonist keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Protagonist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baddabing circles away quickly and effectively.
Protagonist tries to bum rush Baddabing with a series of wild strikes but Baddabing uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baddabing lands with a right hand.
Protagonist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Protagonist misses.
Baddabing is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Protagonist's half guard.
Baddabing looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baddabing keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Baddabing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Baddabing is looking to advance position but Protagonist won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Protagonist is looking to control Baddabing's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Protagonist avoid being mounted?
Baddabing uses his free foot to push down on Protagonist's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Protagonist.
Protagonist holds on, trying desperately to control.
Manny Baddabing overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baddabing wants to control the pace but Protagonist is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baddabing raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Baddabing had his way with Hiro Protagonist in that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Baddabing's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Baddabing swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Protagonist gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Baddabing to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Protagonist keeping full guard, as Baddabing tries to pass.
Baddabing passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Protagonist is looking to regain half guard here but Baddabing keeps moving and retains side control.
Baddabing landing strikes.
Baddabing wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Protagonist, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddabing throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Protagonist works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Protagonist can do anything to dispel that myth.
Protagonist wants to control but Baddabing is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baddabing missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baddabing trying to pass the guard but Protagonist defending well.
Protagonist makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Protagonist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baddabing thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baddabing sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baddabing drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Baddabing jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baddabing landing some decent shots from guard.
Baddabing stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Protagonist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baddabing throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Protagonist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Protagonist avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Protagonist manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Baddabing is desperately trying to improve his position but Protagonist has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Protagonist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Protagonist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baddabing is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baddabing gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Baddabing showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baddabing has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Baddabing!
Manny Baddabing retains his middleweight title!
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