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EFC XVIII PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Bonaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raian Baaden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bonaza might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mnemic-Deathbox. The key to victory for Raul Bonaza has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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217 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Bonaza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raian Baaden!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonaza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonaza throws out a leg kick but Baaden moves out of range and Bonaza only half commits.
A punch combination from Bonaza misses.
Baaden avoids the head kick by Bonaza.
Bonaza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bonaza throws a series of punches but Baaden avoids them all with ease.
Baaden shoots in for a double leg but Bonaza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baaden tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bonaza swivels and escapes.
Bonaza throws a right hand that Baaden ducks under and follows up with a left that Baaden also avoids with ease.
Bonaza throws a right and a left that Baaden avoids nicely.
No luck for Baaden with that takedown attempt.
Raul Bonaza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raian Baaden.
Bonaza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Baaden.
Bonaza keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaza scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Raian Baaden has been cut.
Bonaza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonaza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baaden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonaza as he avoids it easily.
Bonaza lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baaden will feel that in the morning.
Bonaza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baaden.
Bonaza misses with a leg kick.
Bonaza lands a lovely overhand right.
Bonaza throws a left and a right that both miss
so Baaden counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Baaden throws a big right hand that misses.
Bonaza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baaden throwing strikes but missing.
Bonaza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baaden is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonaza has wrist control.
Bonaza pushes Baaden off and gets back to his feet.
Baaden doesn't manage to clinch there - Bonaza circles away.
Baaden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonaza but Bonaza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bonaza slaps away a takedown attempt from Baaden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Baaden misses.
A head kick from Bonaza lands but Baaden takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baaden misses with a two punch combination.
Bonaza throws a right hand that misses
and Baaden counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bonaza's guard now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Baaden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baaden postures up in Bonaza's guard and throws a big left but Bonaza blocks it.
Bonaza is adopting a defensive guard.
Bonaza is trying to control the position but Baaden postures up.
Baaden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bonaza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baaden throws a big right hand that misses.
Baaden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Baaden is looking to work some ground and pound but Bonaza has wrist control.
Baaden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baaden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bonaza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bonaza has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baaden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bonaza is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baaden is persisting with the attempt to improve his 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 Raul Bonaza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raian Baaden'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.
Bonaza throws a nice looking combination but Baaden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baaden tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonaza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonaza plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bonaza tries to sprawl but Baaden drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Baaden not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baaden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bonaza kicks Baaden off and gets back to his feet.
Baaden misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baaden fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bonaza to the ground. Baaden is now in Bonaza's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baaden's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baaden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bonaza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baaden trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonaza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonaza avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baaden manages to get himself to full guard.
Baaden pulls Bonaza in to control the position.
Bonaza preventing the sweep.
Baaden wants to improve his position but instead Bonaza has moved into half guard.
Baaden actively working from the bottom here.
Bonaza wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baaden moves into full guard.
Baaden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bonaza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Baaden 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baaden working a defensive guard but Bonaza passes into half guard.
Baaden moves into full guard.
Baaden wants to sweep here but Bonaza controlling him for the moment.
Raian Baaden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonaza is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bonaza trying to control but Baaden is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Baaden trying to control the position.
Bonaza's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Raul Bonaza just wasn't active enough.
Nice takedown defense from Bonaza. No joy for Baaden on that attempt.
Baaden takes one on the button.
Baaden on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonaza throws a looping overhand right but Baaden ducks down to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Bonaza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baaden wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raian Baaden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raian Baaden's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Baaden shoots in but no luck this time.
Baaden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bonaza tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Baaden is in Bonaza's guard.
Baaden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baaden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baaden stopping the sweep attempt from Bonaza.
Baaden throws a big right hand that misses.
Baaden throws an elbow that misses. Bonaza uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baaden's guard. Nice move by Bonaza!
Bonaza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baaden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bonaza stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Baaden shoots in for a takedown but Bonaza shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baaden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baaden.
Raul Bonaza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raian Baaden.
Baaden slips a jab and a cross from Bonaza.
Baaden slips a jab and a cross from Bonaza.
Bonaza pivots, looking for a leg kick but Baaden is out of range and Bonaza settles back down.
Baaden shoots in for a double leg but Bonaza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bonaza scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonaza keeps the fight on the outside.
Raul Bonaza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bonaza!
Bonaza lands with a good body shot.
Bonaza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baaden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonaza throws a leg kick but Baaden moved away.
Bonaza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonaza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baaden moves away.
Bonaza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bonaza throws a nice looking combination but Baaden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bonaza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baaden dodges the punch combination from Bonaza.
Baaden fails with a takedown attempt.
Bonaza misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bonaza.
Baaden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonaza scoring well with a low kick there.
Baaden closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Baaden lands in his opponent's guard.
Baaden is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baaden works over Bonaza with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raul Bonaza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonaza 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Raul Bonaza!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Perko Late (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snabbo Smido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Late kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No Easy Way Out . Snabbo Smido told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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183 lbs
18 - 11 - 1 |
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perko Late!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snabbo Smido!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Late misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Late. Smido does a little dance to reset his feet.
Late with a nice cross.
Smido feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Late displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smido throws out the jab.
Smido tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Late was well out of range. Poor timing from Smido.
A left lands for Late.
Smido avoids the body shot from Late.
Smido uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Late.
Late throws out a loose jab but Smido uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smido fails with a takedown attempt.
Late shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Late was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Late can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smido is looking to escape.
Late is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Late lands a nice shot to the head.
Late can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smido is looking to escape.
Late landing shots from mount.
Smido can't escape the position.
Smido wants to hold on but Late pushes him away.
Smido is desperately trying to improve his position but Late has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smido gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smido wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smido trying to hold on to Late's head to control him but Late postures up.
Late is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smido is just riding it out for now. Late eventually gives up the hold.
Late looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smido is looking for a sweep. Late is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Late stalling.
Smido regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smido keeping moving, preventing Late from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smido throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Late trying to control the position from guard on top but Smido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Late throws a big right hand that misses.
Smido is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Late wants to pass the guard but Smido is keeping the position.
Smido is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Late defends well.
Late wants to pass the guard but Smido is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smido striking off his back but it's not causing Late any problems.
Late's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smido wants to sweep here but Late controlling him for the moment.
Smido is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Late is pushing down on Smido's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smido is fighting to maintain full guard but Late has managed to sneak the leg through.
Late is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smido sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perko Late dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Late is looking to chop away at Smido's legs.
Late misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smido avoids the body shot from Late.
Smido ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Late.
Late lunges at Smido with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smido's hand.
Late doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smido digs a good body shot into Late's ribs.
Late stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smido.
Smido misses with a takedown attempt - Late sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late throws a nice outside leg kick.
Late throws a body punch but Smido moves out of range.
Late connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Late.
Late is looking to clinch but Smido is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut lands for Smido. That snapped Late's head back.
Smido connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Late.
Late tries to clinch but Smido is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Late.
Smido dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smido lands with a nice body punch.
Smido scores with a head kick.
It looks like Perko Late has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Smido misses.
Late throws an overhand right that lands on Smido's shoulder, as Smido tries to avoid the shot.
Smido throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Late misses the shot to the body.
Smido scores with the left hand. Late knows he should have avoided that one.
Smido throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Late shoots in for a double leg but Smido sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perko Late. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smido throws a right and a left that Late avoids nicely.
Smido fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Late shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smido is trying to defend but Late finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Late is working for a submission of some sort.
Smido trying to control here.
Smido looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smido misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Late controlling the action here.
Late is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Late looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smido is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Late pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Late is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Late is thwarting Smido's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snabbo Smido showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Perko Late's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Late misses with a hook to the body
and Smido counters with an outside leg kick.
Late scores with a sloppy right hand. Smido should have avoided that one.
Smido thows a body kick. Late tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circling - Late throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Late defending well as Smido loads up on a big left hand.
Late throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smido was covering up waiting for the punch and Late finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Late pushes down on Smido's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smido is defending against the submission attempts here by Late.
Late is thwarting Smido's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smido manages to get to full guard.
Late advances to half guard.
Smido trying to control from the bottom.
Late is looking to take a break and control but Smido is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smido looking for submissions off his back.
Smido wants to get back to full guard.
Late passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Late pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smido is in all sorts of trouble here.
Late trying to control but Smido is having none of it.
Smido is in all sorts of trouble here.
Late is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Smido is surviving well by controlling Late's body position as best he can.
Smido is looking to improve his position but Late isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Late lands with some strikes.
Smido tries to hold on but Late postures up.
Smido is squirming around, avoiding Late's attempts to control the action.
Smido sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Late prevents Smido from improving his position.
Smido takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smido is in trouble now - Late has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Late tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Late lands a big elbow.
Smido is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Late trying to control but Smido is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smido manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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 Perko Late.
I think Late 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perko Late!
After the big win, Perko Late made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fight Club Clothing est. 09™ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ninja Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Yankee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kid's entrance music is Stratovarius - Hunting High and Low. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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183 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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178 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Yankee!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yankee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yankee throws a head kick but Kid moves out of range.
Yankee connects with a body shot that sends Kid's belly button to the back.
Kid throws a right and a left that Yankee avoids nicely.
Yankee throws a sloppy head kick and Kid moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Kid misses
and Yankee makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kid really felt that one!
Kid throws a leg kick but Yankee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A low kick from Kid is predictable there
and Yankee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kid throws a right hand that Yankee ducks under and follows up with a left that Yankee also avoids with ease.
Kid tries a low kick but Yankee avoids it.
Yankee lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Ninja Kid has been cut.
Kid throws a nice looking combination but Yankee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yankee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Yankee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yankee tries to bum rush Kid with a series of wild strikes but Kid uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ninja Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Kid.
Kid shoots in but Yankee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kid misses with a wild combination.
Yankee forces Kid back against the cage and clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Yankee.
Yankee continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Kid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yankee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yankee stalls.
Yankee receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jim Yankee.
Yankee lands a head kick. Kid smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yankee throws a head kick but Kid moves out of range.
Kid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yankee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Yankee blocks the leg kick.
Yankee lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kid gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yankee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yankee. Yankee obviously looking to wear him down.
Yankee tries to clinch up.
Yankee stuffs the takedown attempt from Kid. Kid gets slowly back to his feet.
Yankee is looking to clinch but Kid is avoiding it.
Yankee tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Yankee.
Yankee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kid fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Yankee.
Kid throws out a loose jab but Yankee uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Kid misses.
Kid shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ninja Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kid is defended easily by Yankee.
Kid takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kid is breathing heavily.
Kid throws a series of punches but Yankee moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Yankee. Those never looked like landing.
Kid is looking to chop away at Yankee's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kid misses with a body kick.
Jim Yankee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yankee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yankee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Yankee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ninja Kid'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.
Kid tries to score with a low kick but Yankee moves his leg out of the way.
Kid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kid dives in and grabs Yankee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yankee pushes down on Kid's head and hops out.
Kid shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yankee lands a high kick!
Yankee blocks a leg kick.
Kid throws a sloppy body shot
and Yankee counters with a head kick.
Kid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yankee connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kid misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kid throws a sloppy body shot
and Yankee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kid is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kid is rocked!
Kid fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oh Kid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ninja Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yankee but Yankee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kid seems to have got his legs back now.
Yankee throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Kid stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Yankee follows into mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yankee controlling the position easily from mount.
Kid can't escape the position.
Yankee controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jim Yankee was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Some wild striking there from Yankee.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kid. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Yankee clinches up with Kid and pushes him back against the cage.
Yankee is looking to break free of the clinch but Kid has double underhooks.
Kid scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kid fails to pull guard.
Yankee tries to circle away but Kid has him pinned against the cage.
Yankee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kid has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yankee's efforts to push away.
Yankee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yankee wants to break free but Kid has control.
Kid has Yankee pressed against the cage, preventing Yankee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yankee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kid is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yankee's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kid has his takedown stuffed
and Yankee counters with a head kick. That will keep Kid thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ninja Kid's cut is getting worse.
Ninja Kid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yankee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yankee tries a head kick but it misses.
Yankee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
Yankee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kid.
Yankee has closed the distance and engaged Kid in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yankee is looking to break free of the clinch but Kid has double underhooks.
Yankee is trying to force a seperation but Kid has the dominant position.
Kid fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kid looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yankee wants to break free but Kid has control.
Yankee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kid tries to pull guard but Yankee won't allow it.
Yankee working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Yankee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ninja Kid's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Yankee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kid throws a series of punches but Yankee avoids them all with ease.
Kid closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yankee's guard.
Yankee wants to stand up but Kid is controlling him.
Yankee is looking to stand back up but Kid counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Yankee.
Yankee is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Yankee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ninja Kid wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yankee defends it nicely.
Yankee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yankee misses the shot to the body.
Kid misses with a takedown attempt - Yankee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kid throws out a loose jab but Yankee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kid shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kid showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yankee wants to get back to his feet.
Yankee trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Yankee tries to reverse the position but Kid maintains control.
That's four 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.
Yankee is trying to stand.
Yankee is squirming around, avoiding Kid's attempts to control the action.
Yankee wants to hold on but Kid pushes him away.
Yankee's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Yankee is trying to escape the mount.
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 Ninja Kid.
Well Yankee 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Yankee!
A very excited looking Jim Yankee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris McPheters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar has chosen Dr. Kitch as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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159 lbs
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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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris McPheters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from McPheters.
Some wild striking there from Escobar.
McPheters shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McPheters throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McPheters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McPheters throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Escobar to regain full guard.
Escobar is pulling down on McPheters's head. It's preventing any offense from McPheters, at least for the moment.
McPheters throws a big right hand that misses.
McPheters trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
McPheters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McPheters decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Escobar thows a leg kick but McPheters checks it
and McPheters counters with a takedown into side control.
McPheters throws an elbow but Escobar slips to the side and avoids it well.
McPheters throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McPheters working the head with strikes.
McPheters tries to score with some ground and pound. Escobar controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Escobar tries to bench press McPheters off him but McPheters keeps the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar regains half guard.
Escobar moves into full guard.
Escobar is trying to keep McPheters in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPheters postures up.
Escobar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McPheters.
McPheters trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
McPheters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McPheters is looking to work some ground and pound but Escobar has wrist control.
McPheters scoring with some ground and pound.
McPheters postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Escobar looking to control.
McPheters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Escobar has momentary wrist control but McPheters slips an elbow through the middle.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing McPheters from controlling successfully.
McPheters makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPheters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Escobar wants to sweep here but McPheters controlling him for the moment.
McPheters wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
McPheters looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McPheters wants to stand up but Escobar is controlling him.
Escobar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPheters wants to stand but Escobar is controlling the position.
Escobar throws a big right hand that misses.
McPheters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Escobar throws a strike but McPheters rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Escobar has control of McPheters's left arm, preventing McPheters from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McPheters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McPheters scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris McPheters dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Escobar feints a jab promting McPheters to slip. Escobar then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McPheters slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McPheters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McPheters shoots for a takedown but Escobar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big right from Escobar misses.
Escobar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McPheters doesn't seem bothered though.
Escobar throws a push kick but McPheters slaps the foot to one side.
McPheters blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Escobar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar looking to throw knees to the head but McPheters is blocking nicely.
Escobar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McPheters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPheters pulls guard.
McPheters wants to get back to his feet but Escobar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Escobar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McPheters works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Escobar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Escobar throws an elbow that misses. McPheters uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Escobar's guard. Nice move by McPheters!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPheters trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McPheters postures up and lands a big shot to Escobar's brow.
Escobar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPheters is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Escobar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Escobar has escaped and now he's on top!
McPheters keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Escobar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McPheters wants to get back to his feet but Escobar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Escobar throws a strike but McPheters rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McPheters with a flurry of punches that miss.
McPheters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McPheters distracts Escobar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McPheters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McPheters postures up and lands a big shot to Escobar's brow.
McPheters working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPheters in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chris McPheters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McPheters throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McPheters lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Escobar is trying to control the position but McPheters postures up.
Escobar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McPheters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Escobar trying to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pablo Escobar was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Escobar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Escobar does no damage.
McPheters moves away from the strike by Escobar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McPheters circles away from the clinch attempt
and McPheters counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Escobar's guard now.
McPheters trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
McPheters postures up.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McPheters working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Escobar trying to control the position.
McPheters trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McPheters is looking to work some ground and pound but Escobar has wrist control.
McPheters throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
McPheters is stalling in the full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McPheters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Escobar tries to avoid it but McPheters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Escobar to the ground. Escobar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McPheters.
McPheters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escobar swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris McPheters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPheters shoots for a double leg takedown but Escobar sprawls well. He's pushed McPheters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Escobar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chris McPheters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so McPheters counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPheters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Escobar controlling McPheters's posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar trying to keep a closed guard but McPheters is proving a slippery customer.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McPheters postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pablo Escobar wasn't active enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McPheters.
Escobar wants to control but McPheters postures up.
McPheters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Escobar, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McPheters wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Escobar wants to control but McPheters postures up.
McPheters looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Escobar is avoiding damage well.
McPheters working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McPheters throwing strikes but Escobar manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Escobar is trying to ground and pound but McPheters uses the momentary lack of control by Escobar to regain half guard.
Escobar stops McPheters from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPheters is refusing to be controlled, as Escobar sits in half guard.
McPheters is trying to stand up here but Escobar is controlling him well.
Escobar is just content to waste time from the top position. McPheters takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Escobar won't allow McPheters to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobar throws a big elbow that misses.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but McPheters is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris McPheters showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McPheters 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris McPheters!
A pretty intense looking Chris McPheters took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Fatts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Kint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatts's entrance music is Hit Em Up by Tupac. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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195 lbs
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Fatts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Kint!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatts looks to land a left hand but Kint moved out of range nicely.
Kint has managed to clinch.
Fatts gets control of Kint's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fatts will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kint is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fatts is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fatts has escaped and now he's on top!
Fatts won't allow Kint to get back to his feet.
Fatts throwing strikes but missing.
Fatts trying to control but Kint is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fatts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fatts is looking to work some ground and pound but Kint has wrist control.
Kint looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fatts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fatts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fatts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kint wants to sweep but no luck.
Fatts trying to control but Kint is working from the bottom.
Fatts throws an elbow that misses. Kint uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fatts's guard. Nice move by Kint!
Kint won't allow Fatts to sweep him here.
Kint looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kint is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kint passes into half guard.
Kint moves into full mount! Fatts won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatts wants to hold on but Kint pushes him away.
Kint goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fatts turns into him and now he's in Kint's guard.
Kint preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fatts throwing strikes from guard but Kint blocks nicely.
Kint is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kint keeping moving, preventing Fatts from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kint works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatts postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kint working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fatts.
Fatts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kint has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fatts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fatts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kint avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kint preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kint wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fatts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Fatts dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kint darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kint is working for a submission of some sort.
Kint wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fatts keeps working.
Fatts tries to roll over but Kint keeps him under control.
Kint controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint is looking to advance position but Fatts won't allow it.
Kint is taking a breather. Fatts says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kint working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fatts's thigh. Fatts counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fatts wants to hit a switch here but Kint passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fatts there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kint trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kint wants to control the action but instead Fatts gets a body lock and reverses into Kint's guard! Nice work!
Kint manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kint is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fatts has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatts is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fatts is working to get back to half guard.
Kint goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fatts is on top in guard.
Jay Fatts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fatts throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatts throws an elbow that misses. Kint uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fatts's guard. Nice move by Kint!
Fatts is trying to keep Kint in close.
Kint slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kint has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fatts!
Kint goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fatts turns into him and now he's in Kint's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kint working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Kint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Kint drives through and clinches with Fatts against the cage.
Fatts tries to score a body lock takedown but Kint shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fatts jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kint walks away with a smile on his face. Fatts gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kint shoots in looking for a takedown. Fatts tries to sprawl out of it but Kint keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fatts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fatts just misses with a punch to the body.
Kint shoots for a double leg takedown but Fatts sprawls well. He's pushed Kint's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kint throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fatts lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Fatts.
Fatts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kint on his heels. He'll look to pass Kint's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint wants to sweep but no luck.
Kint avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kint has his hands on Fatts's head, controlling the position.
Kint working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roger Kint.
Fatts tries to sprawl but Kint drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fatts is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kint jumps into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kint is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fatts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kint has knee on belly momentarily but Fatts bucks him off and regains half guard.
Fatts has a hand on Kint's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kint takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fatts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kint jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fatts is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fatts and Kint has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatts is not content to let Kint control the position.
Kint has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kint moves to the back position.
Kint is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kint is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fatts knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fatts for a finish.
Kint has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fatts has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kint doesn't have the hooks in and Fatts manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Kint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kint has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Kint!
Roger Kint decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mimic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Hilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mimic comes to the cage accompanied by Carol of the Old Ones. Mike Mimic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Mimic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Hilton!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hilton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mimic was covering up waiting for the punch and Hilton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hilton throws a big right hand that misses.
Mimic throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hilton escapes and throws Mimic's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hilton trying to control the action but Mimic is working from the bottom.
Mimic is looking to regain half guard here but Hilton keeps moving and retains side control.
Hilton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mimic can't do much from the bottom here.
Mimic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hilton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mimic is looking to control Hilton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mimic avoid being mounted?
Mimic wants to improve his position but Hilton is controlling well.
Mimic wants to sweep but Hilton has passed to side control!
Mimic struggling a bit here.
Mimic is trying to get back to half guard.
Hilton landing a few strikes.
Mimic is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mimic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mimic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mimic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hilton trying to control but Mimic is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hilton drops back looking for a leg! Mimic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mimic manages to kick Hilton off! Hilton jumps back into Mimic's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mimic is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mimic has passed into side control.
Hilton struggling a bit here.
Hilton is looking to regain half guard here but Mimic keeps moving and retains side control.
Mimic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hilton keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mimic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mimic working away.
A lull in the action here as Mimic stalls from top position.
Mimic trying to control the action but Hilton is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Mike Mimic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hilton avoids the body shot from Mimic.
Hilton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hilton is defended easily by Mimic.
Mimic lands a nice looking body kick.
Mimic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hilton to score with a decent uppercut.
Mimic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hilton's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mimic.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mimic.
Mimic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luke Hilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton avoids a kick to the body.
Mimic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Mimic misses the target.
Mimic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hilton takes a step back to recover.
Mimic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mimic tests Hilton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hilton avoids a kick to the body.
Hilton tries to bum rush Mimic with a series of wild strikes but Mimic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mimic. Hilton does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton throws a series of punches but Mimic avoids them all with ease.
Mimic tests Hilton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mimic wants to clinch.
Mimic throws a wild body kick that Hilton sees coming a mile off.
Mimic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mike Mimic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mimic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hilton was well out of range. Poor timing from Mimic.
Mimic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mimic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hilton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hilton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hilton there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mimic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mimic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mimic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hilton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mimic, right into the meat.
Mimic throws an overhand right that lands on Hilton's shoulder, as Hilton tries to avoid the shot.
Mimic thumps Hilton with a low kick.
Mimic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hilton. Hilton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hilton misses with a left hand
and Mimic counters with an outside leg kick.
Mimic scores with a nice body kick.
Hilton is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mimic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mimic scores with a push kick.
Mimic scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mimic looks for the body kick but Hilton saw that one coming.
Mimic connects with a crisp jab.
Mimic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mimic taking a breather.
Mimic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hilton avoids it.
Hilton jumps guard but Mimic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hilton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mike Mimic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Hilton.
Mimic lands with a left to the head.
Hilton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Hilton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mimic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mimic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mimic dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hilton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hilton looks to land a left hand but Mimic moved out of range nicely.
Mimic connects with an inside leg kick.
Mimic lands a leg kick that knocks Hilton off balance momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Mimic. Beautiful body shot.
Mimic moves into the clinch.
Mimic is working Hilton over against the cage.
Mimic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hilton avoids it.
Mimic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Mimic - that landed with a thud.
Mimic working Hilton over with knees to the body.
Mimic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Mimic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mimic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hilton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mimic slowing the pace effectively.
Knees to the body from Mimic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mimic.
Mimic creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hilton's defenses.
Hilton is rocked!
Mimic lands a hook that snaps the head of Hilton backwards.
Hilton is still on wobbly legs! Can Mimic finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mimic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mimic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mimic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Mimic.
Mimic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mimic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hilton blocks it with crossed arms.
Mimic dips a shoulder and cracks Hilton with a mighty uppercut! Hilton falls back against the cage and Mimic unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hilton is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mimic screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Mimic!
Mike Mimic is the new lightweight champion!
An intense looking Mike Mimic took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruiner Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busta Rhymes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Barnett might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to canceled forever. Rhymes has chosen Winter Warz as his entrance music. Ruiner Barnett has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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206 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruiner Barnett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Busta Rhymes!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruiner Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhymes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barnett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barnett looks for the body kick but Rhymes saw that one coming.
Barnett misses with a wild combination.
Barnett throws a looping overhand right but Rhymes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnett throws a body kick the misses
and Rhymes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barnett's guard.
Rhymes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rhymes throws an elbow that misses. Barnett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rhymes's guard. Nice move by Barnett!
Rhymes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnett defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhymes wants to sweep here but Barnett controlling him for the moment.
Barnett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnett wants to stand but Rhymes is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Barnett 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.
Rhymes controls Barnett momentarily but Barnett frees himself.
Rhymes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rhymes keeping moving, preventing Barnett from controlling successfully.
Rhymes is pulling down on Barnett's head to control his posture.
Rhymes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Barnett!
Rhymes unloads with some shots from mount but Barnett bucks and avoids them well.
Barnett holds of for dear life.
Barnett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes lands a big elbow.
Rhymes is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett is looking to get to half guard.
Barnett is working hard here to advance position.
Rhymes throwing strikes here but Barnett is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rhymes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barnett's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rhymes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barnett tries to lock up and control but Rhymes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhymes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Barnett sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rhymes is keen to just control but Barnett is a slippery customer.
Barnett tries to get to full guard but Rhymes has control of the leg.
Barnett avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rhymes.
Rhymes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rhymes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnett is looking to control Rhymes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnett avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Rhymes is thwarting Barnett's attempts to control the position.
Rhymes prevents Barnett from standing back up.
Barnett is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rhymes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Busta Rhymes 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.
Barnett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnett throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rhymes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Barnett!
Rhymes landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rhymes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rhymes working the ground and pound effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhymes punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rhymes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Barnett is looking to get to half guard.
Barnett wants to control but Rhymes is having none of it.
Rhymes content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett is looking to get to half guard.
Rhymes raining down shots from the mount!
Rhymes cracks Barnett with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rhymes with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Barnett that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Barnett is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhymes postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Barnett in real trouble here! The ref calls for Barnett to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Busta Rhymes!
Busta Rhymes is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Kratorius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umaga Beeturasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kratorius's entrance music is Coal Chamber - Big Truck. A fine choice. Beeturasa has chosen Metallicas Sanatarium, coming home as his entrance music. Wolfgang Kratorius could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Umaga Beeturasa's chin.
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300 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Kratorius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umaga Beeturasa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beeturasa walks into a straight right hand from Kratorius.
It looks like Umaga Beeturasa has been cut.
No luck for Beeturasa with that takedown attempt.
Kratorius moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kratorius scores with a jab. Beeturasa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Beeturasa shoots in for a takedown but Kratorius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kratorius swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Beeturasa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kratorius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beeturasa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kratorius preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kratorius manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beeturasa manages to get himself to full guard.
Beeturasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Beeturasa, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beeturasa wants to get back to his feet but Kratorius is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beeturasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beeturasa wants to stand but Kratorius is controlling the position.
Beeturasa has his hands on Kratorius's head, controlling the position.
Kratorius wanted to stand there but Beeturasa had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beeturasa working a defensive guard here.
Beeturasa wriggles free and stands up.
Beeturasa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kratorius.
Beeturasa looks for a takedown but Kratorius sprawls well.
Wolfgang Kratorius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umaga Beeturasa.
Kratorius falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kratorius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kratorius throws a lazy uppercut
and Beeturasa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kratorius is pressing down on Beeturasa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Beeturasa works over Kratorius with some ground and pound from guard.
Beeturasa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beeturasa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kratorius looking to control.
Beeturasa postures up in Kratorius's guard and throws a big left but Kratorius blocks it.
Beeturasa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beeturasa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kratorius keeping moving, preventing Beeturasa from controlling successfully.
Beeturasa with a nice head shot there.
Kratorius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kratorius keeping full guard, as Beeturasa tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beeturasa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beeturasa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beeturasa stops Kratorius from standing up.
Beeturasa is looking to work some ground and pound but Kratorius has wrist control.
Beeturasa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kratorius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kratorius is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beeturasa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Beeturasa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beeturasa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beeturasa is looking to take a break and control but Kratorius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kratorius takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umaga Beeturasa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Umaga Beeturasa's cut.
That's time! Kratorius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck for Beeturasa with that takedown attempt.
Kratorius lands a body shot.
Umaga Beeturasa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beeturasa ducks under a wild hook from Kratorius.
Beeturasa scores a takedown into full mount!
Kratorius blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beeturasa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beeturasa landing strikes from the mount.
Beeturasa raining down shots from the mount!
Beeturasa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kratorius's face.
Beeturasa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kratorius is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot lands for Beeturasa! Kratorius is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Umaga Beeturasa!
Umaga Beeturasa is the new super heavyweight champion!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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