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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michal Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mclane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Mclane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michal Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Mclane!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mclane on his heels. He'll look to pass Mclane's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mclane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Mclane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Silva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michal Silva has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Silva looks for a takedown but Mclane sprawls well.
Mclane jabs at Silva's body.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Mclane sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Mclane. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mclane circles away.
Good shot there by Mclane.
Mclane works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Mclane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mclane connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mclane.
Mclane lands a big uppercut and Silva crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Silva looks OK. Mclane waves Silva back to his feet!
Silva is rocked!
Mclane is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mclane shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Silva takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Mclane sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Silva bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Mclane!
In his post fight interview, John Mclane started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silver Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Askarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Askarian has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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216 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Silver Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Askarian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askarian tries to close the distance and clinch but Xavier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Askarian tries to clinch
enabling Xavier to counter with a crisp jab.
Askarian wants to clinch up but Xavier keeps it at a distance.
Askarian moves out of range of the strikes.
Askarian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Askarian wants to clinch
and Xavier counters with a right hand to the body.
Askarian darts in trying to clinch
and Xavier counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askarian wants to clinch.
Xavier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Askarian tries to clinch up but Xavier circles away and keeps his distance.
Askarian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Askarian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tim Askarian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askarian tries to close the distance and clinch but Xavier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Askarian wants to clinch but Xavier slips to the side
and Xavier counters with a three punch combo that has Askarian backing up. Askarian nods at Xavier to acknowledge the strikes.
Askarian moves in looking to clinch but Xavier pushes him off.
Askarian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Askarian moves away from the strike by Xavier.
Askarian moves to clinch but Xavier breaks away
and Xavier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Askarian is rocked!
Askarian tries to clinch up
and Xavier counters with a huge left! Askarian is in big trouble! He's backing up but Xavier isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Askarian from any more damage. A dominating finish by Xavier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silver Xavier!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gram Prodigy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zed Zeddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gram Prodigy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zed Zeddy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeddy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Prodigy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Prodigy trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prodigy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zeddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zeddy 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Gram Prodigy just wasn't active enough.
The crowd cheers as Zeddy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Prodigy doesn't seem phased though.
Zeddy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Prodigy on his heels. He'll look to pass Prodigy's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Zeddy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeddy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zeddy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Prodigy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zeddy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zeddy postures up in Prodigy's guard and throws a big left but Prodigy blocks it.
Zeddy is in close to Prodigy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Prodigy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Prodigy is retaining full guard.
Zeddy throws a big elbow that misses.
Zeddy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zed Zeddy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Prodigy shoots and misses
and Zeddy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Zeddy. Those never looked like landing.
Zeddy swinging wildly here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zeddy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeddy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gram Prodigy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeddy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeddy scores with a shot to the body.
Prodigy shoots in and drives through. Zeddy sprawls well.
Zeddy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prodigy manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeddy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zeddy wants to control from the top but Prodigy keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeddy looking to pass the guard.
Zeddy sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zed Zeddy.
Prodigy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zeddy's waist but Zeddy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prodigy off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gram Prodigy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Prodigy.
Zeddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prodigy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zeddy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zed Zeddy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zeddy throws a body punch but Prodigy moves out of range.
Prodigy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zeddy. That did some damage!
Prodigy tries for a takedown but Zeddy circles away easily
and Zeddy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zeddy with a nice cross.
Zeddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prodigy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zeddy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zeddy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Prodigy counters with a three punch combo that has Zeddy backing up. Zeddy nods at Prodigy to acknowledge the strikes.
Prodigy clinches up against the cage.
Prodigy is working for takedown but Zeddy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Prodigy missing with knees to the body.
Zeddy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Prodigy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prodigy is trying to stand back up.
Zeddy is punishing Prodigy with strikes - can he finish him?!
Prodigy trying to control the position but Zeddy manages to sink in the hooks.
Zeddy is striking well from the back but Prodigy escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zeddy in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeddy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zeddy drops an elbow to the side of Prodigy's head.
Zeddy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zeddy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zeddy is keen to just control but Prodigy is a slippery customer.
Zeddy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zeddy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Prodigy is looking to control Zeddy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Prodigy avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeddy is taking a breather. Prodigy 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.
Prodigy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zeddy.
Zeddy wants to pass the guard but Prodigy is keeping the position.
Prodigy is trying to keep Zeddy in close.
Zeddy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zeddy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zeddy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zeddy looking to land elbow strikes but Prodigy uses the position to regain half guard.
Still in half guard, Zeddy seems content to control.
Prodigy wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Prodigy wants to get back to full guard but Zeddy has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zed Zeddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zeddy misses with the combination.
Prodigy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Zeddy.
Zeddy feints a jab promting Prodigy to slip. Zeddy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Prodigy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zeddy gets tackled into the cage by Prodigy. Prodigy maintains the clinch.
Prodigy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Prodigy jumps guard and drags Zeddy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Prodigy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zeddy wants to control from the top but Prodigy keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeddy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zeddy won't allow Prodigy to get back to his feet.
Zeddy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zeddy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zed Zeddy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Prodigy has his takedown stuffed
and Zeddy counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeddy misses with a wild combination.
Zeddy throws a series of strikes that have Prodigy backpedaling.
Prodigy is rocked!
Zeddy dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Prodigy has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zed Zeddy!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Panter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levent Kucuk (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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215 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Panter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Levent Kucuk!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Kucuk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kucuk!
Kucuk throws a head kick but Panter moves out of range.
Panter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Panter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dave Panter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panter avoids the head kick by Kucuk.
Kucuk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kucuk counters with a head kick. That will keep Panter thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panter misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panter avoids the head kick by Kucuk.
Kucuk throws a head kick that half lands.
Kucuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kucuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Panter scores with a jab.
Panter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kucuk lands a nice shot that snaps Panter's head back.
Panter cracks a nice hook into Kucuk's ribs.
Panter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kucuk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kucuk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panter throws out the jab.
Panter takes a swing at Kucuk's ribcage but misses.
Kucuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kucuk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Panter throws a body punch but Kucuk moves out of range.
Panter lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Panter does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panter throws a combination. Kucuk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kucuk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Panter is rocked!
It looks like Dave Panter has been cut.
Kucuk ducks under a wild hook from Panter.
Kucuk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Panter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Panter's corner calls for a 1-2. Panter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Panter does no damage.
Panter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kucuk! Panter is out on his feet! Kucuk rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Panter is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Panter is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levent Kucuk!
Levent Kucuk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miska Wuopio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Powerful |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miska Wuopio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dante Kane!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuopio swinging wildly here.
Kane misses with a wild combination.
Wuopio throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Wuopio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wuopio fails to land with a series of punches.
Kane scores with a jab to the head.
Wuopio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Miska Wuopio has been cut.
Kane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kane misses with a wild combination.
Kane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A good leg kick by Kane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane lands with a shot to the body.
Kane misses with a double jab
and Wuopio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kane is pawing at Wuopio, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Wuopio's nose. Wuopio is badly hurt! Kane pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Wuopio tries desperately to hold on but Kane is relentless in his assault! As Wuopio receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Kane away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Kane!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Messiah Worship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lyoto Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Messiah Worship!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Worship tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Worship misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Worship.
Worship tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Worship.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Worship throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Worship jabs at Jackson's body.
Worship tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Worship knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worship looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Worship throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by Jackson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Worship down.
Worship looks winded!
Jackson cracks the inside of Worship's front leg.
Jackson jabs Worship right on the nose. Worship blinks but takes it well.
Worship misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a body kick that stops Worship in his tracks momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson with a jab.
Worship walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Worship swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson lands a head shot.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Worship tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Worship back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Worship is rocked!
Jackson lands with a slapping head kick.
Worship is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Worship fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Lyoto Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Messiah Worship.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Worship. That did some damage!
Worship seems to have recovered his senses.
Worship moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Worship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Worship on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheers as Jackson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Worship doesn't seem phased though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jackson.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackson lands a head kick. Worship smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lyoto Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worship takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Worship walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Worship takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Worship off balance momentarily.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. Worship looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worship tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Worship, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Worship is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jackson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Worship.
Worship takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worship slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Worship takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Worship's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Worship takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Worship has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worship.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Worship takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jackson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Worship's calf.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoto Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson lands with a hook. Worship tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Worship lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Worship down.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Worship has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Worship takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Worship at a distance.
Worship takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Worship in his tracks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid body kick from Jackson.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Worship is breathing heavily.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1-2. Jackson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worship is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Worship controls his hands.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worship's elbow.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Worship can do to turn this around?
Worship's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Worship tries to circle away but Jackson has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Worships head.
Worship prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Worships head.
Worship looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worship's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Worship's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Worship tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Worship wants to break the clinch but can't.
Worship wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries to work over Worship's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worship is looking to take this one to the mat.
Worship has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Worship tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. Worship looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Worship takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackson is looking to slow Worship down with leg kicks.
Jackson lands a big head kick that sends Worship tumbling to the mat! Jackson takes a step backwards and waves Worship back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Worship falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jackson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Jackson!
Lyoto Jackson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaric Keresztes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Oluja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaric Keresztes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaric Keresztes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nino Oluja!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keresztes wants to clinch.
Oluja shoots in for a takedown but Keresztes shows good takedown defense.
Keresztes moves into range and clinches up with Oluja.
Keresztes crunches a lovely knee into Oluja's ribcage.
Oluja looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keresztes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Keresztes tries a knee to the head but Oluja blocks it.
Keresztes connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Keresztes.
Keresztes landing knees to the body.
Keresztes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Oluja has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Keresztes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Keresztes scores with a knee to the head.
Keresztes landing knees to the head.
Oluja is rocked!
Keresztes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oluja's face.
Oluja is still on wobbly legs! Can Keresztes finish him?
Keresztes jerks Oluja's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Oluja drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Keresztes goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Keresztes because Oluja was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jaric Keresztes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen It's Good as his entrance music. Stan Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stan Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stan Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson won't allow Diaz to get back to his feet.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Johnson passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson throws a strike but Diaz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though.
Johnson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johnson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is just content to waste time from the top position. Diaz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Diaz won't allow Johnson to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is looking to get back to full guard here but Diaz has managed to pass to side control instead.
Diaz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson looks to throw a body kick
and Diaz counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
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Johnson working the ground and pound but Diaz is defending the strikes.
Johnson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Johnson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stan Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diaz is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Diaz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnson connects with a decent elbow.
It looks like Diego Diaz has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson throws an elbow but Diaz slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnson throwing strikes but Diaz manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Johnson 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.
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnson is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz decides to stand back up. Diaz steps back and let's Johnson get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stan Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Diaz which made him look bad.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Diaz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diaz works the jab nicely.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Diaz pushes him off.
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot lands for Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz throws a series of strikes that have Johnson backpedaling.
Diego Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diaz's waist but Diaz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Diego Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Diaz knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stan Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson shoots in but Diaz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Johnson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diaz scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diaz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Diaz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. Diaz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Diaz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Diaz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Diaz's head but Diaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diaz.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz lands with a right hand.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there.
Diaz lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Diaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diaz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Diaz.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Diaz as Johnson shoots in.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Johnson throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz lands a lovely overhand right.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diaz.
Johnson throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johnson doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diaz.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Diaz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Diaz cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Diaz.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diego Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diaz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Osman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). River kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Creedence Clearwater Revival - Born On The Bayou. 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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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole River!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Osman!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River is looking to slow Osman down with leg kicks.
Osman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Osman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Osman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
Osman rushes River and presses him up against the cage.
River landing knees to the head.
Osman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Osman trying to land knees to the body.
Osman misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osman lands an elbow inside that River shrugs off.
River is struggling to control the position.
Osman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
River taking a breather.
River blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River displaying some good clinch control by pressing Osman up against the cage.
Osman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but River is keeping busy.
Osman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
River blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Osman struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Osman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River looking to slow down the pace here.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Osman controls his hands.
Osman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from River.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osman managing to block the knees to the body from River.
A head punch on the inside from Osman fails to land.
Osman lands a body shot.
Osman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. River is defending well for now.
Osman throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice left hand lands by River.
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!
River takes an elbow to the forehead.
Osman throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Osman misses with the head strike.
River misses with the head strike.
Osman has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Osman misses with a short punch on the inside.
River putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Osman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
River tries to work over Osman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Osman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. River is defending well for now.
Osman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River dodges an elbow strike from Osman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osman tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Osman misses with an elbow over the top.
Osman is leaning against River and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Osman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but River blocks it with crossed arms.
Osman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Osman avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River blocks a body shot from Osman.
River blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Osman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Osman looking to stall.
River breaks the clinch.
Osman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of River's head.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osman.
River throws a front kick aimed at Osman's knee but Osman avoids it well.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cole River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Osman.
Osman misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River ducks under a wild hook from Osman.
Osman throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osman looks to land a body kick but River moved away.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Osman.
Nice shot by River.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River digs a good hook to Osman's body.
River feints and then cracks Osman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Osman down.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Osman's sensitive parts.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
River throws a leg kick but Osman checks it.
River lands a front kick.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Osman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole River dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
River connects with a jab.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Osman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Osman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
River forces Osman back against the cage and clinches.
Osman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River tries to throw a body punch but Osman avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Osman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Osman misses with an elbow strike.
River creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Osman's defenses.
Osman has a couple of punches blocked by River.
A shot in the inside from Osman.
Osman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Osman cracks River with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
River gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Osman working aggressively here.
River digs a right hand into Osman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Osman's gas tank.
Jan Osman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Osman tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Osman back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Osman.
Osman throws an elbow that misses.
A short body shot lands from Osman as the two fighters clinch.
Osman pushes off an throws an elbow but River leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Osman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Osman is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osman.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee calls for River to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osman lands a shoulder strike.
Osman misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Osman fails to land.
River is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Osman is defending well for now.
River breaks the clinch.
River lands with a nice body punch.
Osman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River feints and then cracks Osman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Osman down.
Osman throws a leg kick
and River counters with a one-two to the body.
Osman moves out of range of the leg kick from River.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by River.
River tries to clinch but Osman moves out of range.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Osman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
River scores with a hook to the body. Osman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Osman tries to clinch but River is having none of it.
River looks for the body kick but Osman saw that one coming.
Osman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Osman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Osman lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
River misses the shot to the body.
Osman has taken the fight to the clinch.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River lands a knee to the body.
Osman is breathing heavily.
River comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Osman can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River dodges an elbow strike from Osman.
River content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Osman misses with the head strike.
Osman misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Osman tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River thows a body kick. Osman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
River closes the distance and clinches.
River tries to work over Osman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from River.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River lands a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
Osman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
River lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Osman avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole River dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from River.
River moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Osman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cole River is winning the standup battle so far.
River tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Osman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Osman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Osman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
River throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Osman.
Osman moves in looking to clinch but River pushes him off.
River jabs at Osman's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Osman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Osman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
Osman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by River.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Osman's torso.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River connects with a leg kick. Osman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River connects with an inside leg kick.
River lunges at Osman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Osman's hand.
River uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Osman has time to react.
River moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by River.
Crunch! River slams his shin into Osman's torso.
Osman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Osman's head backwards.
Osman is rocked!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from River. Osman shrugs it off though.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Osman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River feints and then cracks Osman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Osman down.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
Osman is still on wobbly legs! Can River finish him?
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
River lands with a thumping leg kick.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Osman off balance momentarily.
Osman seems to have recovered his senses.
River lands a nice looking kick to the body. Osman takes a step back to recover.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
River pushes Osman away with a front kick.
River thows a body kick. Osman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
Osman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from River.
River lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
River closes the distance and clinches.
Osman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Osman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
River is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Osman struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River misses with a body punch.
River is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osman can do to turn this around?
River is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jan Osman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osman avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
Osman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River dodges an elbow strike from Osman.
Osman takes a knee to the side of the body.
River lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osman backwards.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
River blocks a body shot from Osman.
River landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cole River is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by River.
River lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Jan Osman has been cut.
River lands a nice elbow.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from River.
River breaks from the clinch.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Osman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
River throws a nice inside leg kick.
River cracks a nice hook into Osman's ribs.
River throws a shot to the body.
River rushes Osman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Osman struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole River showed his dominance in that final round.
Well River has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole River!
Cole River retains his welterweight title!
Cole River made sure to mention his sponsor, Just Fight in his post fight interview.
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