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SOTF 31: Wake n Bake PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke McKendrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichiro Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takahashi has chosen 暗殺者 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke McKendrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichiro Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKendrick is looking to clinch.
Takahashi misses with a straight left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick
and McKendrick counters with a single leg into guard. Takahashi didn't expect that.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Takahashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McKendrick defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKendrick looking to pass the guard.
Takahashi controlling the position.
Takahashi working a defensive guard here.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing McKendrick from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McKendrick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi pulls McKendrick in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ichiro Takahashi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Takahashi, as that shot connected.
Takahashi cracks McKendrick with a right hand to the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with a wild body shot.
Takahashi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ichiro Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKendrick avoids a kick to the body.
McKendrick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Takahashi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKendrick manages to avoid it.
Takahashi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McKendrick throws a head kick that misses.
Takahashi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Takahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takahashi tries to sprawl but McKendrick drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McKendrick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is trying to control but can't.
McKendrick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takahashi sees it coming and defends easily.
McKendrick looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Takahashi trying to control here.
McKendrick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Takahashi's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick is trying to control the action in half guard but Takahashi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McKendrick looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McKendrick wants to pass to mount but Takahashi is defending the position.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takahashi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi manages to get to full guard.
Takahashi pulls McKendrick in close to his closed guard and prevents McKendrick from doing any damage or advancing position.
McKendrick postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKendrick wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Takahashi has his hands on McKendrick's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichiro Takahashi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McKendrick looks to land a body kick but Takahashi moved away.
Takahashi blocks a leg kick.
Takahashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McKendrick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ichiro Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKendrick closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Takahashi's guard.
Takahashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McKendrick defends well.
McKendrick wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
McKendrick is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing McKendrick from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi has his foot on McKendrick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McKendrick works his way back into a safe position though.
Takahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McKendrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McKendrick stands and throws Takahashi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Takahashi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McKendrick is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Takahashi regains half guard.
McKendrick is looking for a kimura but Takahashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McKendrick to get the leverage.
McKendrick is stalling here. Takahashi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McKendrick seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Takahashi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKendrick keeps working.
McKendrick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McKendrick gets back to half guard.
McKendrick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McKendrick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKendrick keeping full guard, as Takahashi tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKendrick 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.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but McKendrick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi looking to sit in guard and control but McKendrick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McKendrick wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
McKendrick being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is trying to keep McKendrick in close.
McKendrick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takahashi pulls McKendrick in close to prevent any damage.
McKendrick wants to pass the guard but Takahashi is keeping the position.
Ichiro Takahashi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice shot by Takahashi.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Takahashi defending well as McKendrick loads up on a big left hand.
McKendrick is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Takahashi.
McKendrick connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takahashi's hands.
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 Luke McKendrick will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Takahashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McKendrick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKendrick throws a combination that misses
and Takahashi counters with a good, hard body kick but McKendrick shrugs it off.
Takahashi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takahashi lands with a cross.
McKendrick throws a big shot that misses.
McKendrick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McKendrick is rocked!
McKendrick scores with a nice strike.
Oh McKendrick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McKendrick fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McKendrick seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKendrick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takahashi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McKendrick walks into a jab.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Takahashi.
Takahashi pounces like a tiger and cracks McKendrick with a vicious hook! McKendrick is down but not out! Takahashi follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ichiro Takahashi!
Our winner, Ichiro Takahashi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stromile Farseer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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222 lbs
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BJJ Red 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
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stromile Farseer!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Silva.
It looks like Stromile Farseer has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Farseer's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Silva won't allow Farseer to sweep him here.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Farseer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva trying to control but Farseer is working from the bottom.
Farseer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Farseer looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farseer has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Farseer wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farseer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Farseer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farseer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva won't allow Farseer to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva is working Farseer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Farseer is retaining full guard.
Farseer trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva 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.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva wants to control from the top but Farseer keeps moving.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farseer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva pushing down on Farseer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva works his way into side control.
Silva working the strikes but Farseer uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Farseer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farseer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Farseer tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Farseer is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Farseer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farseer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva wants to control from the top but Farseer keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farseer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farseer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stromile Farseer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Farseer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silva pushing down on Farseer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Farseer tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Farseer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva trying to control but Farseer is working from the bottom.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farseer is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farseer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Farseer controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva stays in close to Farseer's body and controls the position.
Farseer wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Farseer dives on top into guard.
Junior Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farseer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Farseer from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farseer won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Farseer from standing up.
Farseer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Farseer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva pulls Farseer in to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Farseer takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva connects with a right hand. Farseer shakes it off.
Silva slips a straight right by Farseer.
An inside leg kick lands from Farseer.
Silva has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Farseer.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farseer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stromile Farseer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Silva as he checks the leg kick.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Silva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farseer counters with a leg kick.
Silva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Farseer feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Farseer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Farseer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Farseer slams his shin into Silva's torso.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A good leg kick by Farseer.
Farseer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farseer tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Farseer lands a high kick!
Silva rushes Farseer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Farseer walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A solid body kick from Farseer.
Farseer throws a head kick that misses.
Farseer moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Farseer scoring well with a low kick there.
Farseer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Farseer which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Junior Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Farseer misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stromile Farseer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stromile Farseer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Farseer, right into the meat.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Farseer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Farseer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farseer delivers a nice body kick.
Farseer staying out of range there.
Farseer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Farseer lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva checks a low kick from Farseer.
Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farseer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silva will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Farseer lands a high kick!
It looks like Junior Silva has been cut.
Farseer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Farseer. That one must have hurt.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
Farseer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Farseer.
Farseer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Farseer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Farseer shoots in and gets a takedown into Silva's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farseer trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farseer landing some decent shots from guard.
Farseer wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farseer scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva has his foot on Farseer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farseer works his way back into a safe position though.
Farseer trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is looking for a triangle but Farseer pushes his legs off easily.
Farseer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farseer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farseer is one step ahead there.
Farseer wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farseer lands a couple of elbows.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Farseer passes into side control.
Farseer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Farseer scoring with punches and elbows.
Farseer staying calm.
Farseer with the ground and pound but Silva regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is holding on to half guard well.
Farseer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Farseer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Farseer with the ground and pound but Silva uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farseer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Farseer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Farseer from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stromile Farseer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Farseer 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stromile Farseer!
A relieved looking Stromile Farseer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Blaylock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Smokealot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaylock comes to the cage accompanied by Head Like a Hole. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sir Smokealot enters the cage!
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Blaylock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sir Smokealot!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokealot shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Blaylock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smokealot looking to pass the guard.
Smokealot stopping the sweep attempt from Blaylock.
Blaylock keeping full guard, as Smokealot tries to pass.
Smokealot advances position into side control!
Smokealot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blaylock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blaylock is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokealot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blaylock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smokealot goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blaylock has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smokealot but great work by Blaylock.
Blaylock in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Blaylock postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smokealot is looking to regain half guard here but Blaylock keeps moving and retains side control.
Blaylock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smokealot keeps working.
Blaylock cracks Smokealot with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaylock scoring with punches from side control.
Smokealot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Blaylock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smokealot actively working from the bottom here.
Smokealot taking some punishment here, with Blaylock in his half guard.
Blaylock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blaylock wants to control but Smokealot is keeping him busy.
Blaylock keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Blaylock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smokealot is trying to get back to full guard.
Blaylock is looking to take a break and control but Smokealot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Smokealot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smokealot actively working from the bottom here.
Blaylock is looking to advance position but Smokealot won't allow it.
Smokealot tries to get to full guard but Blaylock has control of the leg.
Smokealot looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaylock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blaylock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smokealot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blaylock is really struggling to control Smokealot but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blaylock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Blaylock throws a strike but Smokealot avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Blaylock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smokealot shoots in but no luck this time.
Blaylock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smokealot tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaylock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blaylock lands a lovely overhand right.
Smokealot drops his hands momentarily and Blaylock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smokealot is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Blaylock just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Smokealot has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dirk Blaylock!
Dirk Blaylock really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ultra Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazuyuki Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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26
193 lbs
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200 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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazuyuki Shimizu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Nash!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimizu checks a low kick from Nash.
Nice defenses there by Shimizu.
Shimizu checks the leg kick.
Nash pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shimizu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nash has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nash, right into the meat.
Shimizu moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Nash misses.
Nash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nash attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shimizu throws out a loose jab but Nash uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shimizu takes one on the button.
Nash cracks the inside of Shimizu's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nash throws a head kick that misses.
Nash on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shimizu. Shimizu obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimizu misses with an uppercut.
Nash throws a front kick aimed at Shimizu's knee but Shimizu avoids it well.
Nash tries to land a body kick
and Shimizu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shimizu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shimizu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nash.
Blake Nash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimizu connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nash.
Nash tries a head kick but it misses.
Nash misses with a leg kick
and Shimizu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nash's knee momentarily.
Shimizu misses with a looping left.
Nash attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nash dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shimizu. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shimizu. Nash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shimizu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nash. Nash circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimizu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shimizu lands with a straight right. Nash didn't see that one coming.
Shimizu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nash is rocked!
It looks like Blake Nash has been cut.
Nash throws a lazy head kick
and Shimizu counters with a nice body kick.
Nash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shimizu.
Nash scores with a leg kick.
Nash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shimizu.
Shimizu connects with a single shot there.
Nash is still on wobbly legs! Can Shimizu finish him?
Shimizu punishes Nash's body with a nice straight punch.
Nash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shimizu.
An inside leg kick from Nash misses.
Nash connects with a leg kick. Shimizu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nash seems to have recovered his senses.
Nash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nash is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Nash wants to land a leg kick but Shimizu is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Nash blocks the low kick.
Shimizu misses with a hook.
Shimizu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shimizu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shimizu throws a looping overhand right but Nash ducks down to avoid it.
Nash throws a hook but Shimizu avoids it easily.
Shimizu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nash's sensitive parts.
Shimizu cracks Nash with an open hand slap.
Nash throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shimizu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nash feints and then cracks Shimizu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shimizu down.
Good standup being displayed there by Shimizu as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu scoring well with a low kick there.
Shimizu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shimizu checks a low kick from Nash.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu lands a slapping body shot.
Nash swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nash is looking to slow Shimizu down with leg kicks.
Shimizu misses with a straight left.
Nash gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shimizu with a jab.
Shimizu scores with a nice strike.
Nash throws a leg kick but Shimizu checks it.
Nash misses with a body kick.
Nash misses with a shot to the body
and Shimizu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shimizu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nash scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Kazuyuki Shimizu has been cut.
Nash looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nash lands with a nice body kick.
Nash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shimizu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuyuki Shimizu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Shimizu checks a low kick from Nash.
Nash fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shimizu is out of range.
Nash misses with a low kick as Shimizu jumps back.
Nash throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shimizu.
Nash looks for the body kick but Shimizu saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Shimizu. That snapped Nash's head back.
Nash throws the left hand but Shimizu avoids the punch easily.
Nash tries to land a leg kick but Shimizu saw it coming and moves away.
Nash shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nash throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Shimizu to counter with a crisp jab.
Nash throws a leg kick but Shimizu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nash, right into the meat.
Nash misses with a lunging right hand
and Shimizu counters with a crisp right that sends Nash to the canvas! Shimizu follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kazuyuki Shimizu!
After the big win, Kazuyuki Shimizu made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CRAZY COW Co. 159 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between El Senor Sox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Zamorano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamorano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Cat Empire - Lost Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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164 lbs
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169 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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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
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, El Senor Sox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Zamorano!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamorano throws a shot to the body.
Zamorano misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Zamorano.
Zamorano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sox wants to clinch.
Sox misses with a two punch combination.
Zamorano digs a good body shot into Sox's ribs.
Zamorano lands with a good body shot.
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!
Sox drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zamorano clobbers Sox with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamorano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sox missing with a left hand there. Zamorano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zamorano. Zamorano obviously looking to wear him down.
Zamorano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zamorano swings for the body but Sox moves out of range.
Sox misses with a combination
and Zamorano counters with a leg kick.
Zamorano swats away the attempt to clinch by Sox.
Zamorano clinches up with Sox and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamorano has Sox pushed against the cage.
Zamorano prevents Sox from breaking the clinch.
Zamorano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zamorano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sox's elbow.
A body shot lands from Zamorano.
Zamorano scores with a shot to the side of Sox's head.
Zamorano missing with knees to the body.
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!
Zamorano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sox avoiding damage as Zamorano throws knees to the body.
Sox throws a head punch that misses.
Sox has had enough of the clinch but Zamorano keeps him there for the moment.
Sox avoiding damage as Zamorano throws knees to the body.
Zamorano struggles to land a body shot inside as Sox controls his hands.
Zamorano misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zamorano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zamorano.
A hook to the body from Zamorano.
Zamorano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sox is defending well for now.
Zamorano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sox managing to block the knees to the body from Zamorano.
A frustrated look appears on Sox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zamorano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sox can't break the clinch.
Zamorano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zamorano trying to land knees to the body.
Zamorano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Zamorano.
Sox tries to circle away but Zamorano has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zamorano.
Sox blocks an elbow strike.
Sox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zamorano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sox rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sox lands a jab to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zamorano.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sox managing to block the knees to the body from Zamorano.
Zamorano blocks a body shot from Sox.
Zamorano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zamorano using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zamorano tries for a takedown but Sox manages to get underhooks.
Zamorano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zamorano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zamorano stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Zamorano dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sox is looking to clinch but Zamorano is avoiding it.
El Senor Sox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sox throws a right hand that misses
and Zamorano counters with an outside leg kick.
Sox stuffs the takedown attempt from Zamorano. Zamorano gets slowly back to his feet.
Zamorano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zamorano shoots in but Sox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zamorano scores with a nice right hand.
El Senor Sox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sox swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zamorano counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamorano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sox's sensitive parts.
Zamorano is looking to slow Sox down with leg kicks.
El Senor Sox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zamorano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good standup being displayed there by Sox as he connects with a hook.
Zamorano takes a swing at Sox's ribcage but misses.
Zamorano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sox will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zamorano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sox's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sox takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zamorano.
Sox is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sox misses with a hook.
Zamorano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sox has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zamorano scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zamorano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zamorano shoots in for a takedown but Sox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
El Senor Sox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Zamorano.
Zamorano connects with an inside leg kick.
Sox tries to clinch up but Zamorano circles away and keeps his distance.
Zamorano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamorano jabs at Sox's body.
Zamorano takes the fight into the clinch.
Zamorano is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sox is defending well for now.
Sox misses with a punch to the body.
Sox tries to break free but Zamorano pushes him back against the cage.
Sox is trying to break the clinch but Zamorano is controlling him.
Sox wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zamorano lands with a left to the head.
Zamorano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sox.
Zamorano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zamorano lands a left hand.
Sox misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Sox.
Sox blocks an elbow strike.
Zamorano misses with an elbow over the top.
Sox avoiding damage as Zamorano throws knees to the body.
Sox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zamorano tries to work over Sox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sox is trying to break the clinch but Zamorano has him pressed against the cage.
Zamorano can't find room to land a body shot as Sox controls the action.
Mike Zamorano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sox has had enough of the clinch but Zamorano keeps him there for the moment.
Sox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sox wants to clinch up but Zamorano keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zamorano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zamorano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zamorano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Zamorano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
That kick from Zamorano tenderised Sox's leg. Sox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zamorano throws a series of punches but Sox avoids them all with ease.
Zamorano tries to move into range but Sox moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zamorano counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zamorano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zamorano connects with a leg kick. Sox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zamorano misses with a body shot.
Zamorano tries to clinch but Sox moves out of range.
Zamorano takes a swing at Sox's ribcage but misses.
Sox takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zamorano.
Mike Zamorano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zamorano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zamorano connects with a leg kick. Sox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sox misses with a double jab.
Sox takes a swing at Zamorano's ribcage but misses.
Zamorano digs a good body shot into Sox's ribs.
Sox misses with a right hand
and Zamorano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zamorano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zamorano missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zamorano.
Sox swings wildly with an uppercut but Zamorano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zamorano.
Good body shot from Zamorano.
Zamorano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zamorano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Sox fails to land.
Zamorano tries to work over Sox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sox blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zamorano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sox.
Sox tries to break free but Zamorano pushes him back against the cage.
Sox working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Zamorano.
Zamorano scores with a hook to the body.
Zamorano scores with a shoulder strike.
Zamorano lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamorano misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sox.
Zamorano tries to pull guard but Sox holds him up against the cage and eventually Zamorano drops back down to his feet.
Zamorano works on Sox's body with a couple of short punches.
Zamorano throws an elbow but it misses.
Sox letting Zamorano take a breather here.
Zamorano lands an elbow just above Sox 's eye.
Zamorano avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zamorano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Zamorano.
Sox wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zamorano scores with a hook to the body.
Zamorano missing with knees to the body.
Sox can't find room to land a body shot as Zamorano controls the action.
Zamorano cracks Sox with a nice body shot.
Mike Zamorano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zamorano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zamorano tries to land knees in the clinch but Sox avoids the damage to the body.
Sox tries a body shot but Zamorano blocks it.
Zamorano is stalling here.
Nice body punch from Zamorano - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sox.
Zamorano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zamorano has Sox pressed against the cage, preventing Sox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Zamorano on the inside.
Zamorano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zamorano trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zamorano throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sox avoiding damage as Zamorano throws knees to the body.
Sox is looking to break free of the clinch but Zamorano has double underhooks.
Sox misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Zamorano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zamorano 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Zamorano!
A relieved looking Mike Zamorano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joulu Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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34
205 lbs
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30
215 lbs
24 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elliot Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joulu Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders throws a lazy uppercut
and Pukki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saunders misses with a straight left.
Pukki tries to sprawl but Saunders drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pukki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saunders is thwarting Pukki's attempts to control the position.
Pukki wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pukki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saunders's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saunders's back!
Saunders is in bad spot here.
Saunders is keeping busy.
Saunders is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pukki punishes Saunders with strikes from the back mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pukki connects with a big shot to the side of Saunders's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders is taking damage to the body and head.
Saunders is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pukki is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Saunders is covering up but some of the strikes from Pukki are getting through and doing damage.
Saunders is trying to break free.
Pukki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pukki connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Saunders to escape the position.
Pukki controlling well, preventing Saunders from escaping the position.
Pukki punishes Saunders with strikes from the back mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders turns into Pukki and is now in his guard.
Pukki is looking for a triangle but Saunders pushes his legs off easily.
Saunders lands a couple of digs.
Saunders in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pukki is on top in guard.
Pukki controlling from the top position.
Saunders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pukki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saunders keeping full guard, as Pukki tries to pass.
Saunders is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pukki wants to stand but Saunders is controlling his posture from full guard.
Saunders working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pukki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pukki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saunders wants to sweep but no luck.
Pukki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saunders manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pukki has Saunders in his guard.
Saunders drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pukki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pukki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pukki!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki lands a few punches from side control.
Pukki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saunders some visible discomfort.
Pukki remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Saunders is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pukki off and has taken his back!
Pukki tries to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Pukki is trying to break free.
Pukki fending off the submission attempt from Saunders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pukki trying to control the action but Saunders just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joulu Pukki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pukki connects with a looping right hand.
Saunders misses with a takedown attempt
and Pukki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pukki feints and as Saunders raises his hands in defense, Pukki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pukki landing with the ground and pound.
Pukki is in close to Saunders's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pukki forces his way into half guard.
Pukki controlling the action here.
Pukki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Saunders is not content to let Pukki control the position.
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!
Pukki wants to pass the guard but Saunders is defending well.
Joulu Pukki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saunders is not content to let Pukki control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saunders defending well though.
Saunders wants to control but Pukki is keeping busy.
Saunders is trying to get back to full guard.
Saunders is refusing to be controlled, as Pukki sits in half guard.
Pukki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pukki is taking a breather. Saunders 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joulu Pukki wasn't active enough on the ground.
Pukki tries to close the distance and clinch but Saunders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pukki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saunders is able to avoid easily.
Saunders shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pukki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pukki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saunders off and has taken his back!
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!
Pukki is working the ground and pound. Can Saunders escape?
Pukki struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pukki doesn't have the hooks in and Saunders manages to turn into his guard.
Saunders throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pukki trying to keep a closed guard but Saunders is proving a slippery customer.
Saunders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saunders forces his way into half guard.
Pukki is trying to get back to full guard.
Pukki moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders throwing strikes but missing.
Saunders prevents Pukki from getting back to his feet.
Saunders throwing strikes but missing.
Pukki looking for a guillotine here but Saunders defends easily.
Pukki working for a triangle but Saunders defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saunders's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki tries to strike from the bottom.
Pukki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saunders advances to half guard.
Saunders is looking for a kimura but Pukki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saunders to get the leverage.
Pukki is trying to get back to full guard.
Saunders is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pukki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saunders.
Pukki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saunders working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joulu Pukki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pukki wants to land a leg kick but Saunders is out of range.
That kick from Pukki tenderised Saunders's leg. Saunders is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saunders fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Pukki or perhaps it was just good defense by Saunders which made him look bad.
Pukki throws out a loose jab but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pukki shoots in but Saunders avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saunders tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pukki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saunders somewhat.
Pukki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saunders has time to react.
Pukki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pukki throws out a loose jab but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saunders has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elliot Saunders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pukki scores with the left hand. Saunders knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders looks to score with a jab to the body but Pukki is just out of range.
Saunders on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pukki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saunders has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pukki throws a head kick but Saunders moves out of range.
Saunders throws a hook to the side of Pukki's head but Pukki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pukki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saunders on his heels. He'll look to pass Saunders's guard now, I'm sure.
Saunders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pukki is pushing down on Saunders's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saunders is fighting to maintain full guard but Pukki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saunders tries to get to full guard but Pukki has control of the leg.
Pukki trying to control from half guard but Saunders is working away.
Saunders tries to roll over but Pukki keeps him under control.
Saunders is working hard here to advance position.
Elliot Saunders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki trying to control the action but Saunders is working from the bottom.
Pukki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders wants to get back to full guard.
Pukki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saunders is looking to improve his position.
Pukki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Saunders is staying active underneath Pukki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saunders trying to control from the bottom.
Saunders moves into full guard.
Saunders working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pukki has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders wants to improve his position but Pukki is controlling well.
Pukki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pukki is looking to take a break and control but Saunders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saunders is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pukki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Pukki seems content to control.
Saunders is staying active underneath Pukki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pukki wants to pass the guard but Saunders is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pukki keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Joulu Pukki hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pukki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pukki.
Joulu Pukki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saunders shoots in looking for a takedown but Pukki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saunders's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pukki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pukki moves out of range of the strikes.
Pukki misses with a head kick.
Joulu Pukki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saunders looks for a takedown but Pukki sprawls well.
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!
Pukki connects with a high kick.
Saunders shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pukki defends it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pukki cracks the inside of Saunders's front leg.
Saunders missing with a left hand there. Pukki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joulu Pukki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pukki 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joulu Pukki!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Mastain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naoto Sugawara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sugawara has chosen Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Mastain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoto Sugawara!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mastain. Sugawara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mastain as he avoids it easily.
Sugawara tries for a takedown but Mastain circles away easily
and Mastain counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mastain.
Sugawara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mastain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Mastain misses.
Mastain misses the jab.
Mastain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mastain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mastain sprawls well. Mastain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sugawara gets slowly back to his feet.
Dave Mastain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naoto Sugawara.
Mastain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mastain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sugawara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugawara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mastain counters with a body kick that stops Sugawara in his tracks momentarily.
Mastain tries to clinch but Sugawara is having none of it.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown but Mastain shows good takedown defense.
Sugawara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mastain scores with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Mastain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sugawara doesn't seem phased though.
Sugawara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mastain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sugawara's sensitive parts.
Jab by Mastain.
Sugawara dodges the punch combination from Mastain.
Sugawara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastain.
A good leg kick by Mastain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sugawara misses with a takedown attempt - Mastain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sugawara looks for a takedown but Mastain sprawls well.
Sugawara with a poor takedown
and Mastain counters with a right hand to the body.
Sugawara avoids a kick to the body.
Mastain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sugawara looks winded!
Mastain swings for the body but Sugawara moves out of range.
Mastain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mastain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sugawara was well out of range. Poor timing from Mastain.
Mastain tries to clinch but Sugawara moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mastain.
Mastain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mastain clinches up with Sugawara and pushes him back against the cage.
Mastain breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mastain.
Mastain throws a hook but Sugawara avoids it easily.
Mastain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sugawara moves away.
A jab from Mastain misses.
Mastain throws a looping overhand right but Sugawara ducks down to avoid it.
Mastain stuffs the takedown.
Mastain throws a jab when Sugawara was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Mastain.
Sugawara is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mastain is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sugawara.
Sugawara fails with a takedown attempt.
Sugawara moves out of range as Mastain strikes.
Mastain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sugawara slips a straight right by Mastain.
Some bone on bone action there as Sugawara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Mastain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sugawara misses with a takedown attempt - Mastain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dave Mastain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mastain connects with a leg kick. Sugawara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sugawara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mastain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sugawara.
Mastain throws a big shot that misses.
Sugawara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mastain lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice shot by Mastain.
Mastain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sugawara.
Mastain thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Mastain 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.
Mastain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mastain misses the jab.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mastain as he avoids it easily.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown but Mastain shows good takedown defense.
Mastain looks for the body kick but Sugawara saw that one coming.
Mastain sizes up Sugawara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Naoto Sugawara has been cut.
Sugawara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mastain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sugawara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sugawara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dave Mastain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naoto Sugawara.
Sugawara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastain.
Mastain leaves Sugawara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mastain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sugawara, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mastain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sugawara is breathing heavily.
Mastain is working Sugawara over against the cage.
Mastain lands a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Mastain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mastain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sugawara blocks a body shot from Mastain.
A right handed body shot lands from Mastain.
Mastain struggles to land a body shot inside as Sugawara controls his hands.
Mastain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mastain throws a right hand that Sugawara ducks under and follows up with a left that Sugawara also avoids with ease.
Sugawara takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mastain stuns Sugawara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mastain connects with a body shot.
Sugawara shoots for a double leg takedown but Mastain sprawls well. He's pushed Sugawara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sugawara gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mastain.
Mastain swings for the body but Sugawara moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastain throws a hook but Sugawara avoids it easily.
No joy there for Mastain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mastain throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sugawara's head.
Mastain throws a body punch but Sugawara moves out of range.
Sugawara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mastain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sugawara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sugawara blocks a head kick by Mastain.
Sugawara moves out of range as Mastain throws a body kick.
Mastain misses the jab.
Sugawara shoots for a takedown but Mastain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mastain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sugawara eats them both and turns towards Mastain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mastain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dave Mastain is winning the standup battle so far.
Sugawara shoots in looking for a takedown but Mastain manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sugawara's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastain stuns Sugawara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mastain throws a body punch but Sugawara moves out of range.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mastain as he avoids it easily.
Mastain stuffs the takedown attempt from Sugawara. Sugawara gets slowly back to his feet.
Mastain lands a jab.
Mastain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sugawara moves away.
Dave Mastain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mastain lands a nice hook to Sugawara's body. Sugawara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mastain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sugawara avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mastain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mastain connects with a body shot.
Mastain looks to land a combination but Sugawara avoids it well.
Mastain moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mastain throws a body kick that misses
and Sugawara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Mastain.
Mastain misses with a wild body shot.
Mastain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Mastain misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mastain looks to throw the jab but Sugawara is out of range.
Mastain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mastain misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Mastain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Naoto Sugawara'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.
Sugawara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mastain swivels and escapes.
Mastain is looking to chop away at Sugawara's legs.
No luck for Sugawara with that takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Mastain there.
Mastain throws a body punch but Sugawara moves out of range.
A punch combination from Mastain misses.
Sugawara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sugawara shoots in but no luck this time.
Dave Mastain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naoto Sugawara.
Nice sprawl there from Mastain as Sugawara shoots in.
Sugawara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mastain rushes Sugawara and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mastain has a couple of punches blocked by Sugawara.
Mastain tries to throw a body punch but Sugawara avoids it by throwing Mastain back against the cage.
Sugawara misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mastain sizes up Sugawara with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sugawara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sugawara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sugawara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sugawara avoids the body shot from Mastain.
Sugawara takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mastain takes the fight into the clinch.
Mastain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sugawara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sugawara tries a body shot but Mastain blocks it.
Sugawara prevents a body shot from Mastain.
Sugawara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mastain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Mastain lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastain breaks from the clinch.
Mastain scores with a hook to the body. Sugawara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mastain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mastain wants it to stay on the feet.
Mastain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mastain sprawls well. Mastain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sugawara gets slowly back to his feet.
Sugawara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mastain can pounce on him.
Mastain connects with a jab.
Mastain lands a nice shot that snaps Sugawara's head back.
Mastain misses with a body shot.
Mastain throws an off balance right hand
and Sugawara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sugawara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mastain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sugawara somewhat.
Mastain throws a looping overhand right but Sugawara ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Mastain. Beautiful body shot.
Mastain takes a swing at Sugawara's ribcage but misses.
Sugawara gets tackled into the cage by Mastain. Mastain maintains the clinch.
Mastain tries to work over Sugawara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mastain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Mastain misses.
Nice shot lands for Mastain.
Mastain gets a clinch.
Mastain tries to throw a body punch but Sugawara avoids it by throwing Mastain back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara blocking some punches.
Mastain tries to work over Sugawara's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mastain.
Sugawara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mastain backwards.
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!
Sugawara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sugawara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mastain backwards.
Mastain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sugawara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dave Mastain has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Sugawara.
Mastain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sugawara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mastain misses with a punch on the inside.
Sugawara lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mastain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Mastain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sugawara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Mastain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Mastain clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Naoto Sugawara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mastain swings for the body but Sugawara moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mastain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mastain misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sugawara fails to land.
Mastain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sugawara can't find room to land a body shot as Mastain controls the action.
Sugawara working aggressively here.
Mastain struggles to land a body shot inside as Sugawara controls his hands.
Mastain lands a nice shot to the body.
Sugawara can't find room to land a body shot as Mastain controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Mastain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Mastain - that landed with a thud.
Mastain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mastain can't find room to land a body shot as Sugawara controls the action.
Sugawara is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mastain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mastain lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastain digs a right hand underneath Sugawara's ribcage. Sugawara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mastain breaks the clinch.
Mastain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sugawara.
Mastain misses with a wild body shot.
Mastain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sugawara.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown but Mastain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mastain wants to clinch but Sugawara slips to the side
and Mastain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sugawara sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mastain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sugawara moves away.
Mastain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mastain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mastain swings widly with a right hand
and Mastain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mastain misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastain missing with a left hand there. Sugawara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mastain doesn't manage to clinch there - Sugawara circles away.
Sugawara shoots in but no luck this time.
Sugawara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dave Mastain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naoto Sugawara.
Mastain misses with a looping right.
Mastain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sugawara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mastain throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sugawara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mastain circles away.
Mastain leaves Sugawara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sugawara throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mastain's waist but Mastain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sugawara off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastain is looking to clinch.
Mastain looks to throw the jab but Sugawara is out of range.
Mastain scores with a nice strike.
Sugawara moves out of range as Mastain strikes.
Sugawara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sugawara moves out of range as Mastain strikes.
Sugawara dives in and grabs Mastain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mastain pushes down on Sugawara's head and hops out.
Sugawara checks a leg kick.
Mastain misses with an uppercut. Sugawara saw that one coming.
Mastain misses with a looping left.
Mastain throws a body punch but Sugawara moves out of range.
Mastain takes a swing at Sugawara's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Mastain. That snapped Sugawara's head back.
Sugawara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastain.
Nice uppercut there from Mastain.
Sugawara moves out of range as Mastain strikes.
Mastain throws a leg kick but Sugawara moved away.
Sugawara has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sugawara avoids the body shot from Mastain.
Mastain throws a body punch but Sugawara moves out of range.
Sugawara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Mastain misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sugawara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mastain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sugawara somewhat.
Sugawara tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Mastain had his way with Naoto Sugawara in that round.
The cut man is working on Naoto Sugawara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sugawara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastain.
Mastain misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Sugawara.
Mastain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Mastain.
Sugawara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mastain counters with a nice body shot.
Sugawara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Mastain.
Mastain misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sugawara counters with a straight right hand.
Sugawara has his takedown stuffed
and Mastain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sugawara thinking.
Sugawara fails with the takedown.
Dave Mastain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naoto Sugawara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sugawara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sugawara is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mastain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sugawara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mastain.
Sugawara walks into a straight right hand from Mastain.
Mastain lands a jab to the head.
Mastain clinches up against the cage.
Sugawara blocks an uppercut.
Sugawara stalling in the clinch but Mastain improves position.
Mastain blocks an uppercut.
Mastain tries a body shot but Sugawara blocks it.
Mastain prevents a body shot from Sugawara.
A head punch on the inside from Mastain fails to land.
Mastain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naoto Sugawara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara tries a body shot but Mastain blocks it.
Mastain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sugawara can do to turn this around?
Mastain has a couple of punches blocked by Sugawara.
Mastain misses with some punches.
Mastain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sugawara has a couple of punches blocked by Mastain.
Sugawara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sugawara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sugawara tries to work over Mastain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mastain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sugawara misses with the head strike.
A short left from Mastain.
Sugawara misses with a body punch.
Sugawara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mastain's efforts to push away.
Mastain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mastain stuffs the takedown.
Mastain misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sugawara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastain.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mastain. Sugawara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mastain scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mastain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mastain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sugawara's sensitive parts.
Mastain misses with a straight left.
Sugawara has his takedown stuffed
and Mastain counters with a solid body kick.
Sugawara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mastain as he avoids it easily.
Mastain jabs Sugawara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mastain darts in and clinches Sugawara up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mastain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mastain breaks the clinch.
Mastain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sugawara looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mastain gets a clinch.
Mastain lands with a light punch inside.
Mastain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sugawara backwards.
Mastain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mastain digs a right hand into Sugawara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sugawara's gas tank.
A short right from Mastain.
Mastain digs a right hand into Sugawara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sugawara's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Mastain scores with a nice short uppercut.
That has opened up Naoto Sugawara's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short left from Mastain.
Sugawara is rocked!
Mastain lands a right hand.
Sugawara is still on wobbly legs! Can Mastain finish him?
Mastain lands an uppercut.
Mastain throws a big uppercut that drops Sugawara! More strikes from Mastain and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sugawara lies dazed against the cage as Mastain celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Mastain!
In his post fight interview, Dave Mastain 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Toshihiro Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jie Liu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jie Liu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toshihiro Kai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jie Liu!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Kai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kai, right into the meat.
Kai misses with a body shot.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Kai moves away and avoids it.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kai.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kai!
Kai throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Liu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kai.
Liu tries to bum rush Kai with a series of wild strikes but Kai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Liu misses the jab.
Kai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Kai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Liu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kai gets caught flat footed, as Liu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai is pulling down on Liu's head to control his posture.
Kai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kai keeping moving, preventing Liu from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jie Liu hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu blocks a head kick by Kai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Kai slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Liu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu misses with a body kick.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liu looks to land a left hand but Kai moved out of range nicely.
Kai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jie Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu scores with a hook to the body. Kai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Liu on the side of the head.
Kai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Liu misses.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kai moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Kai avoids the body shot from Liu.
Kai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Kai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Liu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Liu won't allow Kai to sweep him here.
We're going to have a standup here because Toshihiro Kai wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice uppercut there from Liu.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Liu there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Kai moves out of range easily.
Kai is looking to clinch but Liu is avoiding it.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jie Liu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kai tries to clinch there but Liu circles away.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Kai misses with a looping left.
Kai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kai is looking to wear down Liu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Liu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Liu throws a wild body kick that Kai sees coming a mile off.
Liu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kai.
Jie Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Liu.
Liu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kai.
Kai lands a jab to the nose.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kai counters with a good low kick that Liu was not able to check.
Kai drives through and clinches with Liu against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kai misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kai.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Liu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liu lands a hook that snaps the head of Kai backwards.
Kai lands an uppercut.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
Good body shot from Kai.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kai.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Kai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Liu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liu lands a nice uppercut.
Kai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liu digs a right hand underneath Kai's ribcage. Kai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Liu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kai lands a left hand.
Liu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Liu.
A short right from Kai.
Still in the clinch, Liu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
Kai throws a head punch that misses.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Liu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kai up against the cage.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Liu back against the cage.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai blocks a body shot from Liu.
Liu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jie Liu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Liu tries to throw a body punch but Kai avoids it by throwing Liu back against the cage.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kai lands a hook that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
A right hand to the body from Kai.
Kai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai lands with a light punch inside.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Kai.
A hook to the body from Liu.
Liu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Liu blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Kai blocking some punches.
Liu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lius head.
Liu misses with a body punch.
Liu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Liu.
Liu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liu misses with the head strike.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liu trying to control the position but instead, Kai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Liu into the cage.
Kai tries a body shot but Liu blocks it.
Kai takes a shot to the head.
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 Toshihiro Kai will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab, jab by Kai - just one landing.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kai throws a leg kick but Liu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice shot by Kai.
Liu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Liu's head.
Kai dips to his left and cracks Liu with an uppercut!
Liu misses with a left hand
and Kai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kai moves out of range of the body kick.
Kai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Liu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liu shoots in for a takedown but Kai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu misses with a looping right.
Kai slips under a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Kai scores with a four punch combination!
Kai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liu can pounce on him.
Liu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Liu looks for the body kick but Kai saw that one coming.
Liu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kai punishes Liu's body with a nice straight punch.
Kai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kai blocks a jab.
Kai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai scores with a sloppy right hand. Liu should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kai. Liu shrugs it off though.
Kai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Liu counters with a nice uppercut.
Kai has managed to clinch.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liu.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Liu avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
Kai being controlled against the cage.
Kai misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Kai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Liu's elbow.
Liu scores with a hook to the body.
Liu is trying to push Kai away but Kai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu prevents a body shot from Kai.
Kai lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kai prevents Liu from breaking the clinch.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kai.
Liu breaks from the clinch.
Kai tries to clinch but Liu is having none of it.
Liu thows a body shot but no joy.
Liu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Liu misses with a hook. Kai ducked under it nicely.
Liu tries to land a front kick but Kai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kai throws a shot to the body.
Liu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liu moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Kai catches Liu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liu misses with a looping left.
Liu throws a solid leg kick but Kai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Liu.
Kai lands with a right hand.
Kai misses with a straight right.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Kai moved out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Liu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Liu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Liu throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kai to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshihiro Kai clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kai throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liu looks to land a body kick but Kai moved away.
Liu throws a head kick but Kai moves out of range.
Kai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Kai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Kai avoids a kick to the body.
Kai moves into the clinch.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Liu.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
Nice body punch from Kai - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai throws a punch but it's blocked by Liu.
Kai digs a right hand underneath Liu's ribcage. Liu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kai misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kai.
Kai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kai lands a nice uppercut.
Liu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Kai working aggressively here.
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu prevents a body shot from Kai.
Kai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liu.
Kai tries a body shot but Liu blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Kai scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai has a couple of punches blocked by Liu.
Liu lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Kai.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kai.
Kai works on Liu's body with a couple of short punches.
Liu misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kai.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kai tries to throw a body punch but Liu avoids it by throwing Kai back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kai.
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
Liu blocks a body shot from Kai.
Liu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Liu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kai lands a hook that snaps the head of Liu backwards.
Liu throws a punch but it's blocked by Kai.
Liu blocks a body shot from Kai.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kai lands with a right to the head.
Kai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Liu lands with a right to the head.
Kai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liu taking a breather.
Liu blocks a body shot from Kai.
Kai misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kai.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kai lands with a right to the head.
Kai lands a nice shot to the body.
Kai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kai pushes Liu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kai fails to land.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Liu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Liu.
Kai blocks an uppercut.
Liu lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kai misses with a body punch.
Liu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshihiro Kai had his way with Jie Liu in that round.
That's time! Kai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kai wants to clinch.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kai throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
Kai connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kai. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Liu.
Liu throws a leg kick
and Kai counters with a left and a right that stings Liu.
Nice cross by Kai.
Kai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Liu.
Kai slips under a jab from Liu.
Liu slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kai instigates a clinch.
Kai blocking some punches.
Liu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Liu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kai.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kai.
Liu is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kai struggles to land a body shot inside as Liu controls his hands.
Kai can't find room to land a body shot as Liu controls the action.
Kai pushes Liu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kai is leaning against Liu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kai.
Liu blocks a body shot from Kai.
A nice left hand lands by Kai.
Jie Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kai misses with a body punch.
Kai lands with a left to the head.
Kai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kai swings wildly with an uppercut but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Kai.
Toshihiro Kai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Liu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Liu fails to land.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Liu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kai being controlled against the cage.
Liu lands with a right to the head.
Liu misses with some punches.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
Kai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Liu misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Liu misses with some punches.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liu.
Liu has a couple of punches blocked by Kai.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Liu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Liu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Liu throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kai blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshihiro Kai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshihiro Kai!
Toshihiro Kai retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Toshihiro Kai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is All you need is love. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Potter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Omega!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Omega throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Omega.
Omega throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Omega misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Potter. Those never looked like landing.
Omega gets tackled into the cage by Potter. Potter maintains the clinch.
Potter lands a nice shot to the body.
Potter avoids a wild elbow strike from Omega.
Potter scores with a shoulder strike.
Potter tries a body shot but Omega blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Omega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Potter's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Omega.
Potter tries a body shot but Omega blocks it.
Potter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Omega tries to break the clinch but Potter is controlling the position.
Potter can't find room to land a body shot as Omega controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega is trying to push Potter away but Potter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Potter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Potter scores with a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Potter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Omega's elbow.
Omega lands a shot to the body.
Potter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Omega or not.
Potter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Omega backwards.
Potter digs a right hand into Omega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Omega's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omega doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Potter misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Potter.
A short uppercut from Potter.
Omega manages to break the clinch.
Potter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Potter misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Potter misses with a double jab.
Omega bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Potter's head.
Omega gets tackled into the cage by Potter. Potter maintains the clinch.
Omega tries to break free but Potter pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Potter.
A hook to the body from Potter.
Omega misses with the head strike.
Omega lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Omega.
Potter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Omega can't find room to land a body shot as Potter controls the action.
Potter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Potter.
Omega manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Potter. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter throws a looping overhand right but Omega ducks down to avoid it.
Omega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Potter's sensitive parts.
Potter avoids the body shot from Omega.
Potter throws a looping overhand right but Omega ducks down to avoid it.
Potter slips under a jab.
Omega misses with an attempted mid kick.
Omega ducks under a wild hook from Potter.
Potter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Potter.
Omega stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Potter's corner calls for a 1-2. Potter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Potter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Omega.
Omega tries to land a front kick but Potter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter looks to land a left hand but Omega moved out of range nicely.
Omega scores with a decent looking hook.
Potter throws out a loose jab but Omega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Omega swings widly with a right hand
and Potter counters with a left to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab by Omega.
Potter throws a body punch but Omega moves out of range.
Omega fails to land with a series of punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Omega!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omega defending well as Potter loads up on a big left hand.
Omega tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Potter is able to avoid easily.
Omega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Potter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Omega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Potter looks to score with a jab to the body but Omega is just out of range.
Potter misses with a straight right.
Potter throws a body punch but Omega moves out of range.
Omega misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Potter throws a shot from downtown. Omega moves away and avoids it.
Omega thumps Potter with a low kick.
Omega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Potter throws a series of strikes that have Omega backpedaling.
Omega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Potter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Omega under the eye.
Potter tries to bum rush Omega with a series of wild strikes but Omega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Omega connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omega was well out of range. Poor timing from Potter.
Omega misses with an uppercut.
Omega scores with a nice right hand.
Omega dodges the punch combination from Potter.
A head kick misses from Omega.
Potter moves out of range of the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Omega.
Omega smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thor Omega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Potter walks into a stiff left hand from Omega.
Potter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Omega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Omega.
Omega fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Potter is out of range.
Potter misses with a body shot.
Potter misses with a lunging right hand
and Omega cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Omega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Potter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Omega. Omega obviously looking to wear him down.
Omega throws a leg kick that misses.
Harry Potter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omega thumps Potter with a low kick.
Omega scores with a nice strike.
Potter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Omega throws a body kick that misses.
Omega lands with a slapping head kick.
Omega misses with a looping left.
Omega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega takes one on the button.
Potter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Potter moves out of range of the body kick from Omega.
Omega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Potter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Omega was well out of range. Poor timing from Potter.
Omega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Potter.
Potter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Potter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Omega moves away.
Omega catches Potter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Potter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Omega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters circling a little - Omega finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potter misses with a straight right.
Omega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Omega takes a swing at Potter's ribcage but misses.
Omega misses with a kick to the body.
Omega slips under a jab.
Omega misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
No joy there for Omega, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Omega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Potter.
Potter lands with a cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Potter throws a lazy right hand but Omega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Potter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Omega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Potter throws a big shot that misses.
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 Harry Potter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Potter tries to bum rush Omega with a series of wild strikes but Omega uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Potter clinches up against the cage.
Omega blocking some punches.
Omega lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Potter.
Potter tries to throw a body punch but Omega avoids it by throwing Potter back against the cage.
Potter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Omega misses with a body punch.
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potter misses with the head strike.
Potter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Potter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Potter digs a right hand into Omega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Omega's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Potter.
Potter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Potter lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Omega lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Omega.
Omega looking to slow down the pace here.
Omega is trying to break the clinch but Potter is controlling him.
Potter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Potter throws a head punch that misses.
Potter throws a punch but it's blocked by Omega.
Omega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Potter swinging wildly here.
Omega scores with a punch to the head.
Potter misses with a wild body shot.
Potter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter blocks a jab.
Potter misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Potter misses the target.
Omega scores with a sloppy right hand. Potter should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omega slips under a jab from Potter.
Potter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Omega manages to avoid it.
A big left from Omega misses.
Omega lunges at Potter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Potter's hand.
Omega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Potter.
Potter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Omega.
Omega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Omega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Potter looks to score with a jab to the body but Omega is just out of range.
Potter misses with an uppercut.
Potter misses with a wild combination.
Omega delivers a nice body kick.
Potter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Omega scores with a leg kick.
Potter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Omega counters with a body kick.
Omega takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Omega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Potter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Potter misses the target.
Potter blocks a head kick by Omega.
A punch lands to the side of Potter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Potter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Potter blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Omega.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Potter on the side of the head.
Potter misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Omega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Omega really dominated that round.
That's time! Potter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Potter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Potter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Omega. That one must have hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Omega.
Nice defenses there by Omega.
Omega staying out of range there.
Omega fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Potter checks it well.
Nice shot lands for Omega.
Potter thows a body shot but no joy.
Potter throws a jab but it's blocked by Omega.
Nice uppercut lands for Omega. That snapped Potter's head back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Omega lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Potter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Potter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Omega defending well as Potter loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Omega avoids the body shot from Potter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Omega, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Omega.
The fighters circling - Potter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Omega scores with a spinning back kick!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Omega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Omega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Potter.
Potter throws the left hand but Omega avoids the punch easily.
Potter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Omega cracks Potter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Omega tenderised Potter's leg. Potter is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice inside leg kick there by Omega. That's going to slow Potter down.
Omega connects with a leg kick. Potter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Potter tries to clinch but Omega moves out of range.
Potter scores with a jab.
Potter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Omega throws a right hand that Potter ducks under and follows up with a left that Potter also avoids with ease.
Potter slips a jab and a cross from Omega.
Omega motions for Potter to come forward. Omega throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Omega connects with a solid leg kick.
Omega misses with a body shot.
Omega lands a nice shot that snaps Potter's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter loads up on a big right hand but Omega slips the punch.
Omega with a jab.
Omega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Potter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Omega.
Omega avoids the body shot from Potter.
Potter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Potter tries to clinch but Omega is having none of it.
Omega circles away from the clinch attempt
and Omega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Omega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega slips a jab and a cross from Potter.
Omega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Omega.
Some wild striking there from Omega.
Omega thumps Potter with a low kick.
Potter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Omega throws a shot from downtown. Potter moves away and avoids it.
Potter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Potter tries to clinch but Omega is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Omega counters with a body kick.
Omega misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Potter lands a nice hook to Omega's body. Omega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Omega dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Potter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Omega eats them both and turns towards Potter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Omega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Potter on the side of the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Omega. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Omega thuds his right hand into Potter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Omega misses with a head kick.
Omega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Potter misses.
Omega misses with a kick to the body.
Potter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Potter looks to throw the jab but Omega is out of range.
Omega connects with an inside leg kick.
Potter misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Potter misses with a hook
and Omega counters with a left to the body.
Omega jabs Potter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Omega.
Omega avoids the body shot from Potter.
Potter tries to clinch there but Omega circles away.
Omega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Potter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potter throws a hook but Omega blocks it.
Potter misses the body punch
and Omega counters with a thumping low kick.
Potter takes a swing at Omega's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Omega misses.
Potter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Omega.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Omega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omega chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Omega throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Omega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Potter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potter misses with a lunging right hand
and Omega counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Omega fakes the leg kick and cracks Potter in the body.
Omega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Potter.
Omega lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega throws a half hearted mid kick.
Omega avoids the body shot from Potter.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Omega moves away.
Omega tests Potter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Potter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Potter misses with a wild combination.
Omega takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Potter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Omega.
Potter is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Omega's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Omega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter misses with a shot to the body
and Omega counters with a low kick, right behind Potter 's knee.
Potter misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Omega.
Omega thows a body kick. Potter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Omega.
Potter looks to land a left hand but Omega moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lazy left from Omega finds it's target.
Omega slips a jab and a cross from Potter.
Omega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Omega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Omega 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 47:48
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Omega!
Thor Omega is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Waitzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lee Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waitzel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dimmu Borgir - Puritania. Shane Waitzel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Waitzel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Lee Paris!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waitzel misses with a looping left.
Waitzel is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Paris.
Waitzel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Shane Waitzel has been cut.
Waitzel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paris moves into range and clinches up with Waitzel.
Paris fails to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paris breaks from the clinch.
Waitzel looks to score with a jab to the body but Paris is just out of range.
Waitzel wants to clinch up but Paris keeps it at a distance.
Waitzel instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Waitzel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paris fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waitzel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Waitzel keeps control of Paris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Waitzel lands a nice shot to the body.
Paris prevents a body shot from Waitzel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waitzel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Johnny Lee Paris has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paris.
A head punch on the inside from Waitzel fails to land.
Paris drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paris lands an uppercut.
Waitzel manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Waitzel blocks the leg kick.
Waitzel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paris moves away.
Waitzel thows a body shot but no joy.
Shane Waitzel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paris misses with an attempted mid kick.
A right-left combo lands from Waitzel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paris tries to keep at a distance but Waitzel has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waitzel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Paris.
A short right from Waitzel on the inside.
Waitzel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waitzel misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Waitzel.
Waitzel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Waitzel walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Paris drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Waitzel swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Paris's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Waitzel!
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