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RYZE 72: Magetsu vs. Moroba PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alvin Ray Dunkin (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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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alvin Ray Dunkin!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dunkin.
Alvin Ray Dunkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunkin misses with a body kick.
Taylor thumps Dunkin with a low kick.
Dunkin misses the shot to the body.
Taylor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dunkin cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dunkin tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dunkin. Taylor shrugs it off though.
Dunkin takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dunkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws a right hand that misses
and Dunkin counters with an inside leg kick.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dunkin.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunkin throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Dunkin lands with a right hand.
Dunkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dunkin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Dunkin swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin misses with a right hand
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dunkin throws a low kick, looking for Taylor's leg but Taylor calmly moves out of range.
Dunkin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been told by Taylor's head coaches at Rape Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Taylor moves out of range of the leg kick from Dunkin.
Dunkin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taylor.
Dunkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Dunkin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dunkin lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dunkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dunkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dunkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dunkin throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Dunkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dunkin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunkin throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin thumps Taylor with a low kick.
Dunkin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taylor is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunkin misses the target.
Dunkin scores with a head kick. Taylor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dunkin.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Dunkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunkin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dunkin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Dunkin keeps it at a distance.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown. Dunkin tries to sprawl out of it but Taylor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dunkin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Ray Dunkin dominated that round.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taylor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dunkin's head.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunkin.
Dunkin lands a front kick.
Dunkin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Dunkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dunkin tries to score with a low kick but Taylor moves his leg out of the way.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Taylor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dunkin - the referee stops the clock and Taylor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dunkin. Taylor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dunkin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunkin throws out a leg kick but Taylor moves out of range and Dunkin only half commits.
Dunkin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dunkin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Dunkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor checks a low kick from Dunkin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunkin. That's going to slow Taylor down.
Dunkin throws a low kick but Taylor moves out of range easily.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Dunkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Dunkin.
Dunkin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Dunkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Taylor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dunkin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Taylor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dunkin 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 Taylor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taylor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunkin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taylor is out of range.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Dunkin cracks a nice hook into Taylor's ribs.
Taylor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dunkin. Dunkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dunkin.
Dunkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dunkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Dunkin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor moves out of range as Dunkin strikes.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Dunkin throws the kick towards the body but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryan Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunkin thows a body shot but no joy.
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunkin thumps Taylor with a low kick.
Alvin Ray Dunkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunkin ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dunkin.
Dunkin scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Ray Dunkin 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dunkin instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dunkin.
Dunkin is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dunkin throws a head punch that misses.
Dunkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dunkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Dunkin.
Dunkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Dunkin has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Dunkin.
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dunkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor lands with a straight right. Dunkin didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Dunkin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Taylor if he has to take too many more of those.
Taylor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taylor.
Dunkin digs a good body shot into Taylor's ribs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dunkin, right into the meat.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Dunkin.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Dunkin moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Dunkin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dunkin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Dunkin tenderised Taylor's leg. Taylor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taylor 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunkin throws out the jab.
Dunkin looks to land a body kick but Taylor moved away.
Dunkin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dunkin thumps Taylor with a low kick.
Taylor throws a hook but Dunkin avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Dunkin shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense.
Dunkin looks to throw a body kick
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dunkin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvin Ray Dunkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Dunkin moves away and avoids it.
Dunkin throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Dunkin moves away and avoids it.
Ryan Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunkin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taylor rather than just go for the knockout.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunkin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dunkin misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunkin.
Crunch! Dunkin slams his shin into Taylor's torso.
A head kick misses from Dunkin.
Taylor checks a leg kick.
Dunkin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Dunkin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunkin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taylor up against the cage.
Dunkin misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvin Ray Dunkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dunkin 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alvin Ray Dunkin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bogie McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raven Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas has chosen Maniac as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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142 lbs
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159 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogie McGill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raven Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lucas closes the distance and clinches up with McGill, looking for a takedown. Lucas pushes McGill against the cage but McGill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lucas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGill tries to clinch but Lucas moves out of range.
McGill drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McGill trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGill looking to pass the guard.
Lucas wants to sweep here but McGill controlling him for the moment.
Lucas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill slips nicely into half guard.
McGill wants to control but Lucas is keeping him busy.
McGill content to control rather than advance.
McGill is looking to take a break and control but Lucas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucas blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McGill frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGill looking to finish with strikes here!
Lucas is squirming around, avoiding McGill's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas wants to hold on but McGill pushes him away.
The referee warns Lucas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McGill controlling his opponent.
Lucas is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas tries to lock up and control but McGill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McGill trying to control but Lucas is having none of it.
McGill is really struggling to control Lucas but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucas really wants to buck McGill off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogie McGill dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGill checks a leg kick nicely.
McGill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lucas counters by moving into the clinch.
McGill taking a breather.
Maybe McGill would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGill tries to score a body lock takedown but Lucas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lucas breaks the clinch.
McGill fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGill clinches.
Lucas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGill wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogie McGill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGill prevents Lucas from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas manages to break the clinch.
Lucas throws a leg kick
and McGill makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McGill moves to clinch but Lucas breaks away
and Lucas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGill misses with a head kick.
McGill throws a right and a left that Lucas avoids nicely.
Lucas misses the body punch
letting McGill counter with a right hand.
Lucas fails to land with a series of punches.
Lucas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGill tries to avoid it but Lucas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGill to the ground. McGill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lucas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lucas is looking to pass McGill's guard but actually McGill recovers to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill is controlling Lucas's posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lucas stops McGill from standing up.
McGill seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McGill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucas wants to control from the top but McGill keeps moving.
Lucas is looking to work some ground and pound but McGill has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lucas stands up over McGill, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGill is trying to keep Lucas in close.
McGill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bogie McGill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is looking to pass into half guard but McGill pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McGill is in guard.
McGill looking to sit in guard and control but Lucas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lucas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucas trying to control the position from guard on top but McGill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucas tries to free his leg and advance position but McGill is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Lucas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McGill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Lucas is predictable there
and McGill counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lucas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGill wants to clinch.
McGill darts in trying to clinch
and Lucas counters by moving into the clinch.
Lucas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGill fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lucas shoots in looking for a takedown but McGill manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lucas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of McGill 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGill gets a clinch.
Lucas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Lucas is predictable there
and McGill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lucas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lucas misses with a leg kick.
McGill feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing McGill from controlling successfully.
McGill looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas pushes McGill off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas misses with a leg kick
and McGill counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGill can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Lucas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGill wants to stall.
Lucas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raven Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas lands with a nice combination. McGill backs away looking to recover.
McGill feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing McGill from controlling successfully.
Lucas pulls McGill in to control the position.
Lucas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGill won't allow Lucas to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing McGill from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lucas shoots for a takedown but McGill saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bogie McGill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raven Lucas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGill can pounce on him.
Lucas misses with a low kick.
McGill closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lucas did well to prevent McGill getting side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGill looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lucas trying to hold on to McGill's head to control him but McGill postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bogie McGill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGill has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bogie McGill!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dalton Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralte Bentea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Little's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Muse - Knights Of Cydonia . The key to victory for Dalton Little has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dalton Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralte Bentea!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little lands with a good body shot.
Bentea has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bentea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Little as he jumps to the side.
Little stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Little wants it to stay on the feet.
Bentea tries for a takedown but Little sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dalton Little has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralte Bentea.
Bentea shoots and misses
and Little counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bentea is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Little.
Little defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bentea.
Little lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bentea shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Little pinned against the cage. Little gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bentea shoots in but Little avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Little stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Little wants it to stay on the feet.
Bentea ducks right into an uppercut from Little.
Bentea shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Bentea stops Little from getting back to his feet.
Bentea thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Little has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bentea landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentea misses with a head shot. Little uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bentea with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bentea landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bentea with a nice head shot there.
Bentea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bentea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Little pushes Bentea off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bentea fails with the takedown.
Little lands with an overhand left.
Dalton Little is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Little moves into range and clinches up with Bentea.
Little manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Bentea or perhaps it was just good defense by Little which made him look bad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bentea tries for a takedown but Little sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Little lands with an overhand left.
Bentea shoots in looking for a takedown but Little manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bentea's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Little slaps away a takedown attempt from Bentea, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bentea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Little defends it nicely.
Bentea looks winded!
Little leaves Bentea with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Little throws a nice looking combination but Bentea bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Little slaps away a takedown attempt from Bentea, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Little as he connects with a hook.
Bentea shoots for a double leg takedown but Little sprawls well. He's pushed Bentea's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bentea shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Little pinned against the cage. Little gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bentea.
Little darts in and clinches Bentea up against the cage.
Bentea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Little just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bentea has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Little after a bit of a struggle.
Little breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Little as Bentea shoots in.
Bentea misses with a takedown attempt - Little sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Little rushes Bentea and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Little's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bentea on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bentea takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Little clinches with his opponent.
Bentea misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bentea looks for a takedown but Little sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Little.
Bentea ducks right into an uppercut from Little.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bentea decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Little avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bentea.
Little on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Little tries to get out of the position.
Little has one foot on Bentea's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Bentea fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Little has closed the distance and engaged Bentea in a clinch.
Bentea drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Little escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dalton Little dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Little lands a two punch combo.
Ralte Bentea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bentea walks into a stiff left hand from Little.
Bentea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Little pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Little lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Little.
Bentea is rocked!
Little fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bentea to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bentea looks to clinch but Little throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bentea taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dalton Little!
An out of breath Dalton Little 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Henson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grant Fortune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Henson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grant Fortune!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henson misses with an uppercut.
Henson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Henson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Henson scores with a jab to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fortune.
Henson misses the jab.
Fortune blocks a jab.
Henson misses with a straight left.
Henson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fortune counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Henson!
Henson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fortune wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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!
Fortune is trying to move to mount but Henson reverses beautifully and ends up in Fortune's guard.
Henson advances position into side control!
Fortune is trying to control Henson's posture but Henson avoids it.
Henson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fortune has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fortune has escaped the position, nice work there.
Henson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Henson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fortune is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fortune prevents Henson from moving into mount.
Henson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fortune is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Henson off and has taken his back!
Henson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Gods - 16 Elites! + Roger Gracie, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortune keeps control of the position as Henson tries to break free.
Fortune trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fortune is hanging on to Henson's back as he tries to escape.
Fortune connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Henson to escape the position.
Fortune gets his hands free as Henson looks to control.
Henson turns into Fortune and is now in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henson trying to control but Fortune is working from the bottom.
Henson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortune is keeping the position for now.
Henson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortune is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortune keeping full guard, as Henson tries to pass.
Fortune looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortune 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.
Henson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortune swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fortune tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fortune controls Henson momentarily but Henson frees himself.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fortune slips under a jab from Henson.
Henson throws a looping overhand right but Fortune ducks down to avoid it.
Henson is looking to clinch but Fortune is avoiding it.
Henson avoids the body shot from Fortune.
Henson swings widly with a right hand
and Fortune counters with an outside leg kick.
Henson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortune manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortune walks into a jab.
Henson scores with a hook to the body. Fortune takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henson with a nice cross.
Fortune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henson.
Henson lands with a shot to the body.
Henson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fortune sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortune closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henson is looking for a sweep.
Henson is working hard here to advance position.
Henson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fortune lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henson is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Henson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Henson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Henson misses with a looping right.
Fortune tries to score with a low kick but Henson moves his leg out of the way.
Fortune blocks a jab.
Fortune walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Henson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fortune walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Henson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fortune.
Fortune ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Henson coming out on top.
Henson throws a hook to the side of Fortune's head but Fortune sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henson lands a right hook to the body.
Henson checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson throws a good cross that connects.
Fortune slips a jab from Henson.
Nice uppercut lands for Henson. That snapped Fortune's head back.
Henson misses the shot to the body.
Henson loads up on a big right hand but Fortune slips the punch.
Henson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fortune slips under a jab.
A big right from Henson misses.
Henson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortune moves away.
Henson misses with a wild body shot.
Bradley Henson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Henson misses its intended target.
Henson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Henson looks to land a right hand but Fortune moved out of range.
Henson rushes Fortune and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fortune backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henson.
Henson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortune misses with a body punch.
Henson has a couple of punches blocked by Fortune.
Henson blocks a body shot from Fortune.
Henson throws a punch but it's blocked by Fortune.
Henson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Henson is trying to pull guard but Fortune has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Henson fails to land.
Fortune wants to stall.
Henson jumps into guard, dragging Fortune to the mat.
Fortune trying to control the position from guard on top but Henson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henson looking for a guillotine here but Fortune defends easily.
Henson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fortune doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fortune manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fortune pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henson is keeping the position for now.
Fortune with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Henson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fortune gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fortune chips away with some ground and pound.
Henson working a defensive guard but Fortune manages to pass into side control anyway.
Henson is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fortune lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortune looks up at the clock and then as Henson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fortune smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Henson is trying to get back to half guard.
Fortune lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Henson down.
Henson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fortune lands some shots froms side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Henson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fortune trying to control from half guard but Henson is working away.
Henson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fortune pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Henson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Henson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henson wants to clinch but Fortune slips to the side
and Fortune counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henson connects with the punch.
Henson lands a glancing blow to the side of Fortune's head.
Fortune throws a low kick but Henson moves out of range easily.
Henson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Henson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fortune steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henson.
Bradley Henson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henson throws a shot from downtown. Fortune moves away and avoids it.
Henson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fortune is rocked!
Henson throws a hook but Fortune blocks it.
Fortune is still on wobbly legs! Can Henson finish him?
Henson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Henson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortune moves out of range of the strikes.
Fortune slips a straight right by Henson.
Fortune takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice defenses there by Fortune.
Henson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henson loads up on a big right hand but Fortune slips the punch.
Bradley Henson is winning the standup battle so far.
Henson loads up on a big right hand but Fortune slips the punch.
Henson misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Henson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Henson misses with an uppercut.
Henson looks to throw the jab but Fortune is out of range.
Fortune slips under a jab.
Fortune defending well as Henson loads up on a big left hand.
Henson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henson throws a big shot that misses.
Henson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Henson misses.
Henson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henson misses with a looping left.
Henson takes the fight into the clinch.
Henson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henson misses with a punch on the inside.
Henson throws a head punch that misses.
Henson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henson pulls guard.
Fortune avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fortune defends it easily.
Henson has his foot on Fortune's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fortune works his way back into a safe position though.
Fortune seems to have recovered his senses.
Henson keeping moving, preventing Fortune from controlling successfully.
Fortune scoring with some ground and pound.
Henson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fortune landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fortune defends it easily.
Fortune postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fortune makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Henson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fortune is one step ahead there.
Fortune is working Henson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grant Fortune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fortune is in close to Henson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Henson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Henson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fortune with a nice head shot there.
Grant Fortune has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fortune is aware though and is defending well.
Fortune working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Henson's head.
Fortune wants to pass the guard but Henson is keeping the position.
Fortune postures up and lands a big shot to Henson's brow.
Fortune lands a couple of elbows.
Fortune wants to control from the top but Henson keeps moving.
Fortune avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fortune must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fortune gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fortune postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fortune lands a couple of digs.
Henson working for a triangle but Fortune defends it easily.
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!
Fortune trying to control but Henson is working from the bottom.
Fortune lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fortune avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fortune with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Henson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Henson!
A victorious Bradley Henson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cees Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cees Gunn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlos Condit's chin.
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186 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cees Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Condit!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gunn!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gunn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gunn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Condit.
Gunn gets back to full guard.
Gunn is looking to sweep but instead, Condit has passed into half guard.
Condit stops Gunn from getting back to his feet.
Gunn is looking for a sweep. Condit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Condit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gunn's head.
Gunn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gunn flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Condit wants to control but Gunn is keeping him busy.
Gunn kicks Condit off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Condit tries to bum rush Gunn with a series of wild strikes but Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gunn clobbers Condit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carlos Condit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Condit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gunn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condit connects with a couple of short punches.
Condit throws a big right hand that misses.
Condit with a nice head shot there.
Condit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Condit tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunn is retaining full guard.
Condit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gunn wants to stand and escape but Condit is having none of it.
Gunn 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.
Condit throws a big right hand that misses.
Condit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Condit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Condit chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Condit decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Condit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Condit fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gunn to the ground. Condit is now in Gunn's guard.
Gunn striking off his back but it's not causing Condit any problems.
Condit with a nice head shot there.
Condit has gone for a leg lock! Gunn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Condit's guard.
Condit keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Gunn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn looking to pass the guard.
Condit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Condit can't keep his opponent in guard - Gunn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Condit trying to control here.
Condit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gunn haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Condit holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gunn is pressing down on Condit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Condit is holding on for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gunn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gunn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Condit regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Condit is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gunn is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Condit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gunn looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Condit dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Condit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Condit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Condit thows a huge punch but Gunn dodges it nicely.
Gunn is trying to stand back up but Condit is controlling him
Gunn tries to get to full guard but Condit has control of the leg.
Condit slips a nice elbow through Gunn's hands, connecting with Gunn's forehead.
Gunn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gunn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Condit escapes and throws Gunn's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Condit creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gunn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condit in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Condit throws an elbow but Gunn slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gunn manages to get back to half guard.
Gunn is not content to let Condit control the position.
Condit throwing shots but Gunn is blocking nicely.
Gunn wants to improve his position but Condit is controlling well.
Condit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Condit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gunn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Condit trying to control the action but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Condit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn wants to get back to full guard.
Condit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Condit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Condit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gunn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gunn wants to get back to full guard but Condit has passed into side control.
Gunn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Condit connects with a decent elbow.
Gunn is trying to get back to his feet.
Carlos Condit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Condit sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gunn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gunn taking a bit of punishment here - Condit scoring with strikes.
Gunn looks to move to half guard but instead Condit has passed into mount! Damn!
The referee warns Gunn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Condit with a couple of short strikes.
A nice elbow there by Condit.
Gunn is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Condit fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Gunn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Condit looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Gunn covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Condit!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Jabroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Caballero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jabroni might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Whatever. This should be fireworks!
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169 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricardo Jabroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Caballero!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caballero scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jabroni avoids the body shot from Caballero.
Caballero misses with a straight right.
A solid body kick from Caballero.
Caballero connects with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Caballero.
Jabroni gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Caballero counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jabroni's knee momentarily.
Caballero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jabroni.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jabroni crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Caballero - the referee stops the clock and Jabroni gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Caballero. Jabroni manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Caballero tries to close the distance and clinch but Jabroni swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Caballero scores with a spinning back kick!
Caballero misses with a low kick as Jabroni jumps back.
Jabroni moves out of range as Caballero throws a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jabroni checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero clobbers Jabroni with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Caballero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jabroni ducks under a wild hook from Caballero.
Caballero throws a good cross that connects.
Jabroni checks a low kick from Caballero.
Jabroni takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jabroni throws a hook but Caballero avoids it easily.
Jabroni moves out of range of the strikes.
Caballero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Caballero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jabroni.
Jabroni drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
David Caballero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caballero throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Caballero lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jabroni will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jabroni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice cross by Caballero.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caballero misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caballero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caballero cracks Jabroni with an open hand slap.
Jabroni moves out of range as Caballero throws a body kick.
Caballero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caballero instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Jabroni's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jabroni can't get the takedown.
Caballero gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jabroni.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Jabroni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jabroni tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Caballero just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Jabroni.
Caballero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caballero being controlled against the cage.
Caballero creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jabroni's defenses.
Jabroni lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jabroni misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Caballero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabroni tries to pull guard but Caballero holds him up against the cage and eventually Jabroni drops back down to his feet.
Jabroni escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Caballero scoring well with a low kick there.
Jabroni throws out a loose jab but Caballero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caballero throws a combination. Jabroni tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Caballero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caballero misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caballero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caballero tries to clinch but Jabroni moves away
and Jabroni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jabroni keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jabroni is looking for a kimura but Caballero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jabroni to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Caballero dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Caballero misses with a hook
and Jabroni counters with a shoot takedown. Caballero fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabroni content to stall in guard here.
Caballero wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Caballero keeping moving, preventing Jabroni from controlling successfully.
Jabroni tries to free his leg and advance position but Caballero is retaining full guard.
Caballero controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jabroni takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero punishes Jabroni's body with a nice straight punch.
Jabroni lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Caballero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jabroni.
Jabroni takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Caballero throws a hook but Jabroni blocks it.
A good leg kick by Caballero.
Caballero connects with a single shot there.
Caballero throws a head kick that Jabroni semi-blocks.
Jabroni slips under a jab.
Jabroni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Caballero defends it nicely.
Caballero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Caballero. No joy for Jabroni on that attempt.
Caballero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Caballero, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caballero cracks Jabroni with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jabroni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
David Caballero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jabroni loads up on a big right hand but Caballero slips the punch.
Caballero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jabroni counters with a nice double leg into side control. Caballero won't be happy with that.
Caballero dodges the ground and pound from Jabroni.
Caballero wants to control but Jabroni postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabroni working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jabroni advances nicely into full mount.
Caballero can't escape the position.
Jabroni breaks from Caballero's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Caballero wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Even with his hooks in, Jabroni manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Ricardo Jabroni overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jabroni looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabroni trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Jabroni is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Caballero is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Jabroni dominated that second round.
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!
Jabroni blocks a head kick by Caballero.
Caballero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Caballero throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jabroni is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Caballero, right into the meat.
Jabroni takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Caballero fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jabroni is defended easily by Caballero.
Caballero takes a swing at Jabroni's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Caballero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Danga de danga de dang - Jabroni scores with a four punch combination!
Caballero tries to clinch there but Jabroni circles away.
Caballero throws a shot from downtown. Jabroni moves away and avoids it.
Caballero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caballero throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jabroni on the side of the head.
Caballero connects with a crisp jab.
Caballero works the jab nicely.
Caballero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caballero moves into the clinch.
Caballero misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabroni dodges an elbow strike from Caballero.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabroni tries to stall but Caballero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jabroni is trying to trip Caballero. He has hold of a leg but Caballero is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jabroni persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Caballero working a defensive guard here.
Jabroni trying to control but Caballero is working from the bottom.
Jabroni tries to free his leg and advance position but Caballero is retaining full guard.
Jabroni distracts Caballero with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Caballero has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabroni drops back looking for a leg! Caballero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Caballero manages to kick Jabroni off! Jabroni jumps back into Caballero's guard.
Jabroni trying to control but Caballero is working from the bottom.
Jabroni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caballero is keeping the position for now.
Jabroni trying to control the position from guard on top but Caballero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabroni looking to sit in guard and control but Caballero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jabroni is trying to control the position but Caballero postures up.
Jabroni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Caballero defends well.
Caballero wants to stand but Jabroni is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caballero trying to control but Jabroni is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Caballero.
I think Caballero 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Cade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazerus Wheelright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Cade could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lazerus Wheelright's chin.
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141 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Cade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lazerus Wheelright!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheelright tries to move into range but Cade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wheelright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wheelright scrambles back to his feet.
Wheelright connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wheelright throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wheelright stuffs the takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wheelright 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 Cade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That kick from Wheelright tenderised Cade's leg. Cade is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wheelright lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Wheelright as Cade shoots in.
Cade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cade connects with a looping right hand.
Wheelright connects with a body shot.
Cade shoots in looking for a takedown but Wheelright manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cade's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Cade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wheelright misses the shot to the body.
Cade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheelright lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wheelright sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wheelright tries a head kick but it misses.
Wheelright throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wheelright connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cade momentarily.
No luck for Cade with that takedown attempt.
Wheelright connects with a leg kick. Cade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cade has his takedown stuffed
and Wheelright counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wheelright slaps away a takedown attempt from Cade, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wheelright stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wheelright wants it to stay on the feet.
Wheelright throws a push kick but Cade slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cade misses with an uppercut.
Cade shoots in for a double leg but Wheelright sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cade just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wheelright.
Wheelright tries to clinch but Cade moves out of range.
Wheelright chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wheelright bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cade keeps Wheelright under control for a moment.
Wheelright is looking to take a break and control but Cade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wheelright misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cade regains half guard there - taking advantage of Wheelright's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wheelright wants to pass to mount but Cade is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wheelright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wheelright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wheelright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wheelright looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wheelright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazerus Wheelright dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wheelright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wheelright trying to control the position from guard on top but Cade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cade has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cade is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wheelright lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wheelright does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wheelright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cade is able to avoid easily.
Cade blocks a head kick by Wheelright.
Cade takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cade. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Cade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wheelright sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wheelright shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wheelright misses with a low kick as Cade jumps back.
Wheelright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cade is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wheelright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wheelright misses with an uppercut.
Wheelright just misses with a punch to the body.
Lazerus Wheelright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wheelright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cade avoids a kick to the body.
Wheelright thuds his right hand into Cade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cade lands a head kick!
Wheelright lands a jab to Cade's midsection.
Cade throws a low kick but Wheelright avoids it.
Cade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wheelright momentarily.
Jab from Wheelright.
Carl Cade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Wheelright.
Wheelright connects with a body shot.
Cade fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Cade.
Wheelright is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cade rather than just go for the knockout.
Cade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wheelright sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Cade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wheelright can pounce on him.
Cade bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wheelright's head backwards.
Crunch! Wheelright slams his shin into Cade's torso.
Wheelright chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wheelright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cade moves away.
Wheelright with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wheelright.
Cade tests Wheelright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wheelright moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wheelright.
A punch combination from Wheelright misses.
Wheelright throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheelright connects with a leg kick. Cade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Cade. No joy for Wheelright on that attempt.
Wheelright walks into a jab.
Wheelright scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cade is not content to let Wheelright control the position.
Wheelright lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wheelright working the strikes but Cade uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lazerus Wheelright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wheelright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wheelright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wheelright throws a solid leg kick but Cade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wheelright.
Cade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cade takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wheelright closes the distance and clinches.
Cade working aggressively here.
Cade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cade has a couple of punches blocked by Wheelright.
Cade is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wheelright can't find room to land a body shot as Cade controls the action.
Cade throws a head punch that misses.
Cade is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cade tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Cade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wheelright misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheelright avoiding damage.
Wheelright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cade's elbow.
Wheelright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wheelright lands a body punch.
Wheelright manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cade misses with the head strike.
Wheelright missing with knees to the body.
Cade changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wheelright fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cade misses with a takedown attempt
and Wheelright counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wheelright misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheelright lands a leg kick that knocks Cade off balance momentarily.
Wheelright throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wheelright throws a leg kick that misses.
Wheelright looks to land a body kick but Cade moved away.
Wheelright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cade.
Cade checks a leg kick.
Cade tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wheelright defends well and Cade ends up having to push Wheelright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cade wants to break free but Wheelright has control.
Wheelright lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cade tries to score a body lock takedown but Wheelright shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wheelright lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cade is trying to push Wheelright away but Wheelright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cade drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wheelright is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheelright lands a good knee to the midsection. Cade won't want to take too many of those.
Cade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wheelright pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good leg kick by Wheelright there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cade shoots for a double leg takedown but Wheelright sprawls well. He's pushed Cade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cade throws a lazy head kick
and Wheelright counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wheelright is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wheelright trying to pass the guard but Cade defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheelright is taking a breather. Cade 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.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wheelright working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lazerus Wheelright hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A good leg kick by Wheelright.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cade throws a hook but Wheelright blocks it.
Carl Cade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cade lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wheelright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lazerus Wheelright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wheelright 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazerus Wheelright!
A very excited looking Lazerus Wheelright made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Winston Wyrm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Breannain Miletich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wyrm comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Tread by Damn Yankees. Winston Wyrm has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Winston Wyrm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Breannain Miletich!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Miletich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miletich throws the left hand but Wyrm avoids the punch easily.
Miletich displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wyrm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miletich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wyrm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Miletich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wyrm as he avoids it easily.
Miletich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wyrm under the eye.
Miletich connects with a crisp jab.
Wyrm throws a sloppy head kick and Miletich moves out of range easily.
Miletich swats away the attempt to clinch by Wyrm.
Wyrm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wyrm thows a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Miletich misses the target.
No luck for Wyrm with that takedown attempt.
Wyrm misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miletich misses with a wild combination.
Miletich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wyrm, pushing him back against the cage.
Wyrm is trying to stall.
Miletich told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Wyrm has a couple of punches blocked by Miletich.
A short body shot lands from Wyrm as the two fighters clinch.
Wyrm misses with an elbow strike.
Wyrm is trying to stall.
Miletich misses with an elbow strike.
Miletich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wyrm tries to throw a body punch but Miletich avoids it by throwing Wyrm back against the cage.
Miletich lands a nice elbow.
Miletich prevents a body shot from Wyrm.
Wyrm blocks the elbow strike.
Wyrm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miletich scores with a shoulder strike.
Miletich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrm trying to land knees to the body.
Wyrm blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wyrm.
Wyrm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyrm avoids a wild elbow strike from Miletich.
Miletich misses with an elbow over the top.
Miletich creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wyrm's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miletich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wyrm's brow.
Wyrm lands with a left to the head.
Wyrm blocks an elbow strike.
Wyrm dodges an elbow strike from Miletich.
Miletich managing to block the knees to the body from Wyrm.
I was talking to Wyrm's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Miletich managing to block the knees to the body from Wyrm.
Miletich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miletich creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wyrm's defenses.
Wyrm trying to control the position but instead, Miletich has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wyrm into the cage.
Miletich looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miletich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wyrm backwards.
Wyrm is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyrm swings wildly with an uppercut but Miletich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Wyrm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wyrm swings wildly with an uppercut but Miletich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wyrm seems to have got his legs back now.
Miletich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Miletich pushes off an throws an elbow but Wyrm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Miletich.
Miletich lands with a light punch inside.
Wyrm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miletich.
Miletich lands a nice elbow.
Wyrm pushes off an throws an elbow but Miletich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wyrm has a couple of punches blocked by Miletich.
Miletich misses with an elbow strike.
Miletich lands a big right hand that sends Wyrm to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Wyrm!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miletich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wyrm is just riding it out for now. Miletich eventually gives up the hold.
Miletich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyrm wants to get back to full guard.
Miletich is trying to work for a kimura but Wyrm is defending well.
Miletich wants to take a breather but Wyrm is having none of it.
Wyrm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miletich seems to be looking for submissions.
Wyrm moves into full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miletich is posturing up here but Wyrm has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Miletich tries to roll out but it's too tight and Miletich has to tap! Slick submission there by Wyrm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Winston Wyrm!
After the fight, Winston Wyrm was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cechini Muszyna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Cechini Muszyna!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muszyna swings for the body but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Muszyna checks it.
Muszyna cracks Gavin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gavin throws a leg kick
and Muszyna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gavin misses the shot to the body.
Gavin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gavin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Gavin.
Gavin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Muszyna doesn't seem bothered though.
Muszyna throws a looping overhand right but Gavin ducks down to avoid it.
Muszyna scores with a leg kick.
Muszyna tries to bum rush Gavin with a series of wild strikes but Gavin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gavin walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muszyna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Muszyna takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gavin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Muszyna manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Muszyna is pulling down on Gavin's head. It's preventing any offense from Gavin, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muszyna avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gavin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gavin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gavin 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.
Muszyna controlling Gavin's posture.
Gavin with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muszyna keeping moving, preventing Gavin from controlling successfully.
Gavin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gavin tries to score with a low kick but Muszyna moves his leg out of the way.
Gavin shoots in for a double leg but Muszyna sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Muszyna feints a jab promting Gavin to slip. Muszyna then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gavin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Muszyna looks to throw the jab but Gavin is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin cracks the inside of Muszyna's front leg.
Muszyna lands with a shot to the body.
Gavin misses with a lunging right hand
and Muszyna cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gavin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Muszyna fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gavin.
Gavin throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Muszyna counter with a right hand.
Gavin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Muszyna uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muszyna throws a lazy right hand but Gavin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gavin walks into a stiff left hand from Muszyna.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gavin lands a lovely overhand right.
Gavin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Muszyna.
Gavin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gavin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muszyna stuns Gavin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Muszyna throws a jab but it's blocked by Gavin.
Muszyna chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gavin can pounce on him.
Gavin scores with a nice head shot.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muszyna swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gavin counters with a shoot takedown. Muszyna fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muszyna keeping moving, preventing Gavin from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cechini Muszyna will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Muszyna just misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin just misses with a punch to the body.
Gavin works over Muszyna's head and body with a nice combination.
Muszyna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gavin.
Muszyna scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gavin in his tracks.
Gavin misses with a looping right.
Muszyna takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Muszyna moves away from the strike by Gavin.
Gavin throws a hook but Muszyna avoids it easily.
Gavin throws a looping overhand right but Muszyna ducks down to avoid it.
Muszyna lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gavin at a distance.
Cechini Muszyna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muszyna looks to land a combination but Gavin avoids it well.
Gavin lands a jab-cross combination.
Muszyna throws a hook to the side of Gavin's head but Gavin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gavin, right into the meat.
Gavin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gavin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Muszyna misses with a wild body shot.
Gavin misses with an uppercut.
Muszyna misses with a body shot.
Muszyna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Gavin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muszyna is looking to chop away at Gavin's legs.
Muszyna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gavin.
Gavin throws a hook but Muszyna blocks it.
Gavin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gavin is looking to score with low kicks.
Gavin scores with a jab to the body.
Muszyna moves out of range as Gavin strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muszyna connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Muszyna lands a jab to Gavin's midsection.
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!
Gavin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muszyna with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gavin to score with a decent uppercut.
Muszyna scores with a hook to the body. Gavin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gavin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Muszyna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muszyna slips a jab from Gavin.
Gavin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gavin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Muszyna was covering up waiting for the punch and Gavin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gavin wants to control from the top but Muszyna keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muszyna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gavin is controlling him.
Muszyna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Muszyna pulls Gavin in to control the position.
Gavin scoring with some ground and pound.
Gavin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin tries to free his leg and advance position but Muszyna is retaining full guard.
Gavin throwing strikes but missing.
Gavin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Muszyna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Muszyna managing to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gavin throwing strikes from guard but Muszyna blocks nicely.
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 Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gavin lands with a hook. Muszyna tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Muszyna connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gavin momentarily.
Gavin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gavin defending well as Muszyna loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Muszyna misses its intended target.
Gavin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muszyna misses with a lunging right hand
and Gavin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gavin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gavin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Muszyna to regain full guard.
Muszyna trying to keep a closed guard but Gavin is proving a slippery customer.
Gavin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muszyna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin wants to control from the top but Muszyna keeps moving.
Gavin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tommy Gavin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gavin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muszyna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Muszyna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gavin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muszyna is trying to keep Gavin in close.
Gavin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Muszyna can't keep his opponent in guard - Gavin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gavin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gavin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gavin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gavin is trying to control. Muszyna wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gavin throwing shots but Muszyna is blocking nicely.
Gavin throwing shots but Muszyna is blocking nicely.
Muszyna is not content to let Gavin control the position.
Muszyna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice shot by Gavin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gavin 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.
Muszyna avoids the body shot from Gavin.
Muszyna pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muszyna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Gavin scores with a four punch combination!
Muszyna cracks Gavin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gavin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gavin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Muszyna thows a body shot but no joy.
Muszyna slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A cross from Muszyna lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gavin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gavin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Magetsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jun Moroba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aldo Magetsu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jun Moroba!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magetsu is looking to chop away at Moroba's legs.
Moroba takes one to the chin there.
Magetsu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moroba. That did some damage!
Magetsu throws a leg kick that misses.
Moroba tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magetsu tries to land a leg kick but Moroba saw it coming and moves away.
Moroba throws a jab but it's blocked by Magetsu.
Moroba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moroba gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magetsu 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 Moroba has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moroba and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magetsu throws a low kick, looking for Moroba's leg but Moroba calmly moves out of range.
Aldo Magetsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magetsu misses the shot to the body.
Magetsu misses with a hook
and Moroba holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Magetsu swings wildly with an uppercut but Moroba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moroba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moroba looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Moroba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moroba swings wildly with an uppercut but Magetsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magetsu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moroba blocking some punches.
Magetsu misses with some punches.
Moroba can't get the takedown.
Aldo Magetsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Moroba.
Moroba swings wildly with an uppercut but Magetsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moroba misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moroba is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magetsu is defending well for now.
Moroba has a couple of punches blocked by Magetsu.
Moroba throws an elbow that misses.
Moroba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magetsu backwards.
Magetsu is trying to push Moroba away but Moroba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moroba is working for takedown but Magetsu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Magetsu tries a body shot but Moroba blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magetsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magetsu working aggressively here.
Magetsu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I was talking to Magetsu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magetsu misses with a punch on the inside.
Moroba working aggressively here.
Magetsu avoiding damage as Moroba throws knees to the body.
Magetsu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magetsu working aggressively here.
Moroba misses with some punches.
Magetsu tries to throw a body punch but Moroba avoids it by throwing Magetsu back against the cage.
Moroba looking to throw knees to the head but Magetsu is blocking nicely.
Magetsu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moroba is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moroba lands an elbow inside.
Magetsu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magetsu is pressed up against the cage. Moroba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Magetsu down to the mat. Magetsu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Magetsu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moroba under the eye.
Magetsu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magetsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moroba moves away.
Magetsu blocks a low kick nicely.
Moroba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moroba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A lazy left from Magetsu finds it's target.
Magetsu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moroba under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magetsu.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magetsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magetsu throws a wild body kick that Moroba sees coming a mile off.
Moroba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magetsu throws a jab but it's blocked by Moroba.
Magetsu thuds his shin into the meat of Moroba's side.
Magetsu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Magetsu swings for the body but Moroba moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magetsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Magetsu misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magetsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Magetsu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A combination from Magetsu does no damage.
A jab from Magetsu misses.
Magetsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moroba throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Moroba on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Moroba.
Magetsu throws a front kick aimed at Moroba's knee but Moroba avoids it well.
Magetsu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Magetsu misses.
Magetsu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magetsu scores with a nice right hand.
Magetsu misses with the body kick
and Moroba counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Moroba working aggressively here.
Magetsu blocking some punches.
Magetsu manages to break the clinch.
Moroba throws a jab when Magetsu was well out of range.
Moroba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Magetsu.
Magetsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moroba throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Moroba.
Moroba is looking to score with low kicks.
Moroba moves out of range of the body kick from Magetsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu throws a leg kick but Moroba checks it.
Magetsu lands a really nice looking cross but Moroba seems unphased.
Crunch! Magetsu slams his shin into Moroba's torso.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magetsu.
Magetsu lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Moroba.
Moroba moves out of range of the body kick from Magetsu.
Magetsu throws a looping overhand right but Moroba ducks down to avoid it.
Magetsu fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moroba.
Jab, jab by Magetsu - just one landing.
A low kick from Magetsu is predictable there
and Moroba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moroba.
Moroba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magetsu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moroba manages to get himself to full guard.
Moroba wants to sweep here but Magetsu controlling him for the moment.
Moroba keeping moving, preventing Magetsu from controlling successfully.
Magetsu wants to pass the guard but Moroba is keeping the position.
Moroba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magetsu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moroba is looking for a triangle but Magetsu pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moroba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magetsu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Moroba, up you get!
A slapping leg kick lands for Moroba.
Magetsu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moroba takes a step back to recover.
Moroba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moroba catches Magetsu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magetsu misses with a leg kick
and Moroba counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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 Aldo Magetsu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Magetsu cracks the inside of Moroba's front leg.
Magetsu throws a sloppy head kick and Moroba moves out of range easily.
Magetsu throws a chopping leg kick but Moroba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magetsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moroba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moroba checks the leg kick.
Magetsu lands a jab.
Magetsu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moroba in his tracks.
Aldo Magetsu is winning the standup battle so far.
Moroba ducks under a wild hook from Magetsu.
Good work by Moroba as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moroba checks the leg kick.
Magetsu lands a glancing blow to the side of Moroba's head.
Magetsu throws a lazy uppercut
and Moroba counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Moroba prevents Magetsu from getting back to his feet.
Jun Moroba has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magetsu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Moroba dives into side control.
You can see the frustration on Magetsu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moroba creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Magetsu is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Moroba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Magetsu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Moroba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Magetsu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moroba scoring with punches and elbows.
Magetsu wants to control but Moroba postures up.
Moroba is working Magetsu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Moroba scoring with punches from side control.
Magetsu defending against the ground and pound.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Magetsu is trying to get back to half guard.
Moroba misses with the ground and pound.
Moroba in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Magetsu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Magetsu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Moroba are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Magetsu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Moroba.
Magetsu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Moroba.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu parries the strikes from Moroba easily there. Moroba is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Magetsu to escape.
Moroba tries for a kimura but Magetsu is defending well.
Magetsu is looking to reverse the position.
Magetsu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Magetsu wants to get back to his feet.
Moroba wants to pass to mount but Magetsu is defending the position.
Moroba is working for a kimura but Magetsu is defending it quite comfortably.
Moroba throwing shots but Magetsu is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moroba trying to pass the guard but Magetsu defending well.
Moroba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magetsu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moroba is looking to take a break and control but Magetsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magetsu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Magetsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moroba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magetsu is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magetsu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moroba content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Moroba really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moroba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magetsu.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Magetsu. Moroba shrugs it off though.
A clash of legs there as Moroba blocks the low kick.
Magetsu scores with a leg kick.
Moroba throws a lazy right hand but Magetsu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magetsu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moroba's head.
A big left from Moroba misses.
Moroba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magetsu to the mat! Magetsu manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moroba distracts Magetsu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Magetsu wants to stand and escape but Moroba is having none of it.
Magetsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Magetsu, not yet.
Moroba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magetsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magetsu keeping moving, preventing Moroba from controlling successfully.
Moroba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moroba trying to control the position from guard on top but Magetsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Magetsu wants to get back to his feet but Moroba is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Magetsu throws a low kick but Moroba avoids it.
Magetsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magetsu cracks Moroba with an open hand slap.
Magetsu lands a leg kick that knocks Moroba off balance momentarily.
Moroba connects with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Magetsu.
Moroba avoids the body shot from Magetsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magetsu misses with a low kick as Moroba jumps back.
Some bone on bone action there as Magetsu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Magetsu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magetsu throws a hook but Moroba blocks it.
Moroba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magetsu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magetsu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magetsu throws a low kick, looking for Moroba's leg but Moroba calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moroba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Magetsu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Magetsu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moroba takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moroba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magetsu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moroba.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moroba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magetsu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magetsu throws a right hand that misses
and Moroba counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Magetsu's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Aldo Magetsu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Magetsu tries to land a front kick but Moroba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magetsu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moroba misses with a body shot.
Magetsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magetsu misses with a leg kick.
Magetsu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moroba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moroba tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magetsu connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moroba moves out of range of the body kick from Magetsu.
Magetsu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy left from Moroba finds it's target.
Moroba has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magetsu tries to sprawl but Moroba drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Magetsu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moroba.
Magetsu desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Moroba wants to free his trapped foot but Magetsu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magetsu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moroba.
Magetsu is looking for a sweep. Moroba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jun Moroba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moroba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magetsu's head.
Magetsu pushes Moroba off looking to stand but Moroba dives back in and keeps control.
Magetsu wants to control but Moroba is keeping busy.
Moroba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Moroba is nestled in close to Magetsu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moroba wants to control but Magetsu is keeping him busy.
Magetsu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moroba.
Moroba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magetsu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Moroba lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moroba is trying to control. Magetsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moroba landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu is looking for a sweep. Moroba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magetsu moves into full guard.
Moroba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moroba trying to control but Magetsu is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magetsu manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Magetsu content just to control the position here.
Moroba can't escape the position.
Magetsu controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moroba is squirming around, avoiding Magetsu's attempts to control the action.
Magetsu controlling the position easily from mount.
Moroba gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moroba looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moroba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jun Moroba.
I think Magetsu 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldo Magetsu!
Aldo Magetsu retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Aldo Magetsu, 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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