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Syn 345 - Final Straw PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Indica Jatlier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). River has chosen Creedence Clearwater Revival - Born On The Bayou as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Indica Jatlier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cole River!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jatlier throws a head kick that misses.
River tries to clinch up.
River jabs Jatlier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jatlier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
River digs a good hook to Jatlier's body.
A slow jab from Jatlier misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jatlier. That did some damage!
Jatlier on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by River. River obviously looking to wear him down.
Jatlier takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid body kick from Jatlier.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
River misses with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Jatlier. Beautiful body shot.
A solid body kick from Jatlier.
Jatlier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jatlier.
River is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jatlier throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jatlier was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jatlier 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 River has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from River and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jatlier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jatlier. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jatlier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jatlier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jatlier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River misses with a hook. Jatlier ducked under it nicely.
Jatlier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jatlier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jatlier throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Jatlier misses.
Jatlier is looking to slow River down with leg kicks.
Jatlier takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jatlier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Jatlier is looking to wear down River with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River lands with a straight right. Jatlier didn't see that one coming.
Jatlier misses with a body kick.
River misses with a straight left.
Jatlier scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
River misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for River.
Jatlier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jatlier ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jatlier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Jatlier moves out of range easily.
Jatlier steps to the side to avoid the strikes from River.
Jatlier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
A big left from River misses.
River throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jatlier tries to counter with a takedown but River is quick to defend against it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jatlier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jatlier throws out a leg kick but River moves out of range and Jatlier only half commits.
River needs to keep his hands up - Jatlier had a free shot at his head there.
Jatlier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
River throws a low kick but Jatlier avoids it.
River smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jatlier misses with a body kick.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jatlier.
Jatlier moves out of range of the body kick from River.
River blocks a jab.
River scores with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Jatlier.
Jatlier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jatlier backing away here, and River unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jatlier scores with a shot to the body.
Jatlier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River swings for the body but Jatlier moves out of range.
River lands a really nice looking cross but Jatlier seems unphased.
Jatlier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jatlier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
River throws out a leg kick but Jatlier moves out of range and River only half commits.
Cole River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jatlier tries to land a body kick
and River counters with a nice body kick.
River misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from River.
River scores with the left hand. Jatlier knows he should have avoided that one.
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jatlier is able to avoid easily.
Jatlier tries to counter with a takedown but River is quick to defend against it.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole River 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.
River closes the distance and clinches.
River missing with knees to the body.
Jatlier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River letting Jatlier take a breather here.
River tries to work over Jatlier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jatlier throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Jatlier gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
River is concentrating on defense, preventing Jatlier from advancing position.
Jatlier thows a huge punch but River dodges it nicely.
River trying to hold on to Jatlier's head to control him but Jatlier postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jatlier is staying active.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River is controlling Jatlier's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Well, if Jatlier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
River controlling the position well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jatlier misses with a looping left.
River wants to counter the offense by Jatlier and move into the clinch position.
River avoids the head kick by Jatlier.
River throws a body kick that misses.
River listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jatlier takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cole River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jatlier lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Jatlier there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jatlier checks a low kick from River.
River cracks Jatlier with a good jab.
River tries to work over Jatlier's front leg with a kick but Jatlier checks it.
Jatlier changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jatlier takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from River.
River lands with a straight right. Jatlier didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jatlier looking to land some kicks to the body here.
River connects with a single shot there.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jatlier's head backwards.
Jatlier checks a low kick from River.
River throws a front kick aimed at Jatlier's knee but Jatlier avoids it well.
Jatlier misses with a body kick.
River thumps Jatlier with a low kick.
Jatlier closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. River did well to prevent Jatlier getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River is trying to maintain the position but Jatlier is very close to passing his half guard.
River might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jatlier haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Jatlier sits in half guard.
Jatlier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nice strikes from Jatlier there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
River trying to control here.
River works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jatlier looking to pass the guard.
River manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jatlier manages to get himself to full guard.
River got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jatlier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, River has managed to get both his arms back between Jatlier's legs - danger averted.
River seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cole River will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jatlier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
River avoids the head kick by Jatlier.
A head kick misses from Jatlier.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jatlier connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jatlier connects with a solid leg kick.
Jatlier misses with a looping left.
River scores with a kick to the body.
Jatlier throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jatlier throws a right and a left that both miss.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jatlier in his tracks.
River scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jatlier doesn't seem bothered though.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jatlier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jatlier throws a right and a left that River avoids nicely.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jatlier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jatlier throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jatlier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jatlier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jatlier attempts a counter takedown but River avoids it well and moves away.
That kick from River tenderised Jatlier's leg. Jatlier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jatlier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jatlier throwing a counter right hand but River manages to avoid it.
River looks to throw the jab but Jatlier is out of range.
A head kick misses from Jatlier.
River scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jatlier in his tracks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jatlier.
River gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River moves into the clinch.
Jatlier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Indica Jatlier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River missing with knees to the body.
Jatlier is trying to pull guard but River turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
River taking a breather.
Jatlier has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Jatlier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables River to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Indica Jatlier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jatlier tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Jatlier back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jatlier lands a nice uppercut.
Jatlier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jatlier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River blocking some punches.
River lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Indica Jatlier has been cut.
Jatlier is trying to pull guard but River turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jatlier backwards.
River lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier dodges an elbow strike from River.
River blocks an uppercut.
River is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from River.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jatlier prevents a body shot from River.
River utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jatlier tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. River just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jatlier avoiding damage as River throws knees to the body.
River holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jatlier tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Jatlier back against the cage.
River trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by River as Jatlier tries to tie him up.
River tries to throw a body punch but Jatlier avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Cole River is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jatlier looking for a takedown.
River gets underhooks to prevent Jatlier's takedown attempt.
Jatlier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jatlier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Jatlier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jatlier breaks the clinch.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jatlier ducks under a wild hook from River.
River tries to close the distance and clinch but Jatlier swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
Jatlier throws a body punch but River moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River blocks a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by River!
Jatlier looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jatlier looks for the body kick but River saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got River winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole River!
Cole River took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Indica Jatlier spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh well, that was a pretty crappy performance.... I will have to do better next time. Well done, congrats.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Valderena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musashi Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valderena comes into the arena with Immortal Technique - Golpe De Estado blaring out of the sound system. Kato is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 神風 Musashi Kato is gyrating in front of the ring girls. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Valderena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Musashi Kato!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Kato.
Musashi Kato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kato 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.
Valderena definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Valderena scores with a head kick.
It looks like Musashi Kato has been cut.
Kato 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.
Kato throws an off balance right hand
and Valderena cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kato lands a jab to the nose.
Kato on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Valderena fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valderena has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kato finds it's way round the side to connect with Valderena's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kato lands a right hook to the body.
Valderena blocks the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kato checks a leg kick.
Valderena takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Valderena lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Kato blocks the low kick.
Kato tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valderena looks for the body kick but Kato saw that one coming.
Kato lands a leg kick that knocks Valderena off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Valderena.
Valderena blocks the body kick.
Valderena takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato scores with a nice strike.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valderena checks a leg kick.
Valderena fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valderena missing with a left hand there. Kato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Kato there.
Valderena is rocked!
Kato has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kato there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kato throws a head kick that Valderena semi-blocks.
Oh Valderena is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kato throws a pinpoint strike between Valderena's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Valderena crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Kato scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Musashi Kato!
After winning the bout, Musashi Kato thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Hugo Valderena had this to say: 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore has chosen Frank Klepacki - March to doom as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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146 lbs
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148 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
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jim Beckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Moore!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beckett is looking to slow Moore down with leg kicks.
Beckett misses with a leg kick.
Jim Beckett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moore. Beckett shrugs it off though.
Beckett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moore scoring well with a low kick there.
Beckett swings widly with a right hand
and Moore counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick from Beckett lands but Moore takes it in his stride.
Moore connects with a nice looking jab.
A low kick from Beckett is predictable there
and Moore counters with a nice leg kick.
Beckett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beckett tried to score with a low kick but Moore checks it.
Jab, jab by Moore - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Beckett.
Moore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beckett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Beckett coming out on top.
Beckett lands with a nice body kick.
Beckett throws a hook but Moore avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Beckett. Beautiful body shot.
Beckett lands with a nice combination. Moore backs away looking to recover.
Beckett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beckett connects with a solid leg kick.
Moore avoids the body shot from Beckett.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beckett.
Moore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moore with a hook.
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!
Moore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Beckett can pounce on him.
Moore throws the kick towards the body but Beckett avoids it.
Beckett blocks a head kick by Moore.
Beckett decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckett prevents Moore from improving his position.
Beckett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckett working Moore over with strikes.
Moore gets full guard.
Beckett trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore controlling Beckett's posture.
Beckett throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moore has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beckett has passed into side control.
Beckett is trying to ground and pound but Moore uses the momentary lack of control by Beckett to regain half guard.
Beckett wants to take a breather but Moore is having none of it.
Beckett is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moore is just riding it out for now. Beckett eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Beckett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moore has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Moore wants to improve his position but Beckett is controlling well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Moore is still trying to improve position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beckett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moore takes one on the button.
Beckett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beckett lands with a hook. Moore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jim Beckett is winning the standup battle so far.
Moore walks into a left hand.
Moore throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beckett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Beckett falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Beckett is looking to slow Moore down with leg kicks.
Beckett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Beckett tries to score with a low kick but Moore moves his leg out of the way.
Beckett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beckett preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beckett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beckett is one step ahead there.
Moore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moore has control of Beckett's left arm, preventing Beckett from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moore works over Beckett with some ground and pound from guard.
Beckett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Beckett trying to control the position.
Moore throwing strikes but missing.
Beckett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beckett pulls Moore in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Beckett is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beckett has passed into side control.
Beckett wants to control but Moore is keeping him busy.
Moore is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beckett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Beckett is pressing down on Moore's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moore is holding on for now.
Beckett is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moore.
Beckett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beckett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Beckett dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Beckett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moore swings for the body but Beckett moves out of range.
Beckett attempts a counter takedown but Moore avoids it well and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Moore.
Beckett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moore.
Beckett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Beckett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beckett cracks Moore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beckett slips under a jab.
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Beckett ducks down to avoid it.
Moore takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moore momentarily.
Moore checks a low kick from Beckett.
Beckett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Beckett tries to work over Moore's front leg with a kick but Moore checks it.
Beckett connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moore's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore 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.
Beckett shoots in but Moore avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moore throws a leg kick but Beckett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Beckett misses.
Beckett throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beckett lands with a good body shot.
Moore throws a low kick but Beckett moves out of range easily.
Beckett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Beckett throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beckett misses with a looping left.
Moore swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beckett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moore.
Bobby Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore with a jab.
Beckett uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moore has time to react.
Moore shoots in but Beckett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beckett feinted with a counter takedown.
Beckett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moore throws out the jab.
Beckett throws a leg kick which misses Moore's front leg but catches the back leg as Moore tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore slips a straight right by Beckett.
Beckett takes a swing at Moore's ribcage but misses.
Moore's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beckett throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moore! But no joy.
Moore walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beckett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Beckett.
Moore cracks the inside of Beckett's front leg.
Moore lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett scores with a decent looking hook.
Moore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beckett.
Beckett lands with a nice body kick.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Beckett.
Moore throws a sloppy head kick and Beckett moves out of range easily.
Beckett lands a front kick.
A lazy left from Moore finds it's target.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beckett connects with a leg kick. Moore looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moore looks to throw the jab but Beckett is out of range.
Beckett throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Beckett throws a low kick but Moore moves out of range easily.
Moore throws out a counter right but Beckett avoids it with no problem.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beckett, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beckett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moore misses the shot to the body.
Beckett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Beckett's corner calls for a 1-2. Beckett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Moore.
Beckett lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Beckett lands with an overhand left.
Beckett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moore as he avoids it easily.
Moore throws the left hand but Beckett avoids the punch easily.
Moore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beckett throws out the jab.
Moore lands with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beckett.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beckett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beckett has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Beckett!
Jim Beckett thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Ehrmantraut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Temel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ehrmantraut's entrance music is non existent. A fine choice. Ramazan Temel has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
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180 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Ehrmantraut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramazan Temel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ehrmantraut throws a sloppy head kick and Temel moves out of range easily.
Temel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Temel is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice defenses there by Temel.
Temel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ehrmantraut defends it well.
Temel misses with a body kick.
Temel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Temel lands an overhand right.
Temel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ehrmantraut throws a head kick that misses.
Ehrmantraut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Temel sprawls well. Temel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ehrmantraut gets slowly back to his feet.
Temel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ehrmantraut defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temel drops Ehrmantraut with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ehrmantraut looks back up at him and smiles so Temel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ehrmantraut is rocked!
It looks like Michael Ehrmantraut has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temel sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Ehrmantraut's defenses. It connects perfectly with Ehrmantraut's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramazan Temel!
A relieved looking Ramazan Temel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naru Jarkko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Cero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarkko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hawaii 78 & E ala E. Cero has chosen Hate Me Now - Nas as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Naru Jarkko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Cero!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cero. Jarkko does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Jarkko does it's job there.
Jarkko throws a body shot but no joy.
Cero blocks a low kick nicely.
Cero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jarkko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jarkko tries to counter with a takedown but Cero is quick to defend against it.
Jarkko loads up on a big right hand but Cero slips the punch.
Cero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jarkko moves out of range as Cero throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Cero misses the target.
Jarkko throws a good cross that connects.
Jarkko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jarkko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jarkko.
Cero throws a solid leg kick but Jarkko takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cero.
Cero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's 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!
Jarkko blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cero.
Jarkko slips under a jab.
Cero checks a leg kick.
Numero Cero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cero throws the kick towards the body but Jarkko avoids it.
Jarkko misses the jab.
Cero jabs at Jarkko's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jarkko.
Cero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jarkko tries to counter with a takedown but Cero is quick to defend against it.
Jarkko moves out of range of the body kick from Cero.
Jarkko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jarkko scores with a leg kick.
Jarkko scores with a hook.
Cero throws a leg kick that misses.
Jarkko misses with a low kick as Cero jumps back.
Cero throws the kick towards the body but Jarkko avoids it.
Jarkko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cero sprawls and moves away.
Cero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cero throws a head kick but Jarkko moves out of range.
Jarkko feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero moves out of range of the body kick.
Cero throws a hook but Jarkko blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarkko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cero moves away.
Cero replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jarkko blocks it well.
Cero throws a sloppy head kick and Jarkko moves out of range easily.
Cero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarkko moves away.
Jarkko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jarkko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cero scores with a body shot.
Jarkko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jarkko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cero misses with a body shot.
Jarkko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cero.
Jarkko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cero misses with a body shot.
Jarkko misses with a body kick.
Cero is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jarkko rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko moves out of range of the body kick.
Cero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cero wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jarkko scores with a body shot.
Jarkko moves out of range of the body kick.
Donk. Jarkko catches Cero right on the button with a cross.
Cero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jarkko.
Jarkko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarkko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Jarkko misses
and Cero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Jarkko finds it's target.
Cero moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jarkko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarkko misses with a wild body shot.
Jarkko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cero tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarkko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cero manages to avoid it.
Jarkko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Jarkko misses.
A shot to the body from Jarkko misses
enabling Cero to counter with a crisp jab.
Cero throws a body punch but Jarkko moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Cero.
Jarkko tries a head kick but it misses.
Cero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jarkko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cero is out of range and Jarkko settles back down.
Cero appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cero explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jarkko is looking to clinch but Cero is avoiding it.
Cero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarkko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Numero Cero will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jarkko misses with a body shot.
Jarkko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jarkko.
Jarkko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jarkko showed some decent athleticism there.
Cero wants to get back to his feet.
Jarkko prevents Cero from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarkko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cero defending well though.
Jarkko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cero is trying to stand back up but Jarkko is controlling him
Jarkko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cero's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jarkko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jarkko throws a big right hand that misses.
Jarkko tries to free his leg and advance position but Cero is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jarkko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jarkko prevents Cero from getting back to his feet.
Cero uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Numero Cero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jarkko goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cero throws a body punch but Jarkko moves out of range.
Jarkko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jarkko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cero scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarkko.
Cero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cero scores with a head kick. Jarkko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cero connects with a leg kick. Jarkko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarkko scores with the left hand. Cero knows he should have avoided that one.
Jarkko blocks a jab.
Jarkko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cero in his tracks.
Jarkko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cero looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jarkko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cero. That did some damage!
Cero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarkko was well out of range. Poor timing from Cero.
Cero throws a leg kick
and Jarkko counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cero is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jarkko is trying to ground and pound but Cero uses the momentary lack of control by Jarkko to regain half guard.
Cero felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cero tries to get to full guard but Jarkko has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero is trying to stand up here but Jarkko is controlling him well.
Jarkko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cero kicks off Jarkko and gets to his feet.
Cero looks to score with a jab to the body but Jarkko is just out of range.
Cero with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jarkko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jarkko throws out the jab.
Jarkko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cero but Cero pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jarkko shoots for a double leg takedown but Cero sprawls well. He's pushed Jarkko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarkko blocks a head kick by Cero.
Cero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cero.
Jarkko moves out of range of the body kick from Cero.
Cero defending well as Jarkko loads up on a big left hand.
Jarkko fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cero is out of range.
Cero throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Jarkko.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jarkko.
Cero throws a head kick but Jarkko moves out of range.
Jarkko attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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 Naru Jarkko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Jarkko checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cero throws a looping overhand right but Jarkko ducks down to avoid it.
Jarkko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cero.
Jarkko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cero throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarkko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jarkko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cero throws a body punch but Jarkko moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarkko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cero throws a head kick that Jarkko semi-blocks.
Jarkko lands a head kick. Cero smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jarkko feints and then cracks Cero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cero down.
Jarkko has Cero up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jarkko working aggressively here.
Jarkko scores with a shot to the side of Cero's head.
Cero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jarkko manages to break the clinch.
Cero 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.
Cero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cero just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarkko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jarkko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jarkko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko looks for a takedown but Cero sprawls well.
Cero throws the kick towards the body but Jarkko avoids it.
Jarkko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cero is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cero cracks the inside of Jarkko's front leg.
Jarkko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cero moves away.
Cero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cero has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jarkko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarkko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Cero.
Cero checks the leg kick.
Cero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cero is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero throws a chopping leg kick but Jarkko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jarkko.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jarkko.
Cero on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cero jabs Jarkko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good work by Cero as he checks the leg kick.
Jarkko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cero. That did some damage!
Cero tries to land a front kick but Jarkko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jarkko 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.
Jarkko stuns Cero with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cero lands with a nice body kick.
Cero feints and then cracks Jarkko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jarkko down.
Jarkko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naru Jarkko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarkko misses the body punch
enabling Cero to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarkko misses with a head kick.
Cero connects with a high kick.
Cero throws a right and a left that Jarkko avoids nicely.
Jarkko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cero goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jarkko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jarkko.
Jarkko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jarkko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jarkko walks into a left hand.
Jarkko tries a low kick but Cero avoids it.
A head kick misses from Cero.
A right-left combo lands from Jarkko.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Naru Jarkko.
I think Jarkko 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Adolphson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fullsize Mirror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirror is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ordinary Guy--- Blue Scholars. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
35 - 19 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
29 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Adolphson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fullsize Mirror!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adolphson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirror.
Adolphson scores with a head kick.
Adolphson throws a leg kick
and Adolphson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adolphson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adolphson 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.
Adolphson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick from Adolphson misses.
Mirror with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adolphson to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Adolphson's head coaches at Bloodsport Gym 16 Elites that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adolphson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirror.
Adolphson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adolphson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mirror's calf.
Adolphson moves out of range as Mirror strikes.
Mirror 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.
Adolphson misses with a leg kick.
Adolphson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mirror throws a series of punches but Adolphson moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirror slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Alexander Adolphson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirror takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adolphson throws a lazy right hand but Mirror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adolphson throws a sloppy body shot
letting Mirror counter with a right hand.
Mirror lands a jab to Adolphson's midsection.
Adolphson lands a nice shot that snaps Mirror's head back.
Adolphson lands with a nice body punch.
Adolphson lands a jab to the head.
Mirror is looking to slow Adolphson down with leg kicks.
Mirror throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mirror swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adolphson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Mirror.
Mirror let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adolphson throws a combination that misses
and Mirror counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adolphson connects with a crisp jab.
Adolphson misses with a hook.
Mirror only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson blocks a head kick by Mirror.
Adolphson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Adolphson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mirror rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adolphson counters with a body kick.
Adolphson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adolphson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adolphson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mirror pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Adolphson - that will leave a mark!
Mirror throws a lazy right hand but Adolphson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adolphson throws a leg kick that misses.
Mirror tests Adolphson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adolphson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Mirror throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson throws a nice looking combination but Mirror bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mirror throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mirror keeps Adolphson at a distance using the push kick.
Mirror throws a low kick but Adolphson avoids it.
Good shot there by Adolphson.
Mirror keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adolphson is looking to slow Mirror down with leg kicks.
Adolphson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
An inside leg kick lands from Adolphson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mirror.
Mirror throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adolphson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mirror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adolphson lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adolphson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mirror.
Adolphson misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Mirror on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adolphson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mirror uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adolphson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mirror. That's going to slow Adolphson down.
A jab from Mirror finds it's way through Adolphson's defenses.
Mirror misses with a low kick.
Adolphson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mirror.
Mirror pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mirror waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adolphson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirror lands a front kick.
Mirror moves out of range of the body kick from Adolphson.
Mirror keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Adolphson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Adolphson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mirror misses with a leg kick
and Adolphson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Adolphson lands a nice shot that snaps Mirror's head back.
Adolphson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirror tries a quick counter leg kick but Adolphson is wise to it.
Adolphson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mirror connects with a leg kick. Adolphson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mirror wants to land a leg kick but Adolphson is out of range.
Mirror tries to land a leg kick but Adolphson saw it coming and moves away.
Mirror pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alexander Adolphson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Adolphson. Those never looked like landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mirror.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirror steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adolphson.
Adolphson misses with a hook.
Mirror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adolphson.
Mirror scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolphson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mirror.
Mirror lands with a cross.
Adolphson 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.
Mirror throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mirror takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adolphson throws a head kick but Mirror moves out of range.
Mirror misses with a body shot.
Mirror scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adolphson feints and then cracks Mirror's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mirror down.
Mirror looks to score with a jab to the body but Adolphson is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Adolphson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adolphson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mirror. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Adolphson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mirror, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirror takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Adolphson lands with an overhand left.
Mirror connects with the punch.
Mirror swings for the body but Adolphson moves out of range.
Adolphson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adolphson throws a low kick, looking for Mirror's leg but Mirror calmly moves out of range.
Mirror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adolphson.
Adolphson swings for the body but Mirror moves out of range.
Adolphson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mirror moves away.
Adolphson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirror is just out of range.
Adolphson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mirror connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mirror fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adolphson slips a jab from Mirror.
Adolphson's corner calls for a 1-2. Adolphson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mirror is rocked!
Mirror walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Mirror limp body while Adolphson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Adolphson!
Alexander Adolphson took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eiji Kawashima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Tao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tao has chosen Carl Douglas - Kung Fu Fighting as his entrance music. Yang Tao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
37 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eiji Kawashima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yang Tao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawashima throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawashima has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Furia Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Kawashima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eiji Kawashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tao rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawashima counters with a leg kick.
Kawashima defending well as Tao loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Kawashima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kawashima ducks under a wild hook from Tao.
Tao throws a right hand that Kawashima ducks under and follows up with a left that Kawashima also avoids with ease.
Kawashima dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tao. That did some damage!
Tao misses with a looping left.
Kawashima misses with an uppercut. Tao saw that one coming.
Kawashima dodges the punch combination from Tao.
Kawashima digs a good body shot into Tao's ribs.
Tao throws a low kick but Kawashima moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawashima lands with an overhand left.
Tao lands an overhand right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kawashima.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Tao.
Tao 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.
A good leg kick by Kawashima.
Kawashima misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tao lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Kawashima misses
and Tao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tao misses with an uppercut.
Tao loads up on a big right hand but Kawashima slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Kawashima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kawashima fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kawashima connects with a leg kick. Tao looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kawashima fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tao just manages to avoid it.
Tao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tao scores with a punch to the head.
Kawashima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tao tried to score with a low kick but Kawashima checks it.
Kawashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tao.
Tao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawashima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tao slips a jab and a cross from Kawashima.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tao ducks under a wild hook from Kawashima.
Tao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kawashima.
Kawashima ducks under a wild hook from Tao.
Tao rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawashima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kawashima misses its intended target.
Kawashima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tao moves away.
Kawashima throws a body punch but Tao moves out of range.
Tao misses with a wild body shot.
Tao throws a right and a left that Kawashima avoids nicely.
Tao misses with a kick to the body.
Kawashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tao was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawashima.
Kawashima throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kawashima just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tao. Kawashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawashima tries to move into range but Tao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tao throws a right hand that Kawashima ducks under and follows up with a left that Kawashima also avoids with ease.
Kawashima is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tao swings for the body but Kawashima moves out of range.
Kawashima darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kawashima swings for the body but Tao moves out of range.
Tao tries to counter with a clinch but Kawashima shakes him off and moves away.
Tao checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Tao blocks the low kick.
Kawashima lands with a straight right. Tao didn't see that one coming.
Tao blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tao misses with a straight left.
No joy there for Tao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tao will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawashima was well out of range. Poor timing from Tao.
Tao misses with a double jab.
Tao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kawashima.
Kawashima takes a swing at Tao's ribcage but misses.
Kawashima wants to slow Tao down by chopping away at his legs.
Tao checks a leg kick nicely.
Kawashima misses with a body kick.
Kawashima misses with a low kick.
Tao throws a looping overhand right but Kawashima ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Kawashima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kawashima throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tao on the side of the head.
Tao throws a hook but Kawashima avoids it easily.
And Kawashima counters with a quick kick to the body but Tao blocks it.
A jab from Kawashima misses.
Kawashima just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Kawashima misses its intended target.
Kawashima throws a head kick that half lands.
A swing and a miss from Tao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tao throws a body kick that misses.
Tao checks a low kick from Kawashima.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawashima throws a low kick, looking for Tao's leg but Tao calmly moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kawashima 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 Tao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kawashima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tao misses with a hook.
Kawashima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawashima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tao swings for the body but Kawashima moves out of range.
Tao cracks a nice hook into Kawashima's ribs.
Kawashima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kawashima lands with an uppercut that bounces Tao off the cage and back into range.
Kawashima cracks the inside of Tao's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Tao as he checks the leg kick.
Tao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kawashima in his tracks.
It looks like Eiji Kawashima has been cut.
Kawashima slips a straight right by Tao.
A little feinted left hand from Kawashima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tao avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eiji Kawashima will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eiji Kawashima's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kawashima checks a leg kick.
Tao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tao lands a jab-cross combination.
Kawashima connects with a body shot.
Tao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kawashima connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tao's hands.
Kawashima misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tao wants to counter the offense by Kawashima and move into the clinch position.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kawashima.
Tao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kawashima moves out of range as Tao strikes.
Tao throws a shot from downtown. Kawashima moves away and avoids it.
Tao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both fighters circling a little - Kawashima finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kawashima.
No joy there for Tao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kawashima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kawashima sets himself, and Tao steps forward looking for the clinch! Kawashima avoids it this time.
Kawashima cracks Tao with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tao moves out of range as Kawashima strikes.
Tao throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawashima is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima connects with a jab.
Eiji Kawashima is winning the standup battle so far.
Kawashima misses with a hook.
Kawashima throws a looping overhand right but Tao ducks down to avoid it.
Kawashima checks a low kick from Tao.
A clash of legs there as Tao blocks the low kick.
Tao throws the kick towards the body but Kawashima avoids it.
Kawashima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tao.
A swing and a miss from Tao.
A swing and a miss from Kawashima.
Kawashima chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kawashima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kawashima lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Kawashima tenderised Tao's leg. Tao is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tao checks the leg kick.
Tao fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kawashima is out of range.
It looked like Kawashima wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawashima circles away quickly and effectively.
Kawashima blocks a jab.
Kawashima appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Tao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tao cracks Kawashima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tao avoids the body shot from Kawashima.
Kawashima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Tao coming out on top.
Kawashima scores with a nice strike.
Kawashima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawashima.
Tao is looking to land body kicks.
Kawashima scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tao misses with a body kick.
Kawashima swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawashima was well out of range. Poor timing from Tao.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tao throws a series of punches but Kawashima moves out of range.
Tao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tao.
Kawashima misses with a low kick.
Tao misses with a low kick.
Tao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawashima lands a body shot.
Kawashima throws a low kick but Tao avoids it.
Kawashima connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kawashima scoring well with a low kick there.
Tao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawashima.
Tao misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tao on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kawashima. Kawashima obviously looking to wear him down.
Tao lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tao tries a head kick but it misses.
Kawashima misses with a body shot.
Tao misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kawashima.
Tao throws a right and a left that Kawashima avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Kawashima as he checks the leg kick.
Kawashima attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Tao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kawashima uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kawashima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tao attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kawashima attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tao takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kawashima is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tao throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kawashima makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kawashima throws a hook but Tao avoids it easily.
Kawashima works over Tao's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawashima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kawashima momentarily.
Kawashima swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tao misses with a wild body shot.
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 Eiji Kawashima will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eiji Kawashima's cut.
That's time! Kawashima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kawashima fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kawashima misses with a leg kick.
Tao connects with an inside leg kick.
Kawashima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Good shot there by Kawashima.
Tao misses with a body shot.
Tao looks to land a combination but Kawashima avoids it well.
Kawashima tries to move into range but Tao moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kawashima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tao.
Tao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kawashima catches Tao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kawashima lands a jab.
Tao takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kawashima goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tao lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawashima on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tao takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Danga de danga de dang - Tao scores with a four punch combination!
A slow jab from Kawashima misses its intended target.
Kawashima slips a straight right by Tao.
Tao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kawashima moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tao digs a good body shot into Kawashima's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kawashima.
Kawashima misses with a low kick.
Tao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawashima.
Tao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kawashima will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tao walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Kawashima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tao misses with a double jab
letting Kawashima counter with a right hand.
Yang Tao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kawashima can pounce on him.
Kawashima will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tao looks to land a right hand but Kawashima moved out of range.
Kawashima feints and then cracks Tao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tao down.
Kawashima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kawashima scoring well with a low kick there.
Tao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kawashima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawashima misses the target.
Kawashima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tao.
Tao sizes up Kawashima with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kawashima with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tao throws a shot from downtown. Kawashima moves away and avoids it.
Kawashima blocks a head kick by Tao.
A lazy left from Kawashima finds it's target.
Tao is looking to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Tao blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawashima tried to score with a low kick but Tao checks it.
Nice body kick there by Kawashima.
Tao looks to throw the jab but Kawashima is out of range.
Tao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kawashima ducks under a wild hook from Tao.
Tao throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawashima misses the target.
Tao tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawashima was well out of range. Poor timing from Tao.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kawashima. That's going to slow Tao down.
Tao fails to land with a series of punches.
Kawashima throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tao on the side of the head.
Tao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tao stuns Kawashima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by Kawashima.
Kawashima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tao.
Tao scores with a hook to the body. Kawashima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Tao finds it's target.
Tao blocks a head kick by Kawashima.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kawashima is rocked!
Tao throws a leg kick but Kawashima sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oh Kawashima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tao misses with a looping left.
Kawashima seems to have got his legs back now.
Tao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tao throws a front kick that sends Kawashima stumbling back into the cage.
Tao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kawashima fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tao.
Tao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kawashima misses with a head kick.
Eiji Kawashima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kawashima thumps Tao with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Kawashima.
Tao throws a chopping leg kick but Kawashima manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kawashima dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tao. That did some damage!
Tao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tao with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kawashima to score with a decent uppercut.
Tao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eiji Kawashima.
Well Kawashima has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eiji Kawashima!
Eiji Kawashima thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey McFinnigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roach comes to the cage accompanied by The Simpsons Theme Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomew Roach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey McFinnigan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFinnigan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roach misses with a head kick.
McFinnigan cracks Roach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roach has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Roach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McFinnigan.
Bartholomew Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFinnigan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Roach misses the target.
Roach throws a leg kick
and McFinnigan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McFinnigan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Roach counter with a right hand.
Roach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McFinnigan.
Nice straight punches there by Roach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roach.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roach. That's going to slow McFinnigan down.
Roach listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Mickey McFinnigan has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFinnigan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Roach tenderised McFinnigan's leg. McFinnigan is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from McFinnigan.
Roach thows a left - swing and a miss!
McFinnigan scores with a sloppy right hand. Roach should have avoided that one.
It looks like Bartholomew Roach has been cut.
McFinnigan staying out of range there.
McFinnigan 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.
McFinnigan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Roach connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McFinnigan. Roach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roach tests McFinnigan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McFinnigan misses with an uppercut.
Roach lands a nice looking body shot.
Roach throws a hook but McFinnigan blocks it.
McFinnigan lands the left hand.
Roach looks to land a combination. McFinnigan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roach scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFinnigan throws a hook but Roach blocks it.
Roach lands a nice looking body shot.
McFinnigan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Roach.
Roach lands a big right hand that sends McFinnigan crashing to the mat! Roach stays standing though and waves McFinnigan back to his feet!
McFinnigan is rocked!
Roach cracks McFinnigan with a left hook right on the temple and McFinnigan goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Roach lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully McFinnigan is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bartholomew Roach!
An out of breath Bartholomew Roach 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 Nate Kyzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartek Pietrzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyzer comes into the arena with Back Again blaring out of the sound system. Bartek Pietrzak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Kyzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartek Pietrzak!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pietrzak throws a nice looking combination but Kyzer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pietrzak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kyzer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak misses with an uppercut. Kyzer saw that one coming.
Kyzer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pietrzak under the eye.
Kyzer throws a body kick that misses.
Kyzer misses with a wild body shot.
Pietrzak fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes from Kyzer. Those never looked like landing.
Kyzer clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyzer misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kyzer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pietrzak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kyzer backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyzer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyzer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyzer misses with some punches.
Pietrzak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyzer letting Pietrzak take a breather here.
Pietrzak looking to slow down the pace here.
Kyzer misses with some punches.
Pietrzak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kyzer is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pietrzak prevents a body shot from Kyzer.
A short right from Pietrzak on the inside.
Pietrzak tries to work over Kyzer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyzer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pietrzak tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyzer avoids the damage to the body.
Kyzer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyzer misses with a punch on the inside.
Pietrzak dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak stalls.
Kyzer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pietrzak digs a right hand underneath Kyzer's ribcage. Kyzer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pietrzak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Pietrzak.
Kyzer can't find room to land a body shot as Pietrzak controls the action.
Pietrzak misses with some punches.
Kyzer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pietrzak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pietrzak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyzer can't find room to land a body shot as Pietrzak controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pietrzak has a couple of punches blocked by Kyzer.
Pietrzak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kyzer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kyzer lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer throws a punch but it's blocked by Pietrzak.
Kyzer lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kyzer.
Pietrzak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kyzer or not.
Kyzer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pietrzak up against the cage.
Kyzer lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kyzer.
Pietrzak tries to stall but Kyzer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kyzer lands a right hand.
Pietrzak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kyzer tries to score with a low kick but Pietrzak moves his leg out of the way.
Kyzer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pietrzak is able to avoid easily.
Pietrzak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kyzer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kyzer misses with a wild body shot.
Pietrzak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pietrzak misses with a hook. Kyzer ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pietrzak is defended easily by Kyzer.
Nate Kyzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartek Pietrzak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pietrzak shoots in looking for a takedown but Kyzer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pietrzak's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kyzer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyzer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kyzer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pietrzak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kyzer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pietrzak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pietrzak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kyzer pinned against the cage. Kyzer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pietrzak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyzer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kyzer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pietrzak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kyzer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kyzer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pietrzak throws a body shot but no joy.
Kyzer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nate Kyzer is winning the standup battle so far.
Pietrzak lands the left hand.
Kyzer tries to land a leg kick but Pietrzak saw it coming and moves away.
Kyzer just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Kyzer tenderised Pietrzak's leg. Pietrzak is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pietrzak checks a low kick from Kyzer.
Pietrzak swings for the body but Kyzer moves out of range.
Kyzer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pietrzak slips under a jab from Kyzer.
Kyzer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pietrzak can do to turn this around?
Kyzer moves into range and clinches up with Pietrzak.
Kyzer blocks a body shot from Pietrzak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyzer.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kyzer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pietrzak misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyzer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyzer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pietrzak.
Kyzer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pietrzak backwards.
Pietrzak tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kyzer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pietrzak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kyzer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pietrzak throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pietrzak lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pietrzak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pietrzak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pietrzak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyzer blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pietrzak.
Kyzer pushes Pietrzak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyzer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pietrzak backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer swings wildly with an uppercut but Pietrzak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Kyzer.
Pietrzak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kyzer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kyzer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Kyzer - that landed with a thud.
Pietrzak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kyzer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pietrzak.
Pietrzak slips under a jab.
Pietrzak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kyzer defends it well.
Kyzer ducks under a wild hook from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kyzer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kyzer.
Pietrzak ducks under a wild hook from Kyzer.
Kyzer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer tries to move into range but Pietrzak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pietrzak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nate Kyzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartek Pietrzak.
Kyzer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pietrzak.
Kyzer scores with a decent looking hook.
Pietrzak moves out of range of the body kick from Kyzer.
Kyzer motions for Pietrzak to come forward. Kyzer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Kyzer.
Nate Kyzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pietrzak throws a shot from downtown. Kyzer moves away and avoids it.
Pietrzak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyzer.
Pietrzak misses with a head kick.
Kyzer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pietrzak manages to circle out of the way.
Nate Kyzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kyzer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak misses with an uppercut. Kyzer saw that one coming.
Pietrzak swings widly with a right hand
and Kyzer counters with a nice uppercut.
Kyzer staying out of range there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pietrzak.
Kyzer throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kyzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pietrzak.
Pietrzak fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kyzer sprawls well initially but Pietrzak persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pietrzak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kyzer's head.
Pietrzak wants to take a breather but Kyzer is having none of it.
Kyzer wants to control but Pietrzak is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Kyzer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kyzer misses with a low kick.
Pietrzak throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kyzer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pietrzak throws a big shot that misses.
Kyzer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pietrzak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pietrzak lunges at Kyzer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kyzer's hand.
Pietrzak throws a jab when Kyzer was well out of range.
Pietrzak throws a body kick that misses.
Pietrzak gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyzer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pietrzak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nate Kyzer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pietrzak lands a hook that snaps the head of Kyzer backwards.
Kyzer lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pietrzak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice left hand lands by Pietrzak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietrzak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kyzer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pietrzak as Kyzer tries to tie him up.
Kyzer presses Pietrzak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kyzer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pietrzak throws a head punch that misses.
Pietrzak blocks an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Kyzer.
Kyzer lands with a left to the head.
Kyzer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pietrzak stalling in the clinch but Kyzer improves position.
Kyzer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kyzer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyzer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyzer blocking some punches.
A short right from Pietrzak.
A hook to the body from Pietrzak.
Bartek Pietrzak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer working aggressively here.
Pietrzak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kyzer misses with the head strike.
Pietrzak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kyzer is defending well.
Pietrzak blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pietrzak wants a takedown but no success here.
Nate Kyzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartek Pietrzak.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kyzer throws an elbow but misses.
Kyzer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pietrzak backwards.
Pietrzak blocks a body shot from Kyzer.
Kyzer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pietrzak wants a takedown.
Pietrzak working aggressively here.
Kyzer digs a right hand underneath Pietrzak's ribcage. Pietrzak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyzer.
Pietrzak lands an elbow inside.
Kyzer scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pietrzak fails to land.
Kyzer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pietrzak wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietrzak is working Kyzer over against the cage.
Pietrzak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kyzer's elbow.
Pietrzak prevents a body shot from Kyzer.
Pietrzak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kyzer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pietrzak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Kyzer.
Pietrzak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kyzer lands an uppercut.
Kyzer scores with a shot to the side of Pietrzak's head.
Pietrzak pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kyzer.
Kyzer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pietrzak is defending well for now.
Kyzer has a couple of punches blocked by Pietrzak.
Kyzer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pietrzak backwards.
Kyzer has a couple of punches blocked by Pietrzak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyzer working aggressively here.
Kyzer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kyzer is pushing Pietrzak up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pietrzak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Pietrzak blocks an elbow strike from Kyzer.
Kyzer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Pietrzak.
Nate Kyzer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kyzer misses with a punch on the inside.
Pietrzak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pietrzak has a couple of punches blocked by Kyzer.
A short left from Kyzer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pietrzak.
Kyzer wants to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pietrzak throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Kyzer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kyzer, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Kyzer!
After winning the bout, Nate Kyzer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Renato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Riccuito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato comes to the cage accompanied by I Want My Tears Back. Mark Riccuito has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tiago Renato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Riccuito!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Renato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Riccuito lands with a nice body kick.
Riccuito 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.
Renato seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Renato misses the shot to the body.
Renato dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riccuito. That did some damage!
Renato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riccuito manages to avoid it.
Riccuito throws a body punch but Renato moves out of range.
Riccuito ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
Riccuito throws a body punch but Renato moves out of range.
Riccuito throws a leg kick which misses Renato's front leg but catches the back leg as Renato tries to avoid it.
Renato is looking to score with low kicks.
Riccuito feints a counter leg kick.
Riccuito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Renato throws a jab when Riccuito was well out of range.
Renato misses with a looping right.
Riccuito 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.
Riccuito misses with a left hand
and Renato counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato throws a body punch but Riccuito moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato cracks the inside of Riccuito's front leg.
Riccuito throws the kick towards the body but Renato avoids it.
Renato feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Riccuito takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Renato connects with a body shot that sends Riccuito's belly button to the back.
Riccuito fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Renato swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Riccuito is looking to clinch.
Renato throws a low kick but Riccuito avoids it.
Renato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Riccuito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Riccuito unleashes a big counter combination but Renato bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Riccuito staying out of range there.
Renato sets himself, and Riccuito steps forward looking for the clinch! Renato avoids it this time.
Good work by Riccuito as he checks the leg kick.
Good work by Riccuito as he checks the leg kick.
Riccuito is looking to land body kicks.
Renato throws a low kick but Riccuito moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Riccuito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Riccuito.
Riccuito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Renato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Renato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riccuito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Riccuito scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Renato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Riccuito doesn't seem phased though.
Riccuito throws a sloppy head kick and Renato moves out of range easily.
And Renato counters with a quick kick to the body but Riccuito blocks it.
Riccuito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
Riccuito appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Renato. Riccuito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Riccuito's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Riccuito avoids the body shot from Renato.
Renato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riccuito.
Renato is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Riccuito's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Riccuito scores with a kick to the body.
Riccuito moves out of range of the strikes.
Renato throws a lazy right hand but Riccuito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riccuito. That's going to slow Renato down.
Riccuito moves out of range of the strikes.
Riccuito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Renato.
Renato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riccuitos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Renato misses with a hook.
Renato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Riccuito.
Renato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Renato misses the target.
Riccuito wants to counter with a clinch but Renato pushes him away.
Riccuito lands with an uppercut that bounces Renato off the cage and back into range.
Renato throws a body shot but no joy.
Riccuito is looking to clinch.
Riccuito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Renato circles away quickly and effectively.
Riccuito takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Renato tries to land a front kick but Riccuito steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renato throws a wild body kick that Riccuito sees coming a mile off.
Renato throws a leg kick but Riccuito moved away.
Riccuito wants to counter with a clinch but Renato pushes him away.
Riccuito throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Renato scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Riccuito. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Riccuito.
Renato takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Riccuito on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Renato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Renato misses with a body shot.
Riccuito follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Renato misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Riccuito counter with a right hand.
Renato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Renato throws the kick towards the body but Riccuito avoids it.
Riccuito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
Jab from Riccuito.
Renato with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Renato dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Renato misses with a straight right.
Riccuito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riccuito.
Renato connects with a right hand. Riccuito shakes it off.
Renato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riccuito throws a head kick that misses.
Riccuito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Renato throws a solid leg kick but Riccuito takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Renato.
Riccuito wants to counter with a clinch but Renato pushes him away.
Riccuito scoring well with a low kick there.
Renato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Riccuito is out of range.
Riccuito lands a head shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Riccuito might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Renato has got the better of the exchanges.
Riccuito lands with a nice body punch.
Renato throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Mark Riccuito has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riccuito looks to land a left hand but Renato moved out of range nicely.
Tiago Renato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renato slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Renato.
Renato throws a head kick that misses.
Renato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riccuito.
Renato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Riccuito.
Renato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Riccuito connects with a leg kick. Renato looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Renato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Riccuito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Renato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Renato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riccuito lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Riccuito tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Renato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Renato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Riccuito misses with a lunging right hand
and Renato counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito throws a head kick that Renato semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riccuito checks the leg kick.
Riccuito checks a leg kick.
Riccuito wants to counter the offense by Renato and move into the clinch position.
Renato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riccuito can pounce on him.
Renato dips to his left and cracks Riccuito with an uppercut!
Renato keeps the fight on the outside.
Riccuito scores with the left hand. Renato knows he should have avoided that one.
Riccuito swinging wildly here.
Renato scores with a jab to the body.
Renato lands a body shot.
Renato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riccuito pushes Renato away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Riccuito throws a series of punches but Renato moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Renato. Riccuito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Renato turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Renato closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Riccuito throws a low kick but Renato moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Renato.
Renato connects with a leg kick. Riccuito looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Riccuito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Renato swats away the attempt to clinch by Riccuito.
Riccuito tries to close the distance and clinch but Renato swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiago Renato is winning the standup battle so far.
Renato moves out of range of the body kick from Riccuito.
Renato misses with a body shot.
Renato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Riccuito can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renato blocks a low kick nicely.
Renato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riccuito throws a series of punches but Renato moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Renato blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Renato misses its intended target.
Renato thows a body kick. Riccuito tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Riccuito has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Renato takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Renato throws a shot from downtown. Riccuito moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Riccuito misses.
Renato fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Riccuito on the side of the head.
Riccuito throws a front kick aimed at Renato's knee but Renato avoids it well.
Renato sizes up Riccuito with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Renato misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Renato dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Riccuito's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Renato throws the left hand but Riccuito avoids the punch easily.
Renato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riccuito wants to counter the offense by Renato and move into the clinch position.
Renato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Riccuito is able to avoid easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Renato 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 Riccuito has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riccuito and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Renato walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Riccuito lands with a slapping head kick.
Riccuito is looking to score with low kicks.
Riccuito throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Renato fakes the leg kick and cracks Riccuito in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renato moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Riccuito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Renato throws a leg kick
and Riccuito connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Riccuito staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Renato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riccuito. Riccuito obviously looking to wear him down.
Riccuito lands a two punch combo.
Renato lands a nice looking body shot.
Renato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Renato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Renato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riccuito throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab, jab by Renato - just one landing.
Renato lands a nice looking body shot.
Riccuito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Renato.
Renato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Riccuito defending well as Renato loads up on a big left hand.
Riccuito tries to land a body kick
and Renato counters with a good low kick that Riccuito was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Renato lands.
Renato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Riccuito holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Renato is trying to break the clinch but Riccuito has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Renato.
Riccuito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riccuito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riccuito blocks an uppercut.
Renato misses with some punches.
Renato is trying to break free.
Renato misses with the head strike.
Renato misses with a punch to the body.
Riccuito lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Riccuito fails to land.
Renato misses with some punches.
A short right from Riccuito.
Renato swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Renato lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Renato.
Renato misses with a punch to the body.
Renato avoiding damage as Riccuito throws knees to the body.
Riccuito misses with a punch to the body.
Riccuito with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Riccuito throws an elbow but it misses.
Renato swings wildly with an uppercut but Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Renato blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riccuito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riccuito.
Renato misses with a punch to the body.
Renato stalling.
Renato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Renato cracks Riccuito with a nice body shot.
Renato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Renato lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Riccuito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renato throws a solid leg kick but Riccuito takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Renato.
Renato tests Riccuito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Renato scores with a nice body kick.
Riccuito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Renato lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Renato.
Renato lands a nice looking body shot.
Renato connects with a single shot there.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Riccuito is just out of range.
Renato throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Riccuito throws a body kick that misses.
A slow jab from Renato misses its intended target.
Riccuito swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Riccuito has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Renato.
Renato throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Renato clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Riccuito's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Riccuito digs a good hook to Renato's body.
Renato jabs Riccuito right on the nose. Riccuito blinks but takes it well.
Riccuito finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Riccuito moves away from the strike by Renato.
Riccuito feints a counter leg kick.
Riccuito's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Renato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riccuito.
Riccuito wants to counter the offense by Renato and move into the clinch position.
Riccuito lands with a kick to the temple. Renato shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheers as Renato lands an impressive looking overhand right. Riccuito doesn't seem phased though.
Renato slips a straight right by Riccuito.
Riccuito avoids the head kick by Renato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riccuito takes a jab right on the kisser.
Riccuito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riccuito staying out of range there.
Renato throws a low kick but Riccuito avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riccuito! But no joy.
Renato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riccuito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Renato stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Riccuito moves out of range of the body kick.
Renato lands with a hook. Riccuito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Riccuito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Renato misses with a lunging right hand
and Riccuito counters with a stiff right hand.
Riccuito throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Renato throws a head kick but Riccuito moves out of range.
Renato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Renato just misses with a punch to the body.
Renato takes one to the chin there.
Renato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Renato lands a nice leg kick that just misses Riccuito's sensitive parts.
Renato looks to score with a jab to the body but Riccuito is just out of range.
Riccuito is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Riccuito has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito misses with a series of wild punches.
Riccuito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Renato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riccuito's calf.
Riccuito connects with a nice looking jab.
Renato misses with a straight right.
Renato throws a solid leg kick but Riccuito takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Renato.
Renato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riccuito.
Renato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Renato takes a swing at Riccuito's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riccuito! But no joy.
Riccuito will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Renato appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Renato connects with a leg kick. Riccuito looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Renato. That did some damage!
Renato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riccuito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
Riccuito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Renato misses with a low kick.
Riccuito scores with a sloppy right hand. Renato should have avoided that one.
Renato misses with an attempted mid kick.
Riccuito throws a leg kick but Renato moved away.
Riccuito throws a leg kick but Renato checks it.
It looked like Renato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Renato!
Riccuito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Renato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Renato tries to bum rush Riccuito with a series of wild strikes but Riccuito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Riccuito checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riccuito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
Riccuito throws out a counter right but Renato avoids it with no problem.
Renato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Riccuito takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Riccuito finds it's target.
A swing and a miss from Renato.
Renato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
You can see that Riccuito has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Renato misses with a body kick.
Renato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Renato.
Renato takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Renato.
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 Tiago Renato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Riccuito's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Riccuito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Renato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good standup being displayed there by Riccuito as he connects with a hook.
Riccuito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riccuito avoids the body shot from Renato.
A head kick misses from Riccuito.
Renato misses with a lunging right hand
and Riccuito counters with a straight right hand.
Riccuito throws a shot to the body.
Riccuito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Renato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riccuito closes the distance looking to clinch
and Renato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Riccuito misses
enabling Renato to counter with a crisp jab.
Renato is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riccuito slips under a jab.
Renato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Renato misses.
Renato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Riccuito can pounce on him.
Renato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Renato looks to throw the jab but Riccuito is out of range.
Riccuito lands with a nice body kick.
Riccuito tries a head kick but it misses.
Riccuito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Riccuito checks a low kick from Renato.
Riccuito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Renato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Renato throws the left hand but Riccuito avoids the punch easily.
Renato throws a lazy right hand but Riccuito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mark Riccuito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Renato.
Renato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Riccuito counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Riccuito.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Riccuito as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Renato.
Renato tries for a takedown but Riccuito manages to get underhooks.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Riccuito misses with some punches.
Riccuito blocks an uppercut.
Riccuito pushes off an throws an elbow but Renato leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Renato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riccuito checks a low kick from Renato.
Riccuito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A good leg kick by Renato.
Renato loads up on a big right hand but Riccuito slips the punch.
Riccuito tries to clinch but Renato moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Renato misses the target.
Renato scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Riccuito thuds his right hand into Renato's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Renato with a nice cross.
Renato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Renato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Renato.
Riccuito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Renato misses with an uppercut. Riccuito saw that one coming.
Renato misses with a wild body shot.
Renato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice side step and Riccuito releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oooooh!!! Riccuito has knocked Renato down with a huge combo! Riccuito steps away and waves a wobbly Renato back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Renato lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renato throws a hook but Riccuito blocks it.
Riccuito checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Riccuito wants to counter with a clinch but Renato pushes him away.
Riccuito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Renato.
Riccuito checks a low kick from Renato.
A slapping body kick lands there for Riccuito.
Riccuito ducks under a wild hook from Renato.
Renato throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Riccuito.
Renato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Renato checks a low kick from Riccuito.
Renato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riccuito throws a quick inside leg kick.
Riccuito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Renato is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Riccuito.
I think Renato 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Renato!
Tiago Renato was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Mark Riccuito spoke after the fight, saying '153'.
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