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Insanity 85: Chu vs Saades PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yuki Takano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Mewes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Mewes has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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151 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuki Takano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Mewes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mewes was well out of range. Poor timing from Takano.
Mewes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Takano.
Mewes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mewes.
Mewes throws a hook but Takano blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Mewes.
Mewes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takano slips a jab and a cross from Mewes.
Takano connects with a nice looking jab.
Mewes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mewes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Takano is holding on to half guard well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takano is trying to maintain the position but Mewes is very close to passing his half guard.
Takano is doing well to control the position and prevent Mewes from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano wants to get back to full guard.
Mewes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Takano!
Takano wants to control but Mewes is having none of it.
Mewes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mewes working for a submission but Takano is keeping him at bay.
Takano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Takano is looking to get to half guard.
Takano 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.
Mewes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mewes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Takano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mewes on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takano tries to hold on but Mewes pushes him away.
Mewes has control of Takano's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Takano regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mewes tries to control but Takano wriggling away.
Takano tries to hold on but Mewes pushes him away.
Takano is squirming around, avoiding Mewes's attempts to control the action.
Takano working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takano wants to hold on but Mewes pushes him away.
Mewes working for a guillotine from mount but Takano is in no mood to give up.
Mewes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Takano is looking to escape.
Mewes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Takano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Takano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mewes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Takano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mewes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Takano to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Takano shrugs it off.
Takano tries to hold on but Mewes pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takano is looking to get to half guard.
Takano tries to hold on but Mewes postures up.
Takano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mewes looking to control but Takano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mewes looking to secure an arm triangle but Takano defends it well.
Takano regains half guard.
Takano wants to control but Mewes is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mewes wants to work for an arm triangle but Takano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Mewes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mewes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Takano.
Mewes swings for the body but Takano moves out of range.
Takano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mewes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takano.
Takano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mewes is out of range.
Mewes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takano.
Takano connects with an inside leg kick.
Mewes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takano's head backwards.
Mewes misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano stuns Mewes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takano dodges the punch combination from Mewes.
Takano tries to counter by clinching up but Mewes breaks away and moves out of range.
Mewes throws a poor cross that misses
and Takano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A body shot lands from Takano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takano.
A short right from Takano on the inside.
Mewes working aggressively here.
Takano stalling.
Mewes misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Takano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Mewes.
Takano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mewes tries a body shot but Takano blocks it.
Takano misses with a body punch.
Takano has a couple of punches blocked by Mewes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takano lands with a light punch inside.
Takano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mewes swings wildly with an uppercut but Takano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mewes working aggressively here.
Mewes letting Takano take a breather here.
Mewes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takano backwards.
Takano is trying to maintain a safe position but Mewes gets an underhook and turns Takano into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takano.
Mewes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mewes.
Takano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takano.
Takano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mewes on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takano throws a body shot but no joy.
Mewes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takano's hands.
Takano throws a leg kick which misses Mewes's front leg but catches the back leg as Mewes tries to avoid it.
Mewes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Takano circles away.
Takano throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Mewes. That snapped Takano's head back.
Takano takes a swing at Mewes's ribcage but misses.
Takano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mewes is able to avoid easily.
Takano misses the shot to the body.
Mewes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mewes looks for a takedown but Takano sprawls well.
Takano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takano lands a leg kick that knocks Mewes off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Mewes.
Takano misses the shot to the body.
Takano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mewes.
Mewes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Takano. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takano 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 Mewes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mewes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mewes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takano defends it well.
Takano scoring well with a low kick there.
Mewes throws a series of punches but Takano moves out of range.
Takano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick lands from Takano.
Mewes shoots in but Takano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yuki Takano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Mewes.
Takano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mewes.
Mewes looks to throw the jab but Takano is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuki Takano dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Takano wants to clinch up but Mewes keeps it at a distance.
Takano dodges the punch combination from Mewes.
Mewes throws a shot from downtown. Takano moves away and avoids it.
Mewes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takano counters with an inside leg kick.
Mewes fails with a takedown attempt.
Takano slips a jab and a cross from Mewes.
Mewes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Takano moves into the clinch.
Mewes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mewes misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mewes.
Mewes tries to throw a body punch but Takano avoids it by throwing Mewes back against the cage.
Takano lands with a left to the head.
Mewes misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Takano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takano prevents a body shot from Mewes.
Takano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mewes wants to stall.
Takano avoiding damage.
Takano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Takano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mewes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Takano just leaning against Mewes, taking a breather.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takano lands a hook that snaps the head of Mewes backwards.
Takano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takano avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takano throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Takano.
Takano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takano scores with a shot to the side of Mewes's head.
Mewes is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Takano.
Mewes is still on wobbly legs! Can Takano finish him?
Mewes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takano.
Takano pushes Mewes against the cage. Takano is working some dirty boxing. Takano pushes off with a quick right hook! Mewes goes down! Mewes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Takano moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuki Takano!
Yuki Takano decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Jason Mewes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm young and I'll be back, better and more awesome!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sharky Shark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flex Plexico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shark's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stand My Ground. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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272 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sharky Shark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flex Plexico!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plexico moves out of range of the body kick.
Plexico looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shark moves into range and clinches up with Plexico.
Plexico prevents a body shot from Shark.
Plexico misses with a body punch.
Plexico with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Plexico tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shark avoids it.
Plexico manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Plexico.
Plexico throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Plexico.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Plexico moves away.
Shark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick from Plexico.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shark throws the left hand but Plexico avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Plexico misses
and Shark counters with a thumping low kick.
A clash of legs there as Plexico blocks the low kick.
Plexico's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Plexico scrambles back to his feet.
Shark throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Plexico.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Plexico finds it's way through Shark's defenses.
Shark 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.
Plexico ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Plexico fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shark is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Shark misses the target.
Plexico motions for Shark to come forward. Plexico throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Plexico throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Plexico misses with a wild combination.
Plexico buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shark missing with a left hand there. Plexico was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Plexico feints a jab promting Shark to slip. Plexico then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shark slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Plexico lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plexico ducks under a wild hook from Shark.
Shark backing away here, and Plexico unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shark throws a lazy uppercut
and Plexico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Plexico in his tracks.
Plexico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plexico connects with a body shot that sends Shark's belly button to the back.
Plexico throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Shark as he checks the leg kick.
Shark defending well as Plexico loads up on a big left hand.
Shark drops down looking for a counter takedown but Plexico sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Shark.
Shark checks a leg kick nicely.
Shark is looking to counter punch.
Plexico throws a solid leg kick but Shark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Plexico.
Shark throws a sloppy body shot
and Plexico counters with a thumping low kick.
Plexico throws a solid leg kick but Shark takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Plexico.
Shark throwing a counter right hand but Plexico manages to avoid it.
Shark misses with a hook. Plexico ducked under it nicely.
Shark throws an overhand right that lands on Plexico's shoulder, as Plexico tries to avoid the shot.
Plexico lands a head kick!
Shark connects with a body shot that sends Plexico's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plexico 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.
Shark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shark throws a body kick that misses
and Plexico counters with a nice uppercut.
Shark gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Plexico.
Plexico connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Plexico listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Plexico avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plexico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Plexico misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shark is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Plexico's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Plexico throws a right and a left that Shark avoids nicely.
Shark feinted with a counter takedown.
Plexico is looking to slow Shark down with leg kicks.
Plexico throws a low kick but Shark moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Shark.
Shark throws the left hand but Plexico avoids the punch easily.
Plexico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plexico is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A bone on bone clash there as Shark blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark slips a straight right by Plexico.
Plexico swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Plexico there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Plexico lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shark's sensitive parts.
Shark bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Plexico's head backwards.
Shark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shark connects with an inside leg kick.
Shark lands a leg kick that knocks Plexico off balance momentarily.
Shark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Plexico dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shark. That did some damage!
Shark ducks under a wild hook from Plexico.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Plexico manages to avoid it.
Plexico throws a combination that misses
and Shark counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Plexico walks into a left hand.
Shark lands a nice looking kick to the body. Plexico takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flex Plexico dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A low kick from Plexico misses
and Shark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Plexico throws a big shot that misses.
Shark throwing a counter right hand but Plexico manages to avoid it.
Shark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Plexico.
Plexico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shark.
Shark looks to throw the jab but Plexico is out of range.
Plexico is looking for the big counter here.
Shark misses with a straight right.
Shark gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Plexico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark wants to clinch up but Plexico keeps it at a distance.
Plexico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shark takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shark has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shark there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shark doesn't manage to clinch there - Plexico circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Shark misses.
A head kick misses from Plexico.
Good leg kick by Plexico there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shark throws a head kick but Plexico moves out of range.
Plexico wants to land a leg kick but Shark is out of range.
Plexico lands with a hook. Shark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plexico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shark lands a nice shot to the body.
Shark tries to land a front kick but Plexico steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shark tries to clinch up
and Plexico counters with a straight right hand.
Plexico tries a head kick but it misses.
Plexico takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shark lands a nice looking body shot.
Plexico will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Plexico will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A bone on bone clash there as Shark blocks the leg kick.
Plexico looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shark slips under a jab from Plexico.
Shark is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Shark. Those never looked like landing.
Plexico has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Plexico looks to land a body kick but Shark moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plexico misses with a hook.
Plexico lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shark's sensitive parts.
Shark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shark throws an overhand right that lands on Plexico's shoulder, as Plexico tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Shark.
Shark lands with a shot to the body.
Shark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Plexico is looking for the big counter here.
Shark moves out of range of the body kick from Plexico.
Shark drops down looking for a counter takedown but Plexico sprawls and moves away.
Jab from Shark.
Shark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Plexico counters with a thumping low kick.
Shark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Plexico was well out of range. Poor timing from Shark.
Jab by Plexico.
Shark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plexico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shark. Plexico does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark throws a series of punches but Plexico moves out of range.
Plexico throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Plexico slips under a jab from Shark.
Plexico takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab lands there for Plexico.
Shark tries to move into range but Plexico moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Flex Plexico is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plexico throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Plexico throws a leg kick but Shark sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shark looks to land a body kick but Plexico moved away.
Shark cracks Plexico with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Flex Plexico seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plexico misses with a head kick.
Plexico throws a leg kick that misses.
Plexico has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shark.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Shark does it's job there.
Shark lands a slapping body shot.
Shark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plexico delivers a nice body kick.
Shark misses with an uppercut. Plexico saw that one coming.
Shark closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shark tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Plexico swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shark misses with a head kick.
Plexico swinging wildly here.
Nice straight punches there by Shark. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shark.
Plexico throws a jab but it's blocked by Shark.
Plexico wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Plexico connects with a crisp jab.
Plexico looks to score with a jab to the body but Shark is just out of range.
Shark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plexico.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Flex Plexico will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Plexico uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shark has time to react.
Shark connects with an inside leg kick.
Plexico fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shark.
Sharky Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plexico throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shark throws a hook but Plexico blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Plexico's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Plexico throws a leg kick which misses Shark's front leg but catches the back leg as Shark tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Plexico. That's going to slow Shark down.
Shark scores with a sloppy right hand. Plexico should have avoided that one.
Plexico throws a head kick that Shark semi-blocks.
Plexico looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Plexico pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Plexico shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shark motions for Plexico to come forward. Shark throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shark lands a glancing blow to the side of Plexico's head.
Plexico keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark digs a good body shot into Plexico's ribs.
Shark misses with a left hand
and Plexico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Plexico counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Plexico throws a nice looking combination but Shark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shark sizes up Plexico with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Shark. That snapped Plexico's head back.
A shot to the body from Shark misses
and Plexico counters with a solid body kick.
Shark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Plexico was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shark cracks the inside of Plexico's front leg.
Shark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Plexico.
Shark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Plexico tried to score with a low kick but Shark checks it.
Plexico lands with a nice combination. Shark backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Plexico!
A big left from Shark misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shark looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shark lands a nice shot that snaps Plexico's head back.
Plexico fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shark is out of range.
Shark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Plexico checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Plexico gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Plexico jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Plexico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sharky Shark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Plexico throws a sloppy head kick and Shark moves out of range easily.
Shark lands with a thumping leg kick.
Plexico scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plexico has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shark finds it's way round the side to connect with Plexico's head.
Shark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plexico misses with a double jab.
Flex Plexico is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shark moves away from the strike by Plexico.
Good exchange - Plexico coming out on top.
Shark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Plexico counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Plexico lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Plexico misses with a straight right.
Shark tries to land a body kick
and Plexico counters with a nice uppercut.
Plexico scoring well with a low kick there.
Plexico misses with a head kick.
Plexico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Plexico has time to react.
Plexico throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Shark misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shark thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plexico throws a quick inside leg kick.
Plexico blocks a jab.
Plexico scores with a nice body kick.
Plexico keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plexico tries a quick counter leg kick but Shark is wise to it.
Plexico scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Plexico. That's going to slow Shark down.
Plexico takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shark tries to clinch but Plexico moves out of range.
Plexico swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Plexico looks to move away, Shark throws a big counter combo bu Plexico just gets out of the way.
Shark feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Plexicos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Plexico tests Shark's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plexico listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shark moves out of range of the strikes.
Shark wants to land a leg kick but Plexico is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flex Plexico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Plexico 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flex Plexico!
During a confident post fight interview, Flex Plexico thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen I Am The Law as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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213 lbs
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214 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Bender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Smith!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bender takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bender lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bender sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Bender has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bender darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Bender lands a shoulder strike.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Bender letting Smith take a breather here.
Bender is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Bender lands a left hand.
Smith has Bender pressed against the cage, preventing Bender from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bender blocks a body shot from Smith.
Bender's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bender throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bender turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bender is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bender keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick by Bender misses
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bender throws out the jab.
Smith lands a nice hook to Bender's body. Bender takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bender throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Bender takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bender slips a straight right by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a high kick!
It looks like Blake Bender has been cut.
Bender keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bender thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bender misses with a body shot.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bender misses with a looping left.
Bender is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Bender uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Bender throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Bender swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Bender blocks a jab.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Bender tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bender fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith cracks Bender with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bender looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith finish him?
Bender is rocked!
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Bender is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bender throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Bender.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith flashes Bender a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Bender's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Bender crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Smith punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Smith!
David Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons has chosen Sound of MAdness - Shinedown as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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288 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws the kick towards the body but Simmons avoids it.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simmons has time to react.
It looks like John Simmons has been cut.
King pivots, looking for a leg kick but Simmons is out of range and King settles back down.
Simmons dips to his left and cracks King with an uppercut!
King lands a nice looking kick to the body. Simmons takes a step back to recover.
King throws a push kick but Simmons slaps the foot to one side.
A combination from Simmons does no damage.
Simmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King 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.
Simmons moves into the clinch.
Simmons throws a head punch that misses.
King misses with a knee to the head.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simmons's elbow.
Simmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King stalling against the cage.
King blocks a body shot from Simmons.
King pushes Simmons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons blocks an elbow strike from King.
Simmons misses with a body punch.
Simmons lands a right hand.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Simmons controls the action.
Simmons misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simmons.
King working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simmons misses with the head strike.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
Simmons drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Simmons throws a big elbow that misses.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simmons throwing strikes from guard but King blocks nicely.
Simmons throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simmons stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Simmons working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of King's head.
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!
Simmons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
Simmons lands a couple of digs.
Simmons is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
King is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simmons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
Simmons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simmons trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simmons tries to clinch there but King circles away.
Simmons shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
John Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simmons throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Simmons staying out of range there.
Simmons now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Simmons slips a jab from King.
King ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
Simmons on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
King misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Simmons as he connects with a hook.
King closes the distance and clinches up with Simmons, looking for a takedown. King pushes Simmons against the cage but Simmons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simmons misses with a few strikes there.
Simmons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
That has opened up John Simmons's cut even more.
Simmons scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Simmons tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King throws a hook but Simmons avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Simmons misses its intended target.
King connects with the punch.
King drops his shoulder and cracks Simmons with a huge uppercut! Simmons goes down! Can King finish him?
Simmons is rocked!
Simmons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simmons is still in real trouble! Can King finish him?
King landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Simmons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
King lands with a shot to the body.
Simmons seems to have recovered his senses.
King shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Simmons is on queer street and King is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). William King!
After the fight, William King was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roosevelt Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rude Moogle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Moogle's choice of entrance music: Leprous - Dare You. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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260 lbs
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244 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Roosevelt Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rude Moogle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman lands a big head kick that sends Moogle tumbling to the mat! Coleman takes a step backwards and waves Moogle back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Moogle is rocked!
It looks like Rude Moogle has been cut.
Coleman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Coleman connects with a leg kick. Moogle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Moogle is still on wobbly legs! Can Coleman finish him?
Coleman cracks Moogle on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Moogle falls backwards against the cage. Coleman follows up with more strikes that drop Moogle to his knees. Coleman keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Moogle! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roosevelt Coleman!
After winning the bout, Roosevelt Coleman 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jingle Jingle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jingle has chosen Kay Kyser - I got spurs that jingle jangle jingle as his entrance music. Jingle Jingle will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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155 lbs
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169 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxwell Rubin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jingle Jingle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubin cracks the inside of Jingle's front leg.
Jingle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jingle cracks Rubin with a solid left hand.
Jingle trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jingle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jingle cracks Rubin with a solid left hand.
Jingle won't allow Rubin to sweep him here.
Jingle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rubin trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jingle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jingle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jingle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jingle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rubin's guard.
Jingle wants to pass the guard but Rubin is keeping the position.
Jingle wants to control from the top but Rubin keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jingle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rubin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jingle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rubin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jingle has managed to get both his arms back between Rubin's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Rubin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin controls Jingle momentarily but Jingle frees himself.
Jingle works over Rubin with some ground and pound from guard.
Rubin is trying to control the position but Jingle postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubin keeping moving, preventing Jingle from controlling successfully.
Jingle tries to free his leg and advance position but Rubin is retaining full guard.
Rubin trying to keep a closed guard but Jingle is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jingle fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rubin to the ground. Jingle is now in Rubin's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jingle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jingle wants to control from the top but Rubin keeps moving.
Jingle is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rubin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jingle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rubin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jingle is now in half guard.
Jingle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rubin is looking to control Jingle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rubin avoid being mounted?
Jingle throws a strike but Rubin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jingle looking to pass the guard.
Jingle looking to sit in guard and control but Rubin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jingle pulls Rubin in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rubin wants to pass the guard but Jingle is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jingle Jingle 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.
Jingle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rubin's guard.
Rubin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rubin keeping full guard, as Jingle tries to pass.
Jingle is stalling in the full guard.
Rubin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rubin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jingle is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jingle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jingle is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Rubin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jingle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jingle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jingle wants to control from the top but Rubin keeps moving.
Jingle connects with a couple of short punches.
Jingle preventing the sweep.
Rubin pulls Jingle in to control the position.
Jingle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jingle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jingle has picked Rubin up and slammed him! Rubin can't keep hold of the triangle and Jingle manages to pass to side control!
Rubin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rubin is not content to let Jingle control the position.
Rubin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jingle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rubin tries to improve position but can't.
Jingle landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jingle slows the pace down.
Jingle working the ground and pound.
Jingle trying to control the action but Rubin is working from the bottom.
Rubin regains half guard, as Jingle was trying to land strikes.
Jingle prevents Rubin from improving his position.
Rubin gets back to full guard.
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.
Rubin keeping moving, preventing Jingle from controlling successfully.
Rubin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jingle works over Rubin with some ground and pound from guard.
Rubin wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rubin looking for a guillotine here but Jingle defends easily.
Jingle controlling from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jingle Jingle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rubin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jingle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rubin's guard.
Jingle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rubin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jingle stands up over Rubin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jingle advances to half guard.
Jingle Jingle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jingle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rubin wants to get back to full guard.
Rubin has hold of Jingle's hands but Jingle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin wants to improve his position but Jingle is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jingle trying to control the action but Rubin is working from the bottom.
Jingle is trying to work for a kimura but Rubin is defending well.
Rubin tries to get to full guard but Jingle has control of the leg.
Jingle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jingle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rubin wants to control the action here but instead Jingle manages to pass to full mount!
Maxwell Rubin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jingle looking to control but Rubin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rubin tries to hold on but Jingle pushes him away.
Rubin is trying to escape the mount.
Jingle lands a big elbow.
Rubin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jingle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jingle controlling the position easily from mount.
Rubin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jingle breaks from Rubin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jingle tries to control but Rubin wriggling away.
Jingle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jingle lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rubin hang on?
Rubin is rocked!
Rubin working to try and regain half guard.
Oh Rubin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jingle lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin is working to get back to half guard.
Rubin is working hard here to advance position.
Jingle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rubin looks a forlorn figure.
Jingle swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rubin is now in Jingle's guard. A big mistake from Jingle there, giving up the dominant position!
Jingle Jingle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rubin seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jingle holds on and takes a little breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jingle Jingle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jingle 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jingle Jingle!
Jingle Jingle spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maurício Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurício Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Sackett!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett cracks Aurelio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A cross from Sackett lands.
Sackett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aurelio blocks a jab.
Sackett clinches.
Sackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aurelio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aurelio throws a punch but it's blocked by Sackett.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
Sackett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sackett 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.
Sackett lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Sackett.
Sackett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aurelio attempts a counter takedown but Sackett avoids it well and moves away.
Sackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aurelio tries to counter with a takedown but Sackett is quick to defend against it.
Logan Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett fails to land with a series of punches.
Sackett swings widly with a right hand
and Aurelio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aurelio trying to control from half guard but Sackett is working away.
Aurelio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sackett is just riding it out for now. Aurelio eventually gives up the hold.
Aurelio is looking to advance position but Sackett won't allow it.
Sackett is looking for a sweep. Aurelio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sackett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aurelio.
Sackett slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aurelio looking to pass the guard.
Sackett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Aurelio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sackett.
Sackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aurelio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aurelio checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sackett is fending him off so far but Aurelio persists. Nope, Sackett circles away and we're back to standing.
Aurelio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aurelio moves away.
Aurelio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sackett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sackett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Sackett misses.
Aurelio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aurelio blocks a head kick by Sackett.
Sackett jabs at Aurelio's body.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aurelio tries to counter with a takedown but Sackett is quick to defend against it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett misses with a looping right.
Sackett thuds his shin into the meat of Aurelio's side.
Sackett leaves Aurelio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Sackett dominated that round.
That's time! Aurelio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aurelio feints and as Sackett raises his hands in defense, Aurelio changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sackett is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aurelio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sackett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aurelio content to stall in guard here.
Aurelio is looking to pass into half guard but Sackett pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sackett is in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio looking for a triangle here. Sackett is fighting it but it looks tight! Aurelio pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sackett is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maurício Aurelio!
A very excited looking Maurício Aurelio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agustin Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Kocur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trujillo comes to the cage accompanied by Infectious Grooves - Violent & Funky. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kocur's choice of entrance music: Head Crusher - Megadeth. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Agustin Trujillo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Kocur!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Kocur.
Kocur throws an overhand right that lands on Trujillo's shoulder, as Trujillo tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kocur.
Agustin Trujillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trujillo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kocur.
Trujillo scores with a nice body kick.
Kocur avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocur moves away.
Trujillo sets himself, and Kocur steps forward looking for the clinch! Trujillo avoids it this time.
Kocur throws a hook but Trujillo blocks it.
Trujillo punishes Kocur's body with a nice straight punch.
Trujillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trujillo lands a right hook to the body.
Kocur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trujillo throws the kick towards the body but Kocur avoids it.
Trujillo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kocur misses with a low kick as Trujillo jumps back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kocur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trujillo.
Kocur throws a shot to the body.
Kocur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocur 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.
Trujillo misses with an uppercut.
Trujillo swats away the attempt to clinch by Kocur.
Trujillo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kocur.
A slow jab from Kocur misses its intended target.
Kocur avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
Trujillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trujillo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've been informed that Kocur has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Trujillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kocur.
Trujillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kocur.
Trujillo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trujillo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kocur wants to land a leg kick but Trujillo is out of range.
Kocur takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Trujillo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trujillo throws a shot from downtown. Kocur moves away and avoids it.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocur moves away.
That kick from Trujillo tenderised Kocur's leg. Kocur is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trujillo is looking to wear down Kocur with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kocur tries to clinch up.
Trujillo 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.
Trujillo lands a leg kick that knocks Kocur off balance momentarily.
Kocur throws a jab but it's blocked by Trujillo.
Trujillo tries a head kick but it misses.
Kocur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trujillo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kocur.
Trujillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocur manages to avoid it.
Trujillo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kocur doesn't seem bothered though.
Kocur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kocur stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trujillo.
Trujillo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Trujillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kocur throws a leg kick but Trujillo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kocur fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trujillo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo scores with a nice right hand.
Trujillo instigates a clinch.
Trujillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kocur controls his hands.
Kocur lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kocur presses Trujillo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kocur prevents Trujillo from breaking the clinch.
Kocur working aggressively here.
Trujillo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kocur or not.
Trujillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trujillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kocur throws a punch but it's blocked by Trujillo.
Nice body punch from Kocur.
Trujillo presses Kocur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trujillo throws a head punch that misses.
Trujillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kocur trying to control the position but instead, Trujillo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kocur into the cage.
Trujillo throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kocur has a couple of punches blocked by Trujillo.
Kocur tries a body shot but Trujillo blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kocur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kocur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trujillo's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trujillo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trujillo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kocur controls his hands.
Kocur is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Trujillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kocur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trujillo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kocur is trying to maintain a safe position but Trujillo gets an underhook and turns Kocur into the cage.
Trujillo blocking some punches.
Kocur blocks an uppercut.
Kocur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kocur blocks a body shot from Trujillo.
Trujillo misses with a punch to the body.
Kocur tries to work over Trujillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trujillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 Agustin Trujillo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Trujillo lands a really nice looking cross but Kocur seems unphased.
Trujillo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kocur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kocur throws a hook to the side of Trujillo's head but Trujillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kocur takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Trujillo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Trujillo misses with a straight right.
Trujillo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kocur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kocur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trujillo moves away.
Kocur misses with a low kick.
Trujillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Trujillo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kocur throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Trujillo misses with a hook to the body
and Kocur counters with a left and a right that stings Trujillo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Trujillo.
Kocur avoids the head kick by Trujillo.
Kocur is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kocur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Trujillo misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kocur 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 Trujillo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trujillo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Trujillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kocur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kocur swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Trujillo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Agustin Trujillo is winning the standup battle so far.
Trujillo lands with a kick to the temple. Kocur shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kocur throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Trujillo throws a body punch but Kocur moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trujillo.
Kocur tried to score with a low kick but Trujillo checks it.
Kocur throws a jab when Trujillo was well out of range.
Trujillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kocur. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Trujillo. Kocur does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kocur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trujillo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trujillo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trujillo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kocur 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 Trujillo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trujillo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kocur fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trujillo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kocur throws a body kick that misses.
Kocur scores with a nice head shot.
Kocur tries to land a front kick but Trujillo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kocur with a jab.
Trujillo misses with a kick to the body.
Kocur steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Trujillo.
Trujillo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kocur will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Trujillo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Trujillo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kocur dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kocur avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
A little jabbing left from Kocur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trujillo throws a leg kick but Kocur checks it.
Trujillo throws a body kick that misses
and Trujillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kocur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trujillo.
Kocur throws a looping overhand right but Trujillo ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kocur attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kocur misses with a low kick as Trujillo jumps back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Trujillo.
Trujillo swats away the attempt to clinch by Kocur.
Trujillo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trujillo connects with a body shot that sends Kocur's belly button to the back.
Trujillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kocur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Trujillo walks into a stiff left hand from Kocur.
Nice body kick there by Trujillo.
Kocur missing with a left hand there. Trujillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trujillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Trujillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kocur manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Trujillo slams his shin into Kocur's torso.
Kocur has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Trujillo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kocur ducks under a wild hook from Trujillo.
Trujillo throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trujillo 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 Kocur has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kocur and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kocur misses with a straight left.
Trujillo ducks under a wild hook from Kocur.
Trujillo tries to clinch there but Kocur circles away.
Kocur cracks Trujillo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trujillo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kocur if he has to take too many more of those.
Trujillo connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Kocur finds it's way through Trujillo's defenses.
Trujillo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Trujillo delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trujillo misses with a body kick.
Kocur tries to work over Trujillo's front leg with a kick but Trujillo checks it.
Trujillo is looking to land body kicks.
Kocur flicks out a counter leg kick but Trujillo steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joey Kocur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Trujillo.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Trujillo.
A telegraphed right hand from Kocur misses the target.
Kocur lands a leg kick that knocks Trujillo off balance momentarily.
Trujillo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kocur checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trujillo slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Trujillo. That's going to slow Kocur down.
Kocur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Trujillo throws the left hand but Kocur avoids the punch easily.
Kocur throws a leg kick but Trujillo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Trujillo lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo cracks Kocur with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Kocur.
Trujillo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trujillo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kocur can pounce on 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!
Kocur misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocur checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trujillo.
Kocur just misses with a punch to the body.
Trujillo checks a low kick from Kocur.
Kocur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kocur checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Kocur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kocur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Trujillo is looking to land body kicks.
Kocur is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kocur connects with the punch.
Trujillo wants to slow Kocur down by chopping away at his legs.
Kocur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trujillo slips under a jab.
Kocur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trujillo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Trujillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kocur. That did some damage!
Trujillo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kocur misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kocur! But no joy.
Kocur clobbers Trujillo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kocur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trujillo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trujillo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kocur with a nice cross.
Kocur looks to throw the jab but Trujillo is out of range.
Trujillo walks into a stiff left hand from Kocur.
Kocur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trujillo moves out of range of the body kick from Kocur.
Kocur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trujillo scores with a leg kick.
Trujillo lands a body shot.
Trujillo scores with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trujillo.
Kocur is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trujillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kocur throws out the jab.
Trujillo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kocur throws the left hand but Trujillo avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Trujillo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Trujillo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trujillo scores with a sloppy right hand. Kocur should have avoided that one.
Trujillo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trujillo misses with a head kick.
Trujillo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kocur is able to avoid easily.
Kocur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trujillo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Trujillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kocur is just out of range.
Kocur misses with a low kick.
Trujillo looks to land a right hand but Kocur moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kocur scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trujillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kocur.
Kocur digs a good hook to Trujillo's body.
Trujillo delivers a nice body kick.
Kocur tries a low kick but Trujillo avoids it.
Kocur avoids a kick to the body.
Kocur scores with a hook.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kocur moves away.
Trujillo lands a nice shot to the body.
Kocur tries to clinch up.
Kocur throws a low kick but Trujillo moves out of range easily.
Trujillo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kocur throws a front kick aimed at Trujillo's knee but Trujillo avoids it well.
Kocur throws a wild body kick that Trujillo sees coming a mile off.
Trujillo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kocur checks a low kick from Trujillo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Agustin Trujillo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Trujillo scores with a nice head shot.
Trujillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kocur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trujillo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trujillo misses with a body kick.
Trujillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kocur.
Trujillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kocur. That did some damage!
Trujillo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kocur counters with a left to the body.
Trujillo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Trujillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kocur moves into the clinch.
Kocur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trujillo is rocked!
Kocur throws a punch but it's blocked by Trujillo.
Oh Trujillo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A bit of stalling here from Kocur.
Kocur presses Trujillo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trujillo has a couple of punches blocked by Kocur.
Trujillo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kocur.
Kocur lands a big right hand that drops Trujillo! The killer instinct kicks in and Kocur finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kocur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Kocur! Joey Kocur retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Joey Kocur, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nickey Spillane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cyril Makarenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyril Makarenko has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nickey Spillane!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cyril Makarenko!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Makarenko misses its intended target.
Makarenko throws a lazy body kick
and Spillane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spillane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Makarenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spillane is in Makarenko's guard.
Spillane throws an elbow that misses. Makarenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spillane's guard. Nice move by Makarenko!
Spillane throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Spillane wants to hit a switch here but Makarenko passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Spillane there!
Makarenko prevents Spillane from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane wants to control but Makarenko is having none of it.
Spillane really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spillane is trying to reverse the position but instead Makarenko has taken his back - oops!
Makarenko controlling the position well here. Spillane rolled but Makarenko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Spillane tries to escape but Makarenko has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko trying to control momentarily.
Spillane tries to escape but Makarenko has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Makarenko wants to control but Spillane is keeping busy.
Spillane rolls, trying to escape but Makarenko keeps control of the position.
Makarenko avoiding Spillane 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Spillane's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane is working hard here to advance position.
Spillane trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Makarenko controlling from the back.
Spillane trying to control the position but Makarenko manages to sink in the hooks.
Makarenko is looking to control Spillane but Spillane is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spillane trying to control the action but Makarenko just sinks the hooks in.
Spillane tries to escape but Makarenko has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Makarenko is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spillane trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyril Makarenko 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.
Makarenko throws a nice head kick!
Spillane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Makarenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spillane with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makarenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makarenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makarenko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spillane feinted with a counter takedown.
Makarenko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Makarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Makarenko throws a solid leg kick but Spillane takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Makarenko.
Makarenko misses with a double jab.
Spillane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makarenko 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 Spillane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spillane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko defending well as Spillane loads up on a big left hand.
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spillane.
Makarenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spillane just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spillane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makarenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spillane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makarenko thows a leg kick but Spillane checks it
and Spillane counters with a nice double leg into side control. Makarenko won't be happy with that.
Makarenko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Spillane with the ground and pound but Makarenko uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Spillane throwing strikes from guard but Makarenko blocks nicely.
Spillane is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spillane looking to sit in guard and control but Makarenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko won't allow Spillane to sweep him here.
Makarenko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spillane is adopting a defensive guard.
Spillane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Spillane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Makarenko lands a jab to the head.
Makarenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spillane.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makarenko misses with a body kick.
Makarenko lands a nice shot that snaps Spillane's head back.
Cyril Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spillane moves away from the strike by Makarenko.
Spillane gets the takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Makarenko is trying to get back to his feet.
Makarenko prevents Spillane from moving into mount.
Spillane is looking to take a break and control but Makarenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Spillane's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Spillane cracks Makarenko with a big elbow.
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 Nickey Spillane will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A slow jab from Makarenko misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Spillane.
Makarenko throws out a leg kick but Spillane moves out of range and Makarenko only half commits.
Spillane attempts a counter takedown but Makarenko avoids it well and moves away.
Spillane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Makarenko. Makarenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Spillane cracks Makarenko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Makarenko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Spillane finish him?
Makarenko throws a sloppy head kick and Spillane moves out of range easily.
Makarenko throws the kick towards the body but Spillane avoids it.
Spillane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Makarenko sprawls and moves away.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Spillane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Makarenko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Spillane moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Makarenko.
No joy there for Makarenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makarenko 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.
Makarenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spillane.
Spillane stuns Makarenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spillane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Makarenko has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spillane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Makarenko's head.
Makarenko is rocked!
A low kick from Makarenko is predictable there
and Spillane counters with a shoot takedown. Makarenko fights it but they end up in guard.
Makarenko is still in real trouble! Can Spillane finish him?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spillane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spillane trying to control but Makarenko is working from the bottom.
Makarenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Nickey Spillane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spillane controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makarenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spillane's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makarenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Spillane working a defensive guard here.
Makarenko sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spillane checks a low kick from Makarenko.
Makarenko slips under a jab from Spillane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane looks to land a combination but Makarenko avoids it well.
Makarenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Makarenko, right into the meat.
Makarenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spillane. That did some damage!
Makarenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spillane's calf.
Spillane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Makarenko circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Makarenko as Spillane shoots in.
Nice shot lands for Makarenko.
Makarenko is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Spillane wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spillane checks the leg kick nicely there.
Makarenko misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Spillane.
Spillane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Spillane misses its intended target.
Spillane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makarenko.
A thudding body kick lands there by Makarenko!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Makarenko throws a lazy body kick
and Spillane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spillane.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spillane trying to control but Makarenko is working from the bottom.
Spillane is looking to work some ground and pound but Makarenko has wrist control.
Spillane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spillane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spillane postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickey Spillane clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Makarenko cracks the inside of Spillane's front leg.
Makarenko misses with a low kick as Spillane jumps back.
Makarenko throws an overhand right that lands on Spillane's shoulder, as Spillane tries to avoid the shot.
Makarenko lands a jab to the nose.
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spillane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Spillane misses its intended target.
Spillane misses with a hook. Makarenko ducked under it nicely.
Makarenko thumps Spillane with a low kick.
Makarenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spillane moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spillane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spillane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makarenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makarenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spillane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Spillane throws a body punch but Makarenko moves out of range.
Spillane lands with an uppercut that bounces Makarenko off the cage and back into range.
Cyril Makarenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarenko throws a leg kick but Spillane checks it.
Spillane misses with a body kick.
Makarenko throws a fast counter high kick but Spillane manages to duck under it in time.
Makarenko tries to work over Spillane's front leg with a kick but Spillane checks it.
Makarenko takes one to the side of the head.
Makarenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Makarenko misses with a low kick.
Spillane avoids a kick to the body.
Spillane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A good leg kick by Makarenko.
Spillane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spillane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Makarenko is predictable there
and Spillane counters with a single leg into guard. Makarenko didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spillane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Makarenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Makarenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spillane wants to control from the top but Makarenko keeps moving.
Spillane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makarenko working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spillane shoots for a double leg takedown but Makarenko sprawls well. He's pushed Spillane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Makarenko throws a jab when Spillane was well out of range.
Spillane appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Makarenko scores with a leg kick.
Spillane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makarenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makarenko tried to score with a low kick but Spillane checks it.
Spillane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makarenko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spillane scores with a jab to the body.
Spillane scores with a spinning back kick!
Makarenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Spillane misses the target.
Makarenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Spillane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spillane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makarenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Makarenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spillane.
Makarenko checks a low kick from Spillane.
Makarenko is looking to chop away at Spillane's legs.
Makarenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko cracks a nice hook into Spillane's ribs.
Makarenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spillane throws a body shot but no joy.
Spillane misses with a left hand
and Makarenko counters with a straight right hand.
Makarenko defending well as Spillane loads up on a big left hand.
Makarenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makarenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Cyril Makarenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Spillane gets the takedown into side control.
Spillane scoring with punches and elbows.
Spillane is looking to take a break and control but Makarenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spillane tries to move to full mount but Makarenko actually manages to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarenko is looking to improve his position.
Spillane wants to free his trapped foot but Makarenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spillane is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Makarenko reverses the position - he's now on top in Spillane's guard.
Spillane has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Makarenko has passed into side control.
Spillane is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarenko avoids the strikes from the bottom by Spillane.
Makarenko controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Spillane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spillane is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Spillane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Makarenko keeps Spillane at a distance using the push kick.
Makarenko throws a leg kick but Spillane sees it coming and moves out of range.
A left lands for Spillane.
Spillane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Makarenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makarenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Makarenko scores with a head kick. Spillane tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Spillane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spillane is looking to slow Makarenko down with leg kicks.
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makarenko misses with a head kick.
Makarenko scores with a nice right hand.
Makarenko scores with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Makarenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makarenko throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Spillane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Spillane looks to land a left hand but Makarenko moved out of range nicely.
Makarenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spillane throws an overhand right that lands on Makarenko's shoulder, as Makarenko tries to avoid the shot.
Spillane tests Makarenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spillane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makarenko to score with a decent uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyril Makarenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makarenko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cyril Makarenko! Cyril Makarenko retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Cyril Makarenko 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Pika Chu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Saades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chu comes to the cage accompanied by Gotta Catch Em All. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Pika Chu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Octavio Saades!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chu throws a shot from downtown. Saades moves away and avoids it.
Saades tries a quick counter leg kick but Chu is wise to it.
Saades moves out of range as Chu strikes.
Saades keeps Chu at a distance using the push kick.
Saades moves into range and clinches up with Chu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saades creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saades lands a shot to the body.
Saades lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saades slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saades creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chu misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chu.
Chu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saades backwards.
Saades tries for a takedown but Chu manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saades.
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!
Chu misses with the head strike.
Saades blocks a body shot from Chu.
Saades blocks a body shot from Chu.
Saades prevents a body shot from Chu.
Chu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saades has a couple of punches blocked by Chu.
A right handed body shot lands from Chu.
Saades works on Chu's body with a couple of short punches.
Chu has a couple of punches blocked by Saades.
A bit of stalling here from Saades.
Chu is working Saades over against the cage.
Chu can't find room to land a body shot as Saades controls the action.
Chu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saades jumps guard but Chu stands there with Saades around his waist. Saades gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saades tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chu prevents a body shot from Saades.
Saades blocks a body shot from Chu.
Chu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saades backwards.
Saades scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saades fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saades blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saades.
A short left from Chu.
Chu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saades backwards.
Saades fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chu works on Saades's body with a couple of short punches.
Chu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chu being controlled against the cage.
Saades swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saades blocking some punches.
Saades lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saades's elbow.
Saades tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pika Chu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Octavio Saades.
Saades blocking some punches.
Saades misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saades lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saades misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chu struggles to land a body shot inside as Saades controls his hands.
Saades tries to throw a body punch but Chu avoids it by throwing Saades back against the cage.
Chu misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Chu.
Chu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saades goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chu blocking some punches.
Chu blocks an uppercut.
Chu lands a body shot.
Saades jumps guard and drags Chu to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chu wants to stand but Saades has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Saades had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chu defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saades had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chu defends it easily.
Saades has a closed guard, preventing Chu from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saades is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chu defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Octavio Saades 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.
Chu avoids the head kick by Saades.
A big left from Chu misses.
Saades throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pika Chu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saades cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saades throws out a leg kick but Chu moves out of range and Saades only half commits.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saades. Chu shrugs it off though.
Nice body kick there by Saades.
Chu misses the jab.
Saades lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saades lands a lovely overhand right.
Chu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chu just misses with a punch to the body.
Saades throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chu throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Chu misses the target.
Saades misses with a body shot.
Chu is looking to counter punch.
Chu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pika Chu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades misses with a looping left.
Chu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saades counters with a good low kick that Chu was not able to check.
Chu thuds his right hand into Saades's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chu cracks Saades with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chu misses with a hook to the body
and Saades counters with a three punch combo that has Chu backing up. Chu nods at Saades to acknowledge the strikes.
Saades tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chu is able to avoid easily.
Chu moves out of range of the body kick from Saades.
Chu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saades avoids the body shot from Chu.
Saades looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chu fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chu throws the left hand but Saades avoids the punch easily.
Chu throws an overhand right that lands on Saades's shoulder, as Saades tries to avoid the shot.
Saades counters with a body kick.
Saades buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chu throws a lazy uppercut
and Saades counters with a leg kick.
Chu throws a jab but it's blocked by Saades.
Chu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSaades.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saades scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saades scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chu is rocked!
Chu throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Chu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chu gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Octavio Saades!
Our winner, Octavio Saades, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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