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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severo Del Bosque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ingemar Anders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Bosque comes to the cage accompanied by Mimosa - Drippin. Anders is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gods Son. Ingemar Anders acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Severo Del Bosque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 28 - 2, fighting out of London, Ingemar Anders!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Bosque throws a leg kick but Anders moved away.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Bosque misses with a takedown
and Del Bosque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anders throws a shot to the body.
Anders just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Bosque looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Del Bosque sets himself, and Anders steps forward looking for the clinch! Del Bosque avoids it this time.
Anders connects with an inside leg kick.
Del Bosque takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anders defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Del Bosque.
Anders is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Anders keeps the fight on the outside.
Anders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donk. Del Bosque catches Anders right on the button with a cross.
Anders checks the leg kick nicely there.
Del Bosque tries a low kick but Anders avoids it.
Anders lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Bosque thuds his right hand into Anders's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anders scores with a jab. Del Bosque acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Del Bosque has Anders up against the cage in a clinch.
Anders wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Del Bosque lands an elbow that stopped Anders in his tracks for a moment.
Anders takes an elbow to the temple.
Anders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Anders.
Del Bosque darts in looking for a takedown but Anders gets double underhooks and turns Del Bosque into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Severo Del Bosque. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Del Bosque walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anders checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anders dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Del Bosque.
Anders throws a body punch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Anders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque throws a hook but Anders blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anders gets tackled into the cage by Del Bosque. Del Bosque maintains the clinch.
Del Bosque goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anders lands with a left to the head.
Anders blocks an uppercut.
Del Bosque lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Del Bosque throws a head punch that misses.
Del Bosque tries to land knees in the clinch but Anders avoids the damage to the body.
Anders wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anders.
Anders scores with a shot to the side of Del Bosque's head.
Del Bosque misses with some punches.
Del Bosque lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Anders.
Anders swings wildly with an uppercut but Del Bosque uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anders is pushing Del Bosque up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Del Bosque missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anders lands with a light punch inside.
Anders is trying to break the clinch but Del Bosque is controlling him.
Anders stalling.
Anders lands an elbow that stopped Del Bosque in his tracks for a moment.
Del Bosque tries a knee to the head but Anders blocks it.
Anders manages to break the clinch.
Anders drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anders throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anders throws a big shot that misses.
Del Bosque throws a wild body kick that Anders sees coming a mile off.
Del Bosque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anders.
Anders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anders swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anders connects with a leg kick. Del Bosque looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anders is looking to clinch but Del Bosque is avoiding it.
Anders's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Anders's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anders looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Del Bosque. Anders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Del Bosque.
Anders fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Del Bosque.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Bosque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anders manages to avoid it.
Anders wants to counter with a clinch but Del Bosque pushes him away.
Anders with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Del Bosque scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ingemar Anders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque loads up on a big right hand but Anders slips the punch.
Del Bosque misses with a low kick.
Anders connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Del Bosque misses with a lunging right hand
and Anders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Del Bosque avoids the body shot from Anders.
Anders misses with a hook. Del Bosque ducked under it nicely.
Anders throws a body punch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingemar Anders dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Del Bosque tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Del Bosque on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Anders checks a leg kick nicely.
Anders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anders is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Del Bosque rather than just go for the knockout.
Del Bosque closes the distance and pushes Anders back into the cage.
Del Bosque throws a punch but it's blocked by Anders.
Del Bosque misses with an elbow strike.
Anders tries to break free but Del Bosque pushes him back against the cage.
Del Bosque tries a knee to the head but Anders blocks it.
Del Bosque keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anders's efforts to push away.
Nice elbow from Del Bosque.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders has had enough of the clinch but Del Bosque keeps him there for the moment.
Anders on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anders blocks an elbow strike from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque misses with a body punch.
Del Bosque lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anders throws a punch but it's blocked by Del Bosque.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque works on Anders's body with a couple of short punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Anders just misses with a elbow thrown towards Del Bosque's brow.
Anders pushes Del Bosque back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Del Bosque pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Del Bosque tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anders defends well and Del Bosque ends up having to push Anders into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anders scores with a shot to the body.
Del Bosque goes for a double leg but Anders avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anders continues to drive forward.
Del Bosque throws a leg kick
and Anders counters with a nice uppercut.
Del Bosque fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab from Del Bosque.
Anders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Del Bosque.
Anders lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Bosque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anders was well out of range. Poor timing from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Del Bosque.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anders. Del Bosque does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Anders. Beautiful body shot.
Del Bosque tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anders counters with a right hand to the body.
Del Bosque throws out a leg kick but Anders moves out of range and Del Bosque only half commits.
Del Bosque throws the left hand but Anders avoids the punch easily.
Del Bosque misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anders.
Anders scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Del Bosque darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anders throws a nice outside leg kick.
Del Bosque looks to clinch
and Anders counters with a low kick, right behind Del Bosque 's knee.
Ingemar Anders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anders digs a good body shot into Del Bosque's ribs.
Anders throws a series of punches but Del Bosque avoids them all with ease.
Del Bosque moves away from the strike by Anders.
A jab from Del Bosque misses.
Nice straight punches there by Del Bosque. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Del Bosque.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Del Bosque doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Del Bosque staying out of range there.
Del Bosque tries to clinch but Anders is having none of it.
A slow jab from Del Bosque misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anders! But no joy.
Del Bosque moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Del Bosque just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Bosque keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anders.
Anders connects with a nice looking jab.
Anders connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Del Bosque bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Del Bosque tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Del Bosque has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anders tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders is trying to control Del Bosque's posture but Del Bosque avoids it.
Del Bosque wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anders keeps working.
Del Bosque advances to mount.
Anders is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Severo Del Bosque 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. This is the final round!
Anders works Del Bosque's body with a nice hook.
Del Bosque throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Anders on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anders throws a body punch but Del Bosque moves out of range.
Anders misses with a few strikes there.
Del Bosque drives through with a takedown into Anders's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anders looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Del Bosque puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Anders is controlling Del Bosque's trapped leg to prevent Del Bosque from advancing to side control.
Del Bosque is trying to work for a kimura but Anders is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Bosque tries to pass to full mount but Anders defends it.
Anders is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Del Bosque pulls his head out easily.
Del Bosque looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Del Bosque in particular looking to stall.
Del Bosque is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anders has his hands clasped together around Del Bosque's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anders has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Del Bosque is working away from the top position though.
Anders manages to get to full guard.
Del Bosque being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque wants to control from the top but Anders keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Del Bosque uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anders.
Anders takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Anders lands an impressive looking overhand right. Del Bosque doesn't seem phased though.
Del Bosque shoots in but Anders avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Del Bosque tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anders swats away the attempt to clinch by Del Bosque.
Anders slips under a jab from Del Bosque.
Anders sizes up Del Bosque with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Bosque fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anders avoids it really well and circles away.
Del Bosque looks to throw the jab but Anders is out of range.
Del Bosque takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from Del Bosque.
Del Bosque has managed to clinch.
Anders managing to block the knees to the body from Del Bosque.
Anders wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Del Bosque has him pressed against the cage.
Anders blocks an elbow strike.
Anders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Severo Del Bosque has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anders tries a body shot but Del Bosque blocks it.
Del Bosque lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Anders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Del Bosque looks to clinch
and Anders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Severo Del Bosque.
I think Del Bosque has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ingemar Anders!
Ingemar Anders thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiku Maneno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiku Maneno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
23 - 15 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Strange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strange throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maneno was covering up waiting for the punch and Strange finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Strange is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maneno is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maneno has escaped and now he's on top!
Maneno won't allow Strange to sweep him here.
Maneno stands and steps away. Strange gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange pushes Maneno up against the cage in a clinch.
Strange tries a body shot but Maneno blocks it.
Maneno breaks the clinch.
Strange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno misses with a body shot.
Strange is looking to clinch.
Strange tries to clinch there but Maneno circles away.
Maneno throws out a counter right but Strange avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maneno.
Strange drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maneno sprawls and moves away.
Strange thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno scores with a hook.
Maneno scores with a decent looking hook.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maneno scores with the left hand. Strange knows he should have avoided that one.
Strange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strange defending well as Maneno loads up on a big left hand.
Maneno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simon Strange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno slips a straight right by Strange.
Maneno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strange stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Maneno misses.
Strange looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Maneno is fending him off so far but Strange persists. Nope, Maneno circles away and we're back to standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Strange misses.
Strange misses with a takedown attempt - Maneno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maneno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Strange swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maneno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maneno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strange shoots in and gets a takedown into Maneno's guard.
Strange trying to control but Maneno is working from the bottom.
Maneno wants to stand but Strange is controlling the position.
Strange wants to pass the guard but Maneno is keeping the position.
Maneno wants to stand and escape but Strange is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maneno is keeping the position for now.
Maneno is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Strange is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maneno scores with a nice head shot.
Maneno swings for the body but Strange moves out of range.
Strange avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strange on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strange just misses with a punch to the body.
Maneno gets caught flat footed, as Strange shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maneno wants to get back to his feet but Strange is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strange looking to pass the guard.
Strange advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maneno is trying to stand.
Strange wants to pass to mount but Maneno is defending the position.
Strange is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strange is looking to advance position but Maneno won't allow it.
Maneno kicks Strange off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maneno looks to land a right hand but Strange moved out of range.
Maneno missing with a left hand there. Strange was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strange with a poor takedown
and Maneno counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chiku Maneno dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Maneno. Beautiful body shot.
Maneno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strange.
Maneno leaves Strange with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maneno misses with a hook. Strange ducked under it nicely.
Strange throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strange connects with a jab.
Maneno throws a hook but Strange avoids it easily.
Maneno cracks Strange with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maneno scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maneno lands with a right hand.
Maneno lands a big uppercut and Strange crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Strange looks OK. Maneno waves Strange back to his feet!
Strange is rocked!
Maneno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Strange flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Strange is out cold! Maneno holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chiku Maneno!
A victorious Chiku Maneno thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Simon Strange spoke after the fight, saying 'FFS, can't seem to catch a break at the moment.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Naoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marsden comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira by Deftones. 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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179 lbs
29 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 32 - 2, fighting out of London, Brandon Marsden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Takeshi Naoki!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naoki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naoki.
Marsden tries a body shot but Naoki blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Marsden has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marsden.
Marsden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Naoki tries to stall but Marsden uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marsden.
Naoki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Naoki manages to break the clinch.
Marsden moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Naoki.
Naoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Marsden uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden tries to throw a body punch but Naoki avoids it by throwing Marsden back against the cage.
Marsden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marsden is trying to drag Naoki to the mat but Naoki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Naoki pushes Marsden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki lands with a right to the head.
Naoki has clasped his hands together around Marsden's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsden is looking to regain half guard here but Naoki keeps moving and retains side control.
Naoki wants to control but Marsden is keeping him busy.
Naoki is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marsden's shoulder. That is not cool.
Naoki trying to control the action but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Marsden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Naoki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marsden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden gets back to full guard.
Naoki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Naoki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marsden is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naoki looking to sit in guard and control but Marsden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden stands and throws Naoki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Naoki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Naoki tries to buck Marsden off but Marsden is having none of it.
Marsden is chipping away with strikes.
Naoki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Marsden has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Naoki prevents Marsden from moving into mount.
Naoki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marsden connects with a decent elbow.
Marsden lands an elbow.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Marsden seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Marsden tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Marsden misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Naoki sneaks back into half guard.
Marsden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Naoki's head.
Naoki makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Naoki avoids the body shot from Marsden.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Naoki tries to land a front kick but Marsden steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Marsden misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Marsden. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marsden.
Naoki needs to keep his hands up - Marsden had a free shot at his head there.
Naoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marsden.
Naoki tries to counter with a clinch but Marsden shakes him off and moves away.
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 Brandon Marsden 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.
Marsden lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marsden moves out of range as Naoki strikes.
Naoki defending well as Marsden loads up on a big left hand.
Naoki throws a hook but Marsden avoids it easily.
Marsden jabs at Naoki's body.
Marsden scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Marsden.
No joy there for Marsden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marsden doesn't manage to clinch there - Naoki circles away.
Marsden misses the shot to the body.
Marsden lands a jab to the head.
Marsden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marsden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Naoki's head.
Naoki blocks a leg kick.
Naoki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden closes the distance and clinches up with Naoki, looking for a takedown. Marsden pushes Naoki against the cage but Naoki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Naoki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marsden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naoki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden cracks a nice hook into Naoki's ribs.
Marsden jabs at Naoki's body.
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Naoki.
Marsden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Naoki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marsden scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Naoki.
Nice cross by Marsden.
Takeshi Naoki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naoki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naoki misses with a head kick.
Naoki blocks a jab.
Marsden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naoki at a distance.
Marsden thumps Naoki with a low kick.
Marsden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Naoki throws a hook to the side of Marsden's head but Marsden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Naoki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marsdens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden stuns Naoki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marsden misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naoki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marsden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marsden moves out of range of the body kick.
Naoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsden.
Naoki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Naoki.
Marsden misses with a wild body shot.
Marsden closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Marsden scores with a couple of short elbows.
Naoki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Marsden grinds an elbow into Naoki's temple.
Naoki sneaks back into half guard.
Naoki is controlling Marsden's trapped leg to prevent Marsden from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden is looking for a kimura but Naoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marsden to get the leverage.
Naoki is looking for a sweep. Marsden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marsden thows a huge punch but Naoki dodges it nicely.
Marsden lands strikes from half guard.
Marsden is trying to work for a kimura but Naoki is defending well.
Naoki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marsden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Naoki defends it well.
Marsden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Naoki's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden stops Naoki from getting back to his feet.
Marsden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Naoki looks like he's trying to stand up.
Marsden tries to pass to full mount but Naoki defends it.
Naoki controlling the position for now.
Naoki tries to kick Marsden off in order to stand up. Marsden Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Naoki dodges the ground and pound from Marsden.
Naoki struggling a bit here.
Marsden throws an elbow but Naoki slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Naoki clinches up with Marsden and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsden.
Naoki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marsden misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marsden has a couple of punches blocked by Naoki.
Still in the clinch, Naoki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marsden is trying to pull guard but Naoki has him pressed against the cage.
Naoki blocks a body shot from Marsden.
Marsden tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Naoki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Naoki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Naoki.
Naoki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden.
Naoki working aggressively here.
Marsden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marsden.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marsden gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Naoki regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naoki wants to stand and escape but Marsden is having none of it.
Marsden throwing strikes from guard but Naoki blocks nicely.
Naoki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marsden.
Naoki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marsden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Naoki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marsden gets back to full guard.
Naoki trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Naoki has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marsden is proving hard to escape from.
Marsden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Naoki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Takeshi Naoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marsden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naoki is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naoki wants to get up but he can't break Marsden's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marsden looking for a sweep. Not yet Marsden, not yet.
Naoki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marsden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marsden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marsden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Naoki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Naoki grinds an elbow into Marsden's temple.
Brandon Marsden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marsden is working to avoid the ground and pound but Naoki connects with a decent elbow.
Marsden taking a bit of punishment here - Naoki scoring with strikes.
Naoki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marsden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Naoki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takeshi Naoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marsden has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brandon Marsden!
Post fight, Brandon Marsden stared into the camera and said 'A weakling like you doesn't deserve fists to fight with, now go fade to nothingness!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brady Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Boom Boom Out Go The Lights/ Pat Travers. On his way into the cage it seems that Brady Barnes has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brady Barnes seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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166 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brady Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Turd Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barnes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferguson finds it's way round the side to connect with Barnes's head.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Ferguson throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson throws a head kick that Barnes semi-blocks.
It looks like Brady Barnes has been cut.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ferguson tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferguson throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Ferguson prevents a body shot from Barnes.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a hook.
Barnes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ferguson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ferguson walks into a stiff left hand from Barnes.
Barnes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ferguson pinned against the cage. Ferguson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ferguson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferguson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferguson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barnes instigates a clinch.
Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Barnes can't find room to land a body shot as Ferguson controls the action.
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!
Barnes trying to land knees to the body.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Ferguson thumps Barnes with a low kick.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes forces Ferguson back against the cage and clinches.
Barnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferguson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A frustrated look appears on Ferguson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Barnes is controlling him.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Barnes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barnes is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson throws a body kick that misses.
Ferguson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to keep at a distance but Barnes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Ferguson breaks the clinch.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Ferguson misses.
Turd Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Barnes lands.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Ferguson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson throws a jab when Barnes was well out of range.
Barnes tries to counter by clinching up but Ferguson breaks away and moves out of range.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferguson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Barnes backs off Ferguson throws a huge counter combo but Barnes manages to avoid it all.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Barnes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ferguson manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Ferguson slams his shin into Barnes's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Ferguson cracks the inside of Barnes's front leg.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
As Ferguson looks to move away, Barnes throws a big counter combo but Ferguson just gets out of the way.
Ferguson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ferguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferguson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Barnes if he has to take too many more of those.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Ferguson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferguson feints a jab promting Barnes to slip. Ferguson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barnes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Ferguson feints a counter leg kick.
Ferguson is looking to land body kicks.
Brady Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turd Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brady Barnes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Ferguson lands with a slapping head kick.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Barnes, as that shot connected.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barnes or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferguson, which made it look bad.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferguson doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes slips under a jab from Ferguson.
Barnes is looking to clinch.
Ferguson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ferguson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ferguson swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Ferguson misses with a hook to the body
and Barnes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barnes.
Ferguson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ferguson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Ferguson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
Barnes lands a right hand.
Ferguson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferguson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brady Barnes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ferguson has had enough of the clinch but Barnes keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Barnes.
Ferguson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ferguson fails to land.
Ferguson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes 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.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnes wants to clinch up but Ferguson keeps it at a distance.
Barnes tries to work over Ferguson's front leg with a kick but Ferguson checks it.
Ferguson connects with a body shot that sends Barnes's belly button to the back.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Ferguson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
Barnes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Ferguson is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barnes connects with a nice short shot to Ferguson's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Ferguson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ferguson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Barnes is controlling him.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ferguson is trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ground and pound from Barnes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Turd Ferguson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Brady Barnes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferguson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnes rather than just go for the knockout.
Ferguson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Ferguson. No joy for Barnes on that attempt.
Barnes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferguson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson lands a jab to Barnes's midsection.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Ferguson's head back.
Ferguson lands a high kick!
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Ferguson backs away, Barnes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ferguson digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
Barnes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes works the jab nicely.
Ferguson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Ferguson.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes scores with a nice strike.
Barnes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferguson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ferguson throws a low kick, looking for Barnes's leg but Barnes calmly moves out of range.
Ferguson misses with a wild combination.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Ferguson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ferguson scores with a head kick. Barnes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ferguson lands a slapping body shot.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnes misses with a left hand
and Ferguson counters with a good low kick that Barnes was not able to check.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turd Ferguson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Brady Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barnes misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Barnes wants to clinch.
Ferguson tries to land a front kick but Barnes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Brady Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses
and Barnes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferguson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferguson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Barnes manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferguson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ferguson's head.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Ferguson defends it.
Barnes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ferguson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ferguson tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Turd Ferguson.
I've got Ferguson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turd Ferguson!
Turd Ferguson gave a mention to KAISER in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Brady Barnes had this to say: 'Didn't hurt'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Correa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Camacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
37 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Correa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Camacho!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Correa throws a right hand that Camacho ducks under and follows up with a left that Camacho also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Camacho releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jose Correa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Correa connects with a right hand. Camacho shakes it off.
Correa throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camacho tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Correa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Correa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camacho.
Camacho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Correa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Camacho eats them both and turns towards Correa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Correa connects with a looping right hand.
Camacho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correa. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Correa misses with a wild body shot.
Correa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Correa lands a nice looking body shot.
Camacho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Correa.
Correa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Correa looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Correa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Correa jabs at Camacho's body.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Correa is just out of range.
Correa throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camacho was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Camacho has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hector Camacho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Correa misses with a wild body shot.
Correa slips a straight right by Camacho.
Correa lands a nice shot to the body.
Camacho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Correa to score with a decent uppercut.
Camacho looks to land a right hand but Correa moved out of range.
Camacho gets a clinch.
Camacho breaks the clinch.
Correa looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Correa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Correa is looking to wear down Camacho with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Camacho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Correa throws a one two combo.
Correa lands an overhand right.
Correa lands the left hand.
Correa cracks Camacho with a good jab.
Camacho moves out of range of the strikes.
Camacho avoids the body shot from Correa.
Correa lands an overhand right.
Correa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Camacho throws a body punch but Correa moves out of range.
Correa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camacho.
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camacho scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Correa misses with a wild combination.
Correa takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camacho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Correa tries to counter with a takedown but Camacho is quick to defend against it.
Camacho motions for Correa to come forward. Camacho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Correa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Camacho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Correa.
Correa misses with a body shot.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Correa is just out of range.
Correa misses with a wild body shot.
Camacho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camacho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Camacho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Correa misses with a wild body shot.
Correa takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
Camacho now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Camacho scores with a jab to the body.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Correa is just out of range.
Camacho feints and then cracks Correa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Correa down.
Correa misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correa blocks a jab.
Correa lands a slapping body shot.
Camacho digs a good hook to Correa's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Correa throws a nice looking combination but Camacho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Correa backing away here, and Camacho unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Correa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Correa.
Correa misses with an uppercut
and Camacho counters by clinching up.
Correa has a couple of punches blocked by Camacho.
Correa lands a nice uppercut.
Correa misses with the head strike.
Camacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camacho tries to throw a body punch but Correa avoids it by throwing Camacho back against the cage.
Correa misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camacho gets through Correa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camacho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Camacho finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Camacho throws a jab when Correa was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Correa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Camacho wants to slow Correa down by chopping away at his legs.
Camacho moves away from the strike by Correa.
Jose Correa is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Camacho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Camacho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Correa is out of range and Camacho settles back down.
Correa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camacho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camacho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Camacho thumps Correa with a low kick.
Camacho connects with a single shot there.
Camacho misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Camacho tries a quick counter leg kick but Correa is wise to it.
Camacho has managed to clinch.
Correa throws a head punch that misses.
Correa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Camacho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Camacho is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camacho. Correa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camacho showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Correa.
No joy there for Correa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Correa coming out on top.
Camacho moves out of range of the strikes.
Correa misses with a body shot
and Camacho counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice shot by Correa.
Camacho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Correa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Correa misses with a body shot.
Camacho looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Correa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Correa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Correa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Correa misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correa checks a leg kick.
Camacho wants to land a leg kick but Correa is out of range.
Correa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Camacho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camacho will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Correa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Camacho there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Camacho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Camacho misses.
Correa ducks right into an uppercut from Camacho.
Correa walks into a jab.
A big left from Correa misses.
A big right from Correa misses.
Camacho feints a counter leg kick.
Correa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camacho can do to turn this around?
Correa lands a nice shot that snaps Camacho's head back.
Correa scores with a hook to the body. Camacho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Correa looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
Correa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Correa misses with a looping left.
Correa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Correa.
Camacho takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Camacho takes one to the chin there.
Correa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Camacho misses with a straight right.
Correa misses with a wild body shot.
Camacho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Correa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camacho slips under a jab.
Correa throws a hook to the side of Camacho's head but Camacho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Camacho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Correa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Camacho throws a solid leg kick but Correa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camacho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho jabs Correa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Correa digs a good hook to Camacho's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correa with a hook.
Camacho gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Correa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Correa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Correa looking to pass the guard.
Camacho managing to control the position.
Correa is looking to work some ground and pound but Camacho has wrist control.
Correa trying to control but Camacho is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Correa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Correa fails to land with a series of punches.
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Correa is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Correa. Camacho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camacho lands a body shot.
Correa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camacho can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Camacho 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 Correa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Correa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Correa looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Camacho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Correa looks to land a right hand but Camacho moved out of range.
Camacho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Correa. That snapped Camacho's head back.
Correa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Camacho.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Correa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camacho steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Correa.
Camacho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Correa does no damage.
Camacho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Camacho lands a nice leg kick that just misses Correa's sensitive parts.
Correa blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick from Camacho.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camacho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Correa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Correa lands a really nice looking cross but Camacho seems unphased.
Camacho thumps Correa with a low kick.
Camacho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camacho misses with a low kick.
Correa throws a good cross that connects.
Correa takes a swing at Camacho's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camacho! But no joy.
Camacho takes a swing at Correa's ribcage but misses.
Correa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Camacho goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Correa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hector Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Correa. That snapped Camacho's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho throws a shot from downtown. Correa moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Correa misses.
Camacho blocks a jab.
Correa takes one on the button.
A cross from Correa lands.
Camacho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Correa throws a right hand that Camacho ducks under and follows up with a left that Camacho also avoids with ease.
Correa swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Correa cracks Camacho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Correa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camacho.
Camacho fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Correa checks it well.
Correa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Camacho sprawls and moves away.
Camacho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Correa manages to avoid it.
Camacho lands a really nice looking cross but Correa seems unphased.
Correa is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Camacho.
Camacho closes the distance and clinches.
Correa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camacho tries to throw a body punch but Correa avoids it by throwing Camacho back against the cage.
Camacho is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Correa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Camacho lands a right hand.
Correa wants a takedown but no success here.
Camacho struggles to land a body shot inside as Correa controls his hands.
Correa misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Correa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Correa.
Camacho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Camacho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Camacho wants to clinch up but Correa keeps it at a distance.
Jose Correa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Camacho blocks a jab.
Camacho tries to land a front kick but Correa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho lands with a shot to the body.
Correa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camacho moves away.
Camacho tries to score with a low kick but Correa moves his leg out of the way.
Correa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Correa looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Good shot there by Correa.
Correa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camacho moves away.
Correa connects with a looping right hand.
Camacho lands a slapping body shot.
Correa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Correa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Correa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camacho misses with a kick to the body
and Correa counters with a stiff right hand.
Correa lands a nice looking body shot.
Correa seems to have got his legs back now.
Correa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Camacho.
Camacho swings for the body but Correa moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hector Camacho.
I think Correa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Correa!
Jose Correa 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.
Hector Camacho spoke after the fight, saying 'fuck it's going to shit fast'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludko Struja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Judea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Struja comes to the cage accompanied by HIJACK - THE BADMAN IS ROBBIN. Judea has chosen I want to be a woman - Monty Python as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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204 lbs
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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
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ludko Struja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stan Judea!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Judea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Judea.
Struja throws a lazy uppercut
and Judea counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Ludko Struja has been cut.
Judea lands a leg kick that knocks Struja off balance momentarily.
Judea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Struja is looking to clinch.
Judea replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Struja blocks it well.
Struja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Judea.
Judea scores with a hook.
Struja misses with a straight right.
Judea replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Struja blocks it well.
A jab from Judea finds it's way through Struja's defenses.
Nice takedown defense from Judea. No joy for Struja on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Judea misses.
Judea looks to score with a jab to the body but Struja is just out of range.
Judea tries to move into range but Struja moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Struja misses with a wild combination.
Judea appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Struja, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Struja misses with a body shot
and Judea counters with a big head kick but Struja shrugs it off.
Judea avoids a punch combination nicely.
Judea throws out a counter right but Struja avoids it with no problem.
Judea takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Struja shoots in for a takedown but Judea shows good takedown defense.
Struja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ludko Struja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Struja lands a jab to the nose.
Judea misses with a two punch combination.
Struja looks to score with a jab to the body but Judea is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judea avoids the body shot from Struja.
Judea's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Struja connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Judea scrambles back to his feet.
Judea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struja digs a good body shot into Judea's ribs.
Struja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stan Judea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Struja stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Struja rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Judea counters with an outside leg kick.
Judea scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Struja throws an overhand right that lands on Judea's shoulder, as Judea tries to avoid the shot.
Judea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Judea lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struja lands with an uppercut that bounces Judea off the cage and back into range.
Struja lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Struja forces Judea back against the cage and clinches.
Judea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Struja backwards.
Judea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Judea as the two fighters clinch.
Struja can't break the clinch.
Judea has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Judea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Struja backwards.
Judea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Struja drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Judea gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ludko Struja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Struja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Struja is trying to force a seperation but Judea has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struja escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Struja scores with a jab to the jaw.
Struja scores with a hook to the body. Judea takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Struja misses the target.
Judea only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice cross by Judea.
Struja missing with a left hand there. Judea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Struja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judea manages to avoid it.
Struja takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Struja gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Judea counters with a hugh head kick that removes Struja from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Stan Judea!
An out of breath Stan Judea thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Comanche Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Broke & Hungry as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mateus Gracie was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Comanche Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd with a jab.
Gracie lands with a cross.
Todd scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Todd on the side of the head.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Todd.
Comanche Todd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Todd misses.
Gracie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A combination from Todd does no damage.
Todd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Todd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Todd.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Todd.
Todd throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Todd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie throws a hook but Todd blocks it.
Comanche Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Todd misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Todd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Todd misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Todd does no damage.
And Gracie tries to counter it with a takedown but Todd pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Todd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gracie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Todd takes a step back to recover.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Todd misses with a looping right.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Todd.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Todd with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Todd leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie scores with a kick to the midsection.
Todd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Todd takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Todd misses with a two punch combination.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Todd's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Todd duly obliges.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd misses with a body shot.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Todd to the ground. Gracie is now in Todd's guard.
Todd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom.
Gracie stands up over Todd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Todd seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracie drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gracie as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Todd screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gracie! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mateus Gracie!
In his post fight interview, Mateus Gracie gave a big smile as he said 'Put that shit in one of your damn forum threads!! Gracie drops the mic and walks out of the cage....'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigol Pandahammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pandahammer comes to the cage accompanied by Heart - Alone. Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap by AC/DC kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Grigol Pandahammer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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220 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grigol Pandahammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandahammer is just out of range.
Pandahammer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Pandahammer moved out of range.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandahammer moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Pandahammer works the jab nicely.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Pandahammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer lands with a shot to the body.
Pandahammer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith swings for the body but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Pandahammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandahammer jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Pandahammer with a nice cross.
Pandahammer lands with a nice body punch.
Pandahammer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pandahammer manages to avoid it.
Pandahammer avoids the body shot from Smith.
Pandahammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Pandahammer had a free shot at his head there.
Pandahammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grigol Pandahammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Pandahammer misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a leg kick but Pandahammer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandahammer misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith throws out a counter right but Pandahammer avoids it with no problem.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pandahammer rather than just go for the knockout.
Pandahammer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Pandahammer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith works Pandahammer's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pandahammer scores with a jab to the body.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Pandahammer with an uppercut!
Pandahammer delivers a nice body kick.
Pandahammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith takes a swing at Pandahammer's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandahammer.
Pandahammer looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pandahammer scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer connects with a solid leg kick.
It looks like Pandahammer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a hook. Pandahammer ducked under it nicely.
Pandahammer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smith's head.
Pandahammer scores with a jab to the head.
Pandahammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pandahammer lands a head shot.
Pandahammer scores with a nice head shot.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pandahammer. Pandahammer obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigol Pandahammer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pandahammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandahammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Pandahammer stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pandahammer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer scores with a jab to the body.
Pandahammer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pandahammer throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandahammer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pandahammer lands with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pandahammer. That's going to slow Smith down.
Pandahammer defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pandahammer's head.
It looks like Grigol Pandahammer has been cut.
Pandahammer is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Pandahammer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pandahammer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pandahammer.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Pandahammer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pandahammer misses with the combination.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pandahammer avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Pandahammer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith moves forwards but Pandahammer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer checks a low kick from Smith.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pandahammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Pandahammer finds it's target.
Pandahammer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Pandahammer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pandahammer scores with a nice body kick.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Pandahammer scores with a body shot.
Pandahammer darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pandahammer thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer connects with a solid leg kick.
Pandahammer slips a straight right by Smith.
Pandahammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
Smith throws a leg kick but Pandahammer moved away.
Smith swings for the body but Pandahammer moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pandahammer finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pandahammer throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith slips a jab from Pandahammer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigol Pandahammer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandahammer misses the target.
Pandahammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pandahammer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Pandahammer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pandahammer, as that shot connected.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pandahammer throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pandahammer scores with a hook.
Pandahammer looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pandahammer. Pandahammer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Pandahammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandahammer throws a body kick that misses.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A low kick from Smith is predictable there
and Pandahammer counters with a thumping low kick.
Pandahammer misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws a body punch but Pandahammer moves out of range.
Pandahammer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pandahammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pandahammer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer scores with a nice head shot.
Smith moves out of range as Pandahammer strikes.
Pandahammer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Pandahammer.
Grigol Pandahammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Pandahammer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pandahammer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a leg kick but Pandahammer checks it.
Pandahammer blocks a jab.
A left lands for Pandahammer.
A head kick by Pandahammer misses
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Pandahammer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pandahammer, right into the meat.
Pandahammer scores with a nice right hand.
Pandahammer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pandahammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pandahammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Pandahammer cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Pandahammer's shoulder, as Pandahammer tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer darts in trying to clinch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Pandahammer is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Pandahammer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Pandahammer. Pandahammer maintains the clinch.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Pandahammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigol Pandahammer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pandahammer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pandahammer keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
Pandahammer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Good standup being displayed there by Pandahammer as he connects with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pandahammer.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pandahammer.
Pandahammer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pandahammer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pandahammer throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandahammer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pandahammer cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Pandahammer misses with a kick to the body.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pandahammer misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Pandahammer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pandahammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pandahammer.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pandahammer. Pandahammer obviously looking to wear him down.
Pandahammer misses with a low kick.
Pandahammer connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pandahammer scores with a punch to the head.
Pandahammer throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pandahammer misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pandahammer finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Pandahammer throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Pandahammer throws a head kick that half lands.
Pandahammer cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pandahammer throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Pandahammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer moves into the clinch.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Pandahammer controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandahammer lands a shot to the body.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pandahammer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pandahammer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pandahammer can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pandahammer can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Pandahammer throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigol Pandahammer had his way with Ian Smith in that round.
The cut man is working on Grigol Pandahammer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pandahammer lands the left hand.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pandahammer misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pandahammer moves away from the strike by Smith.
Pandahammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Pandahammer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith throws the left hand but Pandahammer avoids the punch easily.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Pandahammer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pandahammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Pandahammer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pandahammer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Pandahammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandahammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Smith tries to get set, Pandahammer tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Pandahammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pandahammer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pandahammer to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer tries to land a body kick
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandahammer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pandahammer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandahammer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Pandahammer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pandahammer.
Pandahammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
A low kick from Smith misses
and Pandahammer counters with a straight right hand.
Pandahammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Pandahammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Pandahammer moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Pandahammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pandahammer.
Pandahammer scores with a punch to the head.
That kick from Pandahammer tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pandahammer scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandahammer lands a front kick.
A low kick from Pandahammer is predictable there
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Pandahammer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith'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!
Pandahammer needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Pandahammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith throws a jab when Pandahammer was well out of range.
Pandahammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandahammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pandahammer stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grigol Pandahammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pandahammer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigol Pandahammer!
During a confident post fight interview, Grigol Pandahammer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ian Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'I still don't have what it takes. I must train harder.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castor Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castor Rollins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
26 - 12 - 0 |
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187 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Castor Rollins!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Jeremy Sullivan has been cut.
Sullivan moves into the clinch.
Sullivan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rollins taking a breather.
Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins taking a breather.
Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sullivan blocking some punches.
Sullivan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rollins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rollins.
A short right from Sullivan.
A left hand lands to the body for Rollins.
Rollins lands with a left to the head.
Rollins lands an uppercut.
Rollins lands with a short shot to the 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!
Rollins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sullivan avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rollins.
Sullivan pushes Rollins up against the cage in a clinch.
Rollins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rollins struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan controls his hands.
Rollins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Rollins on the inside.
A short left from Sullivan.
Rollins tries to work over Sullivan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Rollins.
Sullivan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rollins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rollins manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sullivan misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Sullivan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rollins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Rollins lands with a right to the head.
Rollins digs a right hand into Sullivan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sullivan's gas tank.
The referee calls for Rollins to work.
Rollins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Rollins is working Sullivan over against the cage.
Rollins breaks the clinch.
Rollins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sullivan's guard.
Rollins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rollins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rollins wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
Sullivan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard.
Sullivan throwing strikes but missing.
Rollins throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sullivan escapes and throws Rollins's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sullivan is looking to take a break and control but Rollins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sullivan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rollins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rollins is trying to get back to half guard.
Rollins struggling a bit here.
Sullivan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Rollins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sullivan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rollins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sullivan.
Sullivan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Sullivan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rollins lands a nice hook to Sullivan's body. Sullivan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rollins jabs Sullivan right on the nose. Sullivan blinks but takes it well.
Rollins scores with a shot to the body.
Sullivan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rollins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sullivan thinking.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan.
Sullivan doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Rollins throws a leg kick
and Sullivan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rollins pushes Sullivan off but Sullivan dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rollins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sullivan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sullivan.
Rollins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sullivan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rollins has managed to get both his arms back between Sullivan's legs - danger averted.
Rollins postures up.
Sullivan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rollins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sullivan has his foot on Rollins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rollins works his way back into a safe position though.
Rollins cracks Sullivan with a solid left hand.
Sullivan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rollins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sullivan's guard.
Rollins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rollins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sullivan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sullivan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rollins is trying to control the action in half guard but Sullivan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep. Rollins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rollins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rollins slips a nice elbow through Sullivan's hands, connecting with Sullivan's forehead.
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back.
Rollins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sullivan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rollins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Rollins from controlling successfully.
Rollins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sullivan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rollins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sullivan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rollins.
Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rollins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rollins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sullivan keeps working.
Rollins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sullivan defending well though.
Rollins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rollins wants to control but Sullivan is keeping him busy.
Sullivan is trying to control but can't.
Sullivan is staying active underneath Rollins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rollins pulls his head out easily.
Rollins working the head and body with strikes.
Rollins is trying to work for a kimura but Sullivan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Sullivan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sullivan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rollins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rollins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins 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.
Rollins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rollins cracks Sullivan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rollins has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sullivan to stand back up!
Sullivan is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan blocks the body kick.
Oh Sullivan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rollins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins misses with a jab to the body
and Sullivan counters with a takedown into side control.
Sullivan seems to have got his legs back now.
The ground and pound from Sullivan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rollins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rollins wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sullivan working the head and body with strikes.
Rollins looking for submissions off his back.
Rollins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sullivan pulls his head out easily.
Castor Rollins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins gets back to full guard.
Sullivan drops back looking for a leg! Rollins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rollins manages to kick Sullivan off! Sullivan jumps back into Rollins's guard.
Sullivan is fighting to break Rollins's control of his arms but Rollins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rollins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sullivan moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rollins tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins stays in close to Sullivan's body and controls the position.
Sullivan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rollins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rollins trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rollins stays in close to Sullivan's body and controls the position.
Sullivan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rollins is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sullivan trying to keep a closed guard but Rollins is proving a slippery customer.
Rollins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jeremy Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rollins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rollins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rollins showed some decent athleticism there.
My spies in Thunder MMA inform me that Rollins has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sullivan looking for subs from the bottom but Rollins mounts him!
And that's the end of the fight!
Castor Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rollins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins!
Castor Rollins made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Mutou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Pedro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Pedro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Keiji Mutou's chin.
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213 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
33 - 14 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiji Mutou!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, George Pedro!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mutou attempts a counter takedown but Pedro avoids it well and moves away.
Pedro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pedro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mutou lands with an overhand left.
Mutou throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pedro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mutou is in Pedro's guard.
Pedro keeping full guard, as Mutou tries to pass.
Pedro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mutou landing some decent shots from guard.
Mutou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mutou connects with a couple of short punches.
Mutou will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pedro keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mutou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing.
Mutou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pedro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pedro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mutou lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mutou working some strikes from top position.
Mutou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pedro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pedro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Pedro there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pedro prevents Mutou from improving his position.
Pedro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pedro is thwarting Mutou's attempts to control the position.
Mutou has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pedro is looking to take a break and control but Mutou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mutou keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pedro tries to pass to full mount but Mutou defends it.
Mutou wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro is trying to control. Mutou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutou is looking to control Pedro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mutou avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pedro connects with a nice short shot to Mutou's temple.
Pedro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pedro lands with a punch from half guard.
Mutou keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mutou trying to get back to full guard but Pedro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mutou tries to lock up and control but Pedro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pedro is landing with some decent strikes but Mutou is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro cracks Mutou with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Mutou gets back to half guard.
Pedro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pedro working the head and body with strikes.
Mutou moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mutou is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedro trying to control the position.
Mutou stopping the sweep attempt from Pedro.
Mutou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Pedro will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice shot lands for Pedro.
Pedro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mutou slips a jab from Pedro.
A big left from Pedro misses.
Pedro clinches with his opponent.
Pedro misses with a punch to the body.
Mutou blocks an uppercut.
Mutou takes a shot to the head.
Pedro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mutou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pedro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mutou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedro manages to avoid it.
Pedro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pedro misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedro misses with a straight left.
Pedro throws a hook but Mutou avoids it easily.
Pedro misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Pedro misses.
Pedro moves away from the strike by Mutou.
Pedro is looking to chop away at Mutou's legs.
Mutou attempts a counter takedown but Pedro avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mutou drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pedro lands with an uppercut that bounces Mutou off the cage and back into range.
Mutou fails to land the takedown.
Pedro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mutou on the side of the head.
Mutou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pedro at a distance.
Pedro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pedro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mutou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pedro connects with a looping right hand.
Mutou ducks right into an uppercut from Pedro.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pedro.
Mutou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
George Pedro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pedro scores with a jab. Mutou acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mutou cracks Pedro with a good jab.
Pedro moves out of range as Mutou strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Mutou as Pedro shoots in.
Keiji Mutou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Pedro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutou takes a swing at Pedro's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Mutou does it's job there.
Pedro feints and then cracks Mutou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mutou down.
Mutou checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pedro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mutou counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pedro thinking.
Mutou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pedro lands a jab.
Pedro throws a big shot that misses.
Pedro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pedro gets a double leg takedown into Mutou's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mutou is on top in guard.
Mutou preventing the sweep.
Mutou controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou distracts Pedro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pedro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pedro controls Mutou momentarily but Mutou frees himself.
Mutou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pedro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pedro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mutou tries to get to full guard but Pedro has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutou is working hard here to advance position.
Mutou trying to control here.
Mutou is looking to improve his position.
Mutou wants to control but Pedro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pedro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mutou is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pedro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mutou cracks a nice hook into Pedro's ribs.
Pedro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pedro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mutou sprawls well initially but Pedro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mutou is looking to control Pedro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mutou avoid being mounted?
George Pedro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mutou manages to get to full guard.
Pedro looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pedro manages to get himself to full guard.
Pedro keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Mutou has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pedro's head.
Pedro is trying to control the position but Mutou postures up.
Pedro wants to sweep but no luck.
Mutou postures up.
Mutou throws an elbow that misses. Pedro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mutou's guard. Nice move by Pedro!
Mutou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mutou looking for a sweep. Not yet Mutou, not yet.
Mutou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pedro is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pedro's guard.
Mutou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mutou makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Pedro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou is really struggling to control Pedro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pedro wants to sweep here but Mutou controlling him for the moment.
Pedro seems keen to control Mutou's posture.
Mutou is working Pedro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro looking for a sweep. Not yet Pedro, not yet.
Pedro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mutou's guard.
Mutou preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pedro won't allow Mutou to sweep him here.
Mutou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pedro won't allow Mutou to sweep him here.
Pedro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.
Pedro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mutou wants to sweep here but Pedro controlling him for the moment.
Mutou is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mutou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pedro is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mutou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pedros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pedro misses the jab.
Pedro slips under a jab from Mutou.
Mutou slips a straight right by Pedro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but George Pedro just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Mutou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pedro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mutou stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pedro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mutou was well out of range. Poor timing from Pedro.
Mutou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mutou gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pedro.
Pedro avoids the body shot from Mutou.
Mutou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pedro throws the kick towards the body but Mutou avoids it.
Mutou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pedro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mutou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pedro throws a looping overhand right but Mutou ducks down to avoid it.
Pedro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mutou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pedro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Mutou - just one landing.
Pedro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mutou manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutou wants to sweep here but Pedro controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mutou is on top in guard.
Pedro trying to control the position.
Pedro keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Pedro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pedro is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutou working a defensive guard here.
Pedro lands a couple of digs.
Pedro won't allow Mutou to sweep him here.
Mutou looking to control.
Pedro stopping the sweep attempt from Mutou.
Pedro throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mutou's head.
Pedro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mutou wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pedro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pedro throws a leg kick
and Mutou counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pedro!
Pedro tries to improve position but can't.
Pedro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mutou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mutou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pedro chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mutou pulls Pedro in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pedro is one step ahead there.
Pedro trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pedro dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pedro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Mutou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
George Pedro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mutou checks it well.
Mutou closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pedro to the mat! Pedro manages to get full guard.
Pedro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pedro is trying to keep Mutou in close.
Mutou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pedro's head.
Mutou trying to control but Pedro is working from the bottom.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou lands a couple of elbows.
Mutou is looking to work some ground and pound but Pedro has wrist control.
Pedro is pulling down on Mutou's head. It's preventing any offense from Mutou, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing.
Pedro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mutou's guard.
Pedro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mutou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pedro's guard.
Pedro wants to hit a switch here but Mutou passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pedro there!
Mutou lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedro wants to hold on but Mutou pushes him away.
Mutou with the ground and pound from mount.
Pedro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mutou controlling from the full mount.
Pedro is bucking up trying to escape but Mutou cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Pedro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pedro tries to hold on but Mutou postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutou scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mutou lands a couple of good shots and Pedro has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mutou scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Pedro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pedro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mutou landing with strikes.
Mutou lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Pedro tries to escape but Mutou has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pedro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mutou with a couple of short strikes.
Pedro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedro is squirming around, avoiding Mutou's attempts to control the action.
Mutou in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pedro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mutou is landing with some decent strikes but Pedro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mutou lands a big elbow.
Mutou lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mutou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pedro is looking to escape.
Pedro wants to control but Mutou is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keiji Mutou showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pedro 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... George Pedro!
George Pedro is the new light heavyweight champion!
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