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KAMIKAZE 23: Evolve PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogmak N`bagr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Granite chin |
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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 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ogmak N`bagr!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - N`bagr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
N`bagr throws a front kick aimed at Alvarez's knee but Alvarez avoids it well.
Alvarez fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from N`bagr. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from N`bagr. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. N`bagr did well to prevent Alvarez getting side control.
Alvarez is trying to control. N`bagr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
N`bagr works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
N`bagr wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarez pushing down on N`bagr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
N`bagr tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but N`bagr is defending well.
N`bagr is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can N`bagr avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
N`bagr desperately trying to maintain half guard.
N`bagr tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
N`bagr is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can N`bagr avoid being mounted?
Alvarez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
N`bagr is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. N`bagr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but N`bagr keeps moving.
N`bagr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
N`bagr trying to control the position.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but N`bagr is keeping the position.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
N`bagr keeps trying to improve his position.
Alvarez lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
N`bagr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
N`bagr is controlling Alvarez's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of N`bagr's head.
N`bagr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard.
N`bagr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
N`bagr postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
N`bagr throws a big elbow that misses.
N`bagr postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing N`bagr from controlling successfully.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but N`bagr is one step ahead there.
N`bagr tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
N`bagr trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
N`bagr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
N`bagr stops Alvarez from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
N`bagr throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Alvarez.
N`bagr tries to buck Alvarez off but Alvarez is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Alvarez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
N`bagr looking for a sweep but Alvarez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Alvarez raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
N`bagr is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alvarez avoids the body shot from N`bagr.
N`bagr lands a jab to the head.
Alvarez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
N`bagr pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez is pushing down on N`bagr's leg trying to pass to half guard. N`bagr is fighting to maintain full guard but Alvarez has managed to sneak the leg through.
N`bagr has hold of Alvarez's hands but Alvarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
N`bagr wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
N`bagr gets full guard.
Alvarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
N`bagr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez controlling from the top position.
N`bagr trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
N`bagr is pulling down on Alvarez's head to control his posture.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
N`bagr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
N`bagr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
N`bagr is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
N`bagr keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Alvarez distracts N`bagr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
N`bagr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez working for a triangle but N`bagr defends it easily.
N`bagr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
N`bagr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alvarez's head.
N`bagr throws an elbow that misses. Alvarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in N`bagr's guard. Nice move by Alvarez!
Alvarez working some strikes from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now N`bagr is on top in guard.
N`bagr stands up over Alvarez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing N`bagr from controlling successfully.
N`bagr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
N`bagr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
N`bagr trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
N`bagr is in close to Alvarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
N`bagr stops Alvarez from standing up.
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
N`bagr won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
N`bagr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
N`bagr scoring with punches to the head and body.
N`bagr throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
N`bagr lands a couple of digs.
N`bagr trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. N`bagr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
N`bagr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
N`bagr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. N`bagr is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Alvarez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
N`bagr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
N`bagr throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
N`bagr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alvarez did well to prevent N`bagr getting side control.
Alvarez is staying active underneath N`bagr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
N`bagr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Alvarez to regain full guard.
Alvarez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
N`bagr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
N`bagr throws an elbow that misses. Alvarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in N`bagr's guard. Nice move by Alvarez!
N`bagr has control of Alvarez's left arm, preventing Alvarez from doing any damage.
N`bagr is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
N`bagr keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
N`bagr managing to control the position.
N`bagr is trying to keep Alvarez in close.
N`bagr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
N`bagr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alvarez passes N`bagr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
N`bagr taking some punishment here, with Alvarez in his half guard.
N`bagr is positioning himself well to prevent Alvarez advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alvarez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. N`bagr defending well though.
N`bagr tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.
N`bagr wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr is refusing to be controlled, as Alvarez sits in half guard.
N`bagr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
N`bagr is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
N`bagr is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura but N`bagr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alvarez to get the leverage.
N`bagr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alvarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alvarez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks N`bagr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
N`bagr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alvarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alvarez's back!
Even with his hooks in, N`bagr manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Alvarez prevents N`bagr from getting a body triangle.
N`bagr avoiding Alvarez 's attempts to control his hands.
Alvarez covers up after that shot from N`bagr.
N`bagr lands strikes to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez tries to break free.
Ogmak N`bagr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
N`bagr trying to control.
N`bagr is punishing Alvarez with strikes - can he finish him?!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ogmak N`bagr.
I think Alvarez 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez!
Leonardo Florentino Ernesto Alvarez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Ken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Ken has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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185 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anderson Ken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ash Ketchum!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ketchum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ketchum tries to clinch but Ken is having none of it.
Ken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ketchum.
Ken shoots in but Ketchum avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ketchum misses with a double jab
and Ken counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ken closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ketchum striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Ken lands a nice forearm strike.
Ketchum manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ken's best efforts.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ketchum has eaten all the pies!
Ken stands up from half guard.
Ken fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ken keeps the fight on the outside.
Ken tries to close the distance and clinch but Ketchum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ken clinches up against the cage.
Ken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ketchum wants to clinch
and Ken counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Ash Ketchum has been cut.
Ken goes for a double leg but Ketchum avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ketchum continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Ken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ketchum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ken closes the distance and clinches up with Ketchum, looking for a takedown. Ken pushes Ketchum against the cage but Ketchum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ketchum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ken fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum throws a sloppy body shot
and Ken counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ketchum throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Ken to counter with a crisp jab.
Ken shoots in for a takedown but Ketchum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ketchum wants to clinch.
Ken dodges the punch combination from Ketchum.
Ketchum throws a leg kick
and Ken counters with a nice uppercut.
Ash Ketchum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ketchum moves forwards but Ken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketchum wants to clinch up but Ken keeps it at a distance.
Ken closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ketchum looks winded!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ken.
Ken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ketchum stuffs the takedown.
Ketchum moves to clinch but Ken breaks away
and Ken counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ketchum!
Ken will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ketchum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ken's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Ken! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ketchum has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Anderson Ken!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Cave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ziba Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 lbs
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214 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Cave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ziba Halo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo throws a head kick but Cave moves out of range.
Cave with a hook.
Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
Cave slips a jab from Halo.
Halo throws a push kick but Cave slaps the foot to one side.
Halo misses with an uppercut
and Cave counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Halo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Nick Cave has been cut.
Halo is looking to chop away at Cave's legs.
Cave scores with a jab to the body.
Cave blocks a jab.
Halo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Halo misses the jab.
Cave misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo throws a wild body kick that Cave sees coming a mile off.
Cave scores with a kick to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Halo misses the target.
Cave tries a head kick but it misses.
Halo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cave connects with a leg kick. Halo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Halo looks for the body kick but Cave saw that one coming.
As Halo looks to move away, Cave throws a big counter combo but Halo just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cave connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Halo scrambles back to his feet.
Halo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Halo.
Halo misses with a wild body shot.
Halo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Halo scores with a jab to the head.
Halo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cave dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cave staying out of range there.
Cave appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cave throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cave's head backwards.
Halo takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo misses with a looping right.
Cave takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big right from Halo misses.
Ziba Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick and Cave moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cave uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halo.
A cross from Cave lands.
That kick from Cave tenderised Halo's leg. Halo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Halo throws out a loose jab but Cave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cave with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cave is looking to wear down Halo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cave scores with a nice strike.
Cave digs a good body shot into Halo's ribs.
Halo looks winded!
Cave with a nice cross.
Halo misses the jab.
Cave lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Halo can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Cave and Halo drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Cave.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Cave!
Post fight, an emotional Nick Cave said 'i amost thought about retire after my last fight but i will keep on a little more!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Very Rounded (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentagon Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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190 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Very Rounded!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pentagon Jr!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rounded scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jr shoots in for a takedown but Rounded shows good takedown defense.
Rounded cracks Jr with a good jab.
Rounded lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rounded counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rounded.
Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Very Rounded has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pentagon Jr.
Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Rounded landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rounded.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rounded scores with a hook to the body.
Rounded wants the takedown. Jr is fighting it off but Rounded persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jr's guard against the cage.
Jr looking for subs off his back but Rounded has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rounded tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rounded trying to control the action but Jr is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Rounded wants to take a breather but Jr is having none of it.
Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Rounded tries to stand and escape but Jr is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rounded controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jr gets back to full guard.
Rounded wanted to stand there but Jr had control of the position.
Rounded trying to control the position from guard on top but Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rounded lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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.
Jr shoots for a takedown but Rounded saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jr shoots for a takedown but Rounded saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick from Rounded lands but Jr takes it in his stride.
Jr goes for a double leg but Rounded avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rounded continues to drive forward.
Rounded scores with a shot to the body.
Rounded scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rounded takes the fight into the clinch.
Jr tries for a takedown but Rounded manages to get underhooks.
Rounded lands with a left to the head.
Rounded lands a body shot.
Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rounded after a bit of a struggle.
Rounded gets underhooks to prevent Jr's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Very Rounded dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rounded stuffs the takedown attempt from Jr. Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rounded as he jumps to the side.
Rounded connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Jr to the floor! Rounded dives in looking for the finish!
Jr is rocked!
It looks like Pentagon Jr has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rounded trying to control from half guard but Jr is working away.
Jr is still in real trouble! Can Rounded finish him?
Rounded is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jr can do to turn this around?
Rounded is really struggling to control Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rounded prevents Jr from improving his position.
Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Rounded is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rounded wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jr keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rounded pulls his head out easily.
Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Rounded controlling the action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jr wants to improve his position but Rounded is controlling well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rounded.
Jr with a poor takedown
and Rounded counters with a nice body shot.
Very Rounded has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pentagon Jr.
Rounded throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jr is breathing heavily.
Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rounded makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rounded shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jr eats them both and turns towards Rounded to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rounded.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Rounded counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jr is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Rounded Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Jr is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Very Rounded!
A relieved looking Very Rounded thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Fjeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bartlomiej Szymuszowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjeld comes to the cage accompanied by Little Big - Big Dick. Szymuszowski has chosen He's a Pirate as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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320 lbs
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23
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Magnus Fjeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bartlomiej Szymuszowski!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szymuszowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fjeld.
Szymuszowski wants to clinch.
Szymuszowski avoids the head kick by Fjeld.
Fjeld tries to bum rush Szymuszowski with a series of wild strikes but Szymuszowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Szymuszowski misses with a wild body shot.
Fjeld lands with a straight right. Szymuszowski didn't see that one coming.
Szymuszowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fjeld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fjeld appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fjeld steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Szymuszowski. That one must have hurt.
Fjeld has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fjeld misses with a takedown attempt - Szymuszowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fjeld throws a hook to the side of Szymuszowski's head but Szymuszowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szymuszowski gets a clinch.
Szymuszowski stalling.
Szymuszowski breaks from the clinch.
Szymuszowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fjeld pinned against the cage. Fjeld gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szymuszowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Szymuszowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Fjeld as he connects with a hook.
Szymuszowski gets a clinch.
Szymuszowski fails to pull guard.
Szymuszowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fjeld smiles and moves away.
Magnus Fjeld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartlomiej Szymuszowski.
Fjeld feints and then cracks Szymuszowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Szymuszowski down.
Fjeld throws a head kick that misses.
Szymuszowski slips under a jab from Fjeld.
Szymuszowski feints the counter takedown.
Fjeld scores with a kick to the body.
Szymuszowski delivers a nice body kick.
Fjeld is breathing heavily.
Szymuszowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Szymuszowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fjeld swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szymuszowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fjeld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Szymuszowski is defended easily by Fjeld.
Fjeld throws a hook to the side of Szymuszowski's head but Szymuszowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Szymuszowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fjeld lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szymuszowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Szymuszowski lands a left and a right that send Fjeld crashing to the mat, dazed. Szymuszowski thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Magnus Fjeld has been cut.
A left lands for Fjeld.
Szymuszowski jabs Fjeld to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Szymuszowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magnus Fjeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjeld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szymuszowski.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Szymuszowski.
Szymuszowski shoots in and drives through. Fjeld sprawls well.
That kick from Szymuszowski tenderised Fjeld's leg. Fjeld is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjeld avoids the head kick by Szymuszowski.
Fjeld is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fjeld throws a jab but it's blocked by Szymuszowski.
Fjeld bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Szymuszowski's head.
Szymuszowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Szymuszowski closes the distance and clinches.
Szymuszowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fjeld takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Szymuszowski tries to pull guard but Fjeld won't allow it.
Fjeld tries to circle away but Szymuszowski has him pinned against the cage.
Szymuszowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Szymuszowski can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szymuszowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fjeld is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fjeld throws a combination that misses
and Szymuszowski counters with a series of strikes. Fjeld will be more careful next time no doubt.
Szymuszowski dives in and grabs Fjeld's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fjeld pushes down on Szymuszowski's head and hops out.
Fjeld throws a head kick but Szymuszowski moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fjeld changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fjeld is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fjeld throws a series of strikes that have Szymuszowski backpedaling.
Szymuszowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fjeld wants to get back to his feet but Szymuszowski passes into half guard.
Szymuszowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Szymuszowski is controlling the pace.
Szymuszowski lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bartlomiej Szymuszowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Magnus Fjeld'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.
Fjeld misses with a wild body shot.
Szymuszowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fjeld looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bartlomiej Szymuszowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fjeld cracks Szymuszowski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Magnus Fjeld is winning the standup battle so far.
Szymuszowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fjeld tries for a takedown but Szymuszowski circles away easily
and Szymuszowski counters with a monster head kick that knocks Fjeld out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bartlomiej Szymuszowski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Denver Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Garver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garver has chosen Carver as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
21 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denver Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Garver!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washington.
Garver plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Washington avoids the head kick by Garver.
Washington gets a takedown into half guard.
Garver regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garver looking for a sweep. Not yet Garver, not yet.
Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Washington postures up in Garver's guard and throws a big left but Garver blocks it.
Garver keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Garver has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Washington is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garver manages to break the clinch.
Daniel Garver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Garver lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garver throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Washington blocks a low kick nicely.
Washington throwing a counter right hand but Garver manages to avoid it.
Garver misses with a head kick.
Washington shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garver napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Garver bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garver tries a head kick but it misses.
Garver tries a head kick but it misses.
Garver swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Garver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington attempts a counter takedown but Garver avoids it well and moves away.
Washington gets a double leg takedown into Garver's guard.
Washington tries to free his leg and advance position but Garver is retaining full guard.
Garver trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
Washington trying to move into half guard but instead Garver has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Washington is trying to keep Garver in close.
Washington pulls Garver in close to prevent any damage.
Garver trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garver tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Washington is trying to control the position but Garver postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garver trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington is looking to stand up but Garver isn't so interested in that idea.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Garver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garver throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Garver throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Washington's head.
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Washington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Garver. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
Garver throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Garver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Garver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garver lands with a nice body punch.
Washington clinches up against the cage.
Garver tries to circle away but Washington has him pinned against the cage.
Garver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garver is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington can't break the clinch.
Washington throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garver is trying to force a seperation but Washington has the dominant position.
Garver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Washington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garver prevents the takedown attempt.
Washington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Washington breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garver fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Washington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Garver trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Garver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington'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.
Good leg kick by Garver there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Washington avoids the head kick by Garver.
Garver just misses with a punch to the body.
Garver misses the jab.
Garver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Garver looks to move away, Washington throws a big counter combo but Garver just gets out of the way.
Washington tries to clinch up
and Garver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
As Garver tries to get set, Washington tries to push him back and clinch up but Garver manages to avoid the attempt.
Washington blocks a head kick by Garver.
Washington defending well as Garver loads up on a big left hand.
Washington is looking to slow Garver down with leg kicks.
Washington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garver is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Washington rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garver pinned against the cage. Garver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garver throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease.
Washington tries to counter by clinching up but Garver breaks away and moves out of range.
Washington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Washington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garver stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garver wants it to stay on the feet.
Garver misses with a head kick.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garver throws out the jab.
A head kick by Garver misses
and Washington counters with a series of strikes. Garver will be more careful next time no doubt.
Garver misses with a head kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garver lands with a short shot to the head.
Garver is trying to force a seperation but Washington has the dominant position.
Washington tries to break the clinch but Garver is controlling the position.
Garver gets underhooks to prevent Washington's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Garver stalling against the cage.
Garver prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Washington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garver.
Washington trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Garver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Garver throws an elbow but it misses.
Garver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garver on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington has hold of one of Garver's legs. Garver is fighting the takedown attempt but Washington gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Garver looking for a sweep. Not yet Garver, not yet.
Garver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington cracks Garver with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington being controlled here momentarily.
Washington preventing the sweep.
Garver controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself.
Washington trying to control but Garver is working from the bottom.
Washington works over Garver with some ground and pound from guard.
Garver looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garver is adopting a defensive guard.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Garver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Washington trying to move into half guard but instead Garver has managed to sweep!
Washington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garver looking to pass the guard.
Garver trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Garver controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Daniel Garver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Garver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Garver manages to circle out of the way.
Washington blocks a jab.
Washington throws a big counter combination but Garver scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Washington avoids the head kick by Garver.
Washington staying out of range there.
Garver throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington shoots in for a double leg but Garver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Denver Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Garver shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Washington.
Garver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Garver leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garver misses with a body shot.
Crunch! Garver slams his shin into Washington's torso.
Garver misses with a head kick.
Garver scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington works Garver's body with a nice hook.
Washington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garver is fending him off so far but Washington persists. Nope, Garver circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denver Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington dives in and grabs Garver's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garver pushes down on Washington's head and hops out.
Garver throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Washington.
A big left from Garver misses.
Garver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Washington dives in for a single leg takedown but Garver sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garver throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Garver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Washington was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Garver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick by Garver misses
and Washington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Washington tries to clinch but Garver is having none of it.
Washington lands with a shot to the body.
Garver throws a low kick but Washington moves out of range easily.
Washington checks a leg kick.
Washington wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into Garver's guard.
Garver is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Washington dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington tries to move into full mount but can't pass Garver's legs.
You can see the frustration on Garver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Washington.
Garver manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Garver wants to get back to full guard.
Daniel Garver is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is stalling here. Garver is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Washington seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Garver has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Washington is trying to control Garver's posture but Garver avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Denver Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington is trying to get back to his feet.
Washington trying to remain calm as Garver controls from the top position.
Garver working away.
Garver controls the position.
Washington stops Garver from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Washington is looking for a sweep.
Garver 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 Washington's shoulder. That is not cool.
Washington can't do much from the bottom here.
Washington gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Garver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Garver 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Garver!
A victorious Daniel Garver thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Denver Washington had this to say: 'Time to call it. I want to thank the fans for all the support '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Penzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bilabong Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conrad is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: BonieM. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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200 lbs
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27
206 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
KO power |
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World class boxer
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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
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Penzer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bilabong Conrad!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penzer misses with a takedown
and Conrad counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Penzer shoots in but Conrad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Conrad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Penzer scores with a takedown into Conrad's guard.
Penzer preventing the sweep.
Conrad is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Penzer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penzer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Conrad trying to control the position here.
Penzer scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Penzer throws a big right hand that misses.
Penzer is fighting to break Conrad's control of his arms but Conrad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Penzer looking to pass the guard.
Penzer connects with a couple of short punches.
Conrad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Penzer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penzer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Conrad controls Penzer momentarily but Penzer frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conrad is controlling Penzer's posture.
Penzer trying to control but Conrad is working from the bottom.
Penzer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Conrad wants to sweep here but Penzer controlling him for the moment.
Penzer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Conrad seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penzer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Penzer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Conrad is rocked!
Penzer loads up on a big left hand. Conrad felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Penzer looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Conrad can't hide his disappointment, as Penzer celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Penzer!
Mario Penzer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djamel Hammouche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelly Leak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly Leak has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Djamel Hammouche's chin.
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217 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Djamel Hammouche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelly Leak!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammouche lands a jab to Leak's midsection.
Hammouche lands a head shot.
Hammouche swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leak.
Leak cracks a nice hook into Hammouche's ribs.
Hammouche on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hammouche throws out a loose jab but Leak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammouche scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leak swings for the body but Hammouche moves out of range.
Leak throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hammouche tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Leak is in Hammouche's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leak works over Hammouche with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammouche is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leak is controlling him.
Leak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leak trying to control but Hammouche is working from the bottom.
Leak is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hammouche wants to stand up but Leak is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leak throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Leak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leak prevents Hammouche from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hammouche scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Leak swings for the body but Hammouche moves out of range.
Leak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammouche. Leak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammouche has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Leak slips under a jab from Hammouche.
Hammouche thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammouche keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hammouche connects with a right hand. Leak shakes it off.
Leak closes the distance and clinches up with Hammouche, looking for a takedown. Leak pushes Hammouche against the cage but Hammouche circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hammouche cracks Leak on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Leak falls backwards against the cage. Hammouche follows up with more strikes that drop Leak to his knees. Hammouche keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Leak! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djamel Hammouche!
Djamel Hammouche bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Kelly Leak was interviewed post fight and said 'F$#!%'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kuha Ottelee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
238 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kuha Ottelee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ottelee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jackson on the side of the head.
Jackson has Ottelee up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Kuha Ottelee has been cut.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ottelee blocks it with crossed arms.
Ottelee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Ottelee misses with some punches.
Ottelee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ottelee takes an elbow to the temple.
Kuha Ottelee's cut is getting worse.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ottelee dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ottelee blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Ottelee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Ottelee avoids the damage to the body.
Ottelee lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ottelee is defending well for now.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Ottelee's ribcage.
A short right from Ottelee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ottelee.
Jackson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ottelee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ottelee blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ottelee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knees to the body from Ottelee.
Ottelee missing with knees to the body.
Ottelee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ottelee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ottelee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ottelee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ottelee tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Ottelee lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
A bit of stalling here from Ottelee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottelee lands a knee to the body.
Ottelee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ottelee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jackson looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ottelee.
Ottelee lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Steve Jackson has been cut.
Ottelee avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Ottelee misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ottelee lands a left hand.
Ottelee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Ottelee lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
Ottelee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Ottelee taking a breather.
Ottelee lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Ottelee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottelee lands with a left to the head.
Ottelee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Jackson trying to stall but Ottelee improves his position.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ottelee cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ottelee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
Ottelee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ottelee lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Jackson.
A hook to the body from Ottelee.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Ottelee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ottelee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Ottelee lands a body shot.
Ottelee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ottelee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Still in the clinch, Ottelee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ottelee tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Ottelee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuha Ottelee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ottelee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ottelee lands an elbow inside.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ottelee scores a nice knee to the body.
Ottelee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ottelee trying to land knees to the body.
Ottelee lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Ottelee scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Ottelee.
Ottelee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ottelee.
Ottelee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Ottelee scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuha Ottelee dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Ottelee.
Ottelee lands a jab to the head.
Ottelee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Ottelee feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jackson sprawling to the canvas! Jackson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ottelee finish him?!
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ottelee lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jackson. Ottelee pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kuha Ottelee!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe comes to the cage accompanied by Deep Ocean - Island drumming. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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143 lbs
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29
140 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Monroe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arnold Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palmer misses with an uppercut.
Monroe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Palmer circles away.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palmer.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses.
Monroe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Palmer has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Monroe is on him like a limpet, forcing Palmer back against the cage.
Palmer misses with the head strike.
Palmer misses with some punches.
Monroe jumps guard but Palmer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Palmer walks away with a smile on his face. Monroe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Monroe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Palmer as he jumps to the side.
Palmer throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Palmer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monroe slips under a jab.
Monroe is looking to counter the offense by Palmer and move into the clinch.
Monroe looks for a takedown but Palmer sprawls well.
Palmer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Palmer did well to prevent Monroe getting side control.
Palmer is trying to stand.
Monroe working Palmer over with strikes.
Monroe lands with a punch from half guard.
Palmer wants to get back to his feet.
Monroe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Palmer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Palmer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Monroe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Palmer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palmer wants it to stay on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer clinches up with Monroe and pushes him back against the cage.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Palmer to keep the fight standing.
Palmer throws a head punch that misses.
Monroe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws an elbow but it misses.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Palmer to keep the fight standing.
Palmer misses with some punches.
Monroe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Monroe fails to pull guard.
Monroe blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monroe.
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palmer with a jab.
Palmer takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Monroe avoids the body shot from Palmer.
Monroe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Palmer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Monroe postures up in Palmer's guard and throws a big left but Palmer blocks it.
Monroe connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer wants to stand up but Monroe is controlling him.
Monroe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Monroe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Palmer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monroe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palmer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monroe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Monroe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Monroe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palmer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Palmer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monroe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Palmer is looking to stand up but Monroe isn't so interested in that idea.
Monroe working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Monroe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Monroe lands a couple of elbows.
Monroe landing some decent shots from guard.
Palmer is rocked!
Monroe has gone for a leg lock! Palmer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monroe's guard.
Palmer is still in real trouble! Can Monroe finish him?
Monroe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Palmer seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer is trying to stand up here but Monroe is controlling him well.
Monroe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arnold Palmer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Monroe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Palmer quickly recovers to half guard.
Palmer pushes Monroe off looking to stand but Monroe dives back in and keeps control.
Monroe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palmer defending well though.
Monroe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Palmer tries to kick Monroe off but Monroe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Monroe 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Monroe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Palmer's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Palmer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Monroe winds up and cracks Palmer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Monroe trying to control the action but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Monroe prevents Palmer from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe trying to control the action but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Monroe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palmer defending well though.
Ricky Monroe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monroe passes to full mount!
Monroe is landing with some decent strikes but Palmer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Monroe connects with a bit shot that sees Palmer covering up! More strikes from Monroe and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Monroe is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Monroe!
Ricky Monroe retains his featherweight title!
Ricky Monroe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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