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NJMMA #57 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Practice Test (ranked 4511 p4p, 484 weight class) and Atari Kobayashi (ranked 7216 p4p, 623 weight class). Test's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For your entertainment. Atari Kobayashi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Great elbows
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Practice Test!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Atari Kobayashi!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Kobayashi both land. Nice combination.
Kobayashi slips a jab from Test.
Test clinches up against the cage.
Kobayashi wants to stall.
Test putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kobayashi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Test blocking some punches.
Kobayashi wants to get back to striking at distance but Test won't allow it.
Test breaks from the clinch.
Kobayashi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kobayashi scores with a jab to the body.
Kobayashi lands a slapping body shot.
Kobayashi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Test closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Test manages to break the clinch.
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!
Kobayashi scores with a hook.
Test takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Test misses with the body kick
and Kobayashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Test moves into the clinch.
Test lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Atari Kobayashi has been cut.
Kobayashi works on Test's body with a couple of short punches.
Test using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kobayashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobayashi can't break the clinch.
Test landing knees to the body.
Kobayashi looks winded!
Test throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kobayashi tries to circle away but Test has him pinned against the cage.
Test gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kobayashi takes an elbow to the temple.
Kobayashi letting Test take a breather here.
Test taking a breather.
Test pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Test takes one to the chin there.
Test misses with a body punch
and Kobayashi counters with a stiff right hand.
Test rushes Kobayashi and presses him up against the cage.
Test putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kobayashi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Test breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Test clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kobayashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Test or not.
Test trying to control the position but instead, Kobayashi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Test into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Test tries a knee to the head but Kobayashi blocks it.
Kobayashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Test.
Kobayashi wants to get back to striking at distance but Test won't allow it.
Kobayashi working aggressively here.
Kobayashi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Test has him pressed against the cage.
Test breaks the clinch.
Test darts in and clinches Kobayashi up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kobayashi.
Test lands a nice knee to the body.
Test lands a nice knee to the body.
Kobayashi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Test swings wildly with an uppercut but Kobayashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Test.
Test lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kobayashi.
Test lands a nice elbow.
Test landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Atari Kobayashi's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Test breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Kobayashi coming out on top.
Test lands a big head kick that sends Kobayashi tumbling to the mat! Test takes a step backwards and waves Kobayashi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Test tries to close the distance and clinch but Kobayashi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Test waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kobayashi.
Practice Test seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Test looks to clinch
and Kobayashi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Test closes the distance but Kobayashi moves to the side
and Kobayashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Test walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Test darts in trying to clinch
and Kobayashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Test thinking.
Kobayashi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Test takes one on the button.
Kobayashi swats away the attempt to clinch by Test.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Test lands a big head kick that sends Kobayashi tumbling to the mat! Test takes a step backwards and waves Kobayashi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kobayashi is rocked!
The cut above Atari Kobayashi's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kobayashi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Test pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kobayashi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Test throws a lazy head kick
and Kobayashi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Test darts in trying to clinch
and Kobayashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Test is rocked!
Kobayashi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Test is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Test closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kobayashi counters with a stiff right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Test looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Test seems to have got his legs back now.
Kobayashi moves out of range of the leg kick from Test.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Practice Test dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atari Kobayashi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kobayashi scores with a shot to the body.
Kobayashi scores with a shot to the body.
Test tries to clinch
and Kobayashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Test thinking.
Test darts in and clinches Kobayashi up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Test.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Test just leaning against Kobayashi, taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Test.
Practice Test has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kobayashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Test misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Test misses
and Kobayashi counters with a nice body shot.
Test clinches up with Kobayashi and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Test misses with a knee strike.
Test blocks an uppercut.
Kobayashi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kobayashi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kobayashi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Test blocks a body shot from Kobayashi.
Test tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kobayashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Test uses good head movement to avoid it.
Test lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kobayashi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Test working Kobayashi over with knees to the body.
Kobayashi is trying to stall.
Test landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Test blocks an uppercut.
Test is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Test lands an elbow just above Kobayashi 's eye.
Kobayashi prevents a body shot from Test.
Test lands a damaging elbow.
Atari Kobayashi's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobayashi tries to work over Test's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Test comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Test connects with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Atari Kobayashi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Practice Test!
Post fight, Practice Test stared into the camera and said 'Ladies ladies ladies there is enough of me to go around because I'm the best'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tahjet Davimenikov (ranked 5193 p4p, 246 weight class) and Cayson McDevlin (ranked 5578 p4p, 264 weight class). Cayson McDevlin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tahjet Davimenikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cayson McDevlin!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDevlin throws a nice looking combination but Davimenikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDevlin connects with a jab.
Davimenikov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McDevlin is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Davimenikov advances to full mount.
Davimenikov lands a heavy elbow.
Davimenikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McDevlin can do anything to dispel that myth.
McDevlin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davimenikov has the hooks in. McDevlin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDevlin is trapped and Davimenikov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Davimenikov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
McDevlin rolls, trying to escape but Davimenikov keeps control of the position.
Davimenikov has good solid back control here.
Davimenikov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McDevlin for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDevlin is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davimenikov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Can McDevlin hold on?! Davimenikov is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
McDevlin is in bad spot here.
Good control from Davimenikov.
McDevlin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Davimenikov controlling the positon.
Davimenikov is hanging on to McDevlin's back as he tries to escape.
McDevlin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davimenikov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davimenikov is riding his opponent, not letting McDevlin buck him off.
McDevlin is trying to stand back up.
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.
McDevlin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Davimenikov connects with a big shot to the side of McDevlin's head.
Davimenikov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davimenikov loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can McDevlin hold on?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tahjet Davimenikov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McDevlin!
Davimenikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDevlin tries to avoid it but Davimenikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDevlin to the ground. McDevlin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDevlin tries to keep at a distance but Davimenikov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davimenikov decides to pull guard.
Davimenikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDevlin manages to get himself to full guard.
McDevlin wants to improve his position but instead Davimenikov has moved into half guard.
McDevlin trying to control but Davimenikov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davimenikov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tahjet Davimenikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Davimenikov slips a nice elbow through McDevlin's hands, connecting with McDevlin's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Davimenikov.
McDevlin trying to get back to full guard but Davimenikov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
McDevlin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Good control from Davimenikov.
McDevlin is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
McDevlin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Davimenikov.
McDevlin wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Davimenikov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Davimenikov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Davimenikov 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.
Davimenikov continues to stall.
Davimenikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McDevlin is in bad spot here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davimenikov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McDevlin.
McDevlin tries to escape the position.
Davimenikov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Davimenikov keeps control of the position as McDevlin tries to break free.
Davimenikov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at McDevlin. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDevlin is in bad spot here.
Davimenikov landing with strikes.
Davimenikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDevlin can do to turn this around?
McDevlin wants to get back to his feet.
McDevlin just trying to survive but Davimenikov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Davimenikov connects with a big shot to the side of McDevlin's head.
Davimenikov biding his time, controlling McDevlin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDevlin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tahjet Davimenikov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McDevlin goes for a double leg but Davimenikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Davimenikov continues to drive forward.
Davimenikov closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDevlin circles away.
No luck for McDevlin with that takedown attempt.
Davimenikov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McDevlin with a nice cross.
McDevlin scores with a jab to the body.
Davimenikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Davimenikov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDevlin pushes Davimenikov off but Davimenikov dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davimenikov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davimenikov gets to mount! McDevlin was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Davimenikov controlling from the full mount.
Davimenikov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Davimenikov breaks from McDevlin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Davimenikov controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davimenikov with the ground and pound from mount.
McDevlin is rocked!
Davimenikov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McDevlin is still in real trouble! Can Davimenikov finish him?
Davimenikov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McDevlin reaches up to try and control the position but Davimenikov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! McDevlin rolls and tries to escape and now Davimenikov has his back!
A helpless look comes across McDevlin 's face. He knows he's trapped as Davimenikov lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tahjet Davimenikov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Armin Schulz (ranked 3704 p4p, 416 weight class) and Ryan Yoshijiri (ranked 4143 p4p, 451 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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168 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armin Schulz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Yoshijiri!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schulz throws a big shot that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schulz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yoshijiri controlling the position.
Yoshijiri keeping moving, preventing Schulz from controlling successfully.
Yoshijiri has his hands on Schulz's head, controlling the position.
Schulz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshijiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshijiri seems keen to control Schulz's posture.
Schulz trying to control but Yoshijiri is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshijiri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schulz defends well.
Yoshijiri trying to control the position here.
Schulz stays in close to Yoshijiri's body and controls the position.
Schulz wants to control from the top but Yoshijiri keeps moving.
Schulz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yoshijiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schulz looks to land a left hand but Yoshijiri moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yoshijiri moves into the clinch successfully.
Yoshijiri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yoshijiri pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schulz wants to control from the top but Yoshijiri keeps moving.
Schulz is really struggling to control Yoshijiri but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schulz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yoshijiri is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Schulz being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Schulz wants to control from the top but Yoshijiri keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schulz cracks Yoshijiri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Schulz misses with an uppercut.
Yoshijiri closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schulz's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schulz is on top in guard.
Yoshijiri keeping moving, preventing Schulz from controlling successfully.
Schulz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schulz is fighting to break Yoshijiri's control of his arms but Yoshijiri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulz drops back looking for a leg! Yoshijiri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yoshijiri manages to kick Schulz off! Schulz jumps back into Yoshijiri's guard.
Schulz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshijiri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schulz being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schulz trying to control but Yoshijiri is working from the bottom.
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 Armin Schulz 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.
Yoshijiri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schulz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Schulz controls Yoshijiri momentarily but Yoshijiri frees himself.
Yoshijiri content to stall in guard here.
Yoshijiri won't allow Schulz to sweep him here.
Schulz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yoshijiri pushing down on Schulz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshijiri trying to control the pace.
Yoshijiri wants to work for an arm triangle but Schulz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulz wants to control but Yoshijiri passes into side.
Schulz can't do much from the bottom here.
Yoshijiri thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schulz being controlled for a moment.
Schulz is trying to control Yoshijiri's posture but Yoshijiri avoids it.
Yoshijiri tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schulz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schulz is working hard here to advance position.
Yoshijiri controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schulz is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Schulz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Yoshijiri is trying to get an arm triangle but Schulz is defending well.
Yoshijiri is trying to get an arm triangle but Schulz is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshijiri tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Schulz being controlled for a moment.
Schulz is not content to let Yoshijiri control the position.
Schulz prevents Yoshijiri from improving position.
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.
Schulz is trying to get back to half guard.
Schulz being controlled for a moment.
Yoshijiri thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schulz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshijiri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Yoshijiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Yoshijiri looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Schulz!
Yoshijiri has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Schulz!
Schulz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schulz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Yoshijiri trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schulz is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulz gets back to half guard.
Schulz is looking for a sweep. Yoshijiri is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yoshijiri not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Schulz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Schulz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schulz keeping moving, preventing Yoshijiri from controlling successfully.
Yoshijiri wants to pass the guard but Schulz is keeping the position.
Schulz trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schulz has control of Yoshijiri's left arm, preventing Yoshijiri from doing any damage.
Yoshijiri looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yoshijiri tries to close the distance and clinch but Schulz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yoshijiri displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schulz throws out the jab.
Yoshijiri with the counter takedown but Schulz avoids it easily.
Yoshijiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schulz.
Yoshijiri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schulz feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been told by Schulz's head coaches at Stark Combat Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yoshijiri feints and as Schulz raises his hands in defense, Yoshijiri changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Schulz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshijiri is one step ahead there.
Yoshijiri looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulz being controlled here, momentarily.
Yoshijiri's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schulz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Yoshijiri tries to free his leg and advance position but Schulz is retaining full guard.
Yoshijiri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yoshijiri stands and throws Schulz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yoshijiri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schulz is trying to control Yoshijiri's posture but Yoshijiri avoids it.
Schulz is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Schulz tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshijiri is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Schulz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ryan Yoshijiri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yoshijiri trying to control the position but Schulz is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Yoshijiri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yoshijiri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Yoshijiri!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Milton Hilton (ranked 3349 p4p, 294 weight class) and Brad Bozeck (ranked 3004 p4p, 272 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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28
147 lbs
7 - 6 - 2 |
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154 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Milton Hilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brad Bozeck!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Bozeck misses.
Brad Bozeck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hilton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bozeck can do anything to dispel that myth.
You can see the frustration on Bozeck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bozeck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hilton landing a few strikes.
Bozeck struggling a bit here.
Hilton is trying to get an arm triangle but Bozeck is defending well.
Hilton 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.
Bozeck takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Hilton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bozeck is trying to control Hilton's posture but Hilton avoids it.
Hilton looks up at the clock and then as Bozeck takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hilton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bozeck is looking to regain half guard here but Hilton keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton scoring with punches from side control.
Hilton is working Bozeck over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bozeck takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hilton working the head with strikes.
Hilton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bozeck is trying to get back to half guard.
Bozeck struggling a bit here.
Hilton lands an elbow.
Hilton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bozeck is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hilton scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton working away.
Hilton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bozeck keeps working.
Bozeck tries to improve position but can't.
Bozeck misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Bozeck tries to bench press Hilton off him but Hilton keeps the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Bozeck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hilton working the ground and pound from side control.
Hilton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hilton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bozeck is looking for a sweep.
Hilton cracks Bozeck with a big right hand but Bozeck just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hilton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bozeck is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hilton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bozeck has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bozeck is looking to reverse the position.
Hilton lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Hilton's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hilton trying to control the action but Bozeck is working from the bottom.
Hilton scoring with punches from side control.
Hilton working the body and head with strikes.
Hilton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bozeck some visible discomfort.
Bozeck is rocked!
Bozeck is trying to get back to half guard.
Bozeck is still in real trouble! Can Hilton finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hilton working the ground and pound.
Hilton scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Bozeck is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Hilton can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milton Hilton!
Milton Hilton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bullet Proof System logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sight (ranked 4659 p4p, 498 weight class) and Chief Wolf (ranked 2643 p4p, 314 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sight throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wolf has a takedown stuffed.
Sight is looking to land body kicks.
Wolf changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sight leaves Wolf with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wolf misses with a straight left.
Wolf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sight swivels and escapes.
Paul Sight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Wolf.
Jab by Sight.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Wolf misses.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Sight has cracked Wolf with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Sight lands another huge swinging hook and Wolf tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Wolf, before Sight can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Sight!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thor DeNeuve (ranked 1483 p4p, 154 weight class) and Korean Kimchi (ranked 1867 p4p, 197 weight class). Kimchi has chosen BigBang & 2NE1 - Lollipop as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Korean Kimchi enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thor DeNeuve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Korean Kimchi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimchi lands a jab.
Kimchi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by DeNeuve.
DeNeuve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kimchis head.
Kimchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeNeuve backwards.
DeNeuve working aggressively here.
Kimchi breaks the clinch.
Kimchi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kimchi connects with the punch.
DeNeuve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kimchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kimchi throws a right hand that misses
and DeNeuve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeNeuve moves in looking to clinch but Kimchi pushes him off.
Kimchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kimchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeNeuve moves to clinch but Kimchi breaks away
and Kimchi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeNeuve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeNeuve instigates a clinch.
Kimchi lands with a light punch inside.
Kimchi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimchi slowing the pace effectively.
Kimchi struggles to land a body shot inside as DeNeuve controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kimchi.
A right handed body shot lands from Kimchi.
Kimchi manages to break the clinch.
DeNeuve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kimchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeNeuve throws a right and a left that Kimchi avoids nicely.
DeNeuve doesn't manage to clinch there - Kimchi circles away.
Kimchi closes the distance and clinches.
DeNeuve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kimchi blocks a body shot from DeNeuve.
DeNeuve definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kimchi breaks from the clinch.
DeNeuve wants to clinch.
Kimchi swats away the attempt to clinch by DeNeuve.
Kimchi lands a jab to DeNeuve's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimchi swats away the attempt to clinch by DeNeuve.
DeNeuve tries to clinch
and Kimchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
DeNeuve clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimchi pushes DeNeuve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeNeuve is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
DeNeuve working aggressively here.
DeNeuve is looking to control Kimchi's arms but Kimchi gets an underhook and turns him. Now DeNeuve has his back to the cage.
DeNeuve has a couple of punches blocked by Kimchi.
DeNeuve tries for a takedown. No joy.
DeNeuve slowing the pace effectively.
DeNeuve misses with the head strike.
Kimchi is trying to break the clinch but DeNeuve has him pressed against the cage.
Kimchi blocks an uppercut.
Kimchi stops a takedown attempt from DeNeuve.
Kimchi can't find room to land a body shot as DeNeuve controls the action.
Kimchi looking to throw knees to the head but DeNeuve is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeNeuve.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeuve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kimchi manages to break the clinch.
DeNeuve wants to clinch but Kimchi slips to the side
and Kimchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DeNeuve working aggressively here.
Kimchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeNeuve's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeNeuve.
A head punch on the inside from DeNeuve fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kimchi.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kimchi as DeNeuve tries to tie him up.
Kimchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeNeuve avoids the body shot from Kimchi.
A little feinted left hand from DeNeuve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeNeuve closes the distance looking to clinch
and DeNeuve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNeuve fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeNeuve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for DeNeuve. That snapped Kimchi's head back.
Kimchi scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeNeuve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kimchi throws out the jab.
DeNeuve throwing a counter right hand but Kimchi manages to avoid it.
DeNeuve is looking to clinch.
DeNeuve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kimchi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kimchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeNeuve drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
DeNeuve just misses with a punch to the body.
Kimchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeNeuve moves away.
DeNeuve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kimchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeNeuve tries to clinch up
and DeNeuve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korean Kimchi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
DeNeuve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kimchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kimchi swats away the attempt to clinch by DeNeuve.
DeNeuve moves into the clinch.
Kimchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeNeuve dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
DeNeuve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DeNeuve is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kimchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeNeuve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kimchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimchi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kimchi staying out of range there.
Kimchi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Korean Kimchi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kimchi connects with a good right hand that stumbles DeNeuve. DeNeuve circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kimchi thuds his right hand into DeNeuve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kimchi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kimchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kimchi - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
DeNeuve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kimchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeNeuve's elbow.
Kimchi manages to break the clinch.
DeNeuve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kimchi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DeNeuve slips a straight right by Kimchi.
Kimchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeNeuve is looking to clinch but Kimchi is avoiding it.
Kimchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeNeuve.
DeNeuve throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimchi.
DeNeuve closes the distance and pushes Kimchi back into the cage.
Thor DeNeuve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kimchi prevents a body shot from DeNeuve.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kimchi.
DeNeuve misses with some punches.
DeNeuve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kimchi scores with a nice hook to the head.
DeNeuve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeuve working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kimchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeNeuve is pushing Kimchi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
DeNeuve is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kimchi is keeping busy.
Kimchi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DeNeuve misses with a punch on the inside.
Kimchi lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kimchi.
Kimchi wants to break the clinch but can't.
DeNeuve blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeNeuve.
Kimchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeNeuve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Kimchi misses the target.
Kimchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeNeuve looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kimchi throws a shot from downtown. DeNeuve moves away and avoids it.
Kimchi throws out a loose jab but DeNeuve uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeNeuve clinches up against the cage.
Kimchi breaks the clinch.
DeNeuve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kimchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kimchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kimchi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from DeNeuve with a body shot.
DeNeuve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeNeuve ducks under a wild hook from Kimchi.
DeNeuve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by DeNeuve. Beautiful body shot.
DeNeuve takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kimchi looks to land a left hand but DeNeuve moved out of range nicely.
DeNeuve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kimchi.
It looked like DeNeuve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNeuve walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DeNeuve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeNeuve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kimchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kimchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DeNeuve sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DeNeuve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeNeuve swats away the attempt to clinch by Kimchi.
DeNeuve tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kimchi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeNeuve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kimchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeNeuve fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kimchi moves into range and clinches up with DeNeuve.
Kimchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kimchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kimchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeNeuve backwards.
DeNeuve lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kimchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kimchi is trying to push DeNeuve away but DeNeuve has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korean Kimchi 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! This is the final round!
DeNeuve darts in trying to clinch
and Kimchi counters with a straight right hand.
DeNeuve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kimchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from DeNeuve finds it's way through Kimchi's defenses.
Kimchi scores with a nice strike.
Kimchi swats away the attempt to clinch by DeNeuve.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kimchi! But no joy.
Kimchi forces DeNeuve back against the cage and clinches.
Kimchi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimchi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DeNeuve tries to clinch up but Kimchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Kimchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kimchi is looking to clinch.
Kimchi has DeNeuve up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Kimchi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeuve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kimchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeNeuve backwards.
Kimchi misses with the head strike.
DeNeuve is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kimchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DeNeuve throws a punch but it's blocked by Kimchi.
DeNeuve lands with a right to the head.
DeNeuve is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DeNeuve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeNeuve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kimchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeNeuve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeNeuve scores with a shoulder strike.
Kimchi lands a nice uppercut.
DeNeuve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeNeuve is working Kimchi over against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeNeuve is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kimchi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimchi tries to throw a body punch but DeNeuve avoids it by throwing Kimchi back against the cage.
DeNeuve stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kimchi breaks the clinch.
Kimchi looks to score with a jab to the body but DeNeuve is just out of range.
DeNeuve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kimchi throws a right hand that DeNeuve ducks under and follows up with a left that DeNeuve also avoids with ease.
DeNeuve fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeNeuve is looking to clinch.
DeNeuve misses with a hook.
Kimchi clinches.
Kimchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeNeuve backwards.
Kimchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kimchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kimchi tries to throw a body punch but DeNeuve avoids it by throwing Kimchi back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kimchi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kimchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kimchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimchi scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Kimchi - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kimchi.
A shot in the inside from DeNeuve.
A shot in the inside from Kimchi.
Kimchi gets through DeNeuve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kimchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kimchi blocks an uppercut.
Kimchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thor DeNeuve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimchi tries to break free but DeNeuve pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kimchi.
Kimchi breaks from the clinch.
DeNeuve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kimchi.
DeNeuve wants to clinch but Kimchi slips to the side
and Kimchi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
DeNeuve takes one to the chin there.
Kimchi lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimchi clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNeuve holding his opponent close, against the cage.
DeNeuve lands a nice uppercut.
Kimchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeNeuve tries to clinch there but Kimchi circles away.
DeNeuve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kimchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kimchi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kimchi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Korean Kimchi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kimchi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from DeNeuve.
Kimchi pushes DeNeuve back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeNeuve.
DeNeuve misses with the head strike.
Kimchi blocking some punches.
Kimchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeNeuve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kimchi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeNeuve misses with a body punch.
DeNeuve misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Korean Kimchi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kimchi 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Korean Kimchi!
Our winner, Korean Kimchi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Menezes (ranked 981 p4p, 130 weight class) and Ares Zylo (ranked 1909 p4p, 243 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ares Zylo!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zylo throws a nice looking combination but Menezes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zylo but Zylo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Menezes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Menezes shoots for a double leg takedown but Zylo sprawls well. He's pushed Menezes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Zylo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zylo.
Zylo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Menezes 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.
Menezes slips under a jab from Zylo.
Menezes takes one to the side of the head.
Zylo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Menezes shoots in looking for a takedown but Zylo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menezes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Zylo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Zylo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Menezes misses with a body shot.
Zylo closes the distance and clinches.
Menezes is trying to drag Zylo to the mat but Zylo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zylo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes tightens his grip and picks Zylo up, before dumping him to the ground. Zylo manages to land in guard.
Zylo keeping full guard, as Menezes tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zylo wants to hit a switch here but Menezes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zylo there!
Menezes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zylo is looking to improve his position but Menezes isn't that keen on the idea.
Zylo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Menezes.
Menezes lands a big shot there that rocks Zylo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zylo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Menezes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Menezes looking to secure an arm triangle but Zylo defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zylo is looking to escape.
Menezes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zylo is now in Menezes's guard. A big mistake from Menezes there, giving up the dominant position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menezes looking for a triangle here. Zylo is fighting it but it looks tight! Menezes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zylo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arthur Menezes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Kardashian (ranked 1138 p4p, 166 weight class) and Duncan Ferguson (ranked 805 p4p, 125 weight class). Duncan Ferguson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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212 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Kardashian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duncan Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kardashian. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kardashian throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Kardashian misses with a looping left.
Ferguson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Duncan Ferguson has been cut.
Duncan Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferguson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch but Kardashian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Ferguson. Those never looked like landing.
Jab, jab by Ferguson - just one landing.
Kardashian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.
Kardashian just misses with a punch to the body.
Kardashian stuns Ferguson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Kardashian misses.
Kardashian seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kardashian throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kardashian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kardashian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ferguson throws a hook but Kardashian blocks it.
Ferguson misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardashian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kardashian. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kardashian.
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kardashian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kardashian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferguson. Ferguson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kardashian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ferguson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
enabling Kardashian to counter with a crisp jab.
Kardashian jabs Ferguson right on the nose. Ferguson blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson moves into the clinch successfully.
Ferguson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A right hand to the body from Ferguson.
Kardashian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kardashian misses with some punches.
Ferguson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferguson's elbow.
Ferguson is trying to break the clinch but Kardashian is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kardashian.
Kardashian throws a punch but it's blocked by Ferguson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kardashian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Kardashian working aggressively here.
Kardashian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferguson's elbow.
Ferguson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ferguson blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Kardashian.
Nice body punch from Kardashian.
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
Kardashian swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Kardashian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ferguson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Ferguson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kardashian doesn't seem phased though.
Good shot there by Ferguson.
Kardashian looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
Kardashian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That has opened up Duncan Ferguson's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardashian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
Ferguson connects with a single shot there.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kardashian throws out the jab.
Ferguson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kardashian had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kardashian cracks Ferguson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ferguson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kardashian finish him?
Ferguson is rocked!
Kardashian lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Ferguson up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kardashian from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Ferguson's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Kardashian!
Rob Kardashian 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.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Damen Mayer (ranked 168 p4p, 18 weight class) and Roman Boesku (ranked 1335 p4p, 140 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Roman Boesku enters the cage!
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150 lbs
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damen Mayer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boesku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boesku fails with the takedown.
Mayer lands a glancing blow to the side of Boesku's head.
Mayer slips under a jab.
Boesku lands with a right hand.
Boesku fails with the takedown.
Damen Mayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Boesku.
Boesku tries to sprawl but Mayer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boesku regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mayer.
Mayer is looking to pass into half guard but Boesku pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boesku is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayer has his foot on Boesku's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boesku works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mayer looking for a guillotine here but Boesku defends easily.
Mayer 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.
Mayer keeping full guard, as Boesku tries to pass.
My spies in Cats Killers Academy Mma inform me that Boesku has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mayer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Boesku passes into half guard.
Boesku is working for a submission of some sort.
Boesku trying to control from half guard but Mayer is working away.
Boesku is working for a kimura but Mayer is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boesku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mayer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boesku is working for a submission of some sort.
Mayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boesku is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mayer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mayer.
Mayer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boesku is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mayer.
Mayer is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Damen Mayer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mayer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boesku shoots in for a takedown but Mayer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mayer drives through with a takedown into Boesku's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Damen Mayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boesku working a defensive guard but Mayer passes into half guard.
Mayer is working for a kimura but Boesku is defending it quite comfortably.
Boesku is defending against the submission attempts here by Mayer.
Mayer is pressing down on Boesku's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boesku is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boesku works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mayer postures up.
Mayer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Boesku manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mayer has Boesku in his guard.
Boesku engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
That's two 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.
Boesku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mayer is looking for a triangle but Boesku pushes his legs off easily.
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boesku is aware though and is defending well.
Mayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boesku defends well.
Mayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boesku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mayer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boesku can do to turn this around?
Boesku connects with a couple of short punches.
Mayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boesku defends well.
Boesku content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boesku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boesku has managed to get both his arms back between Mayer's legs - danger averted.
Mayer 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boesku drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boesku has Mayer in his guard.
Mayer wants to pass the guard but Boesku is keeping the position.
Mayer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boesku manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boesku postures up in Mayer's guard and throws a big left but Mayer blocks it.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damen Mayer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Boesku closes the distance and clinches up with Mayer, looking for a takedown. Boesku pushes Mayer against the cage but Mayer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mayer throws a shot from downtown. Boesku moves away and avoids it.
Mayer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boesku had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayer defends it easily.
Mayer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boesku is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mayer, into his guard.
Boesku is working Mayer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boesku is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Boesku is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayer has wrist control.
Mayer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Boesku stacks Mayer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Boesku!
Mayer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Boesku thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mayer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boesku looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mayer is not content to let Boesku control the position.
Boesku looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boesku is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mayer has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boesku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boesku pulls his head out easily.
Mayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boesku controlling the pace.
Boesku wants to pass the guard but Mayer is defending well.
Mayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayer moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Boesku really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boesku fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayer gets a takedown into half guard.
Mayer is working for a kimura but Boesku is defending it quite comfortably.
Mayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boesku is just riding it out for now. Mayer eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer seems to be working for a kimura but Boesku defends the submission attempt.
Mayer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boesku gets back to full guard.
Boesku throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mayer uses it to pass to side control.
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.
Mayer is trying to get an arm triangle but Boesku is defending well.
Mayer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boesku has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boesku is trying to improve his position.
Mayer goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boesku rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mayer's guard! Nice work there by Boesku!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boesku looking to pass the guard.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Mayer keeps moving.
Boesku is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayer has wrist control.
Boesku trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
Boesku drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boesku has Mayer in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mayer slips nicely into half guard.
Boesku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mayer pulls his head out easily.
Mayer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boesku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damen Mayer had his way with Roman Boesku in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boesku misses the shot to the body.
Boesku looks for a takedown but Mayer sprawls well.
Boesku misses with a takedown
and Mayer counters with a single leg into guard. Boesku didn't expect that.
Boesku looking for a guillotine here but Mayer defends easily.
Mayer stands and throws Boesku's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mayer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boesku manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer is working for a kimura but Boesku is defending it quite comfortably.
Mayer is looking to advance position but Boesku won't allow it.
Mayer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boesku tries to get to full guard but Mayer has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mayer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boesku is just riding it out for now. Mayer eventually gives up the hold.
Boesku trying to control here.
Roman Boesku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayer is trying to work for a kimura but Boesku is defending well.
Mayer is thwarting Boesku's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boesku looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mayer tries to pass to full mount but Boesku defends it.
Boesku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boesku.
Boesku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mayer trying to move into half guard but instead Boesku has managed to sweep!
Boesku pushes down on Mayer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boesku is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damen Mayer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mayer 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damen Mayer!
Damen Mayer retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Sheedy (ranked 223 p4p, 31 weight class) and Damien The Omen (ranked 573 p4p, 74 weight class). The Omen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Number of the Beast - Iron Maiden kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Sheedy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien The Omen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheedy scores with a body shot.
The Omen has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Omen.
The Omen taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, The Omen scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Omen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Omen.
Sheedy blocking some punches.
The Omen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sheedy backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Omen.
The Omen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Omen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheedy's elbow.
The Omen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Omen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheedy.
The Omen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Omen blocks an uppercut.
The Omen pushes Sheedy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Sheedy - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Omen lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Omen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sheedy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Omen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sheedy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if The Omen can turn it around.
The Omen lands a shot to the body.
The Omen scores with a hook to the body.
Sheedy working aggressively here.
Sheedy misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Sheedy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The Omen scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Omen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sheedy or not.
The Omen lands a body punch.
Sheedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The Omen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from The Omen.
Still in the clinch, The Omen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sheedy stalling in the clinch but The Omen improves position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sheedy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheedy scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Omen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Omen lands a shoulder strike.
The Omen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Omen tries to throw a body punch but Sheedy avoids it by throwing The Omen back against the cage.
Sheedy throws a head punch that misses.
The Omen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sheedy backwards.
The Omen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sheedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheedy prevents a body shot from The Omen.
Sheedy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Omen tries a body shot but Sheedy blocks it.
The Omen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Omen lands with a light punch inside.
Sheedy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sheedy throws a head punch that misses.
The Omen tries to work over Sheedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Omen tries to work over Sheedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheedy prevents a body shot from The Omen.
Sheedy has a couple of punches blocked by The Omen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Omen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sheedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by The Omen.
The Omen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sheedy backwards.
The Omen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sheedy stalling in the clinch.
The Omen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Omen.
The Omen blocks an uppercut.
The Omen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sheedy blocks a body shot from The Omen.
Sheedy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheedy takes a shot to the head.
The Omen scores with a shot to the side of Sheedy's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheedy blocks an uppercut.
The Omen lands a left hand.
Sheedy scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Omen lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheedy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheedy struggles to land a body shot inside as The Omen controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Sheedy fails to land.
Sheedy swings wildly with an uppercut but The Omen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Omen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sheedy up against the cage.
The Omen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The Omen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sheedy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Omens head.
The Omen blocks an uppercut.
Sheedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheedy misses with a punch on the inside.
Sheedy throws a punch but it's blocked by The Omen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Omen blocks an uppercut.
The Omen scores with a shot to the side of Sheedy's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien The Omen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Omen. Sheedy does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Sheedy misses the target.
The Omen clinches.
The Omen pushes Sheedy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Damien The Omen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sheedy has a couple of punches blocked by The Omen.
The Omen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Sheedy.
The Omen misses with some punches.
Sheedy digs a right hand underneath The Omen's ribcage. The Omen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sheedy swings wildly with an uppercut but The Omen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Omen throws a head punch that misses.
The Omen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sheedy digs a right hand underneath The Omen's ribcage. The Omen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Omen lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Sheedy.
Sheedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Omen misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sheedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from The Omen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The Omen tries a body shot but Sheedy blocks it.
The Omen throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Omen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheedy lands a hook that snaps the head of The Omen backwards.
The Omen is rocked!
Sheedy breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Omen has Sheedy up against the cage in a clinch.
The Omen tries to throw a body punch but Sheedy avoids it by throwing The Omen back against the cage.
The Omen has a couple of punches blocked by Sheedy.
The Omen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheedy's elbow.
The Omen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Omen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sheedys head.
The Omen blocking some punches.
The Omen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sheedy backwards.
Sheedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Omen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Omen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheedy working aggressively here.
Sheedy lands a right hand.
The Omen is still on wobbly legs! Can Sheedy finish him?
Sheedy lands a big right hand that drops The Omen! The killer instinct kicks in and Sheedy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sheedy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Sheedy!
Kevin Sheedy retains his lightweight title!
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