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SPARTA 9: Aguinaldo vs Duke B. PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Gracie Jr (ranked 3837 p4p, 173 weight class) and Augusto Cassel (ranked 4066 p4p, 181 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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141 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Gracie Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Augusto Cassel!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassel drives through and clinches with Gracie Jr against the cage.
Gracie Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gracie Jr wants to break free but Cassel has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gracie Jr takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cassel tries to pull guard but Gracie Jr won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie Jr pulls guard successfully.
Gracie Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Cassel is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cassel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cassel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gracie Jr is tightening it up a little... Cassel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cassel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cassel taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gracie Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nick Gracie Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyo Yodachai (ranked 3756 p4p, 401 weight class) and Denzel Knives (ranked 4459 p4p, 448 weight class). Knives has chosen Remember The Name as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Denzel Knives has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kyo Yodachai's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyo Yodachai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Denzel Knives!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knives fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knives throws a hook to the side of Yodachai's head but Yodachai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yodachai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knives.
Yodachai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Knives.
Yodachai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knives swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knives keeps the fight on the outside.
Knives getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knives lands with a good body shot.
Knives connects with the punch.
Yodachai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yodachai is rocked!
Yodachai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Yodachai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knives changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yodachai seems to have got his legs back now.
Knives drops Yodachai with a naaaaasty hook - Yodachai is in real trouble here! Knives dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denzel Knives!
A determined Denzel Knives didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Jones (ranked 2866 p4p, 337 weight class) and Rorion Gracie (ranked 3621 p4p, 408 weight class). Gracie has chosen Olha a Explosão as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rorion Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Gracie prevents Jones from standing back up.
Gracie 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.
Jones controlling the position for now.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jones defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Jones is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rorion Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Rorion Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Ribeiro (ranked 2509 p4p, 276 weight class) and Aamado Korang (ranked 3613 p4p, 370 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aamado Korang!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro gets caught napping as Korang dives in and scores a takedown. Ribeiro manages to retain guard.
Ribeiro 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.
Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Korang from controlling successfully.
Ribeiro controlling Korang's posture.
Ribeiro has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Korang doesn't defend quickly enough and Ribeiro has managed to lock this one up! Can Korang escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ribeiro on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcus Ribeiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Ribeiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apolinario Mabini (ranked 2614 p4p, 352 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 3376 p4p, 434 weight class). Mabini comes to the cage accompanied by Noypi by Bamboo. Gracie has chosen Olha a Explosão as his entrance music. Apolinario Mabini has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Apolinario Mabini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Mabini counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mabini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mabini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie won't allow Mabini to sweep him here.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mabini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mabini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Mabini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mabini manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Mabini's guard.
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabini keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Mabini is retaining full guard.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie has an Americana. Mabini didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gracie is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gracie hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Royce Gracie!
A very excited looking Royce Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Apolinario Mabini spoke after the fight, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Norifumi Yamamoto (ranked 2491 p4p, 289 weight class) and Royler Gracie (ranked 3655 p4p, 388 weight class). Gracie comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Olha a Explosão kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Norifumi Yamamoto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Norifumi Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royler Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Yamamoto throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Yamamoto sprawls well.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Yamamoto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Donk. Yamamoto catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Royler Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Yamamoto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yamamoto missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Yamamoto digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gracie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Yamamoto sprawls well.
Norifumi Yamamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royler Gracie.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Yamamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Yamamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Yamamoto decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yamamoto is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Yamamoto defends easily.
Gracie controls Yamamoto momentarily but Yamamoto frees himself.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Yamamoto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Yamamoto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Yamamoto's best efforts.
Yamamoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Yamamoto sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Yamamoto is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamamoto pulls his head out easily.
Yamamoto is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Yamamoto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamamoto is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamamoto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Yamamoto is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Yamamoto tries to pass.
Yamamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Yamamoto tries to pass.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yamamoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norifumi Yamamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yamamoto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Yamamoto is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gracie is looking to control Yamamoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Yamamoto has control of the leg.
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Yamamoto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to control Yamamoto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Yamamoto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yamamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yamamoto won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yamamoto has passed into half guard!
Yamamoto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yamamoto is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Yamamoto has control of the leg.
Gracie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie is concentrating on defense, preventing Yamamoto from advancing position.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Yamamoto is very close to passing his half guard.
Yamamoto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pulls Yamamoto in to control the position.
Yamamoto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Yamamoto trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yamamoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yamamoto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gracie was covering up waiting for the punch and Yamamoto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gracie is pulling down on Yamamoto's head to control his posture.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yamamoto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Yamamoto defends easily.
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Yamamoto to get to half guard.
Yamamoto in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gracie tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Yamamoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Norifumi Yamamoto!
Norifumi Yamamoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piet Smit (ranked 2691 p4p, 366 weight class) and Anthony Romeo (ranked 2930 p4p, 395 weight class). Smit comes to the cage accompanied by Baby Got Back. Piet Smit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Piet Smit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Romeo!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romeo misses with a straight right.
Smit tries to clinch there but Romeo circles away.
Romeo just misses with a punch to the body.
As Romeo tries to get set, Smit tries to push him back and clinch up but Romeo manages to avoid the attempt.
Romeo lands with a nice body punch.
Smit tries to clinch up but Romeo circles away and keeps his distance.
Smit forces Romeo back against the cage and clinches.
Romeo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smit up against the cage.
Romeo throws a punch but it's blocked by Smit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romeo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romeo effectively controlling the action here.
Smit jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romeo is posturing up here but Smit has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Romeo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Romeo has to tap! Slick submission there by Smit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Piet Smit!
Piet Smit is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Piet Smit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vash Stampede (ranked 2157 p4p, 106 weight class) and Apidej Sit Hirun (ranked 2138 p4p, 105 weight class). Stampede comes to the cage accompanied by Remember The Name. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vash Stampede!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Apidej Sit Hirun!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sit Hirun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stampede.
Sit Hirun swings for the body but Stampede moves out of range.
Stampede swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sit Hirun to counter with a crisp jab.
Stampede scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stampede connects with a looping right hand.
Stampede misses with an uppercut.
Stampede swinging wildly here.
Sit Hirun moves out of range of the strikes.
Sit Hirun slips a jab and a cross from Stampede.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sit Hirun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sit Hirun lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sit Hirun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stampede.
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!
Stampede throws an off balance right hand
and Sit Hirun counters with a left to the body.
Sit Hirun misses the body punch
and Stampede cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sit Hirun lands a jab to Stampede's midsection.
Stampede tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sit Hirun was well out of range. Poor timing from Stampede.
Stampede misses with a looping left.
Sit Hirun is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stampede definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stampede getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stampede misses with a straight right.
Sit Hirun shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stampede eats them both and turns towards Sit Hirun to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sit Hirun tries to move into range but Stampede moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sit Hirun misses with a body punch
and Stampede counters with a three punch combo that has Sit Hirun backing up. Sit Hirun nods at Stampede to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sit Hirun throws the left hand but Stampede avoids the punch easily.
Sit Hirun cracks a nice hook into Stampede's ribs.
Sit Hirun ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sit Hirun lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stampede avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sit Hirun misses the jab.
Stampede uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun throws a sloppy body shot
and Stampede counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sit Hirun lands an overhand right.
Sit Hirun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stampede looks to land a right hand but Sit Hirun moved out of range.
Stampede ducks under a wild hook from Sit Hirun.
A little feinted left hand from Stampede on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sit Hirun lands with a good body shot.
Stampede drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stampede lands a right hook to the body.
Sit Hirun thuds a left hand into Stampede's body.
A jab from Stampede misses.
Stampede throws a shot from downtown. Sit Hirun moves away and avoids it.
Sit Hirun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stampede throws a body punch but Sit Hirun moves out of range.
Sit Hirun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stampede tries to bum rush Sit Hirun with a series of wild strikes but Sit Hirun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sit Hirun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun moves away from the strike by Stampede.
Sit Hirun thuds a left hand into Stampede's body.
Stampede looks to land a left hand but Sit Hirun moved out of range nicely.
Sit Hirun scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stampede misses with a hook
and Sit Hirun counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stampede moves away from the strike by Sit Hirun.
Stampede keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sit Hirun slips a jab and a cross from Stampede.
Sit Hirun lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sit Hirun.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sit Hirun needs to keep his hands up - Stampede had a free shot at his head there.
Sit Hirun throws out a loose jab but Stampede uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sit Hirun gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stampede.
Sit Hirun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stampede was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stampede moves out of range of the strikes.
Sit Hirun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stampede.
Sit Hirun misses with an uppercut.
Sit Hirun swings for the body but Stampede moves out of range.
Stampede was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stampede misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sit Hirun sizes up Stampede with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Stampede misses its intended target.
Stampede throws an off balance right hand
and Sit Hirun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apidej Sit Hirun dominated that round.
That's time! Stampede's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stampede on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stampede closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stampede fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sit Hirun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stampede ducks right into an uppercut from Sit Hirun.
Stampede misses with a body shot.
Apidej Sit Hirun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stampede misses with a body shot.
Stampede looks to land a right hand but Sit Hirun moved out of range.
Sit Hirun fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stampede scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sit Hirun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Stampede misses.
It seemed like Sit Hirun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sit Hirun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sit Hirun takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stampede scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sit Hirun looks to land a combination but Stampede avoids it well.
Stampede appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sit Hirun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stampede.
Sit Hirun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sit Hirun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sit Hirun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stampede.
Nice straight punches there by Sit Hirun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sit Hirun.
Stampede misses with a looping right.
Sit Hirun throws a jab when Stampede was well out of range.
Stampede looks to score with a jab to the body but Sit Hirun is just out of range.
It seemed like Sit Hirun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stampede throws a right and a left that Sit Hirun avoids nicely.
Sit Hirun misses with a wild body shot.
Stampede lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sit Hirun is rocked!
Stampede weaves into range and cracks Sit Hirun right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Sit Hirun goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Stampede is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vash Stampede!
Vash Stampede is the new bantamweight champion!
Vash Stampede decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
In defeat, Apidej Sit Hirun stepped up to the mic, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Put Lorlek (ranked 2225 p4p, 271 weight class) and Antonio Luna (ranked 2565 p4p, 302 weight class). Luna has chosen Noypi by Bamboo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Put Lorlek!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonio Luna!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luna darts in and clinches Lorlek up against the cage.
Lorlek working aggressively here.
Luna misses with a body punch.
Lorlek lands a hook that snaps the head of Luna backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lorlek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luna working aggressively here.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luna working aggressively here.
Lorlek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lorlek misses with a body punch.
Luna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorlek throws a head punch that misses.
Luna has a couple of punches blocked by Lorlek.
Lorlek has a couple of punches blocked by Luna.
Lorlek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luna tries to work over Lorlek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Luna scores with a hook to the body.
Luna blocks an uppercut.
Luna scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luna.
Luna lands a right hand.
Luna's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Luna.
Luna lands an uppercut.
Luna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lorlek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lorlek prevents a body shot from Luna.
Luna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lorlek's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna misses with the head strike.
Luna blocks a body shot from Lorlek.
Lorlek throws a punch but it's blocked by Luna.
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!
Luna blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Luna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lorlek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lorlek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luna has managed to clinch.
Lorlek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lorlek fails to land with a series of punches.
Lorlek sets himself, and Luna steps forward looking for the clinch! Lorlek avoids it this time.
Luna takes the fight into the clinch.
Luna lands with a light punch inside.
Lorlek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lorlek backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lorlek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luna lands with a right to the head.
Lorlek has a couple of punches blocked by Luna.
Luna swings wildly with an uppercut but Lorlek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lorlek tries to throw a body punch but Luna avoids it by throwing Lorlek back against the cage.
Lorlek blocking some punches.
Lorlek scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luna.
Luna looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorlek misses with a punch on the inside.
Lorlek prevents a body shot from Luna.
Lorlek can't find room to land a body shot as Luna controls the action.
Lorlek misses with a body punch.
Luna misses with some punches.
Lorlek lands a shot to the body.
Luna goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lorlek lands a hook that snaps the head of Luna backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lorlek's efforts to push away.
Lorlek prevents a body shot from Luna.
Lorlek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Luna dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Luna doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lorlek slips under a jab.
Lorlek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lorlek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luna misses with a body punch
and Lorlek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Luna.
Luna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Lorlek.
Luna misses with a right hand
and Lorlek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lorlek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luna.
Lorlek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luna.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorlek swings for the body but Luna moves out of range.
Lorlek throws a hook to the side of Luna's head but Luna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luna throws a poor cross that misses
and Lorlek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lorlek works Luna's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luna closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luna digs a good hook to Lorlek's body.
Luna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lorlek counters with a nice uppercut.
Luna throws a jab but it's blocked by Lorlek.
Lorlek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lorlek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luna was well out of range. Poor timing from Lorlek.
Luna misses with a lunging right hand
and Luna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luna swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Lorlek to counter with a crisp jab.
Luna missing with a left hand there. Lorlek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lorlek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Luna misses with an uppercut. Lorlek saw that one coming.
Lorlek looks to land a combination but Luna avoids it well.
Luna bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lorlek's head backwards.
Good standup being displayed there by Lorlek as he connects with a hook.
Luna lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Donk. Lorlek catches Luna right on the button with a cross.
Luna lands with an uppercut that bounces Lorlek off the cage and back into range.
Luna throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lorlek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Lorlek. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Lorlek does no damage.
Luna comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luna misses with a right hand
and Lorlek counters with a nice body shot.
Luna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lorlek.
Lorlek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luna takes a swing at Lorlek's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Lorlek tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luna misses with a hook to the body
and Lorlek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lorlek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luna.
A combination from Luna does no damage.
Luna clinches up with Lorlek and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorlek lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Luna.
Luna misses with some punches.
Lorlek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luna doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Luna tries to throw a body punch but Lorlek avoids it by throwing Luna back against the cage.
Lorlek throws a punch but it's blocked by Luna.
Luna leaning his opponent against the cage.
Luna is working Lorlek over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luna works on Lorlek's body with a couple of short punches.
Luna lands with a light punch inside.
Lorlek tries a body shot but Luna blocks it.
Luna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lorlek.
Luna pushes Lorlek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lorlek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luna.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lorlek has a couple of punches blocked by Luna.
A head punch on the inside from Lorlek fails to land.
Luna misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luna presses Lorlek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Put Lorlek will probably get the nod.
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.
Lorlek misses with an uppercut.
Luna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lorlek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Luna loads up on a big right hand but Lorlek slips the punch.
Lorlek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luna was well out of range. Poor timing from Lorlek.
Lorlek definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Luna throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lorlek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luna counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Luna.
Lorlek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lorlek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorlek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Luna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lorlek counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Lorlek misses the target.
Lorlek connects with a right hand. Luna shakes it off.
Luna rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lorlek counters with a stiff right hand.
Put Lorlek is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luna bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luna throws the left hand but Lorlek avoids the punch easily.
Lorlek connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Luna's hands.
Luna misses with an uppercut
letting Lorlek counter with a right hand.
A jab from Lorlek does it's job there.
Lorlek slips a jab and a cross from Luna.
Luna rushes Lorlek and presses him up against the cage.
Luna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lorlek lands a left hand.
Lorlek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lorlek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Luna lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Luna.
Lorlek throws a right and a left that Luna avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Luna.
Lorlek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luna.
Nice defenses there by Lorlek.
Luna takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lorlek misses with a hook. Luna ducked under it nicely.
Lorlek misses with a hook. Luna ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Luna finds it's target.
Lorlek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lorlek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lorlek sets himself, and Luna steps forward looking for the clinch! Lorlek avoids it this time.
Luna with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lorlek throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorlek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luna throws out the jab.
Lorlek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lorlek.
Lorlek misses with a hook.
Lorlek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lorlek ducks right into an uppercut from Luna.
Lorlek is rocked!
Lorlek throws a lazy right hand but Luna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lorlek misses with a wild body shot.
Luna throws a big shot that misses.
Luna darts in and clinches Lorlek up against the cage.
Luna lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Luna fails to land.
Luna tries to throw a body punch but Lorlek avoids it by throwing Luna back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luna misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luna lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lorlek or not.
Lorlek prevents a body shot from Luna.
Luna tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lorlek's elbow.
Lorlek working aggressively here.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Antonio Luna seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
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!
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luna.
Lorlek misses with the head strike.
Luna swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Put Lorlek did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Luna misses with a left hand
and Lorlek counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Luna takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lorlek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lorlek lands with a shot to the body.
Luna ducks under a wild hook from Lorlek.
Lorlek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luna is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lorlek.
Lorlek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luna moves out of range of the strikes.
Lorlek throws a right and a left that Luna avoids nicely.
Luna has Lorlek up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lorlek backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lorlek.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lorlek.
Lorlek can't find room to land a body shot as Luna controls the action.
Luna has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lorlek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Luna.
Luna throws a head punch that misses.
Lorlek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lorlek misses with the head strike.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Luna.
Luna blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna digs a right hand into Lorlek's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lorlek's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Lorlek fails to land.
Lorlek lands a nice shot to the body.
Luna fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luna struggles to land a body shot inside as Lorlek controls his hands.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lorlek backwards.
Luna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Lorlek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lorlek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lorlek seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luna.
Lorlek throws a punch but it's blocked by Luna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorlek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lorlek is trying to push Luna away but Luna has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lorlek lands a nice uppercut.
Lorlek prevents a body shot from Luna.
Lorlek has a couple of punches blocked by Luna.
Lorlek is leaning against Luna and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Luna misses.
Lorlek missing with a left hand there. Luna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lorlek misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Luna.
Luna jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorlek misses with an uppercut
and Luna counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luna lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lorlek backwards.
Luna misses with the head strike.
Lorlek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lorlek manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luna swings for the body but Lorlek moves out of range.
Lorlek is looking to counter punch.
Lorlek lands a jab to Luna's midsection.
Luna misses with a lunging right hand
and Luna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luna lands a body shot.
Lorlek connects with a right hand. Luna shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Antonio Luna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lorlek!
Luna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lorlek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luna listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lorlek gets tackled into the cage by Luna. Luna maintains the clinch.
Luna tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lorlek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Lorlek.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Luna knocks Lorlek out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Antonio Luna!
Antonio Luna is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Antonio Luna made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Put Lorlek stepped up to the mic, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Aguinaldo (ranked 1932 p4p, 217 weight class) and Duke Blackbeard (ranked 2295 p4p, 254 weight class). Aguinaldo comes to the cage accompanied by Noypi by Bamboo. Blackbeard has chosen Remember The Name as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emilio Aguinaldo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Duke Blackbeard!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguinaldo misses with a right hand
enabling Blackbeard to counter with a crisp jab.
Blackbeard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aguinaldo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackbeard manages to avoid it.
Blackbeard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good exchange - Blackbeard coming out on top.
Aguinaldo is rocked!
Blackbeard looks to throw the jab but Aguinaldo is out of range.
Aguinaldo misses with a hook.
Blackbeard scores with a shot to the body.
Aguinaldo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blackbeard.
Aguinaldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aguinaldo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aguinaldo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blackbeard.
Blackbeard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aguinaldo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blackbeard on the side of the head.
Blackbeard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aguinaldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackbeard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aguinaldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackbeard.
Aguinaldo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Blackbeard counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackbeard defending well as Aguinaldo loads up on a big left hand.
Blackbeard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blackbeard throws the left hand but Aguinaldo avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo swings for the body but Blackbeard moves out of range.
Blackbeard lands the left hand.
Blackbeard keeps the fight on the outside.
Aguinaldo misses with a hook. Blackbeard ducked under it nicely.
Aguinaldo throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aguinaldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big left from Blackbeard misses.
Aguinaldo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Blackbeard loads up on a big right hand but Aguinaldo slips the punch.
Aguinaldo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Blackbeard.
Aguinaldo moves into range and clinches up with Blackbeard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackbeard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackbeard swings wildly with an uppercut but Aguinaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aguinaldo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aguinaldo cracks Blackbeard with a nice body shot.
Blackbeard can't find room to land a body shot as Aguinaldo controls the action.
Aguinaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aguinaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackbeard can't break the clinch.
Aguinaldo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackbeard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aguinaldo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackbeard blocking some punches.
Aguinaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aguinaldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackbeard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Aguinaldo on the inside.
Aguinaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Blackbeard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackbeard misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackbeard.
A hook to the body from Aguinaldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackbeard blocks an uppercut.
Aguinaldo throws a head punch that misses.
Aguinaldo prevents a body shot from Blackbeard.
A right handed body shot lands from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo lands a body shot.
Aguinaldo lands with a short shot to the head.
Aguinaldo lands a nice uppercut.
Blackbeard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aguinaldo's elbow.
Aguinaldo scores with a shot to the side of Blackbeard's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aguinaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Blackbeard controls the action.
Blackbeard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blackbeard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackbeard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Aguinaldo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blackbeard throws a big shot that misses.
Blackbeard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackbeard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aguinaldo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aguinaldo rushes Blackbeard and presses him up against the cage.
Aguinaldo lands an uppercut.
Aguinaldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aguinaldo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blackbeard blocking some punches.
Aguinaldo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aguinaldo tries to work over Blackbeard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguinaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Aguinaldo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Aguinaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Blackbeard controls the action.
Aguinaldo scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguinaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Blackbeard controls the action.
Blackbeard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aguinaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Aguinaldo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aguinaldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aguinaldo misses with a punch to the body.
Blackbeard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aguinaldo has Blackbeard pressed against the cage, preventing Blackbeard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aguinaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aguinaldo misses with a punch to the body.
Aguinaldo lands a hook that snaps the head of Blackbeard backwards.
Aguinaldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackbeard can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackbeard.
Aguinaldo misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackbeard.
Aguinaldo tries to work over Blackbeard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackbeard tries to work over Aguinaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Aguinaldo.
Blackbeard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blackbeard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aguinaldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackbeard.
Blackbeard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackbeard tries a body shot but Aguinaldo blocks it.
Aguinaldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aguinaldo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blackbeard swings wildly with an uppercut but Aguinaldo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo misses with a punch on the inside.
Aguinaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aguinaldo misses with the head strike.
Blackbeard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Emilio Aguinaldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blackbeard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aguinaldo lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aguinaldo.
A short uppercut from Blackbeard.
Blackbeard scores with a shoulder strike.
Aguinaldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackbeard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Aguinaldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aguinaldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackbeard pushes Aguinaldo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aguinaldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackbeard.
Blackbeard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aguinaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Aguinaldo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Blackbeard struggles to land a body shot inside as Aguinaldo controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aguinaldo.
A short right from Blackbeard.
Aguinaldo tries to work over Blackbeard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aguinaldo can't find room to land a body shot as Blackbeard controls the action.
Blackbeard lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Aguinaldo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blackbeard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo clinches.
Aguinaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackbeard misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Blackbeard fails to land.
Blackbeard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blackbeard lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackbeard prevents a body shot from Aguinaldo.
Blackbeard is trying to break the clinch but Aguinaldo is controlling him.
Blackbeard breaks from the clinch.
Aguinaldo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blackbeard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blackbeard looks to throw the jab but Aguinaldo is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackbeard slips a straight right by Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aguinaldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackbeard lands a nice shot that snaps Aguinaldo's head back.
Aguinaldo moves into the clinch.
Aguinaldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackbeard.
Aguinaldo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blackbeard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aguinaldo backwards.
Blackbeard takes a shot to the head.
Blackbeard takes a shot to the head.
Blackbeard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blackbeard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aguinaldo lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo scores with a shoulder strike.
Aguinaldo gets through Blackbeard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aguinaldo lands a nice shot to the body.
Blackbeard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blackbeard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aguinaldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Blackbeard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blackbeard throws a head punch that misses.
Aguinaldo lands a left hand.
Blackbeard is rocked!
Aguinaldo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blackbeard is still on wobbly legs! Can Aguinaldo finish him?
Blackbeard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aguinaldo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aguinaldo has a couple of punches blocked by Blackbeard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackbeard has had enough of the clinch but Aguinaldo keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Aguinaldo.
Blackbeard seems to have recovered his senses.
Blackbeard blocking some punches.
Aguinaldo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackbeard wants to get back to striking at distance but Aguinaldo won't allow it.
Aguinaldo stalling against the cage.
Blackbeard has a couple of punches blocked by Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blackbeard trying to control the position but instead, Aguinaldo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blackbeard into the cage.
Blackbeard has a couple of punches blocked by Aguinaldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackbeard has a couple of punches blocked by Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackbeard controls his hands.
Blackbeard lands a right hand.
Aguinaldo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aguinaldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Blackbeard controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Aguinaldo.
Blackbeard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackbeard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aguinaldo backwards.
Aguinaldo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackbeard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aguinaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Aguinaldo prevents Blackbeard from breaking the clinch.
Aguinaldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackbeard uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Aguinaldo clearly takes 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.
Aguinaldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackbeard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aguinaldo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo throws a body punch but Blackbeard moves out of range.
Aguinaldo lands with a nice body punch.
Blackbeard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aguinaldo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aguinaldo with a nice cross.
Blackbeard punishes Aguinaldo's body with a nice straight punch.
Blackbeard connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Aguinaldo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aguinaldo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Blackbeard sprawling to the canvas! Blackbeard rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Aguinaldo finish him?!
A big right from Blackbeard misses.
Aguinaldo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blackbeard under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguinaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blackbeard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aguinaldo.
Blackbeard scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Aguinaldo misses the target.
Blackbeard misses with a hook. Aguinaldo ducked under it nicely.
Blackbeard avoids the body shot from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo throws a hook to the side of Blackbeard's head but Blackbeard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blackbeard is looking for the big counter here.
Blackbeard misses with an uppercut. Aguinaldo saw that one coming.
Blackbeard looks to land a left hand but Aguinaldo moved out of range nicely.
Aguinaldo forces Blackbeard back against the cage and clinches.
Aguinaldo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blackbeard is trying to break the clinch but Aguinaldo has him pressed against the cage.
Aguinaldo tries to work over Blackbeard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackbeard throws a head punch that misses.
Aguinaldo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aguinaldo lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackbeard.
Blackbeard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aguinaldo's elbow.
Aguinaldo working aggressively here.
Aguinaldo tries to throw a body punch but Blackbeard avoids it by throwing Aguinaldo back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackbeard breaks from the clinch.
Aguinaldo throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackbeard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blackbeard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aguinaldo pushes Blackbeard up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackbeard struggles to land a body shot inside as Aguinaldo controls his hands.
Blackbeard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aguinaldo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackbeard blocks a body shot from Aguinaldo.
Aguinaldo lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aguinaldo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aguinaldo.
Blackbeard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aguinaldo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackbeard.
Blackbeard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blackbeard swats away the attempt to clinch by Aguinaldo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguinaldo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackbeard throws out the jab.
Blackbeard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aguinaldo walks into a left hand.
Aguinaldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackbeard moves away.
Blackbeard misses with a right hand
and Aguinaldo moves into the clinch.
Aguinaldo tries to work over Blackbeard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackbeard breaks from the clinch.
Aguinaldo avoids the body shot from Blackbeard.
Aguinaldo scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blackbeard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aguinaldo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aguinaldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Aguinaldo misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Aguinaldo had his way with Duke Blackbeard in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A telegraphed right hand from Aguinaldo misses the target.
Aguinaldo misses with a double jab
and Aguinaldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Emilio Aguinaldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Aguinaldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackbeard.
Aguinaldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Blackbeard counter with a right hand.
Aguinaldo tries to clinch but Blackbeard moves out of range.
Aguinaldo throws a shot from downtown. Blackbeard moves away and avoids it.
Blackbeard throws a combination. Aguinaldo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oh Aguinaldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackbeard lands a jab to the nose.
Aguinaldo darts in trying to clinch
and Blackbeard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Blackbeard! Aguinaldo is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Blackbeard!
Duke Blackbeard is the new welterweight champion!
Duke Blackbeard decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
Emilio Aguinaldo spoke after the fight, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.
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