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EFC Maeda vs Rua PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anti Half Assed (ranked 1165 p4p, 154 weight class) and Masada The Zealot (ranked 2224 p4p, 249 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Half Assed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masada The Zealot!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Half Assed throws a body punch but The Zealot moves out of range.
The Zealot swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Half Assed slips under a jab from The Zealot.
The Zealot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been hearing reports that Half Assed has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Half Assed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice straight punches there by The Zealot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Zealot.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. The Zealot saw that one coming.
Half Assed slips under a jab.
The Zealot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Half Assed punishes The Zealot's body with a nice straight punch.
The Zealot looks to score with a jab to the body but Half Assed is just out of range.
Half Assed appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Zealot manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from The Zealot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Half Assed shoots in but The Zealot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Zealot is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Zealot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Half Assed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! The Zealot scrambles back to his feet.
The Zealot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Half Assed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Zealot misses the shot to the body.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
The Zealot defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand.
Half Assed misses with a straight left.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by The Zealot.
Half Assed stuns The Zealot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Half Assed lands an overhand right.
The Zealot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Zealot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that The Zealot has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but The Zealot ducks down to avoid it.
The Zealot misses with a wild combination.
The Zealot slips a straight right by Half Assed.
The Zealot now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Half Assed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The Zealot defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand.
Half Assed jabs The Zealot right on the nose. The Zealot blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed takes a swing at The Zealot's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Half Assed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Zealot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Half Assed was well out of range. Poor timing from The Zealot.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The Zealot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Zealot.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Zealot throws out the jab.
The Zealot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Half Assed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Half Assed lands an overhand right.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Zealot throws out the jab.
Half Assed attempts a counter takedown but The Zealot avoids it well and moves away.
Half Assed takes a swing at The Zealot's ribcage but misses.
A combination from The Zealot does no damage.
A punch combination from The Zealot misses.
The Zealot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Half Assed.
The Zealot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Half Assed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Zealot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Half Assed somewhat.
A slow jab from The Zealot misses its intended target.
The Zealot moves out of range of the strikes.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
The Zealot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jab from The Zealot.
The Zealot staying out of range there.
Masada The Zealot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Zealot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Half Assed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Zealot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Half Assed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Zealot.
The Zealot keeps the fight on the outside.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Zealot manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
The Zealot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by The Zealot.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Zealot.
The Zealot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Zealot tests Half Assed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Zealot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Half Assed. The Zealot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Zealot manages to avoid it.
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!
Half Assed shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Zealot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The Zealot is controlling Half Assed's posture.
Half Assed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and The Zealot dives on top into guard.
Half Assed looking for a guillotine here but The Zealot defends easily.
The Zealot drops back looking for a leg! Half Assed is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Half Assed manages to kick The Zealot off! The Zealot jumps back into Half Assed's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Masada The Zealot will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Zealot sprawls well. The Zealot wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Half Assed gets slowly back to his feet.
The Zealot is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Half Assed with a body shot.
The Zealot misses with a looping left.
Half Assed is looking to counter punch.
Half Assed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Zealot at a distance.
The Zealot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Half Assed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Zealot throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Half Assed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Zealot lands a nice shot to the body.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but The Zealot is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from The Zealot! But no joy.
Masada The Zealot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Zealot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Zealot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Zealot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Zealot is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Half Assed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Zealot has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Zealot there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anti Half Assed is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Zealot avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
It seemed like The Zealot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Half Assed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The Zealot lands a really nice looking cross but Half Assed seems unphased.
The Zealot connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Half Assed's hands.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
The Zealot ducks right into an uppercut from Half Assed.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but The Zealot moved out of range nicely.
The Zealot misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Zealot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Zealot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Zealot throws the left hand but Half Assed avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Half Assed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Zealot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but The Zealot moved out of range.
The Zealot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed drops his hands momentarily and The Zealot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot connects with a single shot there.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Zealot.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Zealot dips to his left and cracks Half Assed with an uppercut!
Half Assed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Half Assed as he connects with a hook.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Zealot manages to avoid it.
The Zealot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Half Assed as he connects with a hook.
The Zealot lands a nice shot to the body.
Half Assed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Zealot looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
The Zealot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Half Assed circles away quickly and effectively.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Zealot.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed misses with a lunging right hand
and The Zealot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Zealot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Zealot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The Zealot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Half Assed.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Half Assed fails with a takedown attempt.
The Zealot lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The Zealot throws a nice looking combination but Half Assed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Half Assed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
Jab from The Zealot.
Half Assed throws an overhand right that lands on The Zealot's shoulder, as The Zealot tries to avoid the shot.
The Zealot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
A nice combination there by The Zealot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Zealot throws a poor cross that misses
letting Half Assed counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
The Zealot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed.
A low kick from Half Assed is predictable there
letting The Zealot counter with a right hand.
Half Assed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Zealot misses with a hook. Half Assed ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from The Zealot misses.
The Zealot misses with a two punch combination.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Half Assed changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Half Assed slips a straight right by The Zealot.
Half Assed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Half Assed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Zealot's hands.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but The Zealot moved out of range.
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 Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Half Assed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Zealot misses with a two punch combination.
Half Assed is looking to counter punch.
No joy there for The Zealot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Half Assed misses with a hook. The Zealot ducked under it nicely.
The Zealot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Half Assed swings for the body but The Zealot moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from The Zealot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Zealot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Half Assed feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That kick from Half Assed tenderised The Zealot's leg. The Zealot is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Zealot takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Half Assed finds it's way through The Zealot's defenses.
A cross from Half Assed lands.
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Zealot manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on The Zealot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but The Zealot is just out of range.
The Zealot misses with a jab to the body
and Half Assed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Zealot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
The Zealot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half Assed throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Zealot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Zealot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Half Assed counters with a nice body shot.
The Zealot scores with a nice strike.
The Zealot avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
The Zealot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Zealot swinging wildly here.
The Zealot swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Half Assed to counter with a crisp jab.
The Zealot swings widly with a right hand
and Half Assed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Zealot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Zealot slips under a jab from Half Assed.
The Zealot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Half Assed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The Zealot throws a jab but it's blocked by Half Assed.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by The Zealot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Zealot throws a right hand that Half Assed ducks under and follows up with a left that Half Assed also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Half Assed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Zealot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Half Assed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
The Zealot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Half Assed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Half Assed cracks a nice hook into The Zealot's ribs.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
A jab from Half Assed misses.
The Zealot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Zealot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Half Assed was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Zealot.
Half Assed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Half Assed misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed swings for the body but The Zealot moves out of range.
Half Assed swings for the body but The Zealot moves out of range.
Half Assed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
The Zealot lands with a straight right. Half Assed didn't see that one coming.
Half Assed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Zealot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Half Assed cracks The Zealot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a sloppy body shot
and The Zealot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Half Assed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Zealot counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from The Zealot does no damage.
The Zealot takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Zealot misses with a combination
and Half Assed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Half Assed missing with a left hand there. The Zealot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Half Assed scores with a jab.
The Zealot throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.
That's four 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!
A jab from Half Assed misses.
A lazy left from The Zealot finds it's target.
No joy there for The Zealot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Half Assed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but The Zealot is out of range.
A nice side step and The Zealot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Half Assed sizes up The Zealot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Half Assed misses with a shot to the body
and The Zealot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Half Assed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Zealot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch lands to the side of Half Assed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Zealot slips a jab from Half Assed.
A punch combination from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Zealot.
Half Assed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Half Assed misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anti Half Assed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Half Assed 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Bakunin (ranked 924 p4p, 124 weight class) and Jerome Alviso (ranked 2130 p4p, 252 weight class). Alviso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pooh Man-Oakland. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikhail Bakunin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerome Alviso!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakunin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bakunin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alviso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bakunin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bakunin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alviso fails to land the takedown.
Mikhail Bakunin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome Alviso.
Alviso's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bakunin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alviso scrambles back to his feet.
Alviso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bakunin sprawls well. Bakunin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alviso gets slowly back to his feet.
Bakunin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakunin misses with an uppercut. Alviso saw that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Bakunin. No joy for Alviso on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Bakunin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alviso ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakunin slaps away a takedown attempt from Alviso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bakunin defending well as Alviso loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Bakunin misses the target.
Alviso drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bakunin wants to stand but Alviso is controlling the position.
Alviso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alviso postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bakunin kicks Alviso off and gets to his feet.
Alviso tries a head kick but it misses.
Alviso shoots in for a double leg but Bakunin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bakunin jabs Alviso to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bakunin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakunin misses the target.
Bakunin misses with a straight right.
Bakunin lands a head shot.
Alviso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bakunin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakunin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alviso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakunin.
Mikhail Bakunin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alviso shoots in for a takedown but Bakunin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bakunin lands a nice hook to Alviso's body. Alviso takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alviso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bakunin was well out of range. Poor timing from Alviso.
Bakunin thuds his right hand into Alviso's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Bakunin. No joy for Alviso on that attempt.
Alviso moves forwards but Bakunin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alviso has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakunin lands with a hook. Alviso tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bakunin clobbers Alviso with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bakunin loads up on a big right hand but Alviso slips the punch.
Alviso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alviso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Alviso throws a leg kick
and Bakunin counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Bakunin.
Bakunin scores with a nice right hand.
No luck for Alviso with that takedown attempt.
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body. Alviso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bakunin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alviso was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakunin.
A jab from Bakunin finds it's way through Alviso's defenses.
Bakunin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Alviso dives in and grabs Bakunin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bakunin pushes down on Alviso's head and hops out.
A slow jab from Bakunin misses its intended target.
Bakunin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alviso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakunin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bakunin connects with a jab.
Bakunin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bakunin defending well as Alviso loads up on a big left hand.
Alviso moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakunin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bakunin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alviso.
Bakunin digs a good body shot into Alviso's ribs.
Nice body punch from Bakunin.
Bakunin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alviso finds it's way round the side to connect with Bakunin's head.
Alviso fails with a takedown attempt.
Alviso looks winded!
A jab from Bakunin finds it's way through Alviso's defenses.
Bakunin scores with a hook to the body. Alviso takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakunin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alviso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bakunin digs a good hook to Alviso's body.
Bakunin scores with a hook.
Bakunin with a jab.
Alviso is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakunin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Alviso right on the button. Alviso goes down! Bakunin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bakunin gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Bakunin!
Mikhail Bakunin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jerome Alviso was interviewed post fight and said 'My dad and brother are going to kick my ass again when I get home...'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Miller (ranked 2000 p4p, 85 weight class) and Bob Snapp (ranked 1258 p4p, 66 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Not Falling. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Snapp!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snapp takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Miller stuns Snapp with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snapp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Snapp working aggressively here.
We've been hearing reports that Miller has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Snapp breaks from the clinch.
Snapp scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snapp misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Snapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Snapp slips under a jab from Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snapp lands a nice shot to the body.
Snapp on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Snapp pushes him off.
Snapp throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Snapp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snapp was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Snapp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller slips under a jab from Snapp.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Snapp seems unphased.
Nice body punch from Snapp.
Snapp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snapp manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Miller misses.
Snapp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snapp throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snapp looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller drives through and clinches with Snapp against the cage.
Snapp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snapp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snapp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Eddie Miller has been cut.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Snapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab lands there for Snapp.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snapp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller scores with a punch to the head.
Snapp looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Miller jabs Snapp to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Snapp tries to get set, Miller tries to push him back and clinch up but Snapp manages to avoid the attempt.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snapp.
Snapp throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Snapp tries to get set, Miller tries to push him back and clinch up but Snapp manages to avoid the attempt.
Miller lands a head shot.
Miller takes a swing at Snapp's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snapp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miller tries to clinch but Snapp is having none of it.
Snapp connects with a right hand. Miller shakes it off.
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Snapp.
Snapp looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Snapp misses with an uppercut.
Snapp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snapp tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Snapp.
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Snapp takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Snapp lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snapp defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Snapp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snapp.
Snapp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miller.
Snapp misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snapp throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snapp.
Snapp throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Snapp scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eddie Miller's cut is getting worse.
Miller slips a straight right by Snapp.
Snapp just misses with a punch to the body.
Snapp tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Snapp. That snapped Miller's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Snapp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller's cut.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Snapp slips a jab and a cross from Miller.
Snapp lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Snapp looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller wants to clinch
and Snapp counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eddie Miller's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Snapp listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snapp swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
A little jabbing left from Snapp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snapp swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snapp cracks Miller with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Miller looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Snapp finish him?
Miller is rocked!
Jeez, Eddie Miller's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eddie Miller's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bob Snapp!
Bob Snapp very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jakub Chlapik (ranked 970 p4p, 116 weight class) and Skeng Man (ranked 2417 p4p, 283 weight class). Chlapik's entrance music is PIPES AND PINTS / Criticized . A fine choice. Jakub Chlapik could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Skeng Man's chin.
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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
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Jakub Chlapik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Skeng Man!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlapik.
Man moves away from the strike by Chlapik.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Man has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Chlapik looks to land a body kick but Man moved away.
Man shoots for a takedown but Chlapik saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Man rushes Chlapik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chlapik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chlapik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chlapik throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Man with the counter takedown but Chlapik avoids it easily.
Man moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chlapik misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlapik misses with a kick to the body.
Man is looking for the big counter here.
Man throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chlapik was covering up waiting for the punch and Man finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chlapik has his feet on Man's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jakub Chlapik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeng Man.
Man closes the distance and clinches.
Chlapik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Man takes one on the button.
Chlapik digs a good hook to Man's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chlapik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Man on the side of the head.
Chlapik misses with a head kick.
And Man tries to counter it with a takedown but Chlapik pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man tries for a takedown but Chlapik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chlapik scores with a decent looking hook.
Man throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chlapik tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Man is in Chlapik's guard.
Chlapik trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
Chlapik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chlapik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chlapik wants to stand and escape but Man is having none of it.
Man drops back looking for a leg! Chlapik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chlapik manages to kick Man off! Man jumps back into Chlapik's guard.
Man postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chlapik is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Man, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chlapik can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chlapik is looking to stand up but Man won't let him.
Chlapik won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Chlapik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Man has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chlapik has managed to get both his arms back between Man's legs - danger averted.
Chlapik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Man has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chlapik has managed to get both his arms back between Man's legs - danger averted.
Chlapik decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Man, up you get!
Chlapik looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chlapik throws a sloppy head kick
and Man counters with a takedown into side control.
Man tries to score with some ground and pound. Chlapik controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Check out the look on Man's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chlapik is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chlapik manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Man seems to be looking for submissions.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Man is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chlapik defends it well.
Man is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chlapik has one foot on Man's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Chlapik dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlapik.
Man blocks the body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Man.
Man gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Man defending well as Chlapik loads up on a big left hand.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chlapik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Man is able to avoid easily.
Chlapik looks to land a combination but Man avoids it well.
Chlapik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man slips under a jab from Chlapik.
Man has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chlapik.
Chlapik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chlapik throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man wants to counter with a clinch but Chlapik pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Chlapik.
Chlapik scores with a sloppy right hand. Man should have avoided that one.
Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jakub Chlapik is winning the standup battle so far.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Man tries to counter it with a takedown but Chlapik pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chlapik throws a chopping leg kick but Man manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jakub Chlapik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chlapik throws a big shot that misses.
Chlapik with a nice cross.
Chlapik looks for the body kick but Man saw that one coming.
No luck for Man with that takedown attempt.
Chlapik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chlapik throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chlapik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chlapik.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut.
Chlapik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jakub Chlapik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chlapik misses with a jab to the body
and Man counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Man.
Chlapik wriggles free and stands up.
Chlapik cracks Man with a right hand to the side of the head.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Chlapik shows good takedown defense.
Jakub Chlapik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeng Man.
Chlapik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man.
Man wants to counter the offense by Chlapik and move into the clinch position.
Chlapik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Man wants to counter the offense by Chlapik and move into the clinch position.
Chlapik looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Man, right into the meat.
Chlapik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chlapik works the jab nicely.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Chlapik shows good takedown defense.
Chlapik throws a body kick that misses
and Man counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Man drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chlapik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chlapik throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Man closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chlapik's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chlapik working a defensive guard here.
Man advances to half guard.
Chlapik gets full guard.
Man wants to pass the guard but Chlapik is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man prevents Chlapik from getting back to his feet.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Chlapik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Chlapik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Man with a nice head shot there.
Chlapik keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Chlapik is looking to stand up but Man isn't so interested in that idea.
Man throws a big right hand that misses.
Chlapik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Man is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Chlapik dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chlapik throws out the jab.
Chlapik misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
Chlapik fails to land with a series of punches.
Chlapik is looking to land body kicks.
Man keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chlapik.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Man.
Chlapik throws the left hand but Man avoids the punch easily.
Man tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chlapik misses the jab.
Man is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chlapik throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Chlapik misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Man checks a leg kick.
Man is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chlapik's half guard.
Chlapik manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chlapik is fending him off so far but Man persists. Nope, Chlapik circles away and we're back to standing.
Man wants to clinch.
Man dives in for a single leg takedown but Chlapik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chlapik swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Chlapik manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Man breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chlapik misses with a series of wild punches.
Chlapik checks a low kick from Man.
Chlapik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Chlapik thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jakub Chlapik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Skeng Man.
Chlapik lands with a nice body punch.
Man ducks right into an uppercut from Chlapik.
Man is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Chlapik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chlapik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A punch lands to the side of Man 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Man walks into a straight right hand from Chlapik.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chlapik tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chlapik to the ground. Chlapik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chlapik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chlapik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chlapik misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Man lands in his opponent's guard.
Chlapik is looking to stand back up but Man counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chlapik.
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Man is looking for a kimura but Chlapik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Man to get the leverage.
Man prevents Chlapik from standing back up.
Chlapik makes his way to full guard, as Man worked for a kimura.
Man stands up over Chlapik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chlapik wants to sweep but no luck.
Man chips away with some ground and pound.
Chlapik is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Man presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Chlapik manages to break the clinch.
Chlapik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chlapik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Chlapik sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chlapik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Man with the counter takedown but Chlapik avoids it easily.
Chlapik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chlapik looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Jakub Chlapik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chlapik tries to sprawl but Man drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Chlapik pushes Man off and gets back to his feet.
Skeng Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chlapik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakub Chlapik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chlapik, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Chlapik!
Jakub Chlapik 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Hiroki Matsuoka (ranked 139 p4p, 17 weight class) and John Ramses (ranked 1759 p4p, 186 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Matsuoka might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tom Petty - Won’t back down. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroki Matsuoka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Ramses!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuoka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramses momentarily.
Ramses throws a leg kick which misses Matsuoka's front leg but catches the back leg as Matsuoka tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramses misses the target.
Matsuoka lands a jab to the head.
Matsuoka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuoka moves in looking to clinch but Ramses pushes him off.
Ramses misses with a takedown attempt - Matsuoka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matsuoka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Matsuoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramses swats away the attempt to clinch by Matsuoka.
Ramses waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsuoka.
Matsuoka tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramses bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramses throws a looping overhand right but Matsuoka ducks down to avoid it.
Ramses rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matsuoka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramses shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matsuoka pinned against the cage. Matsuoka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ramses takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuoka cracks Ramses with an open hand slap.
Ramses fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matsuoka is out of range.
Ramses moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matsuoka defending well as Ramses loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ramses lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Matsuoka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsuoka lands with a cross.
Matsuoka throws a nice looking combination but Ramses bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Ramses misses.
Matsuoka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matsuoka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramses scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ramses throws a head kick but Matsuoka moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Matsuoka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ramses has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramses and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ramses looks to land a right hand but Matsuoka moved out of range.
Ramses looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramses ducks under a wild hook from Matsuoka.
Ramses bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Matsuoka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramses trying to control the position but Matsuoka is working away.
Matsuoka is trying to control Ramses's posture but Ramses avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramses prevents Matsuoka from escaping the position.
Ramses is looking to take a break and control but Matsuoka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramses working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ramses thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramses looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Matsuoka is avoiding damage well.
Matsuoka tries to bench press Ramses off him but Ramses keeps the position.
Ramses is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matsuoka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Matsuoka is trying to control Ramses's posture but Ramses avoids it.
Ramses working the ground and pound but Matsuoka is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ramses is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matsuoka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Matsuoka is trying to get back to half guard.
Ramses looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ramses is trying to get an arm triangle but Matsuoka is defending well.
Ramses wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Matsuoka, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Ramses will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ramses uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka blocks a leg kick.
Ramses throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matsuoka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ramses just manages to avoid it.
Ramses swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsuoka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ramses slips a straight right by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka slips a jab and a cross from Ramses.
Matsuoka checks a low kick from Ramses.
Ramses cracks Matsuoka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ramses stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Ramses's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ramses lands with a cross.
Matsuoka scores with a head kick.
Ramses lands with a hook. Matsuoka tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ramses throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuoka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramses misses with a kick to the body.
Ramses throws a jab when Matsuoka was well out of range.
Matsuoka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramses.
The fighters circling - Ramses throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsuoka is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuoka moves out of range as Ramses strikes.
A solid body kick from Ramses.
Matsuoka avoids the head kick by Ramses.
Matsuoka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuoka misses with a low kick.
Matsuoka moves away from the strike by Ramses.
Matsuoka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsuoka misses with a leg kick.
Ramses feints and then cracks Matsuoka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsuoka down.
Ramses bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramses throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramses throws a chopping leg kick but Matsuoka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramses moves out of range as Matsuoka throws a body kick.
Ramses moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuoka misses with a straight right.
Ramses chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsuoka can pounce on him.
Ramses scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuoka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramses manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramses tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matsuoka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramses is out of range.
Matsuoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramses is just out of range.
Ramses scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ramses fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Matsuoka misses its intended target.
Matsuoka misses the jab.
Matsuoka misses with an uppercut.
Ramses cracks Matsuoka with an open hand slap.
Ramses gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ramses scores with a hook to the body. Matsuoka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramses thows a body kick. Matsuoka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ramses misses with a series of wild punches.
Matsuoka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hiroki Matsuoka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramses shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matsuoka's guard.
Matsuoka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Matsuoka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramses counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramses with a poor takedown
and Matsuoka counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsuoka leaves Ramses with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ramses misses with a low kick.
Ramses slips a straight right by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A cross from Matsuoka lands.
John Ramses seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuoka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramses's head backwards.
Ramses needs to keep his hands up - Matsuoka had a free shot at his head there.
Matsuoka staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Matsuoka.
Ramses throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuoka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramses missing with a left hand there. Matsuoka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsuoka throws a big shot that misses.
Ramses scores with a hook to the body. Matsuoka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matsuoka cracks a nice hook into Ramses's ribs.
Matsuoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsuoka on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matsuoka lands a front kick.
Matsuoka clinches with his opponent.
Ramses struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuoka controls his hands.
Ramses has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matsuoka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Ramses.
Matsuoka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramses is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Matsuoka can't fight it off and eventually Ramses manages to take the fight to the floor. Matsuoka looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matsuoka pushes Ramses off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuoka walks into a stiff left hand from Ramses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Ramses will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Ramses.
Ramses throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuoka throws the left hand but Ramses avoids the punch easily.
Ramses with the counter takedown but Matsuoka avoids it easily.
Matsuoka scores with a hook.
Ramses lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramses throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matsuoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuoka backing away here, and Ramses unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Matsuoka loads up on a big right hand but Ramses slips the punch.
Ramses throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matsuoka throws a looping overhand right but Ramses ducks down to avoid it.
Matsuoka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramses.
A slow jab from Matsuoka misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuoka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramses. Matsuoka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramses lands a high kick!
Ramses ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramses swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramses lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Matsuoka blocks the body kick.
Matsuoka takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsuoka. That snapped Ramses's head back.
Matsuoka looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramses is just out of range.
Ramses misses the jab.
Matsuoka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Matsuoka misses with a hook
and Ramses counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matsuoka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramses throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramses darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matsuoka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsuoka scores with a jab.
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!
Ramses fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Matsuoka.
Ramses works Matsuoka's body with a nice hook.
Ramses takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramses checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matsuoka tries to clinch but Ramses is having none of it.
Ramses avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramses moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
A big left from Ramses misses.
Ramses looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsuoka is just out of range.
Matsuoka moves out of range as Ramses strikes.
Matsuoka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ramses on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsuoka. Matsuoka obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Ramses as he connects with a hook.
Matsuoka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramses.
Crunch! Matsuoka slams his shin into Ramses's torso.
Matsuoka throws a lazy right hand but Ramses sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramses tries a low kick but Matsuoka avoids it.
Matsuoka throws a leg kick but Ramses sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramses is looking to slow Matsuoka down with leg kicks.
Matsuoka tries a low kick but Ramses avoids it.
Ramses misses with a low kick.
Matsuoka throws a head kick but Ramses moves out of range.
Ramses slips under a jab from Matsuoka.
Ramses cracks the inside of Matsuoka's front leg.
Ramses throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramses on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsuoka. Matsuoka obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsuoka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramses.
Ramses lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ramses keeps Matsuoka at a distance using the push kick.
Ramses connects with a nice looking jab.
Matsuoka moves away from the strike by Ramses.
Matsuoka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Matsuoka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramses feints and then cracks Matsuoka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsuoka down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsuoka.
Ramses misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuoka throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramses tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matsuoka tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramses scores with a hook.
Ramses ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsuoka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsuoka misses the jab.
Matsuoka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramses throws out the jab.
Matsuoka is looking to counter the offense by Ramses and move into the clinch.
Ramses takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matsuoka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ramses throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsuoka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsuoka moves away from the strike by Ramses.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Ramses thumps Matsuoka with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuoka tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Matsuoka.
Ramses scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ramses really dominated that round.
That's time! Matsuoka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ramses ducks under a wild hook from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka blocks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Matsuoka.
Ramses looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body punch from Matsuoka.
Ramses's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsuoka throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramses.
Matsuoka works over Ramses's head and body with a nice combination.
Matsuoka slips under a jab from Ramses.
Matsuoka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramses with the counter takedown but Matsuoka avoids it easily.
Matsuoka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramses connects with a body shot.
Matsuoka misses with a low kick.
Ramses looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramses, right into the meat.
Ramses throws a sloppy head kick and Matsuoka moves out of range easily.
Matsuoka tried to counter with a leg kick but Ramses avoided it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuoka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ramses takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ramses has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramses throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramses misses with a hook
and Matsuoka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matsuoka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matsuoka stalling in the clinch.
Ramses tries for a takedown but Matsuoka manages to get underhooks.
Matsuoka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ramses misses with the head strike.
Ramses fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramses.
Ramses has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ramses swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Matsuoka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ramses swings wildly with an uppercut but Matsuoka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramses misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ramses struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuoka controls his hands.
Matsuoka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramses.
A short uppercut from Ramses.
Ramses has had enough of the clinch but Matsuoka keeps him there for the moment.
Matsuoka breaks the clinch.
Matsuoka closes the distance and pushes Ramses back into the cage.
Matsuoka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramses lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramses lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Matsuoka backwards.
Ramses lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matsuoka.
Ramses goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuoka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matsuoka misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuoka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Matsuoka fails to land.
Matsuoka working aggressively here.
Ramses breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramses defending well as Matsuoka loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramses. That's going to slow Matsuoka down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka ducks under a wild hook from Ramses.
Ramses works Matsuoka's body with a nice hook.
Matsuoka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ramses misses with a few strikes there.
Matsuoka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ramses with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matsuoka lands a really nice looking cross but Ramses seems unphased.
A punch lands to the side of Ramses 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matsuoka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramses swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsuoka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ramses just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramses misses with a straight right.
Matsuoka slips under a jab.
Ramses throws a hook to the side of Matsuoka's head but Matsuoka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsuoka cracks Ramses with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramses misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuoka.
Ramses moves away from the strike by Matsuoka.
Ramses manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Matsuoka on his heels. He'll look to pass Matsuoka's guard now, I'm sure.
Ramses postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ramses wants to pass the guard but Matsuoka is keeping the position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Matsuoka manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ramses misses with a hook to the ribs.
Matsuoka tries to throw a body punch but Ramses avoids it by throwing Matsuoka back against the cage.
Matsuoka misses with a punch to the body.
Ramses lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroki Matsuoka had his way with John Ramses in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramses misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Matsuoka throws a hook to the side of Ramses's head but Ramses sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramses appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Matsuoka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ramses lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramses throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matsuoka.
Nice jab there from Ramses.
Matsuoka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsuoka slips under a jab from Ramses.
Matsuoka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Matsuoka lands a really nice looking cross but Ramses seems unphased.
Ramses tried to score with a low kick but Matsuoka checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuoka tries to move into range but Ramses moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ramses fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsuoka checks it well.
Ramses cracks the inside of Matsuoka's front leg.
Matsuoka is looking to score with low kicks.
Ramses comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramses lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuoka throws out a loose jab but Ramses uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramses tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ramses tries to bum rush Matsuoka with a series of wild strikes but Matsuoka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramses keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsuoka.
Matsuoka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsuoka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramses throws a leg kick but Matsuoka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matsuoka throws a low kick but Ramses avoids it.
Ramses feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matsuoka's calf.
Matsuoka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramses misses with a looping right.
Ramses throws a low kick but Matsuoka moves out of range easily.
Ramses pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramses takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matsuoka throws a hook but Ramses avoids it easily.
Ramses throws a hook but Matsuoka avoids it easily.
Matsuoka throws a hook but Ramses blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramses misses with a low kick.
Ramses scores with a leg kick.
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Ramses moves out of range easily.
Matsuoka misses with a hook.
Matsuoka throws a head kick but Ramses moves out of range.
Matsuoka throws an off balance right hand
and Ramses counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramses takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramses lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramses moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matsuoka clinches up against the cage.
Ramses breaks from the clinch.
Ramses lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ramses works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matsuoka throws a sloppy head kick and Ramses moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuoka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matsuoka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ramses dips to his left and cracks Matsuoka with an uppercut!
Ramses shoots in for a takedown but Matsuoka shows good takedown defense.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Matsuoka misses with a head kick.
Hiroki Matsuoka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsuoka throws a hook to the side of Ramses's head but Ramses sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramses looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramses blocks a head kick by Matsuoka.
Matsuoka lands a leg kick that knocks Ramses off balance momentarily.
Matsuoka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsuoka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramses paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramses turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ramses scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matsuoka doesn't seem bothered though.
Ramses tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramses lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matsuoka's sensitive parts.
Ramses's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramses obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Matsuoka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsuoka misses the jab.
Nice shot by Matsuoka.
Ramses throws a head kick that misses.
Matsuoka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramses can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Matsuoka.
A lazy left from Ramses finds it's target.
Matsuoka lands a jab to the nose.
Ramses blocks a head kick by Matsuoka.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Matsuoka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matsuoka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramses avoids the head kick by Matsuoka.
Ramses feints and then cracks Matsuoka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matsuoka down.
Good shot there by Ramses.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Ramses comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ramses has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:49
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Ramses!
John Ramses is the new featherweight champion!
John Ramses spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dudley (ranked 805 p4p, 106 weight class) and Tatu Kurri (ranked 471 p4p, 68 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tatu Kurri enters the cage!
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian Dudley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tatu Kurri!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dudley.
Kurri misses with a takedown attempt - Dudley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab by Dudley.
A punch lands to the side of Kurri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurri.
Kurri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dudley but Dudley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri throws out a leg kick but Dudley moves out of range and Kurri only half commits.
Good exchange - Dudley coming out on top.
Kurri tries for a takedown but Dudley circles away easily
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatu Kurri.
Kurri slips a jab and a cross from Dudley.
Dudley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurri moves away.
And Kurri tries to counter it with a takedown but Dudley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dudley lands a right hook to the body.
Dudley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurri gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dudley looks to land a combination but Kurri avoids it well.
Kurri is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dudley with a body shot.
Kurri tries for a takedown but Dudley circles away easily
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurri takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley stuffs the takedown attempt from Kurri. Kurri gets slowly back to his feet.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dudley stuffs the takedown attempt from Kurri. Kurri gets slowly back to his feet.
Dudley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurri shoots in looking for a takedown. Dudley tries to sprawl out of it but Kurri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dudley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donk. Dudley catches Kurri right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dudley scores with a jab. Kurri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dudley misses with a lunging right hand
and Kurri counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kurri.
Dudley manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurri pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kurri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dudley has managed to get both his arms back between Kurri's legs - danger averted.
Dudley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dudley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kurri working for a triangle but Dudley defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dudley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dudley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kurri is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Dudley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kurri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dudley circles away.
Kurri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dudley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kurri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kurri shoots in and drives through. Dudley sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri shoots in but no luck this time.
Dudley is looking for a counter combo.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatu Kurri.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kurri.
It looked like Dudley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dudley to the mat! Dudley manages to get full guard.
Kurri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dudley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kurri.
Tatu Kurri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kurri connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kurri content to stall in guard here.
Dudley looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudley, not yet.
Dudley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudley has his hands on Kurri's head, controlling the position.
Dudley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurri wants to pass the guard but Dudley is keeping the position.
Kurri advances to half guard.
Kurri prevents Dudley from improving his position.
Kurri trying to control the pace.
Kurri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dudley keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kurri winds up and cracks Dudley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dudley tries to roll over but Kurri keeps him under control.
Kurri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dudley defends it well.
Kurri is trying to control the action in half guard but Dudley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kurri seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dudley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dudley tries to get to full guard but Kurri has control of the leg.
Kurri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dudley is just riding it out for now. Kurri eventually gives up the hold.
Kurri lands with a punch from half guard.
Kurri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dudley sees it coming and defends easily.
Dudley trying to hold on to Kurri's head to control him but Kurri postures up.
Dudley wants to get back to full guard.
Dudley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kurri on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurri is keen to just control but Dudley is a slippery customer.
Kurri wants to free his trapped foot but Dudley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dudley is trying is best to control the position here.
Dudley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dudley tries to get out of the position.
Dudley is trying to maintain the position but Kurri is very close to passing his half guard.
Kurri wants to work for an arm triangle but Dudley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kurri wants to pass the guard but Dudley is defending well.
Kurri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dudley is trying to escape back to his feet but Kurri uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dudley is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kurri's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kurri working over Dudley with some ground and pound. Dudley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatu Kurri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kurri fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Dudley as he connects with a hook.
Dudley scores with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Dudley.
A little jabbing left from Kurri on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurri can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Dudley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dudley.
Kurri tries for a takedown but Dudley circles away easily
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurri with a poor takedown
and Dudley counters with a series of strikes. Kurri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatu Kurri.
Dudley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kurri eats them both and turns towards Dudley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kurri tries for a takedown but Dudley circles away easily
and Dudley counters with a one-two to the body.
Kurri takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
Kurri fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurri gets a double leg takedown into Dudley's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley is adopting a defensive guard.
Dudley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurri is one step ahead there.
Dudley being controlled here, momentarily.
Dudley is trying to control the position but Kurri postures up.
Kurri drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dudley dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurri is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dudley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kurri's body to avoid the submission. Kurri has instead reached around Dudley's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kurri arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tatu Kurri!
After winning the bout, Tatu Kurri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 1075 p4p, 148 weight class) and Jab Brown (ranked 827 p4p, 117 weight class). Kuwabara's entrance music is Kazuma Kuwabara Theme. A fine choice. Brown has chosen Lützenkirchen - German Kiss as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
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214 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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuma Kuwabara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown blocks a jab.
Kuwabara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brown shoots in but Kuwabara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kuwabara gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuwabara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuwabara's head.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Brown is working for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuwabara's head.
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown is pressing down on Kuwabara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kuwabara is holding on for now.
Kuwabara tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending well.
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuwabara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Kuwabara is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kuwabara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuwabara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Brown is working for a kimura but Kuwabara is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown working Kuwabara over with strikes.
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuwabara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Kuwabara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuwabara.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Kuwabara sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuwabara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuwabara misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuwabara throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuwabara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Kuwabara throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Kuwabara scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuwabara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown with the counter takedown but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Kuwabara swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kuwabara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Kazuma Kuwabara is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kuwabara pinned against the cage. Kuwabara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jab Brown.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuwabara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuwabara tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuwabara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuwabara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kuwabara is looking to improve his position.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kuwabara is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuwabara.
Kuwabara 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown passes Kuwabara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown is trying for a kimura here. Kuwabara looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brown wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jab Brown!
Jab Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kazuma Kuwabara was interviewed post fight and said 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juu Dyon (ranked 340 p4p, 46 weight class) and Jesse Point (ranked 617 p4p, 80 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
165 lbs
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27
162 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juu Dyon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Point!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Point but Point pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Point thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dyon if he has to take too many more of those.
Point connects with a leg kick. Dyon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dyon is looking to clinch but Point is avoiding it.
Point was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Point thuds a left hand into Dyon's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dyon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dyon shoots in and drives through. Point sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Point is looking to slow Dyon down with leg kicks.
Dyon fails with the takedown
and Point counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juu Dyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Point throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dyon tries to clinch but Point is having none of it.
Point unleashes a big counter combination but Dyon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dyon shoots in looking for a takedown. Point tries to sprawl out of it but Dyon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Point manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dyon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jesse Point is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Point.
Point takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jesse Point seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Point buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dyon blocks the body kick.
Dyon gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Point is trying to control Dyon's posture but Dyon avoids it.
Dyon misses with the ground and pound.
Point felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyon in side control, throwing shots but Point defends.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Dyon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
An elbow from Dyon crashes against the mat.
Dyon advances to full mount.
Dyon throws some wild stikes that Point manages to avoid easily.
Dyon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Point is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Point and Dyon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dyon trying to control the action but Point is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyon is really struggling to control Point but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dyon 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.
Dyon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dyon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Point has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dyon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Point is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dyon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Point, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Point is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Point dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Point enables Dyon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Point manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Point looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Point looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Point!
Dyon is looking for a sweep.
Dyon is working hard here to advance position.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dyon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dyon wants to improve his position but Point is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Point perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dyon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Point pulls his head out easily.
Dyon trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyon wants to improve his position but Point is controlling well.
Dyon wants to get back to full guard but Point has passed into side control.
Dyon is looking to reverse the position.
Point is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dyon is trying to control Point's posture but Point avoids it.
Dyon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Point presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyon is squirming around, avoiding Point's attempts to control the action.
Point tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dyon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Point trying to control but Dyon is having none of it.
Juu Dyon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dyon wants to hold on but Point pushes him away.
Dyon regains half guard.
Dyon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dyon trying to get back to full guard but Point takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyon is desperately trying to improve his position but Point has a good base and remains in mount.
Point content just to control the position here.
Dyon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dyon wants to hold on but Point pushes him away.
Point takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dyon is looking to improve his position but Point isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Jesse Point showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Point swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dyon.
Point misses with a low kick.
Point tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dyon tries to counter with a takedown but Point is quick to defend against it.
Danga de danga de dang - Point scores with a four punch combination!
Point leaves Dyon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Point.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyon moves out of range of the body kick.
Point has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Point defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dyon.
Point unleashes a big counter combination but Dyon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dyon shoots for a takedown but Point saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dyon backing away here, and Point unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juu Dyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Point.
Point scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Point. That's going to slow Dyon down.
Juu Dyon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Point lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Point pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Point lands a front kick.
Point throws a nice head kick!
Point fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Point feints and then cracks Dyon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dyon down.
Point is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Point lands a leg kick that knocks Dyon off balance momentarily.
Point throws a head kick that Dyon semi-blocks.
Dyon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Point is fending him off so far but Dyon persists. Nope, Point circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Point connects with a nice looking jab.
Point moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Point throws a jab when Dyon was well out of range.
Dyon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Point sprawls well. Point wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dyon gets slowly back to his feet.
Dyon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dyon.
Dyon goes for a double leg but Point avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Point continues to drive forward.
Point is looking for the big counter here.
Juu Dyon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Point throws a wild body kick that Dyon sees coming a mile off.
Point throws a nice outside leg kick.
Point throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dyon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Point comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Point 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Point!
A relieved looking Jesse Point thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 147 p4p, 20 weight class) and Boo Lee (ranked 197 p4p, 29 weight class). Lee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mama Said Knock You Out. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Boo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee slips a jab from DeSilva.
DeSilva fakes the leg kick and cracks Lee in the body.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSilva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
DeSilva has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva misses with a punch on the inside.
DeSilva misses with a punch to the body.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee prevents a body shot from DeSilva.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeSilva.
DeSilva moves away from the strike by Lee.
It looked like DeSilva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee jabs at DeSilva's body.
DeSilva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSilva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
DeSilva throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
DeSilva throws a lazy body kick
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and DeSilva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeSilva has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeSilva lands with a light punch inside.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeSilva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
DeSilva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but DeSilva takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
DeSilva lands a head kick. Lee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
DeSilva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSilva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
DeSilva throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like DeSilva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva clinches with his opponent.
DeSilva lands with a short head shot on the inside.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Lee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeSilva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, DeSilva scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeSilva misses with a body punch.
Lee wants to break free but DeSilva has control.
DeSilva wants to stall.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeSilva lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from DeSilva.
DeSilva presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but DeSilva has the dominant position.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee presses DeSilva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. DeSilva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lee can turn it around.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
DeSilva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but DeSilva uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeSilva keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.
DeSilva works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
DeSilva lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
DeSilva scores with a shoulder strike.
DeSilva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeSilva is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee looks winded!
DeSilva struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
DeSilva digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee avoids the head kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from DeSilva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Good exchange - DeSilva coming out on top.
DeSilva moves out of range of the body kick.
DeSilva jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeSilva doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee lands a jab to DeSilva's midsection.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeSilva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeSilva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
DeSilva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheers as DeSilva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
DeSilva connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
DeSilva moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
DeSilva is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
DeSilva misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. DeSilva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeSilva.
DeSilva cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
DeSilva throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but DeSilva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeSilva wants to clinch but Lee slips to the side
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeSilva looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
DeSilva is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. DeSilva does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slips a straight right by DeSilva.
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
DeSilva lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by DeSilva.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but DeSilva checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeSilva blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeSilva in his tracks.
DeSilva dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
DeSilva closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by DeSilva.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSilva throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
DeSilva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
DeSilva wants to clinch.
Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but DeSilva avoids it.
DeSilva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeSilva lands with an overhand left.
DeSilva tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee misses with an uppercut. DeSilva saw that one coming.
Lee moves forwards but DeSilva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
DeSilva cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
DeSilva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
A jab from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee staying out of range there.
DeSilva looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSilva. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeSilva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws a head kick but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva lands a head kick!
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - DeSilva coming out on top.
Lee throws a jab when DeSilva was well out of range.
DeSilva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
DeSilva lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeSilva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from DeSilva.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeSilva throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Jab, jab by DeSilva - just one landing.
DeSilva scores with a leg kick.
Nice cross by DeSilva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for DeSilva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at DeSilva.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
DeSilva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
DeSilva tried to counter with a leg kick but Lee avoided it.
A jab from Lee misses.
DeSilva throws a good cross that connects.
DeSilva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee lands a nice looking body kick.
DeSilva slips a jab from Lee.
Lee is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
DeSilva scores with a nice head shot.
DeSilva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DeSilva - the referee stops the clock and Lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DeSilva. Lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, jab by DeSilva - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
DeSilva tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeSilva throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
DeSilva blocks a head kick by Lee.
DeSilva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeSilva connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee is looking to slow DeSilva down with leg kicks.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeSilva doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee digs a good hook to DeSilva's body.
Jab, jab by DeSilva - just one landing.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but DeSilva avoids it.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by DeSilva.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeSilva moves away.
DeSilva throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lee avoids it.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeSilva misses with a hook.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva thumps Lee with a low kick.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
DeSilva throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and DeSilva only half commits.
A nice combination there by Lee.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
DeSilva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee wants to slow DeSilva down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeSilva loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee tries to work over DeSilva's front leg with a kick but DeSilva checks it.
DeSilva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeSilva clinches up against the cage.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee blocks a body shot from DeSilva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
DeSilva content to slow the pace in the clinch.
DeSilva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from DeSilva.
DeSilva wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
A head kick from Lee lands but DeSilva takes it in his stride.
DeSilva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee motions for DeSilva to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeSilva avoids the body shot from Lee.
DeSilva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for DeSilva.
DeSilva throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
DeSilva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee misses with a body shot.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
DeSilva is looking to counter punch.
DeSilva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from DeSilva does it's job there.
DeSilva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
DeSilva lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
DeSilva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeSilva tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DeSilva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - DeSilva had a free shot at his head there.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but DeSilva saw it coming and moves away.
DeSilva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeSilva throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeSilva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeSilva misses with a straight right.
Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeSilva connects with a high kick.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
DeSilva ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Antonio Mauricio DeSilva did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
DeSilva throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
DeSilva throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
DeSilva clinches.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeSilva has him pressed against the cage.
DeSilva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeSilva trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed DeSilva into the cage.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
DeSilva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a body punch.
DeSilva prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as DeSilva controls his hands.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee throws a leg kick but DeSilva checks it.
Lee misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by DeSilva.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
DeSilva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeSilva on the side of the head.
DeSilva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeSilva.
DeSilva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
DeSilva doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
DeSilva lands a head kick!
Lee drops his hands momentarily and DeSilva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
DeSilva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeSilva drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from DeSilva misses its intended target.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping DeSilva at a distance.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee throws a one two combo.
DeSilva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSilva is just out of range.
A big left from DeSilva misses.
DeSilva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee defending well as DeSilva loads up on a big left hand.
DeSilva scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
DeSilva thows a leg kick but Lee checks it
and Lee counters with a head kick.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but DeSilva ducks down to avoid it.
DeSilva throws a counter high kick but Lee was just alert enough to avoid it.
DeSilva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Decent striking displayed by DeSilva there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
DeSilva punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
DeSilva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeSilva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but DeSilva has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
DeSilva trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
DeSilva can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee tries to break the clinch but DeSilva is controlling the position.
DeSilva manages to break the clinch.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at DeSilva's knee but DeSilva avoids it well.
DeSilva throws a head kick that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with the body kick
and DeSilva counters with a leg kick.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeSilva manages to avoid it.
Lee misses with a straight left.
DeSilva is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
DeSilva misses with a shot to the body
and DeSilva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee slips a jab from DeSilva.
DeSilva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee takes a swing at DeSilva's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from DeSilva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeSilva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
DeSilva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.
DeSilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSilva.
That kick from DeSilva tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheers as DeSilva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
A big left from Lee misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Antonio Mauricio DeSilva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
DeSilva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DeSilva finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
DeSilva has managed to clinch.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeSilva tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing DeSilva back against the cage.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeSilva throws a good cross that connects.
DeSilva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeSilva.
An attempted straight right counter from DeSilva misses the target.
Lee connects with a high kick.
DeSilva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeSilva moves into the clinch.
DeSilva lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeSilva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but DeSilva slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by DeSilva.
DeSilva works the jab nicely.
DeSilva scores with a jab to the head.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks DeSilva off balance momentarily.
DeSilva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from DeSilva.
DeSilva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva.
A head kick misses from DeSilva.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSilva was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee tries to land a front kick but DeSilva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from DeSilva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeSilva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by DeSilva. DeSilva obviously looking to wear him down.
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and DeSilva moves out of range easily.
DeSilva tries to clinch up.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boo Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
DeSilva throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
DeSilva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
DeSilva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Lee tries to move into range but DeSilva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DeSilva feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
DeSilva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
A head kick misses from Lee.
DeSilva avoids the head kick by Lee.
DeSilva misses with a wild body shot.
DeSilva lands with a right hand.
DeSilva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeSilva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeSilva.
A big right from Lee misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee swings for the body but DeSilva moves out of range.
DeSilva throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
DeSilva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSilva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DeSilva scoring well with a low kick there.
DeSilva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but DeSilva avoids it.
DeSilva misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but DeSilva avoids it.
DeSilva misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt DeSilva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lee's calf.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from DeSilva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from DeSilva - the referee stops the clock and Lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says DeSilva. Lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeSilva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
DeSilva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by DeSilva as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeSilva, right into the meat.
DeSilva dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeSilva lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeSilva 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Mauricio DeSilva!
Antonio Mauricio DeSilva retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Maeda (ranked 521 p4p, 69 weight class) and Jao Rua (ranked 486 p4p, 63 weight class). Maeda's entrance music is Submission. A fine choice. Rua has chosen Tarantula as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jao Rua!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Maeda. That snapped Rua's head back.
Maeda drives through with a takedown into Rua's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maeda being controlled here momentarily.
Rua manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Maeda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maeda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rua walks away with a smile on his face. Maeda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense.
Maeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maeda looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Good shot there by Rua.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua scores with a jab to the body.
Maeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maeda swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rua! But no joy.
Rua staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rua! But no joy.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maeda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Maeda is chipping away with strikes.
Rua gets back to half guard.
Maeda is trying to work for a kimura but Rua is defending well.
Maeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rua is just riding it out for now. Maeda eventually gives up the hold.
Rua pushes Maeda off and gets back to his feet.
A big left from Rua misses.
Rua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maeda tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua moves out of range of the strikes.
Rua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maeda.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rua! But no joy.
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maeda.
Rua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maeda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Maeda tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua misses with a straight left.
Maeda gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Maeda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rua is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rua is trying to get back to his feet.
Maeda tries for a kimura but Rua is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maeda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maeda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rua has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maeda but great work by Rua.
Maeda wants to control but Rua postures up.
Rua wants to control but Maeda is keeping him busy.
Rua staying calm.
Rua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda is letting Rua control him for a moment.
Rua decides to stand back up.
Maeda shoots in for a double leg but Rua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maeda looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Rua misses with a double jab
and Maeda counters with a nice body shot.
Rua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maeda.
Maeda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maeda tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Rua misses with a looping right.
Maeda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jao Rua dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rua avoids it really well and circles away.
Maeda scores with a nice right hand.
Maeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rua! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Maeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maeda lands a slapping body shot.
Maeda looks to throw the jab but Rua is out of range.
Rua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maeda lands with a straight right. Rua didn't see that one coming.
Rua has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Maeda tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Jao Rua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maeda misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Rua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maeda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rua explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda misses with an uppercut. Rua saw that one coming.
Rua misses with a looping left.
Maeda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maeda looks to throw the jab but Rua is out of range.
Rua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maeda throws a body punch but Rua moves out of range.
Rua misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua misses with a hook. Maeda ducked under it nicely.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maeda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maeda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Maeda.
Maeda moves into the clinch successfully.
Maeda can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda is trying to drag Rua to the mat but Rua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Rua won't allow it.
Rua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Maeda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Maeda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maeda.
Maeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maeda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maeda walks into a stiff left hand from Rua.
Rua listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jao Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Maeda.
Maeda misses with a shot to the body
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rua might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maeda tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Maeda cracks Rua with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda has his takedown stuffed
and Rua counters with a crisp right hand that drops Maeda! Rua lets Maeda back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Maeda is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Rua engages and cracks Maeda with a massive lead left hook - Maeda tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Rua is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jao Rua!
A victorious Jao Rua thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Thomas Maeda had this to say: 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.
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