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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alka Mangrove (ranked 1132 p4p, 152 weight class) and Adonis Stevenson (ranked 2231 p4p, 275 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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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
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alka Mangrove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adonis Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangrove just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stevenson! But no joy.
Mangrove lands with a slapping head kick.
Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mangrove counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mangrove's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mangrove tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stevenson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mangrove wants to control but Stevenson is keeping him busy.
Mangrove trying to pass the guard but Stevenson defending well.
Mangrove wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevenson keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove is trying to work for a kimura but Stevenson is defending well.
Mangrove is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mangrove jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stevenson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stevenson and Mangrove has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mangrove controlling the position.
Stevenson is pushing Mangrove's head away, looking to escape. Mangrove manages to hold on to the position though.
Mangrove is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevenson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mangrove tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mangrove has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mangrove has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Stevenson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mangrove yanks on the arm and Stevenson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mangrove.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alka Mangrove!
Our winner, Alka Mangrove, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joels Van Wijnbergen (ranked 857 p4p, 124 weight class) and Douche Canoe (ranked 2727 p4p, 317 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joels Van Wijnbergen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douche Canoe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canoe counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Wijnbergen.
Canoe throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Van Wijnbergen's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Canoe throws a hook to the side of Van Wijnbergen's head but Van Wijnbergen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Wijnbergen misses with an uppercut
and Canoe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but Canoe avoids it.
Canoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Wijnbergen. That one must have hurt.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Wijnbergen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Wijnbergen as he avoids it easily.
Van Wijnbergen closes the distance and clinches.
Canoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Canoe.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Canoe lands an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen gets underhooks to prevent Canoe's takedown attempt.
Van Wijnbergen presses Canoe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Canoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canoe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Wijnbergen avoids it.
Canoe tries for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen manages to get underhooks.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douche Canoe.
Canoe tries a body shot but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Wijnbergen controls his hands.
Canoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Van Wijnbergen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canoe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Canoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canoe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canoe pushes Van Wijnbergen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Canoe is trying to trip Van Wijnbergen. He has hold of a leg but Van Wijnbergen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Canoe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Canoe throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Wijnbergen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Wijnbergen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canoe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Wijnbergen is pulling down on Canoe's head to control his posture.
Canoe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Canoe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Canoe postures up in Van Wijnbergen's guard and throws a big left but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canoe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Canoe landing some decent shots from guard.
Van Wijnbergen looking to control.
Canoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canoe trying to control but Van Wijnbergen is working from the bottom.
Canoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Canoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Canoe throwing strikes from guard but Van Wijnbergen blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Canoe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Canoe misses with a hook
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a poor cross that misses
and Canoe counters with a nice uppercut.
Canoe gets the takedown into side control.
Canoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Wijnbergen keeps working.
Van Wijnbergen trying his best to control but Canoe has mounted him.
Canoe unloading with bombs!
Canoe controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Douche Canoe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Wijnbergen lands a front kick.
Van Wijnbergen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Canoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Wijnbergen throws a push kick but Canoe slaps the foot to one side.
Van Wijnbergen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Canoe. Beautiful body shot.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but Canoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe misses the shot to the body.
Canoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Van Wijnbergen as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canoe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Canoe checks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick as Canoe jumps back.
Canoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Canoe moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen wants to land a leg kick but Canoe is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canoe.
Van Wijnbergen thows a leg kick but Canoe checks it
and Canoe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Canoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Canoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Canoe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a wild body shot.
Joels Van Wijnbergen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canoe manages to avoid it.
Canoe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Wijnbergen with a body shot.
Canoe fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Canoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
A little jabbing left from Canoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick.
Canoe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Van Wijnbergen moves out of range of the leg kick from Canoe.
Van Wijnbergen throws a series of punches but Canoe moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Canoe's ribcage but misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Canoe sees coming a mile off.
Canoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Wijnbergen at a distance.
Canoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Canoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Wijnbergen. Canoe shrugs it off though.
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Canoe avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen walks into a jab.
Van Wijnbergen throws a front kick aimed at Canoe's knee but Canoe avoids it well.
Van Wijnbergen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Canoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Wijnbergen throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Wijnbergen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Canoe finds it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Wijnbergen, right into the meat.
Van Wijnbergen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Canoe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Wijnbergen momentarily.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a looping left.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canoe blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Canoe catches Van Wijnbergen right on the button with a cross.
Van Wijnbergen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canoe.
Van Wijnbergen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Canoe misses with a leg kick
and Van Wijnbergen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Wijnbergen - that will leave a mark!
Canoe avoids a kick to the body.
Canoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a thumping low kick.
Canoe misses with an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Wijnbergen. Canoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Wijnbergen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canoe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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 Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Wijnbergen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Canoe throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Canoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Canoe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the combination.
It seemed like Canoe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Canoe swinging wildly here.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Canoe.
Canoe throws the left hand but Van Wijnbergen avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Canoe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Wijnbergen - the referee stops the clock and Canoe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Wijnbergen. Canoe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Wijnbergen misses the shot to the body.
Canoe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Canoe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Canoe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Wijnbergen.
Canoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Wijnbergen defends well and Canoe ends up having to push Van Wijnbergen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Canoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Wijnbergen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Canoe darts in looking for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen gets double underhooks and turns Canoe into the cage.
Canoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Canoe moves out of range.
Canoe lands the left hand.
Canoe misses with a hook to the body
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a left to the body.
Canoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Wijnbergen at a distance.
A jab lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canoe misses with a right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Wijnbergen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Canoe darts in looking for a takedown but Van Wijnbergen gets double underhooks and turns Canoe into the cage.
Joels Van Wijnbergen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douche Canoe.
Canoe misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a low kick, right behind Canoe 's knee.
Nice body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Canoe throws a looping overhand right but Van Wijnbergen ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Canoe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Canoe misses with an uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Canoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Wijnbergen staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canoe throws a big shot that misses.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice looking combination but Canoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Wijnbergen cracks the inside of Canoe's front leg.
Canoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Wijnbergen.
Canoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Canoe feints the counter takedown.
Van Wijnbergen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Canoe.
Canoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Wijnbergen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canoe scores with a jab.
Canoe scores with a body shot.
Van Wijnbergen ducks right into an uppercut from Canoe.
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!
Canoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen tried to score with a low kick but Canoe checks it.
Van Wijnbergen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canoe.
Van Wijnbergen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canoe throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Van Wijnbergen. Beautiful body shot.
Canoe moves out of range of the body kick from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen thows a body kick. Canoe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Canoe counters with a takedown into side control.
Van Wijnbergen sneaks out the side door and pushes Canoe away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joels Van Wijnbergen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Wijnbergen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joels Van Wijnbergen!
Joels Van Wijnbergen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anurag Dikshit (ranked 686 p4p, 86 weight class) and Mamoru Date (ranked 894 p4p, 106 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
40 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Anurag Dikshit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Mamoru Date!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Date ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Date cracks Dikshit with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Date.
Date stuns Dikshit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dikshit lands a nice hook to Date's body. Date takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Dikshit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Date misses with a low kick.
Dikshit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anurag Dikshit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Date there.
Date blocks a jab.
Date keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dikshit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dikshit throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dikshit throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Date on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Date misses the shot to the body.
Date tries to land a leg kick but Dikshit saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Dikshit was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Date.
Dikshit just misses with a punch to the body.
Date doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Date catches Dikshit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A solid leg kick lands there for Date.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dikshit moves into the clinch successfully.
Dikshit swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Dikshit - that landed with a thud.
Date swings wildly with an uppercut but Dikshit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Our sources have told us that Dikshit has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dikshit.
Dikshit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dikshit digs a right hand underneath Date's ribcage. Date let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dikshit tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date misses with a body punch.
Dikshit tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Date on the inside.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dikshit misses with the head strike.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date prevents a body shot from Dikshit.
Date misses with a body punch.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date tries to work over Dikshit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Dikshit.
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!
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date misses with a body punch.
Dikshit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dikshit.
Date presses Dikshit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Dikshit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Date blocks a body shot from Dikshit.
Still in the clinch, Dikshit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dikshit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dikshit.
A head punch on the inside from Dikshit fails to land.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dikshit.
Date throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dikshits head.
Date working aggressively here.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date lands a hook to the side of the head.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Dikshit controls his hands.
Date blocking some punches.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dikshit's elbow.
Dikshit scores with a hook to the body.
Date misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date misses with some punches.
Date misses with the head strike.
Dikshit is working Date over against the cage.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Date misses with some punches.
A short right from Dikshit.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dikshit.
A short right from Date on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dikshit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date misses with some punches.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Date lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date lands an uppercut.
Date is leaning against Dikshit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Dikshit controls the action.
Date tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dikshit's elbow.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Dikshit.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Dikshit.
Date misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Dikshit as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Dikshit controls the action.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Date takes a shot to the head.
Dikshit lands a shoulder strike.
Date's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Date tries to throw a body punch but Dikshit avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mamoru Date will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Date throws a leg kick but Dikshit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dikshit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Date scores with a hook to the body. Dikshit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dikshit misses with a wild body shot.
Date jabs Dikshit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dikshit moves in looking to clinch but Date pushes him off.
Date throws a looping overhand right but Dikshit ducks down to avoid it.
Mamoru Date seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Date misses with a straight right.
Dikshit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dikshit looks to clinch
and Date counters with a thumping low kick.
Dikshit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dikshit scores with a jab to the head.
Date lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Date scores with a jab to the body.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the body
and Date connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Date throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Dikshit to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dikshit swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Date counter with a right hand.
Date takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dikshit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Date connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dikshit scrambles back to his feet.
Date misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dikshit counters with a right hand to the body.
Dikshit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dikshit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Date paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Date, right into the meat.
Date scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Date wants to slow Dikshit down by chopping away at his legs.
Dikshit is looking to wear down Date with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Date scores with a jab to the head.
Date throws a body shot but no joy.
Dikshit throws the left hand but Date avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dikshit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dikshit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dikshit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dikshit with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Date to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Date wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Date throws a body punch but Dikshit moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Dikshit misses its target.
Date lands with a good body shot.
Date avoids the body shot from Dikshit.
Date avoids the head kick by Dikshit.
A head kick misses from Dikshit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Date, right into the meat.
Date moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Dikshit misses.
Date keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dikshit.
Date tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dikshit misses with a combination
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Dikshit darts in trying to clinch
and Date counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dikshit drives through and clinches with Date against the cage.
Date tries a body shot but Dikshit blocks it.
Dikshit blocks a body shot from Date.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Dikshit controls his hands.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Dikshit controls his hands.
Dikshit blocks an uppercut.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Dikshit.
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anurag Dikshit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dikshit tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dikshit tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Dikshit controls the action.
Dikshit misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dikshit blocks a body shot from Date.
A head punch on the inside from Dikshit fails to land.
Dikshit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date can't find room to land a body shot as Dikshit controls the action.
Dikshit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Dikshit misses with the head strike.
Dikshit misses with a punch on the inside.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dikshit blocks an uppercut.
Dikshit misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Date scores with a nice short uppercut.
Date has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dikshit.
Date misses with a body punch.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
Dikshit is working Date over against the cage.
Dikshit working aggressively here.
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Date as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Date cracks Dikshit with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamoru Date 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dikshit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Dikshit is looking to clinch.
Dikshit misses with a hook to the body
letting Date counter with a right hand.
A combination from Dikshit does no damage.
Good shot there by Date.
Date scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, jab by Date - just one landing.
Dikshit staying out of range there.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date throws out a counter right but Dikshit avoids it with no problem.
Dikshit tries to clinch there but Date circles away.
Date swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dikshit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dikshit wants to clinch
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Date looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date misses with a left hand
and Dikshit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dikshit fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dikshit struggles to land a body shot inside as Date controls his hands.
Date misses with some punches.
Dikshit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Dikshit misses with a body punch.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Date lands a right hand.
Dikshit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Dikshit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
Dikshit takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Date.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dikshit lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dikshit blocks a body shot from Date.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date lands with a short shot to the head.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Dikshit's head.
Dikshit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Dikshit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Dikshit controls his hands.
Date lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dikshit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Date misses with a body punch.
Dikshit tries to throw a body punch but Date avoids it by throwing Dikshit back against the cage.
Dikshit misses with the head strike.
Dikshit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Date blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Date blocks an uppercut.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Dikshit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dikshit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dikshit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dikshit misses with a punch to the body.
Dikshit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
Date digs a right hand underneath Dikshit's ribcage. Dikshit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Date blocking some punches.
Mamoru Date is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short uppercut from Date.
Dikshit can't find room to land a body shot as Date controls the action.
Date works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dikshit blocks a body shot from Date.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Dikshit.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Date lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dikshit.
Anurag Dikshit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dikshit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Date fails to land.
Date blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Date misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dikshit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Date lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dikshit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date working aggressively here.
Date lands a hook that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
A shot in the inside from Date.
Dikshit digs a right hand underneath Date's ribcage. Date let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dikshit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dikshit backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dikshit tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
Dikshit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mamoru Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Date 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamoru Date!
A very excited looking Mamoru Date made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mana Festation (ranked 766 p4p, 40 weight class) and Midick Aiken (ranked 743 p4p, 39 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mana Festation!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Midick Aiken!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aiken throws a jab but it's blocked by Festation.
Festation blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Festation on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aiken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aiken misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Festation counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Festation throws out a loose jab but Aiken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Aiken.
Aiken scores with a shot to the body.
Festation tries to score with a low kick but Aiken moves his leg out of the way.
Aiken throws a jab but it's blocked by Festation.
Festation lands a jab to the head.
Festation swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Festation 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 Aiken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aiken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aiken.
Festation wants to slow Aiken down by chopping away at his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Festation misses with a body kick.
Aiken digs a good hook to Festation's body.
A punch lands to the side of Festation 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Festation misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Festation tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aiken is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Festation with a body shot.
Festation thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Aiken if he has to take too many more of those.
A solid body kick from Aiken.
Aiken blocks a head kick by Festation.
Nice uppercut lands for Aiken. That snapped Festation's head back.
Aiken tests Festation's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Festation throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Festation throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Aiken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of Festation 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aiken misses with a left hand
and Festation counters with an inside leg kick.
Festation throws a sloppy head kick and Aiken moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aiken just misses with a punch to the body.
Aiken is looking to slow Festation down with leg kicks.
Festation is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aiken.
Aiken throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aiken throws an overhand right that lands on Festation's shoulder, as Festation tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Festation was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Festation ducks under a wild hook from Aiken.
Festation checks a low kick from Aiken.
Midick Aiken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aiken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Festation throws a hook but Aiken blocks it.
Aiken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Festation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Festation throws an overhand right that lands on Aiken's shoulder, as Aiken tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Aiken releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick by Festation misses
and Aiken counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Festation lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Festation is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aiken.
Aiken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aiken misses with a hook. Festation ducked under it nicely.
Festation looks for the body kick but Aiken saw that one coming.
Aiken misses with a looping left.
Festation connects with a leg kick. Aiken looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Festation checks a leg kick nicely.
Aiken misses with an uppercut. Festation saw that one coming.
Aiken throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Aiken lands a nice shot to the body.
Festation looks to land a right hand but Aiken moved out of range.
Aiken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Festation swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aiken.
Festation stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aiken.
Aiken has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Aiken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aiken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Festation counters with a one-two to the body.
Festation scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Festation throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aiken flicks out a counter leg kick but Festation steps away.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Festation is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aiken looks to throw the jab but Festation is out of range.
Aiken is looking to chop away at Festation's legs.
Festation tries to counter by clinching up but Aiken breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aiken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Festation circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Festation connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aiken. Aiken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aiken misses with a wild body shot.
Festation misses with a wild body shot.
Aiken connects with a jab.
Festation misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Aiken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aiken throws a leg kick that is checked
and Festation counters with a three punch combo that has Aiken backing up. Aiken nods at Festation to acknowledge the strikes.
Aiken jabs at Festation's body.
Aiken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aiken throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aiken scores with a punch to the head.
Aiken motions for Festation to come forward. Aiken throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aiken attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A right-left combo lands from Festation.
Aiken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aiken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Midick Aiken will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aiken, right into the meat.
Aiken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Festation gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aiken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Aiken.
Aiken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Festation lands with a short shot to the head.
Festation is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Festation tries to land knees in the clinch but Aiken avoids the damage to the body.
Festation with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aiken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mana Festation is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aiken is looking to chop away at Festation's legs.
Aiken throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Aiken looks to move away, Festation throws a big counter combo but Aiken just gets out of the way.
Aiken moves out of range of the body kick.
Aiken wants to land a leg kick but Festation is out of range.
Festation connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Festation throws a hook to the side of Aiken's head but Aiken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aiken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Midick Aiken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aiken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Aiken lands with a shot to the body.
Aiken lands with a shot to the body.
Aiken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aiken checks a leg kick nicely.
Festation delivers a nice body kick.
Festation avoids the body shot from Aiken.
Festation throws a head kick that misses.
Aiken connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Festation.
Festation tries to clinch but Aiken is having none of it.
Aiken misses with a straight right.
Aiken lands with a nice body kick.
Festation swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aiken tries a quick counter leg kick but Festation is wise to it.
Festation throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Festation moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aiken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Festation stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Aiken throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aiken lands a glancing blow to the side of Festation's head.
Festation throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aiken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aiken throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Aiken lands a lovely overhand right.
Festation throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aiken connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.
Festation cracks Aiken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aiken scores with the left hand. Festation knows he should have avoided that one.
Festation slips a jab from Aiken.
An attempted straight right counter from Festation misses the target.
Festation jabs at Aiken's body.
Aiken blocks a head kick by Festation.
Aiken moves out of range of the body kick.
Festation throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Festation connects with a high kick.
Aiken scores with a kick to the midsection.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Festation.
Aiken scores with a hook to the body. Festation takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Festation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Festation pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aiken throws the left hand but Festation avoids the punch easily.
Festation slips a jab from Aiken.
Festation throws a head kick but Aiken moves out of range.
Festation avoids the body shot from Aiken.
Aiken misses with a hook. Festation ducked under it nicely.
Aiken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aiken moves out of range of the body kick from Festation.
A little jabbing left from Aiken on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A left lands for Aiken.
Aiken misses the shot to the body.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aiken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Festation moves away.
Aiken blocks a leg kick.
Aiken lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Festation misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aiken tests Festation's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid body kick from Aiken.
Festation is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aiken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aiken explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Festation on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aiken tries to keep at a distance but Festation has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aiken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Festation fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Festation.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Midick Aiken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Aiken scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice cross by Aiken.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aiken darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aiken.
A telegraphed right hand from Festation misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aiken! But no joy.
Aiken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Festation with a jab.
Festation tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Festation takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aiken moves out of range of the body kick from Festation.
Aiken defending well as Festation loads up on a big left hand.
Festation needs to keep his hands up - Aiken had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Festation is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aiken.
Aiken takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Festation wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Festation tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Aiken manages to circle out of the way.
Festation takes one to the side of the head.
Festation takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aiken takes a swing at Festation's ribcage but misses.
Aiken defending well as Festation loads up on a big left hand.
Aiken thuds his right hand into Festation's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Festation cracks the inside of Aiken's front leg.
Aiken misses with a wild body shot.
Festation swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Festation is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aiken falls off balance throwing a combination
and Festation counters with a one-two to the body.
Festation motions for Aiken to come forward. Festation throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Festation throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Festation misses with a hook.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Aiken misses the target.
Aiken lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aiken lands a jab-cross combination.
Festation misses with a looping right.
Aiken lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aiken tries to land a leg kick but Festation saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Aiken misses.
Aiken swings for the body but Festation moves out of range.
Aiken throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aiken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Festation.
Aiken throws a low kick but Festation moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Festation.
Festation takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A lazy body kick from Festation
and Aiken connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Festation lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aiken's sensitive parts.
Midick Aiken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Festation shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Festation throws a hook but Aiken blocks it.
Festation throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aiken.
Festation throws a jab when Aiken was well out of range.
Aiken fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aiken lands a head shot.
Festation misses with a head kick.
Aiken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Festation.
Aiken throws a hook to the side of Festation's head but Festation sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aiken misses with a low kick.
Festation wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Festation wants to clinch but Aiken slips to the side
and Aiken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Festation throws out a leg kick but Aiken moves out of range and Festation only half commits.
As Festation backs off Aiken throws a huge counter combo but Festation manages to avoid it all.
Festation scores with the left hand. Aiken knows he should have avoided that one.
Festation lands a nice leg kick that just misses Aiken's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A thudding body kick lands there by Aiken!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aiken looks to land a right hand but Festation moved out of range.
Aiken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Festation motions for Aiken to come forward. Festation throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Aiken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Aiken there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aiken checks the leg kick.
Festation wants to slow Aiken down by chopping away at his legs.
Aiken swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Festation.
Festation lands with a slapping head kick.
Aiken avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Festation takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Festation misses with a low kick.
Aiken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Festation takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aiken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Festation.
And that's the end of the fight!
Midick Aiken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aiken winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Midick Aiken!
Midick Aiken thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caio Bottura (ranked 770 p4p, 96 weight class) and Nik Snow (ranked 1170 p4p, 136 weight class). Bottura comes to the cage accompanied by Face The Pain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caio Bottura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nik Snow!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bottura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Snow with a nice cross.
Snow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Bottura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bottura's calf.
Snow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bottura throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
Bottura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snow misses with a leg kick.
As Snow looks to move away, Bottura throws a big counter combo but Snow just gets out of the way.
Bottura 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.
Snow swings widly with a right hand
enabling Bottura to counter with a crisp jab.
Snow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bottura pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow tries to stand but Bottura is controlling from the bottom.
Bottura has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Snow doesn't defend quickly enough and Bottura has managed to lock this one up! Can Snow escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bottura on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caio Bottura!
Caio Bottura 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Da Silva (ranked 812 p4p, 43 weight class) and Nobunaga Tanaka (ranked 312 p4p, 17 weight class). Da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Uzi Vert - XO Tour Llif3. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonardo Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nobunaga Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tanaka.
Tanaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Da Silva, right into the meat.
Tanaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Tanaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Da Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tanaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
Tanaka catches Da Silva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tanaka misses with a looping left.
It looked like Da Silva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tanaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tanaka scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Da Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanaka gets a double leg takedown into Da Silva's guard.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tanaka is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Silva is retaining full guard.
Tanaka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Da Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tanaka is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Da Silva.
Da Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tanaka wants to pass the guard but Da Silva is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka trying to control the action but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
Da Silva tries to roll over but Tanaka keeps him under control.
Da Silva is pressing down on Tanaka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Tanaka tries to pass.
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tanaka is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tanaka misses the jab.
Tanaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Da Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tanaka thuds his right hand into Da Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Da Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Da Silva scores with a body shot.
Da Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tanaka. That did some damage!
Da Silva throws a solid leg kick but Tanaka takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Da Silva.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Silva.
A jab from Tanaka misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Da Silva checks a leg kick.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Tanaka misses with a hook to the body
and Da Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka lands with a slapping head kick.
A jab from Tanaka misses.
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!
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva connects with a single shot there.
Tanaka defending well as Da Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Tanaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tanaka motions for Da Silva to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka lands a nice looking body kick.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tanaka is looking to land body kicks.
Tanaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tanaka lands a front kick.
Tanaka looks for the body kick but Da Silva saw that one coming.
Da Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tanaka lands a jab to the nose.
Da Silva looks to throw the jab but Tanaka is out of range.
Da Silva defending well as Tanaka loads up on a big left hand.
Tanaka lunges at Da Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Da Silva's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanaka. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Silva.
Da Silva needs to keep his hands up - Tanaka had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Tanaka misses its intended target.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Nice uppercut there from Da Silva.
Da Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Da Silva motions for Tanaka to come forward. Da Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Tanaka blocks the leg kick.
Tanaka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tanaka scores with a hook to the body. Da Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tanaka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Da Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tanaka scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Tanaka looks to land a right hand but Da Silva moved out of range.
Tanaka cracks Da Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tanaka, as that shot connected.
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva throws a hook to the side of Tanaka's head but Tanaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tanaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tanaka looks to throw a body kick
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Tanaka misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Da Silva misses its target.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Tanaka blocks a low kick nicely.
Da Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Da Silva throws a front kick aimed at Tanaka's knee but Tanaka avoids it well.
Tanaka misses with a looping right.
Da Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tanaka swings for the body but Da Silva moves out of range.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tanaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tanaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Da Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanaka.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanaka's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva looks to land a left hand but Tanaka moved out of range nicely.
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
Da Silva appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Da Silva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
Tanaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanaka cracks Da Silva with a good jab.
Da Silva with a jab.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tanaka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Silva momentarily.
Tanaka misses with a hook.
Tanaka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tanaka cracks the inside of Da Silva's front leg.
Tanaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva misses the target.
Da Silva throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Da Silva.
Tanaka throws a low kick but Da Silva avoids it.
Da Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva throws a jab when Tanaka was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka throws a leg kick which misses Da Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Da Silva tries to avoid it.
Tanaka motions for Da Silva to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tanaka throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
Da Silva throws a hook but Tanaka blocks it.
Tanaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva connects with the punch.
Da Silva checks a low kick from Tanaka.
Da Silva misses with a hook. Tanaka ducked under it nicely.
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Da Silva throws a leg kick which misses Tanaka's front leg but catches the back leg as Tanaka tries to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Da Silva.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Tanaka misses the target.
Tanaka cracks the inside of Da Silva's front leg.
Da Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Silva checks a low kick from Tanaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Da Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Tanaka throws a chopping leg kick but Da Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tanaka misses with an uppercut
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Tanaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Da Silva moves out of range as Tanaka strikes.
Da Silva blocks a low kick nicely.
Tanaka missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Tanaka throws a combination. Da Silva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tanaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tanaka throws a shot to the body.
Tanaka feints and then cracks Da Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Da Silva down.
Tanaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nobunaga Tanaka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a body shot.
Tanaka missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Da Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Tanaka misses with a kick to the body.
Da Silva is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Da Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tanaka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tanaka gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanaka.
An inside leg kick from Tanaka misses.
Tanaka throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva's shoulder, as Da Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Tanaka cracks the inside of Da Silva's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Jab by Da Silva.
Tanaka misses with a kick to the body.
Tanaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Tanaka moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva needs to keep his hands up - Tanaka had a free shot at his head there.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tanaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tanaka misses with a few strikes there.
Tanaka throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tanaka lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased.
Tanaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Da Silva. That did some damage!
Da Silva misses with a leg kick.
Da Silva takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Da Silva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tanaka motions for Da Silva to come forward. Tanaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tanaka throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tanaka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tanaka tries to work over Da Silva's front leg with a kick but Da Silva checks it.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tanaka manages to avoid it.
Tanaka misses with a leg kick
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a right hand that misses
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tanaka blocks a jab.
Da Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanaka.
Da Silva is looking to clinch but Tanaka is avoiding it.
Tanaka jabs Da Silva right on the nose. Da Silva blinks but takes it well.
Tanaka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Da Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Da Silva misses with a low kick as Tanaka jumps back.
Tanaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanaka misses with a straight left.
Da Silva will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tanaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka throws out a leg kick but Da Silva moves out of range and Tanaka only half commits.
Da Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Da Silva lands a nice hook to Tanaka's body. Tanaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A leg kick checked by Da Silva.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tanaka.
Da Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Da Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tanaka on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonardo Da Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tanaka tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range.
Da Silva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tanaka is out of range and Da Silva settles back down.
Tanaka ducks under a wild hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva backing away here, and Tanaka unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Da Silva throws a hook but Tanaka blocks it.
Da Silva is looking to chop away at Tanaka's legs.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Tanaka looks to land a body kick but Da Silva moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva lands a high kick!
Tanaka cracks Da Silva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Tanaka moved out of range.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tanaka is rocked!
Da Silva throws a head kick that Tanaka semi-blocks.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Silva finish him?
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses
and Da Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Tanaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Da Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tanaka moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Da Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Da Silva is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tanaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Tanaka ducks straight into an uppercut from Da Silva and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Tanaka manages to regain guard straight away.
Tanaka 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.
Nobunaga Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tanaka 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nobunaga Tanaka!
Nobunaga Tanaka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aapeli Vipunen (ranked 344 p4p, 44 weight class) and Bjorn Ragnarsson (ranked 820 p4p, 101 weight class). Vipunen comes to the cage accompanied by Solonen ft. Kosola - LÄSKI!. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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253 lbs
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276 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aapeli Vipunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vipunen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ragnarsson is looking to chop away at Vipunen's legs.
Vipunen is looking to counter punch.
Ragnarsson lands with a good body shot.
Vipunen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vipunen is out of range and Ragnarsson settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Ragnarsson.
It looks like Aapeli Vipunen has been cut.
Ragnarsson 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.
Vipunen throws a combination that misses
and Ragnarsson counters with a good low kick that Vipunen was not able to check.
Vipunen is breathing heavily.
Vipunen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ragnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vipunen backing away here, and Ragnarsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vipunen misses with a body shot.
Ragnarsson tries a quick counter leg kick but Vipunen is wise to it.
Ragnarsson blocks the body kick.
Ragnarsson misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vipunen throws a right hand that Ragnarsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ragnarsson also avoids with ease.
Vipunen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gangsterdamage in the buildup to the fight.
Ragnarsson throws a body punch but Vipunen moves out of range.
Vipunen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vipunen is looking to clinch.
Ragnarsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vipunen blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vipunen.
Vipunen misses with a double jab
and Ragnarsson counters with a good low kick that Vipunen was not able to check.
Ragnarsson connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson motions for Vipunen to come forward. Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnarsson blocks a leg kick.
Vipunen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson thinks about the counter body kick.
Vipunen lands a left and a right that send Ragnarsson crashing to the mat, dazed. Vipunen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Bjorn Ragnarsson has been cut.
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!
Ragnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vipunen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ragnarsson checks it well.
Ragnarsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ragnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Ragnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vipunen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vipunen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Bjorn Ragnarsson's cut even more.
Vipunen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ragnarsson lands a nice looking body kick.
Ragnarsson throws a leg kick but Vipunen checks it.
Vipunen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Vipunen.
Vipunen swings widly with a right hand
and Ragnarsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ragnarsson jabs Vipunen right on the nose. Vipunen blinks but takes it well.
Vipunen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ragnarsson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bjorn Ragnarsson!
A relieved looking Bjorn Ragnarsson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Wet Wild (ranked 234 p4p, 34 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 410 p4p, 55 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wet Wild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Wild throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Wild blocks a leg kick.
Wild is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Wild pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Wild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wild chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wild eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wild avoids the head kick by Smith.
Wild takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wild's sensitive parts.
Smith scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wild gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Wild misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wild has time to react.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Wild takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wild manages to avoid it.
Wild fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries a body shot but Wild blocks it.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wild misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wild misses with some punches.
Wild lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wild throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Wild lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wild.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Wild controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Wild fails to land.
Wild lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Wild avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Wild avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Wild lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wild has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
A hook to the body from Wild.
Smith looks winded!
Nice body punch from Wild - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Wild.
Wild lands an uppercut.
Wild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wild lands an uppercut.
Smith has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wild seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smith can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wild.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Wild.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Wild controls the action.
Wild lands with a left to the head.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wild blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Wild.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wild.
A body shot lands from Wild.
Wild scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Wild.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wild lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wild.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wild is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wild scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Wild fails to land.
Wild lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Wild has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Wild lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wild's elbow.
Wild working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wild.
Smith tries to work over Wild's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wild.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wild cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Wild tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Wild back against the cage.
Wild has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Wild misses with the head strike.
Wild misses with the head strike.
Smith working aggressively here.
Wild misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wild.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wild swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wild lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wild throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Wild.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wild scores with a hook to the body.
Wild swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wild tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Wild - that landed with a thud.
Wild lands a nice uppercut.
Wild lands with a light punch inside.
Wild lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wild scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wild tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith misses with some punches.
Wild lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Wild on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wet Wild dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wild feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith blocks a jab.
Wild thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Wild manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wild misses with a body shot.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Wild looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wild misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith stuns Wild with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big right from Wild misses.
Smith throws a leg kick but Wild sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Wild misses the target.
Wild checks a low kick from Smith.
Wild is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Wild.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws out a loose jab but Wild uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith motions for Wild to come forward. Smith throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wild's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wild scrambles back to his feet.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild tries a head kick but it misses.
Wild just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wild scores with a head kick.
Smith throws a low kick, looking for Wild's leg but Wild calmly moves out of range.
Wild misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith thumps Wild with a low kick.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wild.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Good exchange - Wild coming out on top.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Wild misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Wild down.
Wild throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wild checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wild swinging wildly here.
Wild chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wild. That did some damage!
Wild throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wild is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Wild.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Wild is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Wild. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wild.
Wild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Wild looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wild waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Wild.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wild punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
A left lands for Wild.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Wild takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Wild is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Smith misses.
Wild appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wild lands a head shot.
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wild scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Joe Smith has been cut.
Wild throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wild ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Wild thuds his shin into the meat of Smith's side.
Wild cracks Smith with a good jab.
Wild throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wild throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wild throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wild.
Smith slips a jab from Wild.
Wild dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith punishes Wild's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wild misses the target.
Smith shapes to counter with a head kick.
Wild lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Wild takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Wild has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wild and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut there from Wild.
Wild is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Wild.
Wild tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wild.
Smith slips under a jab from Wild.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Wild.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wild avoids the head kick by Smith.
Wild throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wild.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wet Wild dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Smith's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wild connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wild throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Wild misses with a looping right.
Wild getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wild checks a leg kick.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wild.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wild sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wild. Wild obviously looking to wear him down.
Wild checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wild looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Wild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Wild takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Wild counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wild throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wild looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith feints a counter leg kick.
Wild checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wild was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Wild bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Smith tries to get set, Wild tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wild throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Wild misses with a body shot.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wild misses with a straight left.
Wild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wild. Wild obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wet Wild is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips a jab from Wild.
Wild misses with a head kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Wild.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wild takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wild throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith jabs Wild to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Wild.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Wild's head back.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Wild moved out of range nicely.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wild lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Wild fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Wild throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Wild misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wild to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Wild.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Wild.
Wild throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wild was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith misses with a hook. Wild ducked under it nicely.
Wild takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wild throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Wild.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith throws a leg kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wild checks a low kick from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Wild's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Smith 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 Wild has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wild and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joe Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wild lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wild. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wild scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Wild off balance momentarily.
Wild throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Wild moves out of range of the strikes.
Wild moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wild.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wild or not.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Smith.
I think Wild has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wet Wild!
Wet Wild gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Raske (ranked 250 p4p, 38 weight class) and Jack Stone (ranked 69 p4p, 9 weight class). Jack Stone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Raske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Stone!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raske moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raske closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch combination from Raske misses.
Raske cracks Stone with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raske. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raske throws out a powerful jab.
Raske scores with a shot to the body.
Raske ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone feints and then cracks Raske's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raske down.
A bone on bone clash there as Stone blocks the leg kick.
Raske definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Raske connects with a leg kick. Stone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Raske moves out of range easily.
Raske connects with the punch.
Stone moves out of range as Raske strikes.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raske slips a jab from Stone.
Raske throws a front kick aimed at Stone's knee but Stone avoids it well.
Stone looks to throw the jab but Raske is out of range.
Stone feints and then cracks Raske's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Raske down.
Raske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Raske misses with a looping left.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Raske.
Stone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raske keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stone.
Stone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raske throws out a powerful jab.
Raske clobbers Stone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raske's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stone under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raske clobbers Stone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Raske.
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raske.
Stone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raske.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Raske checks a leg kick.
Stone misses with an uppercut
and Raske counters with an inside leg kick.
Raske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stone looks to land a body kick but Raske moved away.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raske.
Stone slips a jab from Raske.
Raske throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stone.
Stone slips a straight right by Raske.
Raske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raske moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a left hand
and Raske counters with a left to the body.
Stone checks the leg kick.
Stone tries to move into range but Raske moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Raske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone moves away from the strike by Raske.
Raske looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raske throws a low kick but Stone avoids it.
Stone moves out of range of the leg kick from Raske.
Stone tries a quick counter leg kick but Raske is wise to it.
Stone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raske lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Raske attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stone doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raske blocks the body kick.
It looked like Raske wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raske misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Raske counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Raske uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stone has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raske cracks Stone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stone slips under a jab.
Stone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raske can pounce on him.
Raske throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raske is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stone tried to score with a low kick but Raske checks it.
Raske scores with a body shot.
Raske uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raske.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Raske dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stone tries to land a front kick but Raske steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stone tried to score with a low kick but Raske checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raske, right into the meat.
Thomas Raske is winning the standup battle so far.
Raske with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Raske is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
Raske throws a chopping leg kick but Stone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raske misses with a lunging right hand
and Stone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Raske lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raske misses with a wild body shot.
Raske stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stone.
Raske's corner calls for a 1-2. Raske obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Raske throws a leg kick that misses.
Raske throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stone. That's going to slow Raske down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Raske.
Raske fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raske motions for Stone to come forward. Raske throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raske.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stone.
Raske dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stone. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stone throws a jab when Raske was well out of range.
Raske misses with a left hand
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raske is rocked!
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stone on the side of the head.
Stone moves out of range as Raske strikes.
Raske misses with a low kick.
Raske misses the jab.
Stone is looking for the big counter here.
Raske blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a leg kick but Raske checks it.
Raske lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raske throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raske looks to throw the jab but Stone is out of range.
It seemed like Stone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Raske sprawling to the canvas! Raske rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stone finish him?!
Oh Raske is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raske misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a big right hand! Oh Raske is in trouble here! Stone follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Stone!
A victorious Jack Stone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Alzheimer (ranked 1 p4p, 1 weight class) and Landon Priester (ranked 99 p4p, 15 weight class). Alzheimer comes to the cage accompanied by The Worlds Greatest. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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155 lbs
15 - 3 - 3 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
28 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Friedrich Alzheimer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Landon Priester!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alzheimer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Priester counters with a left to the body.
Friedrich Alzheimer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Priester.
Alzheimer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Priester.
Alzheimer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Priester. Priester obviously looking to wear him down.
Priester swinging wildly here.
Alzheimer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alzheimer moves into range and clinches up with Priester.
Priester lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Priester.
Priester struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzheimer controls his hands.
Alzheimer tries to work over Priester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Priester throws a head punch that misses.
Alzheimer gets control of Priester's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alzheimer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alzheimer holds on and takes a little breather.
Alzheimer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Priester puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priester perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alzheimer is looking for a sweep. Priester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priester is taking a breather. Alzheimer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Alzheimer gets full guard.
Priester preventing the sweep.
Alzheimer keeping full guard, as Priester tries to pass.
Alzheimer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Priester being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Priester avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alzheimer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priester controls the pace.
Alzheimer pulls Priester in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Priester must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Priester won't allow Alzheimer to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzheimer is just out of range.
Alzheimer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Priester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alzheimer takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses.
Priester finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Priester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Priester throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alzheimer counters with a straight right hand.
Alzheimer looks for the body kick but Priester saw that one coming.
Priester checks the leg kick nicely there.
Priester follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzheimer was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Alzheimer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alzheimer connects with a single shot there.
Alzheimer takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses.
Alzheimer wants to clinch.
Alzheimer misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Alzheimer tests Priester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Priester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alzheimer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alzheimer. Alzheimer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alzheimer checks a leg kick.
Priester misses with a low kick.
Alzheimer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alzheimer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
Alzheimer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alzheimer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Priester's sensitive parts.
Priester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alzheimer.
Priester throws a hook but Alzheimer blocks it.
Priester swats away the attempt to clinch by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Priester.
Priester throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Priester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Priester checks a low kick from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester swings widly with a right hand
and Alzheimer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Priester misses with a hook. Alzheimer ducked under it nicely.
Priester shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer.
Priester flicks out a counter leg kick but Alzheimer steps away.
That kick from Priester tenderised Alzheimer's leg. Alzheimer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alzheimer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alzheimer misses with the body kick
and Priester counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Priester misses.
Alzheimer checks a leg kick.
Alzheimer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Priester explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alzheimer throws a solid leg kick but Priester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alzheimer.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzheimer.
Priester moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzheimer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alzheimer throws a nice looking combination but Priester bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alzheimer wants to clinch but Priester slips to the side
enabling Priester to counter with a crisp jab.
Alzheimer slips under a jab from Priester.
Alzheimer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Priester sees it coming and moves out of range.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzheimer manages to avoid it.
Alzheimer stuns Priester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alzheimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
Priester bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Priester blocks the low kick.
Alzheimer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Priester is looking to slow Alzheimer down with leg kicks.
Alzheimer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer doesn't manage to clinch there - Priester circles away.
Friedrich Alzheimer is winning the standup battle so far.
Priester moves away from the strike by Alzheimer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzheimer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Priester moved away.
Alzheimer cracks a nice hook into Priester's ribs.
Priester throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Priester scores with a jab.
A big left from Alzheimer misses.
Alzheimer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alzheimer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Priester misses with a looping left.
Priester lands a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Alzheimer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alzheimer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Alzheimer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Priester throws a head kick that half lands.
Alzheimer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alzheimer is looking to chop away at Priester's legs.
Priester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alzheimer throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer scores with a body shot.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alzheimer.
Priester looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with a looping left.
Alzheimer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Priester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Priester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzheimer.
Priester is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Priester misses with a jab, cross combination.
Priester scores with a nice body kick.
Priester lands a right hook to the body.
Alzheimer wants to land a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzheimer. Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priester throws a leg kick but Alzheimer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Priester.
Alzheimer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alzheimer misses with a body shot.
Alzheimer throws a jab but it's blocked by Priester.
Priester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alzheimer lands a glancing blow to the side of Priester's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester throws a sloppy head kick and Alzheimer moves out of range easily.
Alzheimer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Priester just manages to avoid it.
Priester takes one on the button.
A left lands for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a lazy head kick
and Priester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alzheimer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Priester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alzheimer.
Priester throws a nice head kick!
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Alzheimer moves away and avoids it.
Priester throws a hook but Alzheimer blocks it.
Priester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alzheimer throws out the jab.
Alzheimer is looking to chop away at Priester's legs.
Alzheimer backing away here, and Priester unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Priester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alzheimer throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priester is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzheimer is looking to slow Priester down with leg kicks.
Priester throws a right hand that Alzheimer ducks under and follows up with a left that Alzheimer also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Alzheimer.
Priester 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.
Alzheimer avoids the body shot from Priester.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Landon Priester will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alzheimer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick which misses Priester's front leg but catches the back leg as Priester tries to avoid it.
Priester throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Priester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alzheimer connects with a leg kick. Priester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Alzheimer moves out of range as Priester throws a body kick.
Priester looks to land a right hand but Alzheimer moved out of range.
Alzheimer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Priester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Priester throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws an off balance right hand
and Priester counters with an outside leg kick.
Alzheimer throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Priester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alzheimer misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzheimer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priester buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alzheimer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alzheimer scores with a leg kick.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick
and Priester counters with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Alzheimer misses.
Alzheimer throws a poor cross that misses
and Priester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzheimer manages to avoid it.
Alzheimer connects with an inside leg kick.
Priester throws a head kick that misses.
Priester misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzheimer misses the target.
Alzheimer loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Alzheimer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Alzheimer's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Alzheimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzheimer.
Good work by Priester as he checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer tries to bum rush Priester with a series of wild strikes but Priester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alzheimer tries to clinch but Priester moves out of range.
Alzheimer doesn't manage to clinch there - Priester circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Priester.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut
and Priester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alzheimer throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Alzheimer backing away here, and Priester unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Priester fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alzheimer.
Priester moves forwards but Alzheimer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Priester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Priester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alzheimer throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Priester connects with a nice looking jab.
Alzheimer cracks Priester with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alzheimer tries a head kick but it misses.
Alzheimer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alzheimer throws a right and a left that Priester avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priester throws a leg kick but Alzheimer checks it.
Priester 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.
Priester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alzheimer.
Priester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Alzheimer misses.
Priester shapes to counter with a head kick.
Alzheimer avoids a kick to the body.
Alzheimer throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Alzheimer looks to land a combination but Priester avoids it well.
Priester throws a leg kick but Alzheimer checks it.
Alzheimer throws a front kick aimed at Priester's knee but Priester avoids it well.
Priester looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Alzheimer misses.
Priester takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Priester swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Priester feints a jab promting Alzheimer to slip. Priester then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alzheimer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Alzheimer slips the punch.
Alzheimer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Priester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Priester misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Priester throws a head kick but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer drops his hands momentarily and Priester takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alzheimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Priester.
Priester 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.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Priester checks it.
Priester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alzheimer connects with a leg kick. Priester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Priester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alzheimer feints and then cracks Priester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Priester down.
Alzheimer is looking to score with low kicks.
Alzheimer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Priester delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Priester.
Alzheimer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alzheimer backing away here, and Priester unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Priester cracks a nice hook into Alzheimer's ribs.
Alzheimer scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Landon Priester just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alzheimer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Priester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alzheimer cracks Priester with an open hand slap.
Priester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzheimer. Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzheimer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Priester misses with some punches.
Alzheimer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Priester scores with a shot to the side of Alzheimer's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alzheimer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Priester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alzheimer has Priester up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer fails to pull guard.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer is trying to break free.
Priester scores with a shot to the side of Alzheimer's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Priester has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Alzheimer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzheimer lands with a right to the head.
Priester prevents a body shot from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alzheimer jumps guard but Priester stands there with Alzheimer around his waist. Alzheimer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Alzheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Alzheimer fails to land.
A short right from Priester on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Priester.
Priester prevents a body shot from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Priester just stands there and leans against the cage.
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Alzheimer fails to land.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but Priester won't allow it.
Alzheimer has a couple of punches blocked by Priester.
Alzheimer swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzheimer swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzheimer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Friedrich Alzheimer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzheimer 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.
Priester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Alzheimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzheimer blocks a head kick by Priester.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Priester misses with a low kick.
Priester throws a series of punches but Alzheimer moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Alzheimer lands.
Alzheimer moves out of range of the body kick.
Alzheimer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Priester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Alzheimer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alzheimer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alzheimer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alzheimer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alzheimer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alzheimer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Priester. That one must have hurt.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Priester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alzheimer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester wants to slow Alzheimer down by chopping away at his legs.
Priester connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer tries to work over Priester's front leg with a kick but Priester checks it.
Alzheimer takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses.
Alzheimer scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alzheimer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Priester tries a quick counter leg kick but Alzheimer is wise to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer blocks a head kick by Priester.
Priester slips under a jab from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester.
Alzheimer presses Priester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Priester can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Priester is leaning against Alzheimer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alzheimer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Priester tries to work over Alzheimer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzheimer scores with a hook to the body.
Priester is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Priester working aggressively here.
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 Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alzheimer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alzheimer checks a low kick from Priester.
Priester cracks Alzheimer with an open hand slap.
Alzheimer scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Priester with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alzheimer clinches up with Priester and pushes him back against the cage.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Alzheimer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Priester is trying to push Alzheimer away but Alzheimer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alzheimer blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer blocks an uppercut.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzheimer's elbow.
Priester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alzheimer misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzheimer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzheimer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzheimer trying to control the position.
Alzheimer being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Priester has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Alzheimer is trying to control the position but Priester postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Priester trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzheimer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alzheimer wants to hit a switch here but Priester passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alzheimer there!
Alzheimer gets back to half guard.
Alzheimer tries to roll over but Priester keeps him under control.
Priester trying to control from half guard but Alzheimer is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzheimer wants to control but Priester is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alzheimer is looking for a sweep. Priester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alzheimer is working hard here to advance position.
Alzheimer moves into full guard.
Alzheimer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alzheimer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Priester is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alzheimer.
Priester trying to control the position but Alzheimer is working away.
Alzheimer tries to bench press Priester off him but Priester keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alzheimer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Friedrich Alzheimer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Priester controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Landon Priester.
I think Priester 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 49:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Friedrich Alzheimer!
Friedrich Alzheimer retains his featherweight title!
Friedrich Alzheimer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Clothing Co. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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