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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Kempton (ranked 3945 p4p, 409 weight class) and Manny Morgan (ranked 23309 p4p, 551 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Kempton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Kempton.
Kempton throws a left that rocks Morgan and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kempton dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Morgan regain composure!
It looks like Manny Morgan 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!
A lull in the action here as Kempton stalls from top position.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kempton wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Morgan is trying to control Kempton's posture but Kempton avoids it.
Morgan looks to move to half guard but instead Kempton has passed into mount! Damn!
Morgan is trying to escape the mount.
Kempton looking to control but Morgan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Morgan tries to lock up and control but Kempton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kempton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kempton tries to control but Morgan wriggling away.
Kempton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kempton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kempton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape.
Morgan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kempton controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morgan wants to hold on but Kempton pushes him away.
Kempton controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Kempton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Morgan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morgan lands a jab to Kempton's midsection.
Kempton tries to keep at a distance but Morgan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kempton prevents a body shot from Morgan.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jacob Kempton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kempton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kempton throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Kempton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morgan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Morgan wants to control but Kempton postures up.
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard.
Kempton is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kempton working away.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't.
Kempton is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kempton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
Morgan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kempton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kempton misses with the ground and pound.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morgan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morgan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Morgan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Kempton lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Morgan sprawling to the canvas. Kempton follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Morgan hang on?
Kempton trying to control from Morgan's half guard. Morgan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kempton won't allow Morgan to sweep him here.
Morgan pulls Kempton in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Kempton from controlling successfully.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Kempton is proving a slippery customer.
Kempton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kempton is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kempton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kempton misses with a series of wild punches.
Manny Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morgan clinches with his opponent.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch but Kempton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kempton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kempton tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kempton misses with a series of wild punches.
Kempton throws a right hand that Morgan ducks under and follows up with a left that Morgan also avoids with ease.
Kempton takes one on the button.
Kempton fails to land the takedown.
Morgan moves into the clinch.
Kempton tries to break free but Morgan pushes him back against the cage.
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 Jacob Kempton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manny Morgan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kempton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kempton looks for a takedown but Morgan sprawls well.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Morgan jabs Kempton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A lazy body kick from Kempton
and Morgan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kempton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kempton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morgan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kempton tries to counter with a takedown but Morgan is quick to defend against it.
Morgan pushes Kempton up against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan can't find room to land a body shot as Kempton controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Morgan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Kempton fails with a takedown attempt.
Kempton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan lands a jab to the nose.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Kempton.
Morgan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morgan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Morgan on the inside.
A body shot lands from Morgan.
Kempton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Kempton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kempton at a distance.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Kempton throws a nice looking combination but Morgan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kempton fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Kempton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kempton tries to keep at a distance but Morgan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morgan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kempton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Morgan on the inside.
Kempton prevents a body shot from Morgan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kempton is trying to force a seperation but Morgan has the dominant position.
Morgan is working Kempton over against the cage.
Morgan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kempton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kempton duly obliges.
Morgan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morgan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kempton misses with a few strikes there.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kempton throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Morgan counter with a right hand.
Kempton has his takedown stuffed
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Kempton backing up. Kempton nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kempton back to the cage. Morgan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kempton lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Manny Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kempton is defended easily by Morgan.
Morgan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kempton is trying to pull guard but Morgan has him pressed against the cage.
Morgan throws a head punch that misses.
Morgan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kempton's elbow.
Morgan lands with a light punch inside.
Morgan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kempton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kempton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jacob Kempton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morgan tries to throw a body punch but Kempton avoids it by throwing Morgan back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kempton 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 29:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob Kempton!
A relieved looking Jacob Kempton 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Gracie (ranked 21976 p4p, 614 weight class) and Candy Van (ranked 3116 p4p, 382 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mauricio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Candy Van!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Van!
You can see the frustration on Van's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie throws an elbow but Van slips to the side and avoids it well.
Van is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Van is holding Gracie down, trying to stall.
Gracie looking to control but instead Van has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Van avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Van wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Van is trying to control but can't.
Van is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Van gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie trying to control but Van is working from the bottom.
Van wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Van looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van's guard.
Van wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Van works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Van keeps moving.
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Van wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie cracks Van with a good jab.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Van.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Van fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Van is now in Gracie's guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Van from controlling successfully.
Van throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
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 Mauricio Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Van doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Van tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Mauricio Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van on the side of the head.
Van attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van backwards.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Gracie tries to work over Van's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van fails to pull guard.
Mauricio Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Candy Van.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gracie to keep the fight standing.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Van controls the action.
Gracie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gracie lands a left hand.
Gracie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van's elbow.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Van looking to stall.
Van jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracie walks away with a smile on his face. Van gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van.
A shot to the liver by Gracie. Beautiful body shot.
Van gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van can do to turn this around?
Gracie dodges the ground and pound from Van.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Van.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Van trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie controls Van momentarily but Van frees himself.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Van is retaining full guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Van wants to sweep but no luck.
Van keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Van controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Van is working from the bottom.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Van keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Gracie.
A punch lands to the side of Van 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Van looking to control.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie stands and throws Van's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Gracie dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Van throws out a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range and Van only half commits.
Van walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Van was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Van.
Van sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gracie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Van postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gracie to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van moves away.
Van tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie did well to prevent Van getting side control.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van is working away from the top position though.
Van not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Van is controlling well.
Van seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Van tries to pass.
Van postures up.
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Van 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 Gracie.
Van fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie is not content to let Van control the position.
Van is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Van's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Candy Van has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie wants to control but Van is keeping busy.
Candy Van has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Van prevents Gracie from improving his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Candy Van is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Van is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie pulls Van in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie is trying to keep Van in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Candy Van comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gracie 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Gracie!
A victorious Mauricio Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between KarateO Masuta (ranked 3120 p4p, 344 weight class) and Roy Roach (ranked 2707 p4p, 310 weight class). Masuta comes to the cage accompanied by We Can Dance . Roach has chosen Jump Around, House of Pain as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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193 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, KarateO Masuta !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Roach!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roach throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Roach tries a head kick but it misses.
Masuta thinks about countering with a head kick.
Roach tests Masuta 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roach. Masuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roach swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masuta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roach's knee momentarily.
Roach throws the kick towards the body but Masuta avoids it.
A punch combination from Roach misses.
A head kick misses from Roach.
Roach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Masuta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Roach misses with a double jab.
Roach throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Masuta counters with a head kick. That will keep Roach thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Roy Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach throws a head kick but Masuta moves out of range.
It appears Masuta was looking to counter with a kick there.
Roach connects with a body shot.
Roach's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masuta under the eye.
Roach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masuta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roach throws a leg kick
and Masuta counters with a nice body kick.
Roach lands a nice shot to the body.
Roach tries to score with a low kick but Masuta moves his leg out of the way.
Masuta throws a big counter combination but Roach scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Masuta takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roach.
Roach throws a shot from downtown. Masuta moves away and avoids it.
Masuta slips a jab and a cross from Roach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masuta moves away from the strike by Roach.
Masuta looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Roach motions for Masuta to come forward. Roach throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masuta dodges the punch combination from Roach.
It looked like Masuta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roach cracks Masuta with a good jab.
Roach works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Masuta is rocked!
Roach connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Masuta to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Roach!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roy Roach!
Roy Roach opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
The defeated KarateO Masuta had this to say: 'Arigoto'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luis Vega (ranked 2125 p4p, 113 weight class) and Brian Johnson (ranked 22290 p4p, 257 weight class). Vega comes to the cage accompanied by Truth - Atomic thunder. On his way into the cage it seems that Luis Vega has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Luis Vega seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vega blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Vega sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed
and Vega counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vega.
Vega scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vega connects with a single shot there.
Vega scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vega.
Vega blocks a head kick by Johnson.
A big left from Vega misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vega misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Vega takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson 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 Vega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Vega works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Vega bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
Vega lands with an overhand left.
Vega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vega clinches.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Vega takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Johnson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vega misses with an uppercut.
Vega scores with a jab to the body.
Vega sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega jabs at Johnson's body.
An inside leg kick from Vega misses.
Vega digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Vega does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Vega sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Vega throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Vega takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vega avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Vega blocks a head kick by Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Vega on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vega throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vega.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Vega.
Vega misses with a body shot.
Johnson moves out of range as Vega strikes.
Vega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson throws out a counter right but Vega avoids it with no problem.
Vega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vega misses with a double jab.
Johnson wants to counter with a clinch but Vega pushes him away.
Nice shot lands for Vega.
Vega blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Vega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vega scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vega lands a nice looking body shot.
Vega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vega shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Vega counters with a left to the body.
Vega is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Vega scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Vega.
Luis Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Johnson.
Vega connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega misses the jab.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Vega steps away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vega.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Vega steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Vega was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Vega looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Vega saw that one coming.
Vega is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws a head kick but Vega moves out of range.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Vega.
Vega just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson defending well as Vega loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Vega throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vega connects with a jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vega.
Johnson is rocked!
Vega cracks Johnson with a hook to the temple - Johnson is on wobbly legs here! Vega swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Johnson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Vega wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luis Vega!
Luis Vega took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Kato for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mate Orsic (ranked 1828 p4p, 207 weight class) and Masa Funaki (ranked 2665 p4p, 289 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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159 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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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
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mate Orsic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Funaki!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funaki looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Funaki tries to land a front kick but Orsic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Orsic feints a jab promting Funaki to slip. Orsic then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Funaki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Orsic misses with a jab to the body
and Funaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orsic looks to land a right hand but Funaki moved out of range.
Funaki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Funaki gets caught flat footed, as Orsic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Orsic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orsic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Funaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Funaki is adopting a defensive guard.
Orsic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funaki is keeping the position for now.
Orsic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orsic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki is trying to control the position but Orsic postures up.
Orsic looking to pass the guard.
Funaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Funaki pulls Orsic in to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Orsic tries to free his leg and advance position but Funaki is retaining full guard.
Orsic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orsic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Orsic drops back looking for a leg! Funaki is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Funaki manages to kick Orsic off! Orsic jumps back into Funaki's guard.
Orsic wants to control from the top but Funaki keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Orsic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Orsic looks to score with a jab to the body but Funaki is just out of range.
Orsic jabs Funaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Funaki throws a good cross that connects.
Funaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orsic.
Funaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orsic closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Funaki wants to get back to full guard.
Funaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orsic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orsic's back!
Funaki is hanging on to Orsic's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic prevents Funaki from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Orsic's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Orsic is working hard here to advance position.
Orsic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Funaki not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orsic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Funaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funaki advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funaki looking to control but instead Orsic has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funaki tries to pass to full mount but Orsic defends it.
Orsic is looking for a sweep. Funaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orsic actively working from the bottom here.
Funaki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Orsic is staying active underneath Funaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Funaki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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 Mate Orsic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Orsic lands with a shot to the body.
Funaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Orsic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Orsic wants to pass the guard but Funaki is keeping the position.
Orsic passes Funaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Orsic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Funaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Orsic is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Funaki still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Funaki has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Orsic sneaks back into half guard.
Orsic wants to improve his position but Funaki is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Funaki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Funaki wants to control but Orsic is keeping him busy.
Orsic actively working from the bottom here.
Funaki stands up from half guard.
Orsic lands a lovely overhand right.
Orsic throws a nice looking combination but Funaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Funaki throws out a counter right but Orsic avoids it with no problem.
Orsic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Orsic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Orsic is trying to get an arm triangle but Funaki is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Funaki is trying to control Orsic's posture but Orsic avoids it.
Orsic goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Funaki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Orsic's guard! Nice work there by Funaki!
Funaki forces his way into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orsic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Funaki pulls his head out easily.
Orsic manages to get to full guard.
Funaki trying to control but Orsic is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Orsic is trying to control Funaki's posture but Funaki avoids it.
Orsic is looking to regain half guard here but Funaki keeps moving and retains side control.
Orsic is letting Funaki control him for a moment.
Orsic is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orsic wants to control but Funaki postures up.
Orsic gets back to half guard.
Orsic wants to get back to full guard.
Orsic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Funaki trying to control but Orsic is working from the bottom.
Mate Orsic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Orsic keeping full guard, as Funaki tries to pass.
Funaki wants to control from the top but Orsic keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orsic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orsic keeping moving, preventing Funaki from controlling successfully.
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 Mate Orsic will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Orsic dives in for a single leg takedown but Funaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Orsic backing away here, and Funaki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Funaki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orsic shoots in and gets a takedown into Funaki's guard.
Funaki looking to control.
Funaki seems keen to control Orsic's posture.
Orsic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Orsic is trying to get an arm triangle but Funaki is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orsic goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Funaki rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Orsic's guard! Nice work there by Funaki!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic looking for a sweep. Not yet Orsic, not yet.
Orsic is looking for a triangle but Funaki pushes his legs off easily.
Funaki content to stall in guard here.
Orsic working for a triangle but Funaki defends it easily.
Funaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
More stalling from Funaki.
Mate Orsic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Orsic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funaki is one step ahead there.
Funaki wants to control from the top but Orsic keeps moving.
Funaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orsic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Funaki has managed to get both his arms back between Orsic's legs - danger averted.
Funaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Masa Funaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Funaki is continuing to stall.
Funaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orsic is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic is trying to control the position but Funaki postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Orsic has a closed guard, preventing Funaki from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Orsic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Funaki as he avoids it easily.
Orsic cracks Funaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orsic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Funaki.
Nice straight punches there by Orsic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Orsic.
Orsic misses with a body punch
and Funaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Orsic.
Orsic lands a right hook to the body.
Orsic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orsic with a hook.
Orsic misses with a left hand
and Funaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Funaki misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mate Orsic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Funaki. Beautiful body shot.
Orsic shoots and misses
and Funaki counters with a low kick, right behind Orsic 's knee.
Mate Orsic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Funaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Orsic misses.
Orsic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masa Funaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crunch! Funaki slams his shin into Orsic's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orsic misses with a looping right.
Orsic throws a right hand that misses
and Funaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orsic misses with a straight left.
Funaki looks for the body kick but Orsic saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Masa Funaki.
Well Orsic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mate Orsic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Draven (ranked 1892 p4p, 247 weight class) and Ernesto Llosa (ranked 2514 p4p, 320 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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178 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Draven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ernesto Llosa!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Draven misses.
Llosa shoots in for a takedown but Draven shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Draven as Llosa shoots in.
Llosa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Draven quickly recovers to half guard.
Draven looking for submissions off his back.
Llosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llosa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Draven does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Llosa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Draven is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ernesto Llosa!
A very excited looking Ernesto Llosa rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Detkhunjon Sitsongrit (ranked 864 p4p, 49 weight class) and Distant Thunder (ranked 779 p4p, 41 weight class). Thunder has chosen Who Set The World On Fire as his entrance music. 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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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Detkhunjon Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A punch lands to the side of Thunder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sitsongrit Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Thunder throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
Thunder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thunder is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thunder under the eye.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Thunder checks it.
Thunder clinches up with Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike from Thunder.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thunder.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thunder moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Thunder's head but Thunder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thunder defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Thunder closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage.
Thunder throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thunder scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
A short left from Thunder.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Thunder fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Thunder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thunder looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thunder avoids it.
Thunder takes one to the chin there.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Thunder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Thunder tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sitsongrit is able to avoid easily.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunder.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Thunder slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Thunder is just out of range.
Thunder steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sitsongrit.
Thunder moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Thunder's head.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Thunder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thunder scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Thunder 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.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Thunder moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thunder misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thunder checks a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Thunder.
Thunder tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit tries to land a body kick
and Thunder counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sitsongrit's knee momentarily.
Thunder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Thunder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thunder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch
and Thunder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Thunder's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat.
Thunder has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.
Thunder thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thunder avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Thunder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch successfully.
Thunder lands an elbow that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks for a moment.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder throws an elbow that misses.
Thunder manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Thunder slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunder.
Thunder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thunder takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thunder throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Thunder cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thunder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Thunder is looking to take this one to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Distant Thunder will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thunder slips a jab from Sitsongrit.
Thunder throws a big shot that misses.
Thunder scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Thunder blocks it.
Thunder tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Thunder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thunder walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sitsongrit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sitsongrit rushes Thunder and presses him up against the cage.
Thunder decides to pull guard.
Sitsongrit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thunder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sitsongrit has managed to get both his arms back between Thunder's legs - danger averted.
Thunder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sitsongrit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thunder has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder being controlled here, momentarily.
Thunder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thunder looking for a guillotine here but Sitsongrit defends easily.
Sitsongrit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thunder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sitsongrit sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Thunder working a defensive guard but Sitsongrit manages to pass into side control anyway.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sitsongrit decides to stand back up.
Thunder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thunder misses with an elbow strike.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Thunder prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks Thunder with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thunder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sitsongrit's brow.
Sitsongrit avoids a wild elbow strike from Thunder.
Sitsongrit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Thunder controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thunder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sitsongrit's brow.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thunder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike.
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Thunder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thunder will feel that in the morning.
Thunder throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thunder throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Thunder's defenses.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Thunder.
Thunder moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Thunder.
Sitsongrit throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thunder avoids it.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Thunder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thunder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Thunder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thunder thows a leg kick but Sitsongrit checks it
and Sitsongrit counters with a good, hard body kick but Thunder shrugs it off.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thunder motions for Sitsongrit to come forward. Thunder throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Thunder checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Detkhunjon Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Thunder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Thunder throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit misses with the body kick
and Thunder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thunder scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Thunder's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Thunder connects with an inside leg kick.
Thunder misses with a low kick.
Thunder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Thunder counters with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thunder has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Thunder lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
Thunder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Thunder is out of range.
Thunder thumps Sitsongrit with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Thunder pushes him off.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thunder pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Thunder settles back down.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunder.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Thunder moves out of range easily.
Thunder misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Thunder.
Thunder throws a front kick that sends Sitsongrit stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit clobbers Thunder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thunder throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Thunder digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses
and Thunder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A cross from Thunder lands.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunder manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunder throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Thunder.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thunder.
Thunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Thunder jumps back.
Thunder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thunder throws a body kick that misses.
Thunder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thunder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thunder takes one to the side of the head.
Thunder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it well.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good work by Thunder as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Thunder's head but Thunder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thunder only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thunder takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunder tries to clinch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thunder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thunder lands a front kick.
Nice cross by Thunder.
Thunder moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jab by Thunder.
Thunder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thunder misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thunder wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Thunder displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Thunder lands a jab to the head.
Thunder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thunder throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thunder lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thunder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Thunder.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Thunder ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Thunder's shoulder, as Thunder tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thunder.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Thunder.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thunder. Thunder obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
Thunder is looking for the big counter here.
Thunder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunder. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thunder.
Thunder avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Distant Thunder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thunder 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Romero (ranked 1113 p4p, 161 weight class) and Paul Joseph Watson (ranked 1179 p4p, 175 weight class). Watson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Anarchy in the UK. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joel Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Joseph Watson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Watson scores with a body shot.
Romero tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Watson avoids the body shot from Romero.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Romero.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero misses with a looping right.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Watson throws a shot to the body.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Romero moves out of range as Watson strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero lands a body shot.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Romero as he jumps to the side.
Romero misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Romero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Romero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Romero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero is looking to wear down Watson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Romero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Watsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Watson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero defending well as Watson loads up on a big left hand.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Watson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Romero.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
Romero takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero connects with a looping right hand.
Romero throws a sloppy body shot
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watson lands with a straight right. Romero didn't see that one coming.
Watson throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range.
Joel Romero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero sizes up Watson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch lands to the side of Romero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Romero slips under a jab.
Romero throws a good cross that connects.
Romero clobbers Watson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Romero misses with a hook to the body
and Watson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Joel Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A cross from Romero lands.
Romero misses with a hook.
Watson misses with a body shot.
Romero lands with an uppercut that bounces Watson off the cage and back into range.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Watson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Watson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Romero was covering up waiting for the punch and Watson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Romero has his hands on Watson's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Romero's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Romero moves out of range of the strikes.
Romero connects with a body shot that sends Watson's belly button to the back.
Watson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Romero.
Romero tries to sprawl but Watson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Romero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Romero.
Romero has his hands on Watson's head, controlling the position.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romero holds on and takes a little breather.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
Watson wants to control from the top but Romero keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
Romero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Romero is trying to keep Watson in close.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero trying to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Romero misses with a wild body shot.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Romero swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Nice cross by Watson.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Watson drops Romero with a beautiful combination! Romero stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Watson is looking for the KO!
It looks like Joel Romero has been cut.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson defending well as Romero loads up on a big left hand.
Romero avoids the body shot from Watson.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson throws a combination that misses
and Romero counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Romero.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romero.
Watson scores with a three punch combo!
Romero throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero walks into a jab.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero connects with a jab.
A jab from Watson finds it's way through Romero's defenses.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero slips under a jab from Watson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Romero throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Watson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero is rocked!
Romero with a hook.
Oh Romero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
Romero seems to have got his legs back now.
Watson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watson.
Romero throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
Watson feints the counter takedown.
Romero tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Romero quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Joseph Watson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joel Romero's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice shot by Watson.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Watson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watson scores with a shot to the body.
A big left from Watson misses.
Watson lands a jab.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Romero misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Romero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero connects with a crisp jab.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Watson loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson blocks a jab.
Romero lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
Romero ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Watson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Watson misses with an uppercut.
Watson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Romero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson connects with a body shot that sends Romero's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Watson.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
Watson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romero.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
It seemed like Watson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Romero throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Watson darts in looking for a takedown but Romero gets double underhooks and turns Watson into the cage.
Romero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Romero just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romero throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson throws out a counter right but Romero avoids it with no problem.
Romero misses with a body shot.
Watson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Romero with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Romero.
Romero misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
Watson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson misses with an uppercut.
Romero was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Romero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Watson lands with a shot to the body.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Romero swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Watson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Romero slips under a jab from Watson.
It looked like Romero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero misses with a hook to the body
and Watson counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Romero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Watson.
Romero swings for the body but Watson moves out of range.
Watson looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Joel Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Joseph Watson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Watson connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Joseph Watson.
Well Watson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Joseph Watson!
Paul Joseph Watson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Professor Xe (ranked 611 p4p, 86 weight class) and Madik MBaku (ranked 444 p4p, 63 weight class). MBaku comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Professor Xe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Madik MBaku!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MBaku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Xe swings for the body but MBaku moves out of range.
MBaku was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
MBaku shoots in for a takedown but Xe shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - MBaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MBaku lands a right hook to the body.
Professor Xe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xe cracks MBaku with an open hand slap.
Xe swings widly with a right hand
and MBaku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MBaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MBaku gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xe.
Xe tests MBaku's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MBaku makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MBaku lands a body shot.
MBaku is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xe rather than just go for the knockout.
Xe misses with a looping right.
MBaku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xe throws an overhand right that lands on MBaku's shoulder, as MBaku tries to avoid the shot.
MBaku swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Xe misses the target.
Xe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Professor Xe has been cut.
A left lands for Xe.
A big right from Xe misses.
Xe misses with a looping left.
Xe lands a jab to MBaku's midsection.
MBaku shoots in but Xe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Professor Xe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madik MBaku.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MBaku looks to land a left hand but Xe moved out of range nicely.
MBaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MBaku blocks a jab.
MBaku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MBaku blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MBaku stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MBaku throws a lazy uppercut
and Xe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xe swings for the body but MBaku moves out of range.
MBaku shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Xe is trying to defend but MBaku finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
MBaku tries to pass to full mount but Xe defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MBaku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xe trying to control from the bottom.
MBaku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xe defends it well.
Xe is defending against the submission attempts here by MBaku.
Xe is trying to get back to full guard.
Xe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Xe wants to improve his position but MBaku is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Xe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Xe is staying active underneath MBaku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MBaku is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time MBaku.
MBaku passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Xe!
MBaku throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Madik MBaku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Xe misses with an uppercut. MBaku saw that one coming.
MBaku lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No joy there for MBaku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
MBaku throws a hook to the side of Xe's head but Xe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MBaku tries to clinch but Xe is having none of it.
MBaku slips a jab from Xe.
MBaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MBaku slips a jab from Xe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MBaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xe manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by MBaku.
A jab from MBaku misses.
Xe connects with a body shot that sends MBaku's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Xe.
MBaku takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MBaku was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
MBaku has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
MBaku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xe circles away.
Xe misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from MBaku on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Professor Xe is winning the standup battle so far.
MBaku throws an off balance right hand
and Xe counters with a stiff right hand.
Xe misses with a hook to the body
and MBaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Xe throws a shot to the body.
Xe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xe throws a shot from downtown. MBaku moves away and avoids it.
Xe scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MBaku walks into a jab.
Xe scores with a jab to the body.
Xe throws a lazy right hand but MBaku sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MBaku looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xe looks to throw the jab but MBaku is out of range.
MBaku swings widly with a right hand
and Xe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MBaku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MBaku can do to turn this around?
Xe lands a nice shot to the body.
MBaku fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xe connects with a nice looking jab.
Xe throws out a powerful jab.
Xe misses the shot to the body.
MBaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xe was well out of range. Poor timing from MBaku.
MBaku fails with a takedown attempt.
Professor Xe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madik MBaku.
MBaku avoids the body shot from Xe.
MBaku misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MBaku's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Xe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MBaku scrambles back to his feet.
MBaku misses with a takedown attempt - Xe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xe lands the left hand.
MBaku walks into a stiff left hand from Xe.
Xe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MBaku manages to avoid it.
MBaku has his takedown stuffed
and Xe counters with a right hand to the body.
MBaku is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MBaku avoids the body shot from Xe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Professor Xe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Xe throws a hook to the side of MBaku's head but MBaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xe slips a jab from MBaku.
MBaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Xe misses the target.
Xe cracks MBaku with a right hand to the side of the head.
MBaku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MBaku throws out a loose jab but Xe uses good head movement to avoid it.
MBaku drives through with a takedown into guard.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Xe keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MBaku trying to control but Xe is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xe wants to sweep here but MBaku controlling him for the moment.
Xe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
MBaku scoring with some ground and pound.
MBaku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Xe keeps moving.
Xe looking for a guillotine here but MBaku defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MBaku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Xe trying to control the position.
MBaku looking to pass the guard.
Xe looking for a sweep. Not yet Xe, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Xe is on top in guard.
Xe won't allow MBaku to sweep him here.
MBaku can't keep his opponent in guard - Xe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MBaku is looking to improve his position.
Xe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Xe prevents MBaku from improving his position.
MBaku is staying active underneath Xe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MBaku flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Xe is looking to take a break and control but MBaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Madik MBaku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are battling for position here. MBaku manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xe pushes down on MBaku's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Xe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Xe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. MBaku doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Xe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Xe connects with a nice short shot to MBaku's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Professor Xe.
I think Xe 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 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Professor Xe!
During a confident post fight interview, Professor Xe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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