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UnderGround FC 91 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hot Steel (ranked 5777 p4p, 167 weight class) and Kyle Clint (ranked 23635 p4p, 183 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hot Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Clint!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel staying out of range there.
Steel scores with a nice body kick.
Clint pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Steel's Grappling Penn in the buildup to the fight.
Clint throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clint waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steel.
Steel attempts a counter takedown but Clint avoids it well and moves away.
Steel lands a left and a right that send Clint crashing to the mat, dazed. Steel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Clint is rocked!
It looks like Kyle Clint 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!
Steel throws a quick head kick that knocks Clint silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Steel is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hot Steel!
A relieved looking Hot Steel 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Escorre (ranked 1973 p4p, 82 weight class) and Kamen Kamenov (ranked 3546 p4p, 121 weight class). Escorre's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Chico Science & Nação Zumbi - Da Lama Ao Caos. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Claudio Escorre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kamen Kamenov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escorre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kamenov shoots in but no luck this time.
Escorre throws a right and a left that Kamenov avoids nicely.
Kamenov misses with a takedown attempt
and Escorre counters with a nice body shot.
Kamenov fails with a takedown attempt.
Claudio Escorre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamen Kamenov.
Kamenov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kamenov darts in looking for a takedown but Escorre gets double underhooks and turns Kamenov into the cage.
Escorre misses with a body shot.
Escorre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Kamenov tries to counter it with a takedown but Escorre pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kamenov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escorre defends it nicely.
It looked like Escorre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kamenov with a poor takedown
and Escorre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escorre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Escorre.
Kamenov looks to land a combination but Escorre avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov shoots in looking for a takedown. Escorre tries to sprawl out of it but Kamenov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Escorre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Escorre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kamenov.
It looked like Escorre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Claudio Escorre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escorre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escorre seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Escorre swinging wildly here.
Escorre misses with a double jab.
Kamenov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escorre.
Kamenov with the counter takedown but Escorre avoids it easily.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing.
Kamenov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escorre circles away.
Escorre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escorre looks to land a combination. Kamenov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Kamen Kamenov has been cut.
Kamenov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Kamenov with that takedown attempt.
Kamenov looks for a takedown but Escorre sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escorre throws a hook but Kamenov avoids it easily.
Escorre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kamenov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kamenov blocks a body shot from Escorre.
Kamenov is trying to pull guard but Escorre turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kamenov can't find room to land a body shot as Escorre controls the action.
Escorre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamenov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Escorre swings for the body but Kamenov moves out of range.
Escorre lands with an uppercut that bounces Kamenov off the cage and back into range.
Good standup being displayed there by Escorre as he connects with a hook.
Escorre slips a jab and a cross from Kamenov.
Escorre digs a good body shot into Kamenov's ribs.
Kamenov closes the distance and clinches up with Escorre, looking for a takedown. Kamenov pushes Escorre against the cage but Escorre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Escorre misses its target.
Escorre throws a right and a left that Kamenov avoids nicely.
Kamenov throws a shot to the body.
Escorre misses the shot to the body.
Escorre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing.
Escorre thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escorre misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamenov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escorre's waist but Escorre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamenov off to one side.
Escorre gets a clinch.
Kamenov pulls Escorre into guard.
Kamenov wants to get back to his feet but Escorre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Escorre stands up and waves to Kamenov to follow him.
Escorre throws out a loose jab but Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Escorre does no damage.
Escorre misses with a combination
and Kamenov counters with a series of strikes. Escorre will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.
Escorre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Escorre dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Escorre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Escorre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No joy there for Kamenov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but Kamenov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Escorre as he jumps to the side.
Kamenov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escorre.
Kamenov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escorre's waist but Escorre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamenov off to one side.
Escorre leaves Kamenov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Escorre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Claudio Escorre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamen Kamenov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown but Escorre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamenov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escorre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Escorre looks to throw the jab but Kamenov is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escorre has managed to clinch.
Kamenov is breathing heavily.
Escorre stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kamenov is trying to pull guard but Escorre has him pressed against the cage.
Escorre wants to break the clinch but can't.
Escorre is trying to break the clinch but Kamenov is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from Escorre.
A left hand lands to the body for Escorre.
Kamenov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Escorre walks away with a smile on his face. Kamenov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kamenov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escorre.
Kamenov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown but Escorre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Escorre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kamenov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamenov slips under a jab from Escorre.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escorre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escorre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamenov can do to turn this around?
Escorre connects with a nice looking jab.
Claudio Escorre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escorre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kamenov circles away quickly and effectively.
Escorre cracks a nice hook into Kamenov's ribs.
Escorre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escorre tries to bum rush Kamenov with a series of wild strikes but Kamenov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamenov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamenov moves to clinch but Escorre breaks away
and Escorre counters with a straight right hand.
Escorre gets a clinch.
Escorre breaks from the clinch.
Kamenov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kamenov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escorre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Escorre defending well though.
Escorre manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kamenov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Escorre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamenov.
Kamenov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escorre.
Kamenov shoots in looking for a takedown but Escorre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kamenov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kamenov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escorre scores with a jab to the body.
Escorre throws a right and a left that Kamenov avoids nicely.
Kamenov feints the counter takedown.
Escorre throws a body punch but Kamenov moves out of range.
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but Kamenov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escorre misses with a two punch combination.
Escorre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escorre misses with the combination.
Kamenov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escorre counters with a left to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Escorre there.
Escorre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Escorre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamenov.
Escorre misses with the combination.
Escorre scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claudio Escorre dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Escorre thuds a left hand into Kamenov's body.
Kamenov avoids the body shot from Escorre.
Kamenov has his takedown stuffed
and Escorre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kamenov tries for a takedown but Escorre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Claudio Escorre is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamenov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Escorre counters with a one-two to the body.
Claudio Escorre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamen Kamenov.
Kamenov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escorre stuns Kamenov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Escorre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escorre looks to land a combination but Kamenov avoids it well.
Escorre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right-left combo lands from Escorre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escorre scores with a hook.
Escorre misses with a two punch combination.
Kamenov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Escorre as Kamenov shoots in.
Kamenov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escorre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Escorre throws a series of punches but Kamenov moves out of range.
Kamenov dodges the punch combination from Escorre.
Kamenov looking to score a takedown here. Escorre is defending well but Kamenov drives through and ends up in Escorre's guard.
Escorre pushes Kamenov off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escorre as he avoids it easily.
Kamenov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Escorre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamenov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escorre throws a body shot but no joy.
Escorre throws a combination. Kamenov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Escorre misses.
Kamen Kamenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escorre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kamenov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escorre swinging wildly here.
Kamenov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Escorre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escorre just misses with a punch to the body.
Escorre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenov.
Escorre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenov.
Kamenov tries for a takedown but Escorre circles away easily
and Escorre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamenov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Escorre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Escorre cracks Kamenov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kamenov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Escorre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Escorre throws a shot to the body.
Escorre thuds a left hand into Kamenov's body.
Escorre moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escorre fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov moves in looking to clinch but Escorre pushes him off.
Escorre punishes Kamenov's body with a nice straight punch.
Escorre digs a good body shot into Kamenov's ribs.
Escorre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamenov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Escorre has Kamenov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamenov misses with the head strike.
Escorre tries a body shot but Kamenov blocks it.
Escorre taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Escorre wants to break free but Kamenov has control.
Claudio Escorre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamenov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escorre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamenov has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Escorre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escorre 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Escorre!
As Claudio Escorre got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: There are a lot of great fighters in Underground FC. Kamenov is no different. But he's throwing all his talent away. I've seen him in better shape and I know he can do more than that. I wish you all the best, my comrade.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Black (ranked 2407 p4p, 233 weight class) and Sauli Kekkonen (ranked 3650 p4p, 315 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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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sauli Kekkonen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kekkonen lands a really nice looking cross but Black seems unphased.
It looks like Jimmy Black has been cut.
A shot to the body from Black misses
and Kekkonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Kekkonen catches Black right on the button with a cross.
Black throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kekkonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Black is breathing heavily.
Kekkonen pounces like a tiger and cracks Black with a vicious hook! Black is down but not out! Kekkonen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sauli Kekkonen!
A relieved looking Sauli Kekkonen 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Mazepin (ranked 2871 p4p, 258 weight class) and Jardel Faria Preto (ranked 2519 p4p, 237 weight class). The key to victory for Fedor Mazepin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fedor Mazepin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jardel Faria Preto!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria Preto scores with a takedown into Mazepin's guard.
Faria Preto forces his way into half guard.
Faria Preto wants to pass the guard but Mazepin is defending well.
Faria Preto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mazepin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Faria Preto wants to take Mazepin's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazepin is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria Preto working for a submission but Mazepin is keeping him at bay.
Mazepin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Faria Preto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mazepin tries to hold on but Faria Preto postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazepin is desperately trying to improve his position but Faria Preto has a good base and remains in mount.
Faria Preto takes Mazepin's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mazepin is in trouble.
Mazepin showing good submission defense here.
Mazepin rolls, trying to escape but Faria Preto keeps control of the position.
Faria Preto looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Mazepin taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jardel Faria Preto!
After winning the bout, Jardel Faria Preto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Corassa (ranked 1637 p4p, 101 weight class) and Zhang Jun (ranked 2741 p4p, 147 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Corassa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhang Jun!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jun connects with a body shot that sends Corassa's belly button to the back.
Corassa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Corassa cracks Jun with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corassa. That's going to slow Jun down.
Corassa scores with a push kick.
Jun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corassa.
Corassa throws out a powerful jab.
Corassa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corassa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jun misses with a series of wild punches.
Corassa slips under a jab.
Corassa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corassa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jun.
A countering left hand to the body from Jun misses.
Jun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jun misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jun misses with a right hand
and Corassa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Corassa slips a jab from Jun.
Jun misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corassa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jun has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corassa.
Jab, jab by Corassa - just one landing.
A punch lands to the side of Jun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jun takes a swing at Corassa's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Corassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jun.
Corassa clobbers Jun with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jun tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jun's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Corassa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corassa closes the distance and clinches.
Jun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corassa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jun lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corassa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Corassa tries to clinch but Jun moves out of range.
Corassa lands with a hook. Jun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Corassa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jun takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jun connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corassa momentarily.
Corassa misses with an uppercut
and Jun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Corassa.
Corassa drops his hands momentarily and Jun takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jun misses with a body shot.
Corassa takes one on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Corassa.
Corassa slips under a jab.
Corassa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corassa.
Jun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Corassa.
Corassa throws a head kick that Jun semi-blocks.
It looks like Zhang Jun has been cut.
Jun avoids the body shot from Corassa.
Corassa connects with an inside leg kick.
Corassa scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corassa.
Corassa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corassa connects with a right hand. Jun shakes it off.
Jun throws a jab when Corassa was well out of range.
Corassa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corassa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jun.
Jun keeps the fight on the outside.
Corassa cracks Jun with an open hand slap.
Jun throws a jab but it's blocked by Corassa.
Corassa moves into the clinch.
Corassa misses with some punches.
Jun manages to break the clinch.
Corassa lands with an uppercut that bounces Jun off the cage and back into range.
Jun moves out of range as Corassa strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun throws a series of punches but Corassa moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corassa moves away.
A good leg kick by Corassa.
Jun throws a body shot but no joy.
Corassa takes one to the side of the head.
Corassa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jun misses the jab.
Jun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corassa.
Jun swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jun's calf.
Jun avoids the body shot from Corassa.
Corassa swings for the body but Jun moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corassa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Corassa cracks Jun with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jun misses the shot to the body.
Jun swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zhang Jun's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corassa moves away.
Corassa lands an overhand right.
Jun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zhang Jun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corassa slips a jab and a cross from Jun.
Jun staying out of range there.
Corassa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jun can do to turn this around?
Corassa connects with a looping right hand.
Corassa catches Jun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Corassa connects with a crisp jab.
Corassa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Corassa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Jun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jun has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Corassa lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab lands there for Jun.
Corassa throws a leg kick which misses Jun's front leg but catches the back leg as Jun tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corassa misses with the combination.
Jun throws an off balance right hand
and Corassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corassa misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jun! But no joy.
Jun 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.
Corassa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Corassa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jun walks into a stiff left hand from Corassa.
Jun misses with an uppercut
and Corassa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Corassa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Jun.
Jun swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corassa cracks Jun with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jun misses with a wild body shot.
Corassa throws a counter high kick but Jun was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corassa scoring well with a low kick there.
Corassa staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Corassa.
Corassa throws a body punch but Jun moves out of range.
Jun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jun misses with the combination.
Jun keeps the fight on the outside.
Jun defending well as Corassa loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Jun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Corassa connects with a leg kick. Jun looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Corassa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Corassa connects with a single shot there.
Corassa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crunch! Corassa slams his shin into Jun's torso.
Jun misses with a double jab
and Corassa counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corassa connects with a nice looking jab.
Jun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jun 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.
Corassa cracks the inside of Jun's front leg.
Corassa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corassa clinches up with Jun and pushes him back against the cage.
Corassa pushes Jun back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jun throws a punch but it's blocked by Corassa.
Corassa throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jun misses with a punch to the body.
Jun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corassa lands a slapping body shot.
Jun throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jun manages to avoid it.
Jun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corassa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jun.
Corassa lands a nice shot to the body.
Jun takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corassa dips to his left and cracks Jun with an uppercut!
Corassa scores with a leg kick.
Corassa connects with a leg kick. Jun looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Corassa. That's going to slow Jun down.
Corassa darts in and clinches Jun up against the cage.
Corassa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jun tries to work over Corassa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Corassa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jun escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corassa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corassa scores with a sloppy right hand. Jun should have avoided that one.
Corassa moves out of range as Jun strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zhang Jun's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Corassa cracks the inside of Jun's front leg.
Nice straight punches there by Corassa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Corassa.
Jun takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Corassa tests Jun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jun moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corassa.
Corassa lands with a nice body punch.
Corassa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Corassa feints and then cracks Jun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jun down.
Jun ducks right into an uppercut from Corassa.
Corassa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jun.
Jun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Corassa missing with a left hand there. Jun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Corassa misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corassa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Corassa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jun! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Corassa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Eduardo Corassa is winning the standup battle so far.
Jun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Corassa throws out the jab.
Corassa throws a head kick that misses.
Jun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jun throws a body shot but no joy.
Corassa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jun at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Corassa, right into the meat.
Corassa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jun throws out the jab.
Corassa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Corassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jun.
As Jun backs away, Corassa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Corassa digs a good hook to Jun's body.
Jun throws an off balance right hand
and Corassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jun thinking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jun.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Corassa moves out of range as Jun strikes.
Corassa lands a nice looking body shot.
Corassa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jun's head.
Jun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Corassa cracks Jun with a good jab.
Jun takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Corassa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Corassa swings for the body but Jun moves out of range.
Jun loads up on a big right hand but Corassa slips the punch.
Corassa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jun.
Corassa slips a jab and a cross from Jun.
Corassa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Corassa lands a two punch combo.
Jun ducks right into an uppercut from Corassa.
Jun is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corassa.
Corassa clobbers Jun with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jun is still on wobbly legs! Can Corassa finish him?
Corassa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corassa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jun seems to have recovered his senses.
Corassa's corner calls for a 1-2. Corassa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jun on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jun sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Corassa slips under a jab.
Jun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jun doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Jun.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corassa scores with a sloppy right hand. Jun should have avoided that one.
Corassa thuds a left hand into Jun's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jun misses with the combination.
That kick from Corassa tenderised Jun's leg. Jun is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jun circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Jun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Corassa lunges at Jun with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jun's hand.
Jun throws a body punch but Corassa moves out of range.
Eduardo Corassa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A cross from Corassa lands.
Corassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jun was well out of range. Poor timing from Corassa.
Corassa connects with a body shot that sends Jun's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Corassa throws a series of punches but Jun moves out of range.
Corassa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jun.
It looked like Corassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corassa counters with a straight right hand.
Corassa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jun circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Corassa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corassa 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Corassa!
After winning the bout, Eduardo Corassa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Almeida (ranked 1838 p4p, 225 weight class) and Don Vigo (ranked 2372 p4p, 264 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antonio Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Vigo!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vigo sizes up Almeida with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vigo misses with a body shot
and Almeida counters with a two punch combo.
Vigo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vigo lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Antonio Almeida has been cut.
Vigo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almeida manages to avoid it.
As Vigo looks to move away, Almeida throws a big counter combo but Vigo just gets out of the way.
Almeida moves out of range as Vigo strikes.
Vigo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almeida manages to avoid it.
Don Vigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vigo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Almeida gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vigo tries to bench press Almeida off him but Almeida keeps the position.
Vigo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Almeida's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Almeida! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Vigo has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antonio Almeida!
After winning the bout, Antonio Almeida thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hans Richter (ranked 1583 p4p, 177 weight class) and Skillz Kneeland (ranked 1231 p4p, 146 weight class). Kneeland is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kung Fu FIghting. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Richter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Skillz Kneeland!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richter misses with an uppercut.
Richter tries a head kick but it misses.
Richter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richter connects with a solid leg kick.
Richter scores with a shot to the body.
Richter misses with a head kick.
Kneeland looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kneeland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Richter.
Kneeland with a hook.
Kneeland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richter.
Richter connects with a nice looking jab.
Kneeland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Richter avoids the body shot from Kneeland.
Nice defenses there by Kneeland.
Richter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Richter misses.
Richter looks to land a left hand but Kneeland moved out of range nicely.
Kneeland lands with a right hand.
Richter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneeland.
Kneeland throws a nice looking combination but Richter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kneeland jabs Richter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Kneeland catches Richter right on the button with a cross.
Kneeland blocks a jab.
Richter throws a lazy uppercut
and Kneeland counters with a nice uppercut.
Richter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kneeland on the side of the head.
Kneeland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kneeland has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Richter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kneeland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kneeland clobbers Richter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Richter pushes Kneeland up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeland misses with some punches.
Kneeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeland keeps control of Richter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Kneeland.
Kneeland misses with an elbow over the top.
Richter breaks from the clinch.
Richter misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Richter misses with a head kick.
Kneeland on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kneeland misses with a hook. Richter ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeland's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Richter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kneeland scrambles back to his feet.
Richter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Richter is rocked!
Kneeland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richter manages to avoid it.
Oh Richter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hans Richter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kneeland moves out of range as Richter throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Richter misses.
Kneeland ducks under a wild hook from Richter.
Kneeland drops Richter with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Richter! Kneeland dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skillz Kneeland!
Skillz Kneeland took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reima Poika (ranked 1080 p4p, 134 weight class) and Liberal Stomper (ranked 843 p4p, 107 weight class). Stomper is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: They say that I'm Crazy. Reima Poika could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Liberal Stomper's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Poika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liberal Stomper!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poika just misses with a punch to the body.
Stomper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poika throws a leg kick
and Stomper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stomper takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stomper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stomper blocks a head kick by Poika.
Poika throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Poika takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poika throws a sloppy head kick and Stomper moves out of range easily.
Stomper throws out a counter right but Poika avoids it with no problem.
Poika throws a sloppy head kick and Stomper moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poika throws out a loose jab but Stomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stomper looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poika gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stomper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Poika! Stomper lets Poika back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Reima Poika has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poika throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stomper counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poika throws a looping overhand right but Stomper ducks down to avoid it.
Stomper now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poika throws a right hand that misses
and Stomper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Stomper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Poika has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Reima Poika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poika misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Stomper was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poika tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stomper! But no joy.
Poika looks to score with a jab to the body but Stomper is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Stomper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poika throws a head kick but Stomper moves out of range.
Poika rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stomper counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Poika misses.
Poika backing away here, and Stomper unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stomper slips under a jab from Poika.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poika misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stomper! But no joy.
Poika throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Stomper counter with a right hand.
Poika is rocked!
Poika throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stomper counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liberal Stomper!
Liberal Stomper really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mo' Money Laundry Service logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson James (ranked 1248 p4p, 58 weight class) and Ricco McGregor (ranked 4157 p4p, 144 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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30
265 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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300 lbs
21 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricco McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James walks into a jab.
McGregor cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
McGregor connects with a body shot.
McGregor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
James looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
McGregor thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James counters with a shoot takedown. McGregor fights it but they end up in guard.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGregor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James postures up in McGregor's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it.
James not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McGregor is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.
James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
James drops back looking for a leg! McGregor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGregor manages to kick James off! James jumps back into McGregor's guard.
James has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
James moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McGregor on his heels. He'll look to pass McGregor's guard now, I'm sure.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGregor is keeping the position for now.
James throws a strike but McGregor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McGregor sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGregor wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard.
James looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as James holds on and takes a little breather.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James pulls McGregor in close to his closed guard and prevents McGregor from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGregor works over James's head and body with a nice combination.
James closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James moves into full mount!
James is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGregor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGregor!
My spies in Doom's Gym inform me that McGregor has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
James is controlling McGregor's posture.
James keeping moving, preventing McGregor from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricco McGregor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGregor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGregor throws a quick inside leg kick.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McGregor throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGregor circles away.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGregor's waist but McGregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGregor.
McGregor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
McGregor just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor scores with a nice body kick.
McGregor misses the jab.
James avoids the head kick by McGregor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor lands a nice shot that snaps James's head back.
James on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGregor throws a combination. James tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGregor, as that shot connected.
McGregor looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
McGregor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by James.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGregor pinned against the cage. McGregor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
James shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGregor defends well and James ends up having to push McGregor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ricco McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
McGregor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed James momentarily.
McGregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps James's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGregor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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.
James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McGregor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
James tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
James tries for a kimura but McGregor is defending well.
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGregor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
McGregor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGregor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
James avoiding damage as McGregor throws knees to the body.
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
James walks into a stiff left hand from McGregor.
McGregor leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGregor lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for McGregor.
McGregor throws a shot to the body.
McGregor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James slips under a jab from McGregor.
James dives in and scores a takedown into McGregor's guard.
James won't allow McGregor to sweep him here.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor wants to stand and escape but James is having none of it.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
James passes McGregor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricco McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McGregor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. McGregor tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGregor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGregor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
James misses with a takedown attempt - McGregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab from McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ricco McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James moves out of range as McGregor strikes.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
McGregor has James up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
James throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGregor was covering up waiting for the punch and James finishes the takedown easily into guard.
James postures up and lands a big shot to McGregor's brow.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McGregor controlling James's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to pass the guard but McGregor is keeping the position.
James won't allow McGregor to get back to his feet.
James postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
James drops back looking for a leg! McGregor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGregor manages to kick James off! James jumps back into McGregor's guard.
James advances to half guard.
McGregor is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James with the ground and pound but McGregor uses the opportunity to regain guard.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
It looks like Ricco McGregor has been cut.
McGregor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyson James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James postures up in McGregor's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it.
James won't allow McGregor to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
James missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McGregor. James shrugs it off though.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGregor as he jumps to the side.
Tyson James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricco McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McGregor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
James fails with the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregor.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
James looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGregor cracks James with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
McGregor lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricco McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McGregor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricco McGregor!
After winning the bout, Ricco McGregor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tyson James was interviewed post fight and said 'When I am defeated, I stay humble. I was defeated by the better man today. I wish Fray the best in his future title defenses. I will return to the top and get that belt! '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uesugi Mochinori (ranked 132 p4p, 21 weight class) and Yves Trudeau (ranked 188 p4p, 28 weight class). Mochinori comes to the cage accompanied by Japanese Battle Music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uesugi Mochinori!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yves Trudeau!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mochinori misses with a hook.
Mochinori cracks Trudeau with a good jab.
Mochinori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trudeau throws out the jab.
Trudeau lands with a hook. Mochinori tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Uesugi Mochinori has been cut.
Mochinori has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury in the buildup to the fight.
Mochinori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Trudeau has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mochinori lands a nice looking body kick.
Mochinori misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mochinori lands a jab.
Trudeau misses the jab.
Uesugi Mochinori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mochinori is looking to slow Trudeau down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau throws out a loose jab but Mochinori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mochinori cracks Trudeau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mochinori walks into a straight right hand from Trudeau.
Mochinori throws a push kick but Trudeau slaps the foot to one side.
Trudeau misses with a looping left.
Trudeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Trudeau.
Mochinori is looking to land body kicks.
Mochinori lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mochinori throws a head kick that misses.
Mochinori scores with a jab. Trudeau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Trudeau throws a looping overhand right but Mochinori ducks down to avoid it.
Trudeau throws a right hand that misses
and Mochinori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Trudeau.
Mochinori is looking to counter punch.
Mochinori lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Yves Trudeau has been cut.
A big left from Trudeau misses.
Trudeau lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mochinori has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trudeau finds it's way round the side to connect with Mochinori's head.
Nice defenses there by Mochinori.
Trudeau swings widly with a right hand
and Mochinori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trudeau checks a low kick from Mochinori.
Trudeau replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mochinori blocks it well.
Trudeau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mochinori is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mochinori fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trudeau is out of range.
Trudeau throws a jab when Mochinori was well out of range.
Trudeau looks to land a right hand but Mochinori moved out of range.
Mochinori is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Trudeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mochinori appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mochinori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trudeau connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mochinori momentarily.
Mochinori misses with a looping right.
Trudeau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Trudeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mochinori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mochinori throws a head kick that misses.
Trudeau throws an overhand right that lands on Mochinori's shoulder, as Mochinori tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Trudeau!
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 Uesugi Mochinori will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mochinori takes one to the chin there.
Trudeau misses with a hook.
Trudeau on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mochinori shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Trudeau throws out a counter right but Mochinori avoids it with no problem.
Trudeau takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mochinori feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trudeau's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trudeau ducks under a wild hook from Mochinori.
Trudeau throws a fast counter high kick but Mochinori manages to duck under it in time.
Trudeau throws a big shot that misses.
Trudeau scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mochinori takes a swing at Trudeau's ribcage but misses.
Trudeau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trudeau misses with a head kick.
Mochinori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mochinori jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mochinori scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mochinori throws a head kick that misses.
Trudeau throws a leg kick but Mochinori sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Mochinori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Mochinori.
Trudeau scores with a jab. Mochinori acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Mochinori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Mochinori.
Mochinori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trudeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trudeau works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trudeau misses with an uppercut. Mochinori saw that one coming.
Mochinori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trudeau throws a head kick but Mochinori moves out of range.
Trudeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mochinori.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mochinori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mochinori misses with a left hand
and Trudeau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big left from Trudeau misses.
Trudeau dips to his left and cracks Mochinori with an uppercut!
Uesugi Mochinori's cut is getting worse.
Mochinori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mochinori connects with a high kick.
Mochinori lands with an uppercut that bounces Trudeau off the cage and back into range.
Mochinori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mochinori misses with an uppercut
and Trudeau 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.
Mochinori scores with a sloppy right hand. Trudeau should have avoided that one.
Trudeau throws the left hand but Mochinori avoids the punch easily.
Trudeau checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trudeau throws a hook but Mochinori avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mochinori misses the target.
Mochinori scores with a punch to the head.
Trudeau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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 Uesugi Mochinori will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Trudeau tries a head kick but it misses.
Trudeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mochinori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Mochinori as he connects with a hook.
Mochinori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trudeau fails to land with a series of punches.
Mochinori appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mochinori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mochinori.
Mochinori throws a body shot but no joy.
Trudeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mochinori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mochinori moves away from the strike by Trudeau.
Mochinori moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That has opened up Yves Trudeau's cut even more.
Trudeau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mochinori counters with a leg kick.
Mochinori throws a sloppy head kick and Trudeau moves out of range easily.
Trudeau misses with a looping right.
Trudeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mochinori.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Trudeau misses the target.
Trudeau is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mochinori misses with an uppercut.
Trudeau throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mochinori avoids the head kick by Trudeau.
Mochinori throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau digs a good hook to Mochinori's body.
Mochinori connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trudeau's hands.
Mochinori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mochinori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Trudeau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Trudeau.
Mochinori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Trudeau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mochinori throws a lazy right hand but Trudeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mochinori looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mochinori misses with a series of wild punches.
Trudeau lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mochinori throws a leg kick
and Mochinori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mochinori blocks a head kick by Trudeau.
Mochinori thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Trudeau if he has to take too many more of those.
Trudeau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mochinori throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uesugi Mochinori clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mochinori lands with a straight right. Trudeau didn't see that one coming.
Trudeau with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trudeau throws a sloppy head kick and Mochinori moves out of range easily.
Trudeau ducks under a wild hook from Mochinori.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trudeau! But no joy.
Trudeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mochinori counters with a series of strikes. Trudeau will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trudeau throws a big shot that misses.
Trudeau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mochinori slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Trudeau as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mochinori feints and then cracks Trudeau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trudeau down.
Mochinori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trudeau.
Mochinori looks to score with a jab to the body but Trudeau is just out of range.
Trudeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mochinori moves away.
Mochinori feints and then cracks Trudeau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trudeau down.
Mochinori misses with a combination
and Trudeau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trudeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau moves out of range of the body kick.
Trudeau is looking for the big counter here.
Mochinori scores with a kick to the body.
Trudeau shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mochinori throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mochinori keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trudeau throws a lazy head kick
and Mochinori counters with a straight right hand.
Trudeau blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trudeau missing with a left hand there. Mochinori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau lands a front kick.
A jab from Trudeau does it's job there.
Trudeau misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Mochinori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trudeau misses with a straight right.
Mochinori looks to land a body kick but Trudeau moved away.
Trudeau throws out a counter right but Mochinori avoids it with no problem.
Mochinori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mochinori ducks right into an uppercut from Trudeau.
Mochinori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trudeau. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mochinori ducks right into an uppercut from Trudeau.
Mochinori scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trudeau throws a head kick that misses.
Mochinori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trudeau is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mochinori with a body shot.
Trudeau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mochinori half committed to a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mochinori connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trudeau.
Mochinori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Uesugi Mochinori will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Trudeau scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick from Mochinori lands but Trudeau takes it in his stride.
Trudeau feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mochinori sprawling to the canvas! Mochinori rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Trudeau finish him?!
Mochinori is rocked!
Mochinori's corner calls for a 1-2. Mochinori obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trudeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters circling a little - Mochinori finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Mochinori.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mochinori.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trudeau throws a big counter head kick but Mochinori avoids it with no problem.
Mochinori misses with a low kick.
Trudeau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mochinori misses with the combination.
Uesugi Mochinori is winning the standup battle so far.
Trudeau throws an off balance right hand
and Mochinori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mochinori jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trudeau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mochinori with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau checks a leg kick.
Mochinori moves away from the strike by Trudeau.
Mochinori misses with a body kick.
Trudeau slips a jab and a cross from Mochinori.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trudeau! But no joy.
Trudeau cracks a nice hook into Mochinori's ribs.
Mochinori throws a leg kick
and Trudeau counters with a crisp one two that drops Mochinori! Trudeau thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mochinori to his feet! Mochinori is in big trouble!
Oh Mochinori is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Mochinori tries to work over Trudeau's front leg with a kick but Trudeau checks it.
Mochinori connects with a nice looking jab.
Mochinori seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau takes a kick to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Trudeau there.
A head kick misses from Trudeau.
Trudeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mochinori moves away.
Mochinori chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trudeau slips under a jab from Mochinori.
Trudeau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trudeau misses with a straight left.
Mochinori thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mochinori scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trudeau lands a big uppercut and Mochinori crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mochinori looks OK. Trudeau waves Mochinori back to his feet!
Uesugi Mochinori's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trudeau staying out of range there.
Trudeau unleashes a big counter combination but Mochinori bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Trudeau.
Mochinori throws an off balance right hand
and Trudeau counters with a crisp right that sends Mochinori to the canvas! Trudeau follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yves Trudeau!
Yves Trudeau is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Yves Trudeau 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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