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MMA ATTACK 05 Moon vs Yomero PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romus Dewastator (ranked 4235 p4p, 5843 weight class) and Taironas Vygantas (ranked 496 p4p, 591 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romus Dewastator !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taironas Vygantas!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vygantas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vygantas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dewastator sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dewastator forces Vygantas back against the cage and clinches.
Dewastator drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vygantas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vygantas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dewastator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vygantas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dewastator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Dewastator .
Vygantas throws a counter combo.
Vygantas throws a sloppy head kick
and Dewastator counters with a left and a right that stings Vygantas.
Vygantas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Romus Dewastator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taironas Vygantas.
Dewastator misses with an uppercut.
Vygantas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vygantas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dewastator .
Vygantas unleashes a big counter combination but Dewastator bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vygantas shoots in but no luck this time.
Dewastator is looking to clinch.
Dewastator throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dewastator swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vygantas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vygantas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dewastator misses with a few strikes there.
Vygantas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dewastator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vygantas moves into the clinch.
Vygantas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dewastator pulls his leg out and moves away.
Romus Dewastator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewastator tries to clinch but Vygantas moves out of range.
Vygantas shoots for a takedown but Dewastator saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dewastator misses with a wild combination.
Vygantas tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vygantas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dewastator .
Dewastator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vygantas rushes Dewastator and presses him up against the cage.
Dewastator fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dewastator wants to break free but Vygantas has control.
Vygantas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dewastator jumps guard but Vygantas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dewastator misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vygantas manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dewastator tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vygantas moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dewastator throws an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vygantas is trying to pull guard but Dewastator has him pressed against the cage.
Vygantas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dewastator is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vygantas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dewastator taking a breather.
Vygantas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Dewastator .
Vygantas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dewastator with a body shot.
Dewastator pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dewastator moves into the clinch.
Vygantas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Romus Dewastator has been cut.
Vygantas tries to pull guard but Dewastator won't allow it.
Dewastator tries to land knees in the clinch but Vygantas avoids the damage to the body.
Vygantas blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vygantas is working for takedown but Dewastator is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dewastator tries to pull guard but Vygantas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vygantas wants a takedown but no success here.
Dewastator misses with a punch on the inside.
Dewastator has a couple of punches blocked by Vygantas.
Dewastator taking a breather.
Vygantas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dewastator misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dewastator looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vygantas keeps control of Dewastator as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romus Dewastator dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Romus Dewastator 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dewastator misses with a straight left.
Vygantas wants to counter the offense by Dewastator and move into the clinch position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vygantas.
Dewastator fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dewastator throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vygantas.
Vygantas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dewastator sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vygantas somewhat.
Dewastator lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Sloppy strikes from Vygantas. Those never looked like landing.
Dewastator is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Vygantas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vygantas darts in looking for a takedown but Dewastator gets double underhooks and turns Vygantas into the cage.
Romus Dewastator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taironas Vygantas.
Vygantas dodges the punch combination from Dewastator .
Dewastator tries to clinch up but Vygantas circles away and keeps his distance.
Vygantas shoots in for a takedown but Dewastator shows good takedown defense.
Dewastator throws a big counter combination but Vygantas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vygantas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewastator wants to clinch.
Romus Dewastator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vygantas shoots in for a double leg but Dewastator sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dewastator appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dewastator looks to land a combination but Vygantas avoids it well.
Vygantas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vygantas dives in and grabs Dewastator 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dewastator pushes down on Vygantas's head and hops out.
Vygantas tries for a takedown but Dewastator sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vygantas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dewastator misses with a looping left.
Vygantas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dewastator fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dewastator .
Dewastator decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vygantas to his feet.
Dewastator looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vygantas shoots in looking for a takedown. Dewastator tries to sprawl out of it but Vygantas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dewastator manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A right-left combo lands from Dewastator .
 It looks like Taironas Vygantas has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vygantas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dewastator shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vygantas as he avoids it easily.
Vygantas is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dewastator tries to clinch up.
Dewastator throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vygantas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vygantas.
Dewastator manages to break the clinch.
Vygantas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dewastator swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vygantas darts in and clinches Dewastator up against the cage.
Taironas Vygantas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vygantas has Dewastator pressed against the cage.
Vygantas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vygantas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dewastator goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dewastator is looking to clinch but Vygantas is avoiding it.
Dewastator misses with a few strikes there.
Dewastator gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vygantas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vygantas dives in for a single leg takedown but Dewastator sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dewastator tries a head kick but it misses.
Dewastator tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dewastator drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vygantas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dewastator . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vygantas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewastator postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dewastator is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vygantas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vygantas is trying to control the position but Dewastator postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dewastator won't allow Vygantas to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vygantas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vygantas is trying to keep Dewastator in close.
Dewastator postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dewastator is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Romus Dewastator dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vygantas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dewastator avoids it really well and circles away.
Vygantas clinches.
Dewastator jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vygantas walks away with a smile on his face. Dewastator gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dewastator tries to bum rush Vygantas with a series of wild strikes but Vygantas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vygantas blocks a head kick by Dewastator .
Dewastator throws a poor cross that misses
and Vygantas counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewastator is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vygantas is defending well for now.
Vygantas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vygantas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dewastator avoids it really well and circles away.
Vygantas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewastator fails with a takedown attempt.
Dewastator throws a series of punches but Vygantas avoids them all with ease.
Vygantas shoots in but no luck this time.
Romus Dewastator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taironas Vygantas.
Vygantas slips a jab and a cross from Dewastator .
Dewastator throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vygantas!
Vygantas blocks a head kick by Dewastator .
Dewastator throws a series of punches but Vygantas avoids them all with ease.
Vygantas scores with a shot to the body.
Dewastator has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vygantas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dewastator tries for a takedown but Vygantas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vygantas has closed the distance and engaged Dewastator in a clinch.
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!
Dewastator tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vygantas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vygantas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dewastator pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vygantas shoots in for a double leg but Dewastator sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dewastator fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vygantas to the ground. Dewastator is now in Vygantas's guard.
Dewastator loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dewastator with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dewastator throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vygantas wants to sweep here but Dewastator controlling him for the moment.
Dewastator missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewastator stands up over Vygantas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vygantas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dewastator works over Vygantas with some ground and pound from guard.
Dewastator trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vygantas working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vygantas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dewastator defends it easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dewastator throws a nice looking combination but Vygantas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vygantas avoids the head kick by Dewastator .
Vygantas lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewastator displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vygantas.
Vygantas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dewastator 's waist but Dewastator gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vygantas off to one side.
Vygantas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vygantas feints the counter takedown.
Dewastator throws a series of punches but Vygantas avoids them all with ease.
Vygantas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dewastator goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vygantas prevents it.
Vygantas wants to take the fight to the mat but Dewastator manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Romus Dewastator is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vygantas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vygantas effectively controlling the action here.
Taironas Vygantas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dewastator tries to pull guard but Vygantas holds him up against the cage and eventually Dewastator drops back down to his feet.
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 Romus Dewastator .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dewastator , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romus Dewastator !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gregoire Lamerde (ranked 4014 p4p, 6714 weight class) and Shigeru Otori (ranked 347 p4p, 436 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lamerde might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sans Pression - Térritoire Hostile. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gregoire Lamerde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Shigeru Otori!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamerde bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lamerde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Otori avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lamerde gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Otori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lamerde goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lamerde misses with a low kick.
Lamerde tries to clinch but Otori moves out of range.
Otori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Otori moves out of range of the body kick.
Lamerde throws a right hand that Otori ducks under and follows up with a left that Otori also avoids with ease.
Gregoire Lamerde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamerde throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Otori blocks the body kick.
A low kick from Lamerde is predictable there
and Otori makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lamerde throws the kick towards the body but Otori avoids it.
Lamerde tries to land a body kick
and Otori counters with a left and a right that stings Lamerde.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamerde throws a sloppy head kick and Otori moves out of range easily.
Lamerde fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Otori, pushing him back against the cage.
Lamerde using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Otori's coach down at Takeda Clan Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Otori's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Otori misses with some punches.
Lamerde has Otori pressed against the cage, preventing Otori from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Otori blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Otori tries to circle away but Lamerde has him pinned against the cage.
Lamerde tries to stall but Otori uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Otori working aggressively here.
Otori avoiding damage as Lamerde throws knees to the body.
Otori is trying to break the clinch but Lamerde is controlling him.
Lamerde can't get the takedown.
Otori avoiding damage as Lamerde throws knees to the body.
Lamerde lands a good knee to the midsection. Otori won't want to take too many of those.
Lamerde tries to throw a body punch but Otori avoids it by throwing Lamerde back against the cage.
Lamerde looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Otori is trying to force a seperation but Lamerde has the dominant position.
Lamerde tries to pull guard but Otori holds him up against the cage and eventually Lamerde drops back down to his feet.
Otori misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamerde has Otori pressed against the cage, preventing Otori from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lamerde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lamerde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Otori is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lamerde.
Otori misses with a head kick.
Lamerde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Otori throws out a counter right but Lamerde avoids it with no problem.
Lamerde sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lamerde is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamerde has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lamerde there as he acknowledges the shot.
Otori avoids a kick to the body.
Otori raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lamerde blocks a head kick by Otori.
Lamerde throws a right and a left that both miss.
Otori steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lamerde misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lamerde misses with a head kick.
Otori follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lamerde throws a head kick that misses
and Otori counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otori scores with a spinning back kick!
Lamerde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Otori lands with a slapping head kick.
Shigeru Otori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamerde wants to clinch
and Otori counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Otori. Lamerde shrugs it off though.
Otori chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Otori delivers a nice body kick.
Lamerde takes a kick to the side of the head.
Otori fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lamerde has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Otori connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Lamerde is predictable there
and Otori counters with a body kick.
Lamerde tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamerde is looking to land body kicks.
Lamerde throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Otori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lamerde moves to clinch but Otori breaks away
and Otori counters with a thumping low kick.
Otori scoring well with a low kick there.
Otori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lamerde throws a body kick that misses
and Otori counters with a thumping low kick.
Lamerde misses with a hook. Otori ducked under it nicely.
Otori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Otori lands a jab to the head.
Lamerde fails with an attempt to clinch.
Otori bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lamerde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Otori tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Otori dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A good leg kick by Otori.
Lamerde looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Otori is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lamerde throws a head kick that misses.
Otori feints a counter leg kick.
Lamerde is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lamerde avoids the head kick by Otori.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lamerde!
Lamerde throws a sloppy head kick and Otori moves out of range easily.
Lamerde will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Otori blocks a head kick by Lamerde.
Otori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lamerde tries to clinch up
and Otori counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamerde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Otori gets tackled into the cage by Lamerde. Lamerde maintains the clinch.
Lamerde tries to land knees in the clinch but Otori avoids the damage to the body.
Otori is trying to force a seperation but Lamerde has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lamerde.
Otori avoiding damage as Lamerde throws knees to the body.
Lamerde lands a good knee to the midsection. Otori won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Otori is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamerde.
Otori is trying to break the clinch but Lamerde is controlling him.
Otori breaks from the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Otori.
Gregoire Lamerde is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lamerde throws a sloppy body shot
and Otori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Otori moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lamerde throws a wild body kick that Otori sees coming a mile off.
Otori throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lamerde is looking to slow Otori down with leg kicks.
A lazy body kick from Lamerde
and Otori counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lamerde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Otori tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamerde blocks a head kick by Otori.
Lamerde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lamerde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Otori lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lamerde fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Otori, pushing him back against the cage.
Lamerde keeps control of Otori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Otori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lamerde has him pressed against the cage.
Lamerde keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Otori's efforts to push away.
Lamerde throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lamerde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lamerde throws a head kick but Otori moves out of range.
Lamerde throws a lazy body kick
and Otori counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otori darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shigeru Otori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Otori scores with a head kick. Lamerde tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lamerde throws a sloppy head kick and Otori moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Otori.
Lamerde looks for the body kick but Otori saw that one coming.
Lamerde throws a head kick but Otori moves out of range.
Otori blocks a head kick by Lamerde.
Otori is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Good leg kick by Otori.
Lamerde misses with a leg kick
and Otori counters with a big head kick but Lamerde shrugs it off.
Lamerde throws a body kick that misses.
Otori turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Otori throws a head kick but Lamerde moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori tries a head kick but it misses.
Lamerde closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamerde lands a knee to the head.
Otori misses with the head strike.
Lamerde throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Otori blocks it with crossed arms.
Lamerde prevents Otori from breaking the clinch.
Otori wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lamerde has him pressed against the cage.
Otori is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Otori tries to circle away but Lamerde has him pinned against the cage.
Otori wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lamerde tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Otori avoids it.
Otori has a couple of punches blocked by Lamerde.
Lamerde throws a knee to the head but misses.
Otori is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lamerde is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Otori is defending well for now.
Otori has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Otori has had enough of the clinch but Lamerde keeps him there for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shigeru Otori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lamerde misses with a leg kick.
Otori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lamerde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lamerde misses with a head kick.
Otori is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lamerde throws a head kick that Otori semi-blocks.
Lamerde closes the distance and clinches.
Otori tries to break free but Lamerde pushes him back against the cage.
Lamerde keeps control of Otori as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Otori wants to break the clinch but can't.
Otori is trying to force a seperation but Lamerde has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamerde has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Otori uses from the top position.
Otori has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lamerde is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Otori stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lamerde tries to clinch up
and Otori counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lamerde is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Otori.
Lamerde avoids the head kick by Otori.
Lamerde is looking for a counter combo.
Lamerde pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Otori is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lamerde staying out of range there.
Otori scores with a kick to the midsection.
Otori staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamerde throws a wild body kick that Otori sees coming a mile off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lamerde - that will leave a mark!
Lamerde fails in his attempt to clinch.
Otori is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Otori takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lamerde crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Otori - the referee stops the clock and Lamerde gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Otori. Lamerde manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Otori throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lamerde wants to slow Otori down by chopping away at his legs.
Lamerde is looking to clinch.
Otori feints a counter leg kick.
Otori throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lamerde fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamerde thows a leg kick but Otori checks it
and Otori counters with a head kick. That will keep Lamerde thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lamerde scores with a nice body kick.
Otori moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lamerde misses with a leg kick
and Otori counters with a head kick.
Shigeru Otori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Otori throws a nice inside leg kick.
Otori thuds his shin into the meat of Lamerde's side.
Gregoire Lamerde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamerde misses with a kick to the body.
Otori is looking to slow Lamerde down with leg kicks.
Otori lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lamerde tries to clinch but Otori is having none of it.
Lamerde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lamerde throws a sloppy head kick
and Otori counters with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otori scores with a push kick.
Lamerde throws a lazy head kick
and Otori counters with a head kick.
Lamerde throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Otori scores with a leg kick.
Otori lands a high kick!
Otori lands with a kick to the temple. Lamerde shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lamerde tries to clinch but Otori moves away
and Otori counters with an inside leg kick.
Otori scores with a push kick.
Otori connects with an inside leg kick.
Lamerde throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori lands with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Otori 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Otori!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kody Harbrant (ranked 6142 p4p, 5260 weight class) and Mr Pbh (ranked 418 p4p, 389 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kody Harbrant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Pbh!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pbh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harbrant.
Pbh misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Harbrant misses its target.
Pbh misses with a hook.
Harbrant pushes Pbh up against the cage in a clinch.
Pbh jumps guard.
Harbrant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harbrant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pbh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Puncher's Chance Collective inform us that Pbh has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pbh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harbrant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pbh working a defensive guard here.
Harbrant controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbrant has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pbh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harbrant defends well.
Harbrant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pbh is trying to keep Harbrant in close.
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.
Harbrant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pbh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harbrant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mr Pbh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harbrant scores with a jab to the body.
Harbrant lands with an overhand left.
Harbrant lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pbh backs up against the cage.
Pbh misses with a body kick.
Harbrant gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pbh counters with an outside leg kick.
Pbh drives through and clinches with Harbrant against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harbrant tries to break the clinch but Pbh is controlling the position.
Harbrant turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pbh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harbrant's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Harbrant perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pbh is looking to control Harbrant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pbh avoid being mounted?
Harbrant controlling the pace.
Pbh is looking to control Harbrant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pbh avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harbrant controlling the action here.
Pbh wants to control but Harbrant is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pbh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harbrant haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kody Harbrant dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Harbrant shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Harbrant was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Harbrant is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pbh will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Pbh wants to control but Harbrant postures up.
Harbrant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pbh can do to turn this around?
Pbh tries to buck Harbrant off but Harbrant is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Pbh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbrant tries to advance to mount but Pbh instead regains half guard.
Kody Harbrant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pbh wants to control but Harbrant is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbrant sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harbrant with the ground and pound but Pbh uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Harbrant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pbh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harbrant not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Pbh working a defensive guard here.
Harbrant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pbh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harbrant has managed to get both his arms back between Pbh's legs - danger averted.
Pbh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pbh trying to control the position.
Harbrant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pbh isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Harbrant stacks Pbh on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Harbrant!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harbrant moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pbh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harbrant's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Harbrant content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harbrant throwing shots but Pbh is blocking nicely.
That's four 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.
Harbrant is looking to advance position but Pbh won't allow it.
Pbh wants to control but Harbrant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harbrant slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pbh shoots in but Harbrant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harbrant went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Harbrant lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pbh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harbrant counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Harbrant lands.
A lazy left from Harbrant finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kody Harbrant dominated that second round.
That's time! Harbrant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Harbrant pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pbh back to the cage. Harbrant follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pbh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harbrant counters with a series of strikes. Pbh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Harbrant leaves Pbh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harbrant tests Pbh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pbh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harbrant with a nice cross.
Harbrant lands a head shot.
Pbh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pbh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harbrant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pbh scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harbrant pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pbh is out of range and Harbrant settles back down.
Kody Harbrant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Harbrant.
Harbrant slips a straight right by Pbh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbrant misses with a few strikes there.
Kody Harbrant is winning the standup battle so far.
Pbh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harbrant counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pbh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harbrant cracks Pbh with an open hand slap.
Pbh misses the jab.
Pbh throws a right hand that Harbrant ducks under and follows up with a left that Harbrant also avoids with ease.
Pbh throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Harbrant counter with a right hand.
Pbh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harbrant counters with a left to the body.
Harbrant looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pbh tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harbrant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pbh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harbrant to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harbrant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harbrant controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harbrant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harbrant seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Harbrant tries to free his leg and advance position but Pbh is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pbh trying to keep a closed guard but Harbrant is proving a slippery customer.
Pbh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harbrant defends it easily.
Harbrant preventing the sweep.
Pbh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harbrant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harbrant is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Harbrant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pbh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pbh takes a swing at Harbrant's ribcage but misses.
Harbrant stuffs the takedown.
Kody Harbrant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Pbh.
Pbh drops his hands momentarily and Harbrant takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Harbrant blocks a jab.
Pbh throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harbrant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pbh looks to clinch
and Harbrant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pbh misses with a hook. Harbrant ducked under it nicely.
Harbrant blocks the body kick.
Mr Pbh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kody Harbrant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pbh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pbh there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harbrant gets a double leg takedown into Pbh's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kody Harbrant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harbrant 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kody Harbrant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isak Isaksson (ranked 3593 p4p, 6109 weight class) and Pete Walker (ranked 441 p4p, 587 weight class). Isak Isaksson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205
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200
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isak Isaksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Walker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Isaksson.
Walker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Pete Walker has been cut.
Walker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Walker stalks Isaksson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Isaksson's face. Isaksson staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Isak Isaksson has been cut.
Isaksson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Isaksson misses with a hook.
Walker tries to clinch but Isaksson is having none of it.
Walker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Isaksson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Isaksson. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Isaksson just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker closes the distance and pushes Isaksson back into the cage.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Isaksson is controlling him.
Isaksson jumps guard but Walker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Isaksson tries to circle away but Walker has him pinned against the cage.
Isaksson tries to pull guard but Walker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Walker wants to get back to striking at distance but Isaksson won't allow it.
Walker tries to break free but Isaksson pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Isaksson has him pressed against the cage.
Isaksson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Isaksson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isak Isaksson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Isaksson! Walker dives in looking to finish! Isaksson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Walker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jurgis Tatumas (ranked 5353 p4p, 6871 weight class) and Kazuchika Okada (ranked 544 p4p, 626 weight class). Kazuchika Okada will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurgis Tatumas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuchika Okada!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Okada. Tatumas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatumas moves away.
Tatumas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Okada scores with a one two! Tatumas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Okada throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Okada scores with a kick to the body.
Okada throws a leg kick which misses Tatumas's front leg but catches the back leg as Tatumas tries to avoid it.
Okada tries a head kick but it misses.
Tatumas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Okada lands a jab.
Okada is looking to slow Tatumas down with leg kicks.
Okada scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okada throws a looping overhand right but Tatumas ducks down to avoid it.
Tatumas tries to counter with a takedown but Okada is quick to defend against it.
Okada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Okada is looking to slow Tatumas down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tatumas. That did some damage!
Okada lands with a straight right. Tatumas didn't see that one coming.
Okada tries to land a leg kick but Tatumas saw it coming and moves away.
Tatumas tries to counter with a takedown but Okada is quick to defend against it.
Tatumas slips under a jab from Okada.
A little feinted left hand from Tatumas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tatumas slips a straight right by Okada.
Tatumas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Okada scores with a jab to the body.
Tatumas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Okada shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tatumas eats them both and turns towards Okada to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Okada throws a shot from downtown. Tatumas moves away and avoids it.
A lazy body kick from Okada
so Tatumas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okada looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tatumas is one step ahead there.
Tatumas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Okada on the ground.
Okada is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tatumas defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatumas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tatumas won't allow Okada to get back to his feet.
Tatumas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Okada's head.
Okada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Okada wants to stand but Tatumas is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatumas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
It looks like Kazuchika Okada has been cut.
Okada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tatumas advances position into side control!
Okada is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okada is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tatumas trying to control the action but Okada is working from the bottom.
Tatumas working the ground and pound from side control.
That has opened up Kazuchika Okada's cut even more.
Okada is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Okada gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tatumas trying to mount his opponent but Okada defends it.
Okada wants to get back to his feet.
Okada is trying to get back to full guard.
Okada won't allow Tatumas to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Okada manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Okada can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatumas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tatumas wants to control from the top but Okada keeps moving.
Okada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tatumas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okada is keeping the position for now.
Tatumas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Okada wants to stand and escape but Tatumas is having none of it.
Tatumas postures up and lands a big shot to Okada's brow.
The cut above Kazuchika Okada's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tatumas distracts Okada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
 Okada is rocked!
Kazuchika Okada's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kazuchika Okada's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jurgis Tatumas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jermaine Drummond (ranked 4913 p4p, 6224 weight class) and Paulo Pascalo (ranked 516 p4p, 601 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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22
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170
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jermaine Drummond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paulo Pascalo!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pascalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drummond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pascalo fails to land with a series of punches.
Drummond has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pascalo throws a right and a left that Drummond avoids nicely.
Drummond tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pascalo looks to land a combination but Drummond avoids it well.
Drummond gets a clinch.
Pascalo manages to break the clinch.
Drummond misses with the combination.
Drummond blocks a head kick by Pascalo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drummond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pascalo tries a quick counter leg kick but Drummond is wise to it.
Pascalo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drummond is looking to clinch.
Drummond scoring well with a low kick there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pascalo.
Drummond lands a head kick. Pascalo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drummond throws a sloppy head kick and Pascalo moves out of range easily.
Pascalo avoids the head kick by Drummond.
Pascalo blocks a head kick by Drummond.
Pascalo wants to counter the offense by Drummond and move into the clinch position.
Drummond throws a head kick that misses
and Pascalo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Drummond tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pascalo manages to move to mount!
Drummond is breathing heavily.
Pascalo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pascalo unloading with bombs!
Pascalo punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pascalo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pascalo landing shots from mount.
Pascalo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pascalo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Drummond is trying to stand but he's just given Pascalo his back.
Pascalo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pascalo is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Pascalo the control monster continue. Boring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Let's hope that Pascalo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Pascalo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab lands there for Drummond.
A head kick misses from Drummond.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pascalo. That's going to slow Drummond down.
Drummond is looking to clinch but Pascalo is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pascalo.
Drummond misses with a wild combination.
Pascalo throws a head kick that misses.
Drummond sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pascalo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drummond.
A nice combination there by Pascalo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pascalo scores with a push kick.
Drummond tries to clinch
and Pascalo counters with a single leg into guard. Drummond didn't expect that.
Drummond wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Pascalo manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Pascalo.
Still in half guard, Pascalo seems content to control.
Pascalo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Drummond to stand up.
Paulo Pascalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pascalo connects with a right hand. Drummond shakes it off.
Pascalo throws a head kick that Drummond semi-blocks.
 Drummond is rocked!
Pascalo connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Drummond to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Pascalo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paulo Pascalo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 1212 p4p, 2683 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 52 p4p, 113 weight class). Takeishi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kabuki Gomen-Jyo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitsugu Takeishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 45 - 28 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels scores with a head kick. Takeishi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Takeishi throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Daniels circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takeishi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Takeishi lands a glancing blow to the side of Daniels's head.
Daniels closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Takeishi's guard.
Daniels working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daniels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeishi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daniels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takeishi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeishi keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi wants to stand up but Daniels is controlling him.
Daniels loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Takeishi has momentary wrist control but Daniels slips an elbow through the middle.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Daniels scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Daniels wants to control from the top but Takeishi keeps moving.
Daniels prevents Takeishi from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takeishi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daniels gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Takeishi misses with a hook.
Takeishi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Daniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeishi.
Takeishi misses with a hook
and Daniels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daniels slaps away a takedown attempt from Takeishi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takeishi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takeishi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daniels fails with the takedown.
Mitsugu Takeishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi connects with a nice looking jab.
Daniels is rocked!
Takeishi lands with a shot to the body.
Takeishi clinches up with Daniels and pushes him back against the cage.
Takeishi looking for a takedown.
Takeishi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daniels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takeishi prevents it.
Daniels stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Takeishi.
Daniels is trying to push Takeishi away but Takeishi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Daniels is trying to drag Takeishi to the mat but Takeishi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daniels tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takeishi just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takeishi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Takeishi clinches up with Daniels and pushes him back against the cage.
Takeishi prevents the takedown attempt.
Takeishi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Takeishi as the two fighters clinch.
Daniels looks winded!
Daniels is looking for a takedown.
Takeishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Daniels backwards.
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!
Takeishi cracks Daniels with a nice body shot.
Takeishi lands with a left to the head.
Daniels is still on wobbly legs! Can Takeishi finish him?
Takeishi breaks the clinch.
Daniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takeishi.
Daniels seems to have recovered his senses.
Takeishi rushes Daniels and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsugu Takeishi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Daniels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daniels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Daniels looks to move away, Takeishi throws a big counter combo but Daniels just gets out of the way.
Takeishi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Daniels sprawling to the canvas! Daniels rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Takeishi finish him?!
Daniels slips under a jab.
A jab from Daniels finds it's way through Takeishi's defenses.
Daniels defending well as Takeishi loads up on a big left hand.
Daniels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Takeishi misses.
Daniels tries to counter by closing the distance.
Daniels shoots in but no luck this time.
Mitsugu Takeishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Daniels.
Takeishi lands a jab to Daniels's midsection.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Takeishi.
Takeishi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Takeishi stuffs the takedown attempt from Daniels. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Takeishi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daniels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takeishi throws a big shot that misses.
Takeishi fails to land with a series of punches.
Takeishi is looking to clinch but Daniels is avoiding it.
Daniels lands with a slapping head kick.
Takeishi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniels tries to counter by closing the distance.
Takeishi closes the distance and pushes Daniels back into the cage.
Takeishi effectively controlling the action here.
Takeishi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Daniels is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Daniels.
Daniels takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takeishi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takeishi misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Daniels is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Takeishi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniels fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Takeishi digs a right hand underneath Daniels's ribcage. Daniels let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniels is trying to break free.
Takeishi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Takeishi can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Daniels goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takeishi prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Takeishi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi lands with a right to the head.
Takeishi tries a body shot but Daniels blocks it.
Takeishi misses with an elbow over the top.
Mitsugu Takeishi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takeishi can't find room to land a body shot as Daniels controls the action.
Takeishi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daniels up against the cage.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Takeishi.
Takeishi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Daniels with a big uppercut! Daniels tries to clinch up but Takeishi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Daniels to the mat! Daniels covers up and Takeishi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mitsugu Takeishi!
A very excited looking Mitsugu Takeishi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Like Boss (ranked 978 p4p, 1870 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 41 p4p, 69 weight class). Pinochet has chosen I'M AN ASS MAN YEEEAH ! as his entrance music. Augusto Pinochet has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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32
265
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World class boxer
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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 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Like Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Boss.
It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
Pinochet shoots in but Boss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pinochet misses with a left hand
and Boss counters with a nice uppercut.
Pinochet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boss swivels and escapes.
Boss connects with a body shot that sends Pinochet's belly button to the back.
Boss connects with a nice looking jab.
Augusto Pinochet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boss with a nice cross.
Boss connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pinochet momentarily.
Pinochet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boss lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boss thuds a left hand into Pinochet's body.
Pinochet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pinochet is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Like Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augusto Pinochet.
Pinochet fails with the takedown
and Boss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinochet throws a leg kick
and Boss counters with an outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Boss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A lazy left from Boss finds it's target.
Boss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boss connects with an inside leg kick.
Boss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That has opened up Augusto Pinochet's cut even more.
Nice cross by Boss.
Boss is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boss lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pinochet with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Boss counter with a right hand.
Pinochet looks winded!
Boss cracks Pinochet with a hook to the temple - Pinochet is on wobbly legs here! Boss swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Pinochet falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Boss wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Like Boss!
An out of breath Like Boss thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mcgregor (ranked 3625 p4p, 3928 weight class) and Lukey Swavy (ranked 319 p4p, 340 weight class). Luke Mcgregor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lukey Swavy's chin.
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153
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Mcgregor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukey Swavy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Mcgregor misses.
Swavy tries to clinch
letting Mcgregor counter with a right hand.
Mcgregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swavy.
Swavy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mcgregor misses with a looping left.
Mcgregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Swavy throws out a counter right but Mcgregor avoids it with no problem.
Swavy pushes Mcgregor up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgregor is trying to maintain a safe position but Swavy gets an underhook and turns Mcgregor into the cage.
Swavy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swavy is stalling here.
Mcgregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swavy misses with the head strike.
Mcgregor is trying to push Swavy away but Swavy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Swavy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swavy gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swavy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swavy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcgregor lands a left and a right that send Swavy crashing to the mat, dazed. Mcgregor thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Lukey Swavy has been cut.
Mcgregor tests Swavy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swavy is rocked!
Mcgregor weaves into range and cracks Swavy right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Swavy goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Mcgregor is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Mcgregor!
Luke Mcgregor is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Luke Mcgregor gave a big smile as he said 'Surprise,surprise, motherfuckers, tha king is back! TEAM ALTIERI gets another belt'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ty Moon (ranked 2104 p4p, 3315 weight class) and Roel Yomero (ranked 274 p4p, 399 weight class). The key to victory for Ty Moon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ty Moon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roel Yomero!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Topper Green and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon scores with a shot to the body.
Moon connects with the punch.
Moon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moon lands a big uppercut and Yomero crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Yomero looks OK. Moon waves Yomero back to his feet!
Yomero is rocked!
It looks like Roel Yomero has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moon connects with a body shot.
Yomero is still on wobbly legs! Can Moon finish him?
Moon lands a nice shot to the body.
Yomero looks winded!
Yomero walks straight into a right hand from Moon - that's dropped him! Moon jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Yomero from any more punishment! Yomero complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ty Moon!
Ty Moon is the new middleweight champion!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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