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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Bunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunn has chosen Go to Sleep - Eminem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shinya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Bunn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki throws a front kick aimed at Bunn's knee but Bunn avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Aoki blocks the leg kick.
Bunn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aoki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bunn lands a lovely overhand right.
Bunn thuds a left hand into Aoki's body.
Bunn throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunn slips under a jab.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown but Bunn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aoki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bunn lands a jab.
Bunn misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from Bunn as Aoki shoots in.
Bunn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Aoki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bunn slips a jab and a cross from Aoki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bunn working the head with strikes.
Aoki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bunn trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?
Bunn throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Aoki is not content to let Bunn control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is trying to improve his position.
Bunn controlling the position from side mount.
Bunn misses with the ground and pound.
Aoki can't do much from the bottom here.
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!
Aoki is not content to let Bunn control the position.
Bunn working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki regains half guard.
Bunn trying to control from half guard but Aoki is working away.
Bunn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bunn is looking for a kimura but Aoki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bunn to get the leverage.
Bunn is trying to control. Aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Bunn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Bunn.
Bunn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunn prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Bunn controlling him for the moment.
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!
Bunn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Bunn from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki pulls Bunn in close to prevent any damage.
Bunn looking to sit in guard and control but Aoki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bunn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aoki.
Aoki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aoki gets a double leg takedown into Bunn's guard.
Bunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Bunn, not yet.
Aoki wants to stand but Bunn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bunn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aoki manages to get himself to full guard.
Bunn postures up.
Bunn trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet.
Gary Bunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bunn is stalling in the full guard.
Bunn trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Gary Bunn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bunn misses with an uppercut.
Bunn throws a right and a left that Aoki avoids nicely.
Bunn misses with a few strikes there.
Aoki has a takedown stuffed.
Shinya Aoki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Bunn as Aoki shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aoki misses with a two punch combination.
Bunn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aoki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aoki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aoki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bunn is breathing heavily.
Bunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aoki.
Bunn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown by Aoki or perhaps it was just good defense by Bunn which made him look bad.
Bunn wants to slow Aoki down by chopping away at his legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aoki.
Bunn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Aoki stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Nice sprawl there from Bunn as Aoki shoots in.
Bunn throws a nice looking combination but Aoki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bunn lands with an uppercut that bounces Aoki off the cage and back into rage.
Bunn scores with the left hand. Aoki knows he should have avoided that one.
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunn.
Bunn throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunn throws a body punch but Aoki moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Bunn as Aoki shoots in.
Aoki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bunn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aoki defending well though.
Aoki is trying is best to control the position here.
Aoki is not content to let Bunn control the position.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bunn trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Bunn passes Aoki'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.
Gary Bunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aoki is defended easily by Bunn.
Gary Bunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bunn.
Aoki dives in and grabs Bunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bunn pushes down on Aoki's head and hops out.
Bunn dives in and grabs Aoki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aoki pushes down on Bunn's head and hops out.
Aoki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bunn avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bunn swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Bunn misses with a low kick.
Bunn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunn throws a poor cross that misses
and Aoki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Aoki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aoki's waist but Aoki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bunn off to one side.
Aoki thuds his right hand into Bunn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bunn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bunn wants it to stay on the feet.
Aoki takes one to the chin there.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Bunn.
Bunn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunn. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bunn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aoki momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bunn works the jab nicely.
Bunn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Aoki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bunn off and has taken his back!
Aoki is riding his opponent, not letting Bunn buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Bunn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bunn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bunn's body.
Gary Bunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bunn holding on to Aoki's left wrist, preventing the choke.
I really don't envy Bunn right now.
Aoki tries to get the hooks in deep but Bunn pushed the leg off.
Aoki is not going to allow Bunn to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aoki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bunn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunn. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aoki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aoki dives in and grabs Bunn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bunn pushes down on Aoki's head and hops out.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Bunn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aoki has a takedown stuffed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Bunn.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Bunn.
Well Bunn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bunn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Offenhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Sturd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Offenhard comes to the cage accompanied by Ghostface Killah - Daytona 500. Sturd has chosen DMX - We In Here as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Dick Offenhard has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dick Offenhard seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Dick Offenhard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Sturd!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturd slips a straight right by Offenhard.
Sturd throws a shot to the body.
Sturd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Offenhard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturd was well out of range. Poor timing from Offenhard.
Offenhard drives through and clinches with Sturd against the cage.
Sturd is trying to break the clinch but Offenhard has him pressed against the cage.
Offenhard lands a nice uppercut.
Offenhard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Offenhard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sturd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Offenhard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sturd.
Offenhard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sturd goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Offenhard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sturd's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offenhard misses with the body kick
and Offenhard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sturd lands a slapping body shot.
Offenhard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dick Offenhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Offenhard moves out of range as Sturd throws a body kick.
Offenhard throws a wild body kick that Sturd sees coming a mile off.
Offenhard misses with a wild body shot.
Offenhard ducks under a wild hook from Sturd.
Sturd misses with a wild body shot.
Sturd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sturd misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard is looking to land body kicks.
Sturd gets tackled into the cage by Offenhard. Offenhard maintains the clinch.
Offenhard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sturd avoids it.
Offenhard prevents Sturd from breaking the clinch.
Sturd is trying to break the clinch but Offenhard is controlling him.
Offenhard works on Sturd's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Sturd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Offenhard takes the fight into the clinch.
Offenhard lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Jason Sturd has been cut.
Sturd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Offenhard missing with knees to the body.
Offenhard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sturd manages to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Offenhard is looking to work some ground and pound but Sturd has wrist control.
Offenhard looking to pass the guard.
Offenhard 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sturd holds on and takes a little breather.
Sturd wants to stand but Offenhard is controlling the position.
Offenhard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sturd's corner calls for a 1-2. Sturd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Offenhard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sturd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturd throws an overhand right that lands on Offenhard's shoulder, as Offenhard tries to avoid the shot.
Sturd throws a looping overhand right but Offenhard ducks down to avoid it.
Sturd connects with a body shot.
Sturd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sturd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Offenhard.
Offenhard blocks a head kick by Sturd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Offenhard misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Offenhard throws a leg kick but Sturd moved away.
Sturd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Offenhard manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Offenhard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd's cut.
That's time! Offenhard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sturd swinging wildly here.
Sturd tries to land a front kick but Offenhard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sturd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sturd tries a head kick but it misses.
Sturd throws a head kick but Offenhard moves out of range.
Offenhard avoids the body shot from Sturd.
Offenhard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sturd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sturd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Offenhard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offenhard motions for Sturd to come forward. Offenhard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Offenhard throws a front kick aimed at Sturd's knee but Sturd avoids it well.
Sturd misses with a hook.
Offenhard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Offenhard lands with a straight right. Sturd didn't see that one coming.
Offenhard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sturd misses with a head kick.
Sturd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Offenhard lands with a nice body punch.
Jason Sturd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Offenhard misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Offenhard does it's job there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Offenhard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Offenhard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sturd throws a leg kick that is checked
and Offenhard counters with a left to the body.
Sturd is breathing heavily.
Offenhard tries to clinch but Sturd moves out of range.
A jab from Offenhard misses.
A jab from Offenhard misses.
Sturd loads up on a big right hand but Offenhard slips the punch.
Sturd tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard tried to score with a low kick but Sturd checks it.
Sturd blocks a head kick by Offenhard.
Offenhard with a nice cross.
Offenhard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sturd can't break the clinch.
Offenhard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sturd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Offenhard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sturd's efforts to push away.
Sturd dodges an elbow strike from Offenhard.
Offenhard trying to land knees to the body.
Offenhard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sturd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard missing with knees to the body.
Offenhard misses with an elbow strike.
Offenhard misses with a knee strike.
Offenhard can't find room to land a body shot as Sturd controls the action.
Offenhard tries to land knees in the clinch but Sturd avoids the damage to the body.
Sturd is trying to break the clinch but Offenhard has him pressed against the cage.
Offenhard scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd is trying to break the clinch but Offenhard is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Offenhard.
Offenhard tries a knee to the head but Sturd blocks it.
Offenhard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Offenhard lands a nice elbow.
Offenhard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Offenhard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Offenhard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Sturd's cut.
That's time! Offenhard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Offenhard misses with a low kick as Sturd jumps back.
Offenhard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturd misses with a head kick.
Offenhard moves out of range of the body kick from Sturd.
Offenhard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sturd. That did some damage!
Offenhard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sturd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Offenhard misses with a jab to the body
letting Sturd counter with a right hand.
Offenhard throws a sloppy head kick and Sturd moves out of range easily.
Sturd looks to land a right hand but Offenhard moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offenhard scores with a punch to the head.
Sturd thows a body shot but no joy.
Sturd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sturd misses with a low kick.
Sturd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Offenhard.
Offenhard misses with a straight left.
Offenhard throws a head kick that misses.
Sturd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Offenhard was well out of range. Poor timing from Sturd.
Offenhard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturd throws a head kick but Offenhard moves out of range.
Offenhard misses with a looping right.
Sturd wants to slow Offenhard down by chopping away at his legs.
Sturd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Offenhard misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Offenhard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sturd misses with a head kick.
Sturd throws a sloppy head kick and Offenhard moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Offenhard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sturd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sturd just misses with a punch to the body.
Offenhard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sturd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Offenhard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sturd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Offenhard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sturd thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Sturd blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard throws a hook but Sturd blocks it.
Offenhard tries a head kick but it misses.
Offenhard doesn't manage to clinch there - Sturd circles away.
Offenhard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sturd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sturd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sturd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Offenhard to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Offenhard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jason Sturd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Offenhard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sturd moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Offenhard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Offenhard 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Offenhard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horst Linkke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snuka comes to the cage accompanied by Superfly -- Curtis Mayfield and Ice T . Linkke has chosen Anamanaguchi - Helix Nebula as his entrance music. Horst Linkke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Snuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horst Linkke!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snuka lands a front kick.
Linkke misses with a looping right.
Snuka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick from Snuka misses.
Snuka looks to land a combination. Linkke sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Snuka checks a leg kick nicely.
Snuka tests Linkke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Linkke throws a lazy uppercut
and Snuka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Horst Linkke has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snuka ducks under a wild hook from Linkke.
Linkke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snuka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Linkke.
Linkke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snuka doesn't seem bothered though.
Linkke throws a leg kick but Snuka checks it.
Snuka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Snuka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linkke stuns Snuka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Linkke blocks the leg kick.
Snuka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Linkke doesn't manage to clinch there - Snuka circles away.
Linkke connects with a body shot.
Linkke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snuka misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linkke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Snuka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Linkke.
A jab from Snuka misses.
Linkke looks to score with a jab to the body but Snuka is just out of range.
Linkke throws a leg kick which misses Snuka's front leg but catches the back leg as Snuka tries to avoid it.
Snuka is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linkke moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Linkke connects with a jab.
Linkke scores with a hook.
Linkke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Linkke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Linkke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Linkke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Linkke checks a low kick from Snuka.
Snuka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Linkke throws a leg kick but Snuka sees it coming and moves out of range.
Linkke throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linkke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Linkke lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Linkke.
Snuka is rocked!
Linkke tries a head kick but it misses.
Linkke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Linkke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snuka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snuka thows a leg kick but Linkke checks it
letting Linkke counter with a right hand.
Oh Snuka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linkke fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Snuka to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Snuka looks to clinch but Linkke throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Snuka taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Horst Linkke!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Wisniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Test (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wisniewski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Vienio & Pele - To jest moj hardcore. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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181 lbs
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26
160 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pawel Wisniewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Super Test!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wisniewski tests Test's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Test takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Test with a poor takedown
and Wisniewski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Super Test has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Wisniewski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Test doesn't seem phased though.
Test misses with a takedown
and Wisniewski counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wisniewski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Test on the side of the head.
Test with a poor takedown
and Wisniewski counters with a two punch combo.
Pawel Wisniewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Super Test.
Test shoots and misses
and Wisniewski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Test is rocked!
Wisniewski cracks Test's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Test slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Wisniewski can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pawel Wisniewski!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pelayo Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shizuka Uesugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shizuka Uesugi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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198 lbs
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pelayo Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shizuka Uesugi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palhares moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Uesugi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Palhares in his tracks.
Palhares misses with a hook.
Palhares drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Uesugi trying to control the position.
Uesugi keeping moving, preventing Palhares from controlling successfully.
Uesugi wants to sweep but no luck.
Palhares trying to control but Uesugi is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Pelayo Palhares wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Uesugi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Palhares as he jumps to the side.
Palhares moves out of range as Uesugi strikes.
Uesugi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Palhares did well to prevent Uesugi getting side control.
Palhares wants to improve his position but Uesugi is controlling well.
Uesugi wants to free his trapped foot but Palhares is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Palhares is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uesugi.
Uesugi is working for a kimura but Palhares is defending it quite comfortably.
Palhares wants to control but Uesugi is keeping busy.
Uesugi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Uesugi is looking to take a break and control but Palhares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Uesugi trying to control from Palhares's half guard. Palhares has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Palhares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Uesugi trying to control but Palhares is working from the bottom.
Uesugi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Palhares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Palhares keeping moving, preventing Uesugi from controlling successfully.
Uesugi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Palhares pulls Uesugi in close to prevent any damage.
Palhares is trying to control the position but Uesugi postures up.
Uesugi trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Shizuka Uesugi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Uesugi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Palhares can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Uesugi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Palhares is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Uesugi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Uesugi's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi just trying to survive but Palhares is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Uesugi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Palhares off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Will Palhares go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Uesugi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shizuka Uesugi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi looks for a takedown but Palhares sprawls well.
Palhares drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shizuka Uesugi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palhares is putting a hurting on Uesugi here, landing some big shots from side control.
Uesugi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Palhares's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Uesugi is looking for a sweep. Palhares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palhares looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi wants to improve his position but Palhares is controlling well.
Uesugi gets back to full guard.
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.
Uesugi looking for a sweep. Not yet Uesugi, not yet.
Uesugi looking to control.
Uesugi 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.
Palhares postures up and lands a big shot to Uesugi's brow.
Uesugi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Palhares distracts Uesugi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Uesugi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Palhares, into his guard.
Palhares keeping moving, preventing Uesugi from controlling successfully.
Uesugi is in close to Palhares's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Palhares keeping moving, preventing Uesugi from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uesugi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uesugi is looking to work some ground and pound but Palhares has wrist control.
Uesugi wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is trying to control the position but Uesugi postures up.
Palhares looking for a sweep. Not yet Palhares, not yet.
Uesugi wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Shizuka Uesugi hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sloppy strikes from Uesugi. Those never looked like landing.
Palhares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Uesugi scores with a punch to the head.
Palhares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Uesugi tries to score with a low kick but Palhares moves his leg out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi throws a leg kick which misses Palhares's front leg but catches the back leg as Palhares tries to avoid it.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi looks for a takedown but Palhares sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Palhares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shizuka Uesugi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Palhares getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Uesugi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Palharess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Palhares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi.
Uesugi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Uesugi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Palhares counters with a straight right hand.
Shizuka Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palhares shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Uesugi is trying to stand up here but Palhares is controlling him well.
Palhares content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Palhares is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Uesugi is just riding it out for now. Palhares eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palhares.
Palhares is keen to just control but Uesugi is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Palhares in particular looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Palhares prevents Uesugi from improving his position.
Palhares is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Palhares with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Palhares goes for an armbar but Uesugi turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Uesugi.
Palhares can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Uesugi controls the pace.
Pelayo Palhares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palhares is pulling down on Uesugi's head to control his posture.
Uesugi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uesugi trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uesugi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uesugi trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uesugi postures up in Palhares's guard and throws a big left but Palhares blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Uesugi wants to control from the top but Palhares keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pelayo Palhares showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Uesugi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shizuka Uesugi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sue Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tässä Tulee Hirmuinen Rölli. Sue Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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182 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sue Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Jordan!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jordan lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jordan scores with a decent looking hook.
Jordan blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jordan misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jordan under the eye.
Jordan gets a clinch.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jordan blocking some punches.
Jordan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jackson regains guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jordan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jordan cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Jordan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jordan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jordan prevents Jackson from escaping the position.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jordan connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson being controlled for a moment.
Jordan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jordan working the ground and pound from side control.
Jordan is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan controls the position.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jordan connects with a decent elbow.
Jackson taking a bit of punishment here - Jordan scoring with strikes.
Jackson is rocked!
Jordan cracks Jackson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Jordan immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Jackson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Jordan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Jordan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Noriega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Noriega might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to GO TO SLEEP. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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30
279 lbs
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Noriega!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega slips under a jab.
Steele misses with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Steele there.
Steele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
George Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele moves away from the strike by Noriega.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Noriega throws a push kick but Steele slaps the foot to one side.
Steele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like George Steele has been cut.
Noriega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Noriega's head backwards.
Steele works over Noriega's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Orlando Noriega has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega gets the takedown into side control.
Noriega trying to control the position but Steele is working away.
Steele dodges the ground and pound from Noriega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega throwing strikes but Steele manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Noriega can't do much from the bottom here.
Steele controlling the position from side mount.
Steele wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noriega keeps working.
Noriega is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noriega tries to bench press Steele off him but Steele keeps the position.
Steele controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega is looking for a sweep.
Noriega is trying to work for a sweep but Steele has mounted him!
Steele cracks Noriega with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Noriega slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Noriega is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Steele prevents Noriega from improving his position.
Noriega moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noriega working a defensive guard here.
Steele passes Noriega's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega is staying active underneath Steele, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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 Orlando Noriega will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Noriega looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Noriega there.
Noriega takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steele checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orlando Noriega is winning the standup battle so far.
Noriega throws the kick towards the body but Steele avoids it.
Noriega scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega misses with a jab to the body
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Steele misses.
Steele looks to throw the jab but Noriega is out of range.
Steele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steele throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega digs a good body shot into Steele's ribs.
Noriega takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Noriega does it's job there.
Noriega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noriega dodges the punch combination from Steele.
Noriega closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steele has Noriega pushed against the cage.
Noriega manages to break the clinch.
Noriega lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
George Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steele is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega misses with a looping right.
Noriega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a head shot.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Noriega uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That has opened up George Steele's cut even more.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noriega bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Noriega creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Noriega trying to control the position but Steele is working away.
Noriega throwing strikes but Steele manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Steele moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Noriega manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noriega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steele has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steele makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Steele.
Noriega trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noriega throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Noriega from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Steele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Noriega looking to sit in guard and control but Steele gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orlando Noriega dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Noriega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noriega circles away quickly and effectively.
Noriega slips a jab from Steele.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Steele's front leg but catches the back leg as Steele tries to avoid it.
Steele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noriega shoots in looking for a takedown but Steele manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Noriega's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Steele misses.
Steele throws a poor cross that misses
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above George Steele's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noriega scores with a shot to the body.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steele staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Noriega lands a head shot.
George Steele'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 George Steele's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Orlando Noriega!
Orlando Noriega retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jigoro Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taj al Din (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Under a Killing Moon by Thrice. al Din has chosen MARI-WANA as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jigoro Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taj al Din!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane misses with an uppercut.
al Din misses with a jab to the body
and Kane counters with an inside leg kick.
al Din misses with a straight left.
Nice body kick there by al Din.
Kane throws a front kick aimed at al Din's knee but al Din avoids it well.
A punch combination from Kane misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. al Din does a little dance to reset his feet.
al Din ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kane moves away.
Jigoro Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent al Din stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
al Din throws a combination that misses
and Kane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
al Din scores with a one two! Kane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Jigoro Kane has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
al Din thows a body shot but no joy.
Kane just misses with a punch to the body.
al Din throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
al Din misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kane.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from al Din.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Din shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kane throws a body kick the misses
and al Din connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kane is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from al Din. Those never looked like landing.
Kane throws a nice head kick!
al Din tries to keep at a distance but Kane has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from al Din fails to land.
Kane misses with a body punch.
Kane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
al Din has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kane wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but al Din has him pressed against the cage.
Kane leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kane tries a body shot but al Din blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Kane.
Kane misses with a body punch.
Kane struggles to land a body shot inside as al Din controls his hands.
al Din cracks Kane with a nice body shot.
al Din lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kane.
al Din works on Kane's body with a couple of short punches.
Kane lands a hook to the side of the head.
al Din breaks from the clinch.
al Din throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kane.
Kane scores with a body shot.
al Din throws a low kick but Kane moves out of range easily.
Kane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kane takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Din throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kane counters with a left to the body.
al Din takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
al Din looks gassed!
al Din takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kane moves out of range of the leg kick from al Din.
al Din throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A lazy body kick from al Din
and Kane counters with a nice body kick.
al Din swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kane lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kane scores with a nice right hand.
Kane is looking to wear down al Din with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slow jab from al Din misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane pushes al Din away with a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kane.
Nice uppercut there from Kane.
Kane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kane throws a nice head kick!
Kane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kane explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big right from al Din misses.
Kane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jigoro Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jigoro Kane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
al Din takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
al Din has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kane finds it's way round the side to connect with al Din's head.
Sloppy strikes from al Din. Those never looked like landing.
Kane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kane throws a low kick, looking for al Din's leg but al Din calmly moves out of range.
al Din takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
al Din misses with an uppercut
and Kane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kane.
al Din lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kane will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Kane - just one landing.
al Din misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kane counters with a good low kick that al Din was not able to check.
al Din is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kane.
Kane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane slips a jab and a cross from al Din.
al Din is breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kane.
al Din moves out of range of the body kick.
al Din looks to land a right hand but Kane moved out of range.
Kane looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kane connects with a leg kick. al Din looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
al Din rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kane lands a leg kick that knocks al Din off balance momentarily.
al Din swings widly with a right hand
and Kane counters with a good, hard body kick but al Din shrugs it off.
Kane goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to al Din's calf.
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!
Kane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. al Din looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Kane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane catches al Din with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kane. al Din does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Kane.
Kane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane scores with a nice head shot.
al Din misses with a body shot
and Kane counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kane jabs al Din to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kane throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane thuds a left hand into al Din's body.
Kane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kane scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces al Din back to the cage. Kane follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kane scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. al Din doesn't seem bothered though.
Kane connects with a body shot that sends al Din's belly button to the back.
Kane thuds a left hand into al Din's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
al Din looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that al Din can do to turn this around?
Kane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kane lands an overhand right.
Kane looks for the body kick but al Din saw that one coming.
al Din's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
al Din scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
al Din takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands a nice looking body shot.
Kane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kane lands an overhand right.
al Din looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kane cracks the inside of al Din's front leg.
al Din walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kane.
Kane is looking to slow al Din down with leg kicks.
Kane lands with a cross.
Jigoro Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
Kane jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
al Din throws a looping overhand right but Kane ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
al Din has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kane.
Kane cracks a nice hook into al Din's ribs.
A shot to the body from Kane misses
and al Din counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jigoro Kane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jigoro Kane's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
al Din has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kane finds it's way round the side to connect with al Din's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kane. al Din shrugs it off though.
Kane scores with a hook to the body. al Din takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
al Din walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
al Din looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kane misses with a wild combination.
Kane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kane scores with a kick to the midsection.
A big right from al Din misses.
Kane lands a leg kick that knocks al Din off balance momentarily.
Kane throws out a powerful jab.
Kane lands a nice leg kick that just misses al Din's sensitive parts.
al Din takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
al Din has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from al Din there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but al Din is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kane. That's going to slow al Din down.
Kane misses the shot to the body.
al Din on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kane. Kane obviously looking to wear him down.
Kane blocks a leg kick.
al Din looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
al Din takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kane connects with a body shot that sends al Din's belly button to the back.
Kane scores with a one two! al Din had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
al Din throws a shot from downtown. Kane moves away and avoids it.
Kane misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Din throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kane is looking to slow al Din down with leg kicks.
Kane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
al Din has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kane digs a good body shot into al Din's ribs.
al Din avoids a punch combination nicely.
al Din moves forwards but Kane connects with a nice, crisp jab.
al Din feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kane's calf.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kane.
Kane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
al Din tries to work over Kane's front leg with a kick but Kane checks it.
Kane scores with a jab to the body.
Kane throws a shot to the body.
Kane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Kane.
Kane misses with a wild body shot.
Kane works al Din's body with a nice hook.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kane lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kane throws a nice inside leg kick.
al Din throws a push kick but Kane slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from al Din misses
and Kane counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before al Din has time to react.
al Din dodges the punch combination from Kane.
Kane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but al Din moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kane!
al Din takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Kane.
A head kick misses from Kane.
Kane lands a jab to al Din's midsection.
Kane digs a good body shot into al Din's ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kane lands a nice leg kick that just misses al Din's sensitive parts.
Kane lands the left hand.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jigoro Kane clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jigoro Kane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
al Din thows a body shot but no joy.
Kane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and al Din is able to avoid easily.
Kane with a nice cross.
al Din swings away with a leg kick that misses.
al Din throws a shot from downtown. Kane moves away and avoids it.
Kane throws a wild body kick that al Din sees coming a mile off.
Kane slips a straight right by al Din.
al Din showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kane.
Some wild striking there from al Din.
Kane 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.
Kane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Din takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
al Din ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
al Din takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
al Din listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
al Din keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by al Din.
Kane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kane fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches al Din on the side of the head.
Kane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but al Din moves away.
al Din misses with a body shot
and Kane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kane tries a body shot but al Din blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kane tries to work over al Din's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with al Din's elbow.
al Din stalling the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
al Din tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
al Din lands an uppercut.
Kane avoids a wild elbow strike from al Din.
al Din blocking some punches.
al Din leaning against his opponent.
Kane is trying to force a seperation but al Din has the dominant position.
al Din breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
al Din throws a sloppy body shot
and Kane counters with a head kick. That will keep al Din thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kane moves out of range of the body kick.
Kane misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands with a good body shot.
Kane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
al Din finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
al Din fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as al Din blocks the leg kick.
Kane doesn't manage to clinch there - al Din circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from al Din.
Kane looks to score with a jab to the body but al Din is just out of range.
al Din throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane lands a jab to al Din's midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as al Din checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - al Din throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
al Din fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kane manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but al Din was well out of range. Poor timing from Kane.
al Din jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but al Din moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kane.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kane.
al Din chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kane can pounce on him.
Kane just misses with a punch to the body.
Kane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
al Din scores with a leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
al Din misses with an uppercut.
al Din misses with a low kick.
Kane fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. al Din looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
al Din takes one to the side of the head.
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 Jigoro Kane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jigoro Kane's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kane misses with a body shot.
al Din misses with a two punch combination.
Kane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
al Din ducks under a wild hook from Kane.
Kane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kane throws a series of punches but al Din moves out of range.
al Din swings and misses with a hook to the body.
al Din throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane blocks a jab.
Kane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
al Din connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane throws a body punch but al Din moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by al Din.
al Din tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kane was well out of range. Poor timing from al Din.
Kane walks forward, straight into a front kick from al Din.
al Din cracks Kane with an open hand slap.
Kane throws the kick towards the body but al Din avoids it.
Kane drives through and clinches with al Din against the cage.
Kane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kane swings wildly with an uppercut but al Din uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kane misses with a body punch.
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
al Din lands a leg kick that knocks Kane off balance momentarily.
Taj al Din has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane slips under a jab.
Kane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane blocks the body kick.
Kane blocks a low kick nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane wants to clinch
and al Din connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kane avoids the body shot from al Din.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from al Din.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling al Din to score with a decent uppercut.
Kane lands a jab to the nose.
al Din misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Din throws out a loose jab but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
al Din wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
al Din ducks right into an uppercut from Kane.
Donk. Kane catches al Din right on the button with a cross.
Jigoro Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
al Din takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
al Din tries to work over Kane's front leg with a kick but Kane checks it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kane.
al Din tries to score with a low kick but Kane moves his leg out of the way.
Kane connects with a single shot there.
al Din chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kane can pounce on him.
al Din goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Decent striking displayed by Kane there.
Kane slips under a jab from al Din.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
al Din misses with a straight left.
Kane thows a body shot but no joy.
al Din avoids the head kick by Kane.
Kane lands with a thumping leg kick.
al Din looks to land a combination but Kane avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane avoids the body shot from al Din.
Kane throws a shot to the body.
al Din misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
al Din scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Kane.
Kane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taj al Din comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jigoro Kane!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce SilvA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spinbob Cantrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cantrell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Scorpions - Winds of Change. 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 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce SilvA!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spinbob Cantrell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantrell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and SilvA counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cantrell fails in his attempt to clinch.
SilvA lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cantrell misses with a low kick.
Cantrell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cantrell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cantrell checks a leg kick.
SilvA turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Cantrell - just one landing.
SilvA swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cantrell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cantrell tries to close the distance and clinch up but SilvA swats him away and circles back towards the center.
SilvA lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
SilvA tries a low kick but Cantrell avoids it.
SilvA tries to work over Cantrell's front leg with a kick but Cantrell checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SilvA avoids the head kick by Cantrell.
SilvA lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cantrell tries to keep at a distance but SilvA has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cantrell crunches a lovely knee into SilvA's ribcage.
Cantrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Cantrell fails to land.
SilvA misses with a knee strike.
SilvA blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from SilvA.
SilvA seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SilvA blocks the elbow strike.
SilvA taking a breather.
SilvA is working for takedown but Cantrell is calmly controlling the position for now.
SilvA's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
SilvA moves out of range of the body kick from Cantrell.
Cantrell fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SilvA attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spinbob Cantrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cantrell throws a combination that misses
and SilvA makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
SilvA throws the left hand but Cantrell avoids the punch easily.
SilvA changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cantrell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
SilvA trying to control the position but Cantrell is working away.
SilvA looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cantrell is avoiding damage well.
Cantrell struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SilvA wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cantrell keeps working.
I wouldn't like to be where Cantrell is right now.
Cantrell is trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cantrell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on SilvA's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce SilvA dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
SilvA throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cantrell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cantrell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
SilvA misses with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for SilvA.
Cantrell throws an off balance right hand
and SilvA counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cantrell is trying to control but can't.
SilvA wants to free his trapped foot but Cantrell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cantrell moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SilvAis looking to pass into half guard but Cantrell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cantrell is in guard.
SilvA has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cantrell has passed into side control.
SilvA is looking for a sweep.
SilvA is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantrell tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cantrell wants to stand but SilvA has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
SilvA working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SilvA tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SilvA isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cantrell stacks SilvA 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 Cantrell!
Cantrell decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cantrell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cantrell thows a body shot but no joy.
SilvA keeps the fight on the outside.
Cantrell wants to clinch.
SilvA avoids the body shot from Cantrell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantrell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before SilvA can pounce on him.
SilvA dips to his left and cracks Cantrell with an uppercut!
Cantrell misses with a head kick.
A big left from SilvA misses.
A head kick misses from Cantrell.
Cantrell thuds his shin into the meat of SilvA's side.
Cantrell missing with a left hand there. SilvA was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cantrell throws a body punch but SilvA moves out of range.
Cantrell is looking to land body kicks.
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!
SilvA blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Spinbob Cantrell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
SilvA goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cantrell takes a swing at SilvA's ribcage but misses.
Cantrell wants to clinch up but SilvA keeps it at a distance.
Cantrell throws a leg kick which misses SilvA's front leg but catches the back leg as SilvA tries to avoid it.
SilvA has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cantrell.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cantrell.
Good leg kick by SilvA there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
SilvA misses the jab.
SilvA staying out of range there.
Cantrell throws a head kick that misses.
SilvA thows a body shot but no joy.
Cantrell misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantrell doesn't manage to clinch there - SilvA circles away.
Cantrell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by SilvA. SilvA obviously looking to wear him down.
Cantrell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
SilvA looks to land a body kick but Cantrell moved away.
Cantrell connects with a looping right hand.
A good leg kick by SilvA.
SilvA throws a big shot that misses.
Cantrell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Cantrell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
SilvA throws a sloppy head kick and Cantrell moves out of range easily.
SilvA is looking to land body kicks.
SilvA takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SilvA connects with an inside leg kick.
Cantrell misses with a body kick.
SilvA swats away the attempt to clinch by Cantrell.
SilvA tried to score with a low kick but Cantrell checks it.
SilvA tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cantrell tries to work over SilvA's front leg with a kick but SilvA checks it.
SilvA throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cantrell scores with a jab to the body.
Cantrell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down SilvA rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cantrell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by SilvA.
SilvA moves out of range as Cantrell throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Cantrell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantrell throws a front kick aimed at SilvA's knee but SilvA avoids it well.
Cantrell throws a series of strikes that have SilvA backpedaling.
Spinbob Cantrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cantrell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cantrell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SilvA moves away.
SilvA lands a head kick. Cantrell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
SilvA uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cantrell.
SilvA shoots in looking for a takedown. Cantrell tries to sprawl out of it but SilvA keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cantrell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cantrell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cantrell tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SilvA looks to score with a jab to the body but Cantrell is just out of range.
Cantrell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot by SilvA.
Cantrell fails in his attempt to clinch.
SilvA lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cantrell's sensitive parts.
Cantrell tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
SilvA feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cantrell's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cantrell tries to land a front kick but SilvA steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
SilvA throws a sloppy head kick and Cantrell moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cantrell connects with an inside leg kick.
Cantrell misses with a body shot
and SilvA counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spinbob Cantrell really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cantrell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cantrell wants to clinch up but SilvA keeps it at a distance.
Cantrell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cantrell misses with a lunging right hand
letting SilvA counter with a right hand.
A big right from Cantrell misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by SilvA. That's going to slow Cantrell down.
SilvA slips a jab and a cross from Cantrell.
SilvA circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spinbob Cantrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cantrell moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cantrell throws a lazy head kick
and SilvA counters with a nice body kick.
Cantrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cantrell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SilvA throws a low kick but Cantrell avoids it.
SilvA throws a body punch but Cantrell moves out of range.
Cantrell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cantrell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cantrell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cantrell throws a half hearted mid kick.
SilvA fails with a takedown attempt.
SilvA avoids the head kick by Cantrell.
Cantrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cantrell tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantrell throws a wild body kick that SilvA sees coming a mile off.
Cantrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
SilvA lands a nice shot that snaps Cantrell's head back.
Nice body kick there by Cantrell.
A bone on bone clash there as Cantrell blocks the leg kick.
Nice body kick from Cantrell.
Cantrell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cantrell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cantrell walks into a straight right hand from SilvA.
A head kick from SilvA lands but Cantrell takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cantrell is looking to clinch.
Cantrell throws a series of punches but SilvA moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantrell thows a body kick. SilvA tries to catch it but that hurt him.
SilvA throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cantrell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cantrell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cantrell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
SilvA scores with a jab to the body.
Cantrell connects with a right hand. SilvA shakes it off.
SilvA throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cantrell 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.
Cantrell connects with a nice looking jab.
Cantrell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SilvA misses with a body kick.
Cantrell throws the kick towards the body but SilvA avoids it.
SilvA avoids the head kick by Cantrell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SilvA listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cantrell throws a head kick but SilvA moves out of range.
Cantrell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cantrell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cantrell misses with a straight right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cantrell.
Cantrell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SilvA was well out of range. Poor timing from Cantrell.
SilvA scores with a sloppy right hand. Cantrell should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spinbob Cantrell dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Cantrell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before SilvA can pounce on him.
Cantrell throws a head kick but SilvA moves out of range.
SilvA ducks under a wild hook from Cantrell.
SilvA with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cantrell misses with a left hand
and SilvA cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cantrell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
SilvA swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cantrell.
Spinbob Cantrell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SilvA circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cantrell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
SilvA will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cantrell misses with an attempted mid kick.
SilvA fakes the leg kick and cracks Cantrell in the body.
Cantrell is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cantrell throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantrell tries to bum rush SilvA with a series of wild strikes but SilvA uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
SilvA moves forwards but Cantrell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good leg kick by SilvA there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
SilvA fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
SilvA closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cantrell's guard.
Cantrell can't keep his opponent in guard - SilvA advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
SilvA is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cantrell is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantrell tries to roll over but SilvA keeps him under control.
SilvA thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Royce SilvA has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
SilvA lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SilvA works his way into full mount!
SilvA is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SilvA pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
SilvA looking to ground and pound but Cantrell is blocking nicely.
Cantrell tries to hold on but SilvA pushes him away.
SilvA in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
SilvA lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantrell can't escape the position.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from SilvA! Cantrell is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Royce SilvA!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yance Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett comes into the arena with Vato blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Thomas's choice of entrance music: Down - Stone The Crow. Rick Thomas acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yance Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Thomas!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a body shot.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Sackett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sackett throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Thomas.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Sackett makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sackett is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thomas's half guard.
Thomas manages to get to full guard.
Sackett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sackett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sackett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sackett throws and elbow that misses. Thomas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sackett's guard. Nice move by Thomas!
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Sackett is retaining full guard.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Sackett.
Sackett 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.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rick Thomas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sackett throws a big shot that misses.
Sackett avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thomas checks a leg kick.
Sackett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thomas throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Sackett does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sackett walks into a straight right hand from Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sackett rushes Thomas and presses him up against the cage.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas is trying to force a seperation but Sackett has the dominant position.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Sackett keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sackett.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Sackett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head 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!
Sackett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Thomas.
Thomas looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Sackett has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Sackett misses with some punches.
Sackett lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Sackett.
Sackett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sackett lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Sackett.
Thomas blocks an elbow strike from Sackett.
Sackett prevents a body shot from Thomas.
Sackett lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
Sackett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Thomas takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yance Sackett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thomas swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Sackett.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Sackett is just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Sackett finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Sackett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sackett rather than just go for the knockout.
Sackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Rick Thomas has been cut.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas scores with a hook.
A jab lands there for Sackett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thomas is rocked!
Sackett closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the cage.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Sackett lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Thomas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sackett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sackett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Thomas's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Thomas drops to his knees and Sackett pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yance Sackett!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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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
100% |
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