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CWFL 164 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fatso Bomber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomber kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Champ. Machida has chosen Street fighter theme song by pennywise as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fatso Bomber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryu Machida!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomber throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machida scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donk. Machida catches Bomber right on the button with a cross.
Machida jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machida lands a two punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Machida.
Machida connects with a body shot.
Bomber swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Ryu Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomber keeps the fight on the outside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida moves into range and clinches up with Bomber.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bomber tries to pull guard but Machida holds him up against the cage and eventually Bomber drops back down to his feet.
Bomber decides to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Machida postures up.
Machida has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bomber is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bomber keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
Machida is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ryu Machida has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Machida scores with a jab.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida wants to clinch
and Bomber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bomber drops his hands momentarily and Machida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bomber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good leg kick by Machida there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bomber misses with a double jab.
Machida swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomber swinging wildly here.
A punch lands to the side of Bomber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Machida fakes the leg kick and cracks Bomber in the body.
Machida misses with a body shot.
Machida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bomber momentarily.
Machida cracks the inside of Bomber's front leg.
Bomber drops his hands momentarily and Machida takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bomber closes the distance and clinches.
Machida wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Bomber blocks it.
Machida misses with a knee strike.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Bomber blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bomber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Bomber blocks it.
Bomber has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Machida uses from the top position.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bomber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machida pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bomber is keeping the position for now.
Machida wants to stand but Bomber has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomber manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Machida working to try and regain half guard.
Machida tries to lock up and control but Bomber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bomber landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bomber with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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!
Bomber looking for a guillotine from mount but Machida is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machida can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Machida is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bomber lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Machida hang on?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida is working to get back to half guard.
Bomber putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bomber 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.
Machida tries to hold on but Bomber postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryu Machida dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A solid body kick from Machida.
Bomber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bomber misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Machida counters with a good low kick that Bomber was not able to check.
Bomber tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bomber tries to clinch up.
Bomber lands a jab to Machida's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomber closes the distance and clinches.
Bomber pulls guard.
Bomber managing to control the position.
Machida tries to stand but Bomber is controlling from the bottom.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Bomber is controlling Machida's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomber wants to sweep here but Machida controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Machida got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bomber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machida has managed to get both his arms back between Bomber's legs - danger averted.
Machida decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bomber, up you get!
Bomber is looking to wear down Machida with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bomber tries to pull guard but Machida holds him up against the cage and eventually Bomber drops back down to his feet.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bomber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machida avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from Bomber.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fatso Bomber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bomber manages to pull guard.
Machida not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida trying to control but Bomber is working from the bottom.
Bomber controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bomber keeping moving, preventing Machida from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryu Machida has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bomber steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Machida. That one must have hurt.
Bomber thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Bomber uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Machida lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machida doesn't seem bothered though.
Bomber looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Bomber has Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bomber is defending well for now.
Bomber pulls guard successfully.
Bomber trying to control the position here.
Bomber pushes Machida off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fatso Bomber is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bomber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bomber takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bomber misses with a double jab
and Machida counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fatso Bomber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bomber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bomber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Bomber.
Bomber stalks Machida and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Machida's face. Machida staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Ryu Machida has been cut.
Bomber blocks a head kick by Machida.
Bomber moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
Bomber closes the distance and clinches.
Machida is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bomber looking for a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Machida misses with a punch to the body.
Bomber missing with knees to the body.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bomber has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fatso Bomber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryu Machida's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bomber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bomber misses with a two punch combination.
Machida lands a nice shot to the body.
Machida throws a body punch but Bomber moves out of range.
Machida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bomber's sensitive parts.
Bomber just misses with a punch to the body.
Machida throws a series of strikes that have Bomber backpedaling.
Bomber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bomber tries to clinch but Machida moves out of range.
Machida lands with a good body shot.
Bomber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bomber misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bomber moves away.
Bomber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bomber is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Machida cracks Bomber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bomber on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Bomber is just out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Machida.
Machida thows a body kick. Bomber tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Machida fails to land with a series of punches.
Bomber misses with a two punch combination.
Bomber misses with a two punch combination.
Machida punishes Bomber's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Machida does it's job there.
Jab by Machida.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands with a shot to the body.
Machida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machida takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machida dodges the punch combination from Bomber.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida throws a shot to the body.
Machida throws a head kick that misses.
Bomber slips under a jab.
Bomber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bomber instigates a clinch.
Bomber working hard to break the clinch.
Machida landing knees to the head.
Machida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Machida connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bomber's face.
Machida stalling in the clinch but Bomber improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomber breaks from the clinch.
Bomber jabs at Machida's body.
Bomber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida misses with a hook.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bomber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bomber!
Bomber has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bomber avoids it.
Bomber pulls guard.
Machida must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bomber has a closed guard, preventing Machida from standing up.
Bomber is controlling Machida's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida trying to control the position from guard on top but Bomber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bomber was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
Machida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bomber.
Machida lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bomber lands a body shot.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida throws a sloppy body shot
and Bomber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bomber slows down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fatso Bomber.
Well Bomber 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fatso Bomber!
An out of breath Fatso Bomber thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Bloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saito Shinji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Orlando Bloom has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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138 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Bloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Saito Shinji!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloom throws a series of punches but Shinji avoids them all with ease.
Bloom thows a body shot but no joy.
Shinji waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloom.
Bloom tries to clinch but Shinji moves away
and Shinji counters by moving into the clinch.
Bloom struggles to land a body shot inside as Shinji controls his hands.
Shinji pulls Bloom into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shinji is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shinji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloom tries to stand but Shinji is controlling from the bottom.
Shinji looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinji looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bloom is one step ahead there.
Shinji has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bloom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloom decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bloom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloom thuds a left hand into Shinji's body.
Bloom scores with a leg kick.
Bloom gets a clinch.
Shinji being controlled against the cage.
Bloom drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinji drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shinji jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinji throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bloom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bloom controlling the position.
Shinji trying to control but Bloom is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinji trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shinji trying to control but Bloom is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shinji thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shinji stops Bloom from standing up.
Bloom looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shinji puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Shinji throwing shots but Bloom is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinji stops Bloom from getting back to his feet.
Shinji wants to stand up but Bloom is controlling the position.
Shinji is looking for a kimura here.
Shinji is looking to take a break and control but Bloom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shinji wants to work for an arm triangle but Bloom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bloom tries to roll over but Shinji keeps him under control.
Bloom wants to control but Shinji is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shinji is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bloom sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinji prevents Bloom from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shinji wants to work for an arm triangle but Bloom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shinji working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bloom's thigh. Bloom counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Bloom keeping moving, preventing Shinji from controlling successfully.
Shinji postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shinji.
Shinji forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloom moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saito Shinji dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bloom has managed to clinch.
Bloom misses with a knee strike.
Bloom is looking for a takedown.
Shinji blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bloom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shinji has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bloom jumps guard.
Shinji trying to control but Bloom is working from the bottom.
Shinji advances to half guard.
Bloom is defending against the submission attempts here by Shinji.
Shinji is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloom makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bloom.
Shinji controlling from the top position.
Bloom keeping full guard, as Shinji tries to pass.
Bloom can't keep his opponent in guard - Shinji advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bloom is trying to escape back to his feet but Shinji uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Shinji wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bloom, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinji is looking to take a break and control but Bloom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shinji looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bloom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shinji misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shinji wants to control but Bloom is keeping him busy.
Shinji working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloom sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bloom wants to control but Shinji is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shinji is controlling the pace.
Shinji is trying for a kimura here. Bloom looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Shinji wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saito Shinji!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Horus Mithra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stryker has chosen Die Motherfucker Die as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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185 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Horus Mithra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Stryker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Stryker.
Mithra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Charles Stryker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mithra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stryker thows a body shot but no joy.
Stryker cracks the inside of Mithra's front leg.
Stryker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mithra doesn't seem bothered though.
Stryker tests Mithra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stryker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stryker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mithra will feel that in the morning.
Stryker throws a leg kick
and Mithra counters with a stiff right hand.
Stryker pushes Mithra up against the cage in a clinch.
Mithra lands a shoulder strike.
Mithra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stryker misses with a low kick.
Stryker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stryker misses with a head kick.
Stryker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithra scores with a jab to the body.
Stryker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mithra.
Mithra rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stryker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stryker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stryker looks to score with a jab to the body but Mithra is just out of range.
Mithra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stryker connects with a body shot that sends Mithra's belly button to the back.
Mithra jabs at Stryker's body.
Mithra blocks a head kick by Stryker.
Mithra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stryker scores with a jab. Mithra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mithra loads up on a big right hand but Stryker slips the punch.
Mithra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stryker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stryker rushes Mithra and presses him up against the cage.
Mithra works on Stryker's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mithra can't find room to land a body shot as Stryker controls the action.
Mithra pushes Stryker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Stryker lands a good knee to the midsection. Mithra won't want to take too many of those.
A head punch on the inside from Stryker fails to land.
Mithra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mithra throws a sloppy head kick and Stryker moves out of range easily.
Mithra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stryker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mithra avoids the head kick by Stryker.
Mithra misses with a right hand
and Stryker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stryker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mithra throws a hook but Stryker avoids it easily.
Mithra scores with a three punch combo!
Mithra connects with a nice looking jab.
Stryker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mithra scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mithra. That one must have hurt.
Mithra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stryker doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Stryker.
Stryker throws out a powerful jab.
Stryker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mithra rather than just go for the knockout.
Stryker closes the distance and pushes Mithra back into the cage.
Mithra working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mithra looking to slow down the pace here.
Mithra decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stryker preventing the sweep.
Mithra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stryker is aware though and is defending well.
Mithra is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Stryker rolls with it to try and escape but Mithra cranks on the arm and Stryker is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Horus Mithra!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Canseco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle McDougall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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212 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jose Canseco !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle McDougall!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougall throws a series of strikes that have Canseco backpedaling.
McDougall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDougall misses with a two punch combination.
Canseco misses with a right hand
and McDougall counters with a nice uppercut.
McDougall leaves Canseco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDougall scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Canseco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDougall manages to avoid it.
Canseco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Canseco looks to score with a jab to the body but McDougall is just out of range.
McDougall connects with a nice looking jab.
Canseco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by McDougall. Beautiful body shot.
McDougall swinging wildly here.
McDougall takes a swing at Canseco 's ribcage but misses.
Canseco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDougall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McDougall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canseco manages to avoid it.
Canseco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Canseco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDougall but McDougall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Canseco . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougall throws a one two combo.
It looks like Jose Canseco has been cut.
Canseco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Canseco tries to score with a low kick but McDougall moves his leg out of the way.
McDougall misses with a two punch combination.
Canseco avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDougall lands with a hook. Canseco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Canseco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Canseco showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDougall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Canseco working the head and body with strikes.
Canseco working McDougall over with strikes.
McDougall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Canseco working over McDougall with some ground and pound. McDougall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougall gets full guard.
Canseco postures up and lands a big shot to McDougall's brow.
Canseco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDougall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Canseco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Canseco stands up over McDougall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Canseco landing some decent shots from guard.
McDougall wants to stand but Canseco is controlling the position.
Canseco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDougall is keeping the position for now.
McDougall wants to sweep but no luck.
McDougall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canseco .
Canseco got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDougall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Canseco has managed to get both his arms back between McDougall's legs - danger averted.
McDougall keeping moving, preventing Canseco from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougall is trying to control the position but Canseco postures up.
McDougall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Canseco landing some decent shots from guard.
McDougall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canseco .
McDougall wants to stand up but Canseco is controlling him.
Canseco is working McDougall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Canseco postures up.
Canseco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McDougall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDougall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Canseco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Canseco 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.
Canseco pushes down on McDougall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canseco wants to control but McDougall is keeping him busy.
Canseco looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McDougall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Canseco is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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!
Canseco lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDougall is working to get back to half guard.
McDougall tries to hold on but Canseco postures up.
Canseco lands a heavy elbow.
Canseco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Canseco punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDougall is looking to improve his position but Canseco isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Canseco connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Canseco in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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 Jose Canseco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jose Canseco 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McDougall throws a nice looking combination but Canseco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looks like Kyle McDougall has been cut.
McDougall moves out of range as Canseco strikes.
Kyle McDougall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDougall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McDougall cracks Canseco with a good jab.
McDougall avoids the head kick by Canseco .
Canseco connects with a body shot.
McDougall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from McDougall as Canseco shoots in.
McDougall displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McDougall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canseco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canseco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDougall sprawls well. McDougall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Canseco gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from McDougall. Those never looked like landing.
Canseco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDougall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDougall wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Canseco . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougall thows a body shot but no joy.
Canseco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDougall.
McDougall swinging wildly here.
Canseco shoots in and drives through. McDougall sprawls well.
McDougall misses with a wild combination.
McDougall catches Canseco with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDougall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Canseco momentarily.
Canseco is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDougall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDougall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDougall lunges at Canseco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Canseco 's hand.
McDougall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Canseco looks to land a right hand but McDougall moved out of range.
Canseco has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDougall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canseco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canseco is looking to wear down McDougall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougall throws a body punch but Canseco moves out of range.
McDougall scores with a nice head shot.
McDougall takes a swing at Canseco 's ribcage but misses.
Canseco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Canseco is keen to just control but McDougall is a slippery customer.
Canseco prevents McDougall from standing back up.
Jose Canseco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Canseco throwing shots but McDougall is blocking nicely.
Canseco is working for a kimura but McDougall is defending it quite comfortably.
McDougall is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Canseco lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canseco passes to side control.
The ground and pound from Canseco seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McDougall is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Canseco is controlling him well.
Check out the look on Canseco 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canseco working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Canseco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McDougall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Canseco working away.
McDougall taking a bit of punishment here - Canseco scoring with strikes.
Canseco working away.
McDougall is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Canseco 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canseco lands some shots froms side control.
Canseco goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDougall has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Canseco but great work by McDougall.
Canseco is trying to control McDougall's posture but McDougall avoids it.
Canseco manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDougall's best efforts.
Canseco makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jose Canseco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDougall scores with a nice right hand.
McDougall is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Canseco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDougall.
Some wild striking there from McDougall.
McDougall stuffs the takedown attempt from Canseco . Canseco gets slowly back to his feet.
Canseco throws a head kick but McDougall moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDougall tries to sprawl but Canseco drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McDougall is trying to get back to full guard.
Canseco is nestled in close to McDougall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jose Canseco will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McDougall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDougall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canseco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDougall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDougall throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDougall blocks a jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McDougall enables Canseco to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McDougall manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McDougall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Canseco defends it easily.
Canseco is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDougall has momentary wrist control but Canseco slips an elbow through the middle.
Canseco scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McDougall working a defensive guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDougall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Canseco .
McDougall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDougall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canseco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDougall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canseco trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canseco won't allow McDougall to get back to his feet.
McDougall looking for a sweep. Not yet McDougall, not yet.
McDougall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Canseco postures up in McDougall's guard and throws a big left but McDougall blocks it.
Canseco wants to control from the top but McDougall keeps moving.
Canseco throws a big right hand that misses.
Canseco trying to control the position from guard on top but McDougall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canseco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Canseco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canseco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Canseco wants to control from the top but McDougall keeps moving.
Canseco landing some decent shots from guard.
Canseco passes McDougall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McDougall won't allow Canseco to pass to mount.
Canseco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canseco is trying to control. McDougall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Canseco scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McDougall has hold of Canseco 's hands but Canseco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Canseco throwing shots but McDougall is blocking nicely.
Well, if Canseco is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jose Canseco is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canseco trying to mount his opponent but McDougall defends it.
McDougall tries to roll over but Canseco keeps him under control.
Canseco is looking for a kimura but McDougall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Canseco to get the leverage.
McDougall is looking to escape.
Canseco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Canseco working McDougall over with strikes.
Canseco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDougall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Canseco controlling the action here.
McDougall is refusing to be controlled, as Canseco sits in half guard.
Kyle McDougall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canseco seems to be working for a kimura but McDougall defends the submission attempt.
Canseco content to control rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Canseco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Canseco , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Canseco !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Kint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Kint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Carter!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter motions for Kint to come forward. Carter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kint scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kint is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kint tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kint has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kint tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kint has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kint trying to control the position but Carter is working away.
Kint wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carter, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carter, who protects the arm well.
Carter is looking for a sweep.
Kint is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kint tries to move into full mount but can't pass Carter's legs.
Kint tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kint has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kint tries for a kimura but Carter is defending well.
Kint is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carter has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kint tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control.
Kint looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kint tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter wants to stand up but Kint is controlling the position.
Kint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kint is trying to control but can't.
Carter wants to stand up but Kint is controlling the position.
Carter is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kint is looking for a sweep. Carter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kint tries to get to full guard but Carter has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kint manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kint is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kint working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Kint dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kint checks a leg kick.
Kint misses with a straight left.
Carter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A shot to the liver by Carter. Beautiful body shot.
Kint uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
Carter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kint just misses with a punch to the body.
Kint shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint tries to pass to full mount but Carter defends it.
Carter is looking to improve his position.
Kint wants to pass to mount but Carter is defending the position.
Kint wants to work for an arm triangle but Carter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kint looking for a submission but Carter manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Carter wants to stand but Kint is controlling the position.
Kint trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kint is really struggling to control Carter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kint passes Carter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to improve his position but Kint is controlling well.
Carter tries to kick Kint off but Kint keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kint is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kint wants to pass the guard but Carter is defending well.
Carter wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kint seems to be looking for submissions.
Kint is just content to waste time from the top position. Carter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kint. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kint trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Kint looking to sit in guard and control but Carter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kint controls Carter momentarily but Carter frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Kint dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Carter misses with a two punch combination.
Carter cracks Kint with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kint throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter thuds a left hand into Kint's body.
Carter blocks a jab.
Kint slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Carter walks into a straight right hand from Kint.
Kint walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carter, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kint ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter stuffs the takedown.
Kint loads up on a big right hand but Carter slips the punch.
Carter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kint moves into the clinch.
Kint blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter is trying to break free.
Kint has Carter pressed against the cage.
Kint lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter tries to break free but Kint pushes him back against the cage.
Kint scores with a shot to the side of Carter's head.
Kint is trying to pull guard but Carter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kint fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Kint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter is trying to break free.
Kint is trying to pull guard but Carter has him pressed against the cage.
Kint keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carter's efforts to push away.
Kint is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carter is keeping busy.
Kint tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kint blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter staying out of range there.
Kint walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kint looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carter is looking to escape.
Carter trying to control from the bottom.
Kint wants to take a breather but Carter is having none of it.
Kint trying to mount his opponent but Carter defends it.
Kint is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carter wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kint is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carter sees it coming and defends easily.
Kint is pressing down on Carter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carter is holding on for now.
Kint seems to be looking for submissions.
Carter wants to control but Kint is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kint works his way into side control.
Ryan Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish 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!
Kint tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kint has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roger Kint.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kint, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Kint!
A victorious Roger Kint thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kara Hiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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214 lbs
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222 lbs
22 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kara Hiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Zoidberg!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoidberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hiri scores with a sloppy right hand. Zoidberg should have avoided that one.
Zoidberg closes the distance and clinches.
Hiri managing to block the knees to the body from Zoidberg.
Zoidberg lands a nice knee to the body.
Zoidberg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Hiri working hard to break the clinch.
Hiri takes an elbow to the temple.
Zoidberg landing knees to the body.
Zoidberg looking to throw knees to the head but Hiri is blocking nicely.
Zoidberg missing with knees to the body.
Hiri swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoidberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoidberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hiri's efforts to push away.
Hiri throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hiri.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head.
Zoidberg trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg prevents Hiri from breaking the clinch.
Hiri takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zoidberg.
It looks like Kara Hiri has been cut.
Zoidberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hiri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zoidberg trying to land knees to the body.
Hiri is trying to break free.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hiri is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hiri avoids it.
Zoidberg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hiri is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hiri.
Zoidberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hiri blocks it with crossed arms.
Zoidberg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hiri's efforts to push away.
Hiri takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hiri wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Hiri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hiri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hiri avoids it.
Hiri is trying to break the clinch but Zoidberg has him pressed against the cage.
Hiri working hard to break the clinch.
Hiri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zoidberg lands with a nice body kick.
Zoidberg throws a body kick that misses.
Zoidberg throws a leg kick but Hiri sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg wants to land a leg kick but Hiri is out of range.
Zoidberg avoids the body shot from Hiri.
Hiri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zoidberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hiri.
Hiri misses with a kick to the body.
Hiri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zoidberg moves out of range as Hiri strikes.
Zoidberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiri.
Zoidberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hiri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg ducks right into an uppercut from Hiri.
Zoidberg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zoidberg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hiri is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zoidberg.
Zoidberg throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zoidberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoidberg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hiri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zoidberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hiri tries to work over Zoidberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zoidberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hiri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoidberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hiri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Zoidberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kara Hiri's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hiri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Hiri.
Zoidberg moves in looking to clinch but Hiri pushes him off.
Hiri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
John Zoidberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiri lands a right hook to the body.
Hiri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zoidberg moves into the clinch.
Hiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but Hiri blocks it.
John Zoidberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hiri misses with a punch on the inside.
Hiri is trying to break the clinch but Zoidberg is controlling him.
Hiri has had enough of the clinch but Zoidberg keeps him there for the moment.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hiri avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg keeps control of Hiri as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zoidberg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hiri is defending well for now.
Hiri wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hiri is trying to push Zoidberg away but Zoidberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zoidberg tries a knee to the head but Hiri blocks it.
Hiri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hiri is trying to force a seperation but Zoidberg has the dominant position.
Hiri wants to break free but Zoidberg has control.
Hiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zoidberg's elbow.
Hiri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hiri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zoidberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hiri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hiri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiri wants to break free but Zoidberg has control.
Zoidberg working Hiri over with knees to the body.
Hiri wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the head but Hiri blocks with his arms.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zoidberg crunches a lovely knee into Hiri's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoidberg missing with knees to the body.
Zoidberg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zoidberg connects with a knee to the head.
Hiri misses with a punch to the body.
Zoidberg landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Hiri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hiri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zoidberg.
Hiri has had enough of the clinch but Zoidberg keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoidberg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hiri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zoidberg has him pressed against the cage.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head.
Hiri wants to get back to striking at distance but Zoidberg won't allow it.
Zoidberg landing knees to the body.
Hiri wants to break free but Zoidberg has control.
Zoidberg misses with a knee to the head.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow.
Hiri is trying to push Zoidberg away but Zoidberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hiri takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zoidberg missing with knees to the body.
Hiri is trying to break free.
Hiri tries to break the clinch but Zoidberg is controlling the position.
Zoidberg working Hiri over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiri has had enough of the clinch but Zoidberg keeps him there for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoidberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zoidberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Hiri avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zoidberg as Hiri tries to tie him up.
Zoidberg misses with a knee to the head.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow.
Hiri wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hiri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hiri throws a looping overhand right but Zoidberg ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zoidberg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hiri.
Zoidberg slips a straight right by Hiri.
Zoidberg checks a low kick from Hiri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Zoidberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kara Hiri's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zoidberg. Hiri shrugs it off though.
John Zoidberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Zoidberg misses
and Hiri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice uppercut lands for Hiri. That snapped Zoidberg's head back.
Zoidberg slips under a jab from Hiri.
Hiri looks to land a left hand but Zoidberg moved out of range nicely.
Zoidberg feints and then cracks Hiri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hiri down.
Zoidberg wants to clinch but Hiri slips to the side
and Hiri counters with a thumping low kick.
Hiri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zoidberg tries to land a front kick but Hiri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zoidberg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hiri, pushing him back against the cage.
Zoidberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoidberg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hiri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hiri wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hiri is trying to break the clinch but Zoidberg is controlling him.
Zoidberg lands a damaging elbow.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zoidberg.
Zoidberg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hiri's face.
Zoidberg trying to land knees to the body.
Hiri wants to get back to striking at distance but Zoidberg won't allow it.
Hiri tries a body shot but Zoidberg blocks it.
Zoidberg landing knees to the head.
Hiri tries to break free but Zoidberg pushes him back against the cage.
Hiri trying to control the position but instead, Zoidberg has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hiri into the cage.
Nice elbow from Zoidberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiri is leaning against Zoidberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kara Hiri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zoidberg has him pressed against the cage.
Zoidberg looking to throw knees to the head but Hiri is blocking nicely.
Hiri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Hiri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hiri is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hiri wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zoidberg blocks an uppercut.
Zoidberg prevents Hiri from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hiri.
Hiri has had enough of the clinch but Zoidberg keeps him there for the moment.
Zoidberg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hiri is defending well for now.
Zoidberg working Hiri over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg lands a damaging elbow.
Zoidberg misses with a knee strike.
Hiri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zoidberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hiri avoiding damage as Zoidberg throws knees to the body.
Zoidberg misses with a knee to the head.
Zoidberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zoidberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zoidberg using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zoidberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hiri has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zoidberg missing with knees to the body.
Zoidberg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hiri in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hiri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoidberg with a knee to the head.
Hiri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Hiri to work.
Zoidberg trying to land knees to the body.
Zoidberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zoidberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Hiri avoids the damage to the body.
Zoidberg lands an elbow just above Hiri 's eye.
Zoidberg with a knee to the head.
Hiri is rocked!
Zoidberg working the clinch nicely. Hiri is working for position but Zoidberg cracks him with a big knee to the head! Hiri crumples up against the cage and Zoidberg lands two more shots before the ref can save Hiri! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). John Zoidberg!
A victorious John Zoidberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlito Montoya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Blyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montoya comes to the cage accompanied by call to prayer. Blyer has chosen Eye Of The Tiger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
212 lbs
24 - 7 - 0 |
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210 lbs
19 - 14 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlito Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Blyer!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blyer misses with a combination
and Montoya counters with a good low kick that Blyer was not able to check.
Montoya misses with an uppercut.
Blyer swinging wildly here.
Montoya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blyer throws a body punch but Montoya moves out of range.
Blyer misses with the combination.
Blyer misses with a straight left.
Montoya moves away from the strike by Blyer.
Montoya 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.
Blyer throws a body punch but Montoya moves out of range.
Blyer lands with a nice combination. Montoya backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blyer misses with an uppercut. Montoya saw that one coming.
Montoya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blyer throws an overhand right that lands on Montoya's shoulder, as Montoya tries to avoid the shot.
Montoya connects with a body shot that sends Blyer's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Montoya moves out of range of the strikes.
Montoya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Blyer's calf.
Blyer throws a looping overhand right but Montoya ducks down to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Montoya, right into the meat.
A punch combination from Montoya misses.
Nice body kick from Montoya.
Montoya throws a head kick but Blyer moves out of range.
Montoya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A right-left combo lands from Blyer.
Blyer scores with a one two! Montoya had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montoya lands a nice looking body kick.
Blyer looks gassed!
Montoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montoya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blyer. Blyer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blyer scores with a shot to the body.
Montoya will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Montoya misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Montoya.
Montoya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blyer. That did some damage!
Montoya tries to land a leg kick but Blyer saw it coming and moves away.
Blyer blocks a low kick nicely.
Montoya tries to land a front kick but Blyer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Montoya slips under a jab from Blyer.
Montoya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blyer.
Montoya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blyer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Rocky Blyer has been cut.
Montoya lands a head kick. Blyer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Montoya uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blyer has time to react.
A thudding body kick lands there by Montoya!
Blyer takes a swing at Montoya's ribcage but misses.
Blyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Montoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montoya bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Montoya connects with a body shot.
Blyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Montoya.
Blyer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montoya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Montoya feints and then cracks Blyer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blyer down.
Montoya cracks Blyer with a good jab.
Montoya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blyer. Blyer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Montoya lands a leg kick that knocks Blyer off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montoya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Montoya slips a jab from Blyer.
Montoya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blyer.
Blyer misses with a hook. Montoya ducked under it nicely.
Montoya throws a push kick but Blyer slaps the foot to one side.
Blyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Montoya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blyer throws a body punch but Montoya moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya connects with an inside leg kick.
Montoya jabs Blyer right on the nose. Blyer blinks but takes it well.
Montoya feints a jab promting Blyer to slip. Montoya then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Blyer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Blyer is rocked!
Blyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montoya.
Montoya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Montoya finish him?
Montoya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Montoya.
Blyer seems to have recovered his senses.
Montoya cracks the inside of Blyer's front leg.
A chopping leg kick lands by Montoya.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, jab by Montoya - just one landing.
Montoya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Montoya drops Blyer with a beautiful combination! Blyer stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Montoya is looking for the KO!
Montoya misses with a combination
and Blyer counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlito Montoya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Blyer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montoya.
Montoya jabs Blyer right on the nose. Blyer blinks but takes it well.
Montoya cracks Blyer with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Montoya has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Blyer to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Montoya.
Montoya moves out of range of the strikes.
Blyer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Montoya lands a big uppercut and Blyer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blyer looks OK. Montoya waves Blyer back to his feet!
Montoya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Montoya misses with an attempted mid kick.
Blyer looks to land a left hand but Montoya moved out of range nicely.
Blyer scores with a punch to the head.
Blyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montoya.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Blyer might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Montoya has got the better of the exchanges.
Montoya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Montoya looks to score with a jab to the body but Blyer is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Montoya.
Montoya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carlito Montoya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blyer looks to throw the jab but Montoya is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blyer connects with a looping right hand.
Blyer throws a right and a left that Montoya avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Montoya.
A nice inside leg kick there by Montoya. That's going to slow Blyer down.
Blyer throws a right and a left that Montoya avoids nicely.
Montoya thumps Blyer with a low kick.
Blyer is breathing heavily.
Blyer throws a right hand that Montoya ducks under and follows up with a left that Montoya also avoids with ease.
Oooooh!!! Montoya has knocked Blyer down with a huge combo! Montoya steps away and waves a wobbly Blyer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Blyer. Montoya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Montoya.
Montoya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blyer.
Montoya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blyer can do to turn this around?
Montoya cracks Blyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Montoya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Montoya is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Montoya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyer misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Montoya.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blyer checks a leg kick.
Montoya misses with a low kick as Blyer jumps back.
Montoya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Montoya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blyer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Montoya.
Blyer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Carlito Montoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blyer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Montoya jabs Blyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Montoya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Montoya misses with a double jab.
Blyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Montoya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya scores with a head kick. Blyer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Montoya connects with a crisp jab.
Montoya misses with a kick to the body.
Carlito Montoya is winning the standup battle so far.
Blyer takes one to the side of the head.
Montoya drops Blyer with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Blyer! Montoya dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlito Montoya!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neo Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamid Zaferani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Neo Nova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hamid Zaferani!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Zaferani does it's job there.
Nova fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nova lands with a slapping head kick.
Nova takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nova misses with a head kick.
Nova looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaferani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nova. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nova, right into the meat.
Zaferani throws a body kick the misses
and Nova makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nova moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nova throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaferani cracks Nova with an open hand slap.
Zaferani takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nova throws a head kick that misses.
Nova walks into a jab.
Zaferani scores with a jab to the body.
Nova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaferani scores with a body shot.
Zaferani moves out of range of the leg kick from Nova.
Nova takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Zaferani counter with a right hand.
Nova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaferani.
Nova throws a low kick, looking for Zaferani's leg but Zaferani calmly moves out of range.
Zaferani throws the kick towards the body but Nova avoids it.
Nova misses with a low kick as Zaferani jumps back.
A good leg kick by Nova.
Zaferani throws a head kick that misses.
Nova throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaferani.
Nova defending well as Zaferani loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Zaferani.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zaferani crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nova - the referee stops the clock and Zaferani gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nova. Zaferani manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nova tries to land a leg kick but Zaferani saw it coming and moves away.
Zaferani looks to throw the jab but Nova is out of range.
Zaferani gets caught napping as Nova dives in and scores a takedown. Zaferani manages to retain guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nova postures up.
Zaferani controlling Nova's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova stays in close to Zaferani's body and controls the position.
Nova looking to sit in guard and control but Zaferani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Zaferani slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zaferani must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hamid Zaferani wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zaferani connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaferani pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nova is out of range and Zaferani settles back down.
Nova throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaferani misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nova throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nova misses with a leg kick.
Nova is looking to chop away at Zaferani's legs.
Nova throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaferani throws a series of punches but Nova moves out of range.
Nova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nova throws a leg kick
and Zaferani counters with a left and a right that stings Nova.
Nova swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaferani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaferani throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neo Nova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nova!
Nova pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaferani. Nova does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nova throws a body kick the misses
and Zaferani counters with a body kick.
Nova tries to land a leg kick but Zaferani saw it coming and moves away.
Nova lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaferani.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani cracks Nova with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nova fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nova moves forwards but Zaferani connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaferani is looking to chop away at Nova's legs.
Zaferani fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nova checks it well.
Zaferani bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nova looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaferani throws a hook but Nova blocks it.
Nova throws the kick towards the body but Zaferani avoids it.
Nova throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaferani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaferani tried to score with a low kick but Nova checks it.
Zaferani lunges at Nova with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nova's hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaferani slips a straight right by Nova.
Nova throws a sloppy head kick and Zaferani moves out of range easily.
Nova tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaferani tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamid Zaferani dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Zaferani misses.
Zaferani scores with a shot to the body.
Nova checks a leg kick.
Nova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaferani closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nova misses with a low kick.
Nova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hamid Zaferani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaferani throws a low kick but Nova moves out of range easily.
Nova looks for the body kick but Zaferani saw that one coming.
Nova misses with a body shot
and Zaferani counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zaferani is looking to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nova!
Nova is looking to land body kicks.
Zaferani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nova slips under a jab.
Nova throws out a leg kick but Zaferani moves out of range and Nova only half commits.
Zaferani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaferani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nova.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zaferani to the mat! Zaferani manages to get full guard.
Nova looking to sit in guard and control but Zaferani gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nova has an active guard here but Zaferani has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaferani works his foot free and advances to mount.
Zaferani controlling from the full mount.
Nova can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zaferani in particular looking to stall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nova wants to get back to full guard.
Zaferani controlling the pace.
Nova is looking for a sweep. Zaferani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hamid Zaferani hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zaferani throws the left hand but Nova avoids the punch easily.
Nova misses with a low kick.
Nova ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Zaferani tenderised Nova's leg. Nova is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaferani moves to clinch but Nova breaks away
and Nova counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Zaferani does no damage.
Zaferani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nova connects with a high kick.
Hamid Zaferani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaferani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nova.
Zaferani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaferani connects with a right hand. Nova shakes it off.
Nova misses with an uppercut
enabling Zaferani to counter with a crisp jab.
Nova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaferani.
Nova lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaferani tries to avoid it but Nova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaferani to the ground. Zaferani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zaferani's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A shot to the liver by Nova. Beautiful body shot.
Zaferani tries to clinch there but Nova circles away.
Zaferani cracks Nova with a good jab.
Nova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaferani.
Nova motions for Zaferani to come forward. Nova throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nova throws a lazy right hand but Zaferani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaferani lands a head shot.
Zaferani misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zaferani.
Nova fails to land with a series of punches.
Nova punishes Zaferani's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nova misses with a low kick.
Zaferani lands a head shot.
Zaferani scores with a jab.
Zaferani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nova doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamid Zaferani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zaferani swings for the body but Nova moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nova. That's going to slow Zaferani down.
Zaferani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaferani lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nova.
Zaferani moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nova looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A punch combination from Zaferani misses.
Zaferani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nova doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaferani misses with a looping left.
Nova is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nova buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nova throws a low kick but Zaferani avoids it.
Nova looks for the body kick but Zaferani saw that one coming.
Nova misses with an uppercut
and Zaferani counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nova shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zaferani defends it nicely.
Nova thows a leg kick but Zaferani checks it
and Zaferani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Decent striking displayed by Zaferani there.
Zaferani tried to score with a low kick but Nova checks it.
Nova just misses with a punch to the body.
Nova is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Nova misses the target.
Nova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zaferani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nova.
Zaferani misses the shot to the body.
Zaferani throws a shot from downtown. Nova moves away and avoids it.
Nova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaferani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nova.
Zaferani wants to clinch.
Nova throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaferani.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nova throws a head kick but Zaferani moves out of range.
Nova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaferani lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nova is looking to wear down Zaferani with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nova throws a leg kick
and Zaferani counters with a nice body kick.
Zaferani scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaferani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaferani as he connects with a hook.
Zaferani throws a sloppy head kick and Nova moves out of range easily.
Nova throws a front kick aimed at Zaferani's knee but Zaferani avoids it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaferani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nova looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaferani misses with a wild body shot.
Nova throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaferani was well out of range. Poor timing from Nova.
Zaferani scores with a body shot.
Zaferani works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaferani fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nova's corner calls for a 1-2. Nova obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Neo Nova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaferani scores with a nice right hand.
Zaferani misses with a lunging right hand
and Nova counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zaferani lands with an uppercut that bounces Nova off the cage and back into range.
Nova misses with a two punch combination.
Zaferani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaferani feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nova's calf.
Zaferani checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zaferani is looking to clinch but Nova is avoiding it.
Nova lands with a slapping head kick.
Zaferani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nova manages to avoid it.
Zaferani throws out a loose jab but Nova uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick from Nova lands but Zaferani takes it in his stride.
Nova throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zaferani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamid Zaferani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nova ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaferani.
Zaferani lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Zaferani.
Nova tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaferani lands a nice shot that snaps Nova's head back.
Zaferani throws a looping overhand right but Nova ducks down to avoid it.
Zaferani throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaferani tries to close the distance and clinch but Nova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaferani slips a jab and a cross from Nova.
Zaferani misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nova throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nova throws a sloppy head kick and Zaferani moves out of range easily.
Zaferani connects with a body shot that sends Nova's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamid Zaferani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zaferani winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamid Zaferani!
A relieved looking Hamid Zaferani thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurokawa Kenji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez has chosen Major Lazer - Pon De Floor as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kurokawa Kenji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Santiago Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kenji.
Kenji moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kenji lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Kenji misses.
Kenji throws a quick inside leg kick.
Martinez takes one to the chin there.
Kenji misses with a low kick.
Donk. Kenji catches Martinez right on the button with a cross.
Kenji takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenji misses with a low kick.
Martinez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenji.
Kenji scores with a punch to the head.
Kenji misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Kurokawa Kenji has been cut.
Kenji lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kenji drives through and clinches with Martinez against the cage.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kenji lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kenji is leaning against Martinez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kenji can't find room to land a body shot as Martinez controls the action.
Martinez blocks a body shot from Kenji.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Kenji controls the action.
Kenji takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenji landing knees to the head.
Kenji works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martinez pulls Kenji into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenji wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Kenji is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Martinez pulls Kenji in close to his closed guard and prevents Kenji from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kurokawa Kenji has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kenji takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Martinez throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenji.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kenji.
Kenji fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kenji takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Kenji.
A head kick misses from Martinez.
Martinez tries to score with a low kick but Kenji moves his leg out of the way.
Good work by Martinez as he checks the leg kick.
Kenji scores with a nice head shot.
Martinez 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.
Kenji instigates a clinch.
Martinez cracks Kenji with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kenji.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenji tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Martinez trying to control the position but instead, Kenji has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martinez into the cage.
Martinez blocks a body shot from Kenji.
Martinez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kenji just stands there and leans against the cage.
Martinez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kenji gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kenji goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kenji scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martinez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kenji or not.
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurokawa Kenji dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kurokawa Kenji's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kenji gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kenji misses with a punch to the body.
Kenji stops a takedown attempt from Martinez.
Martinez looking to stall.
Martinez tries to work over Kenji's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martinez looking to stall.
Kenji goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kenji.
Kenji tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kenji lands with a right to the head.
Martinez stalling in the clinch.
Kenji works on Martinez's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kenji gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martinez can't find room to land a body shot as Kenji controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martinez.
Martinez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kenji misses with a body punch.
Kenji lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martinez backwards.
Kenji looking to throw knees to the head but Martinez is blocking nicely.
A body shot lands from Martinez.
Kenji works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kenji tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinez's elbow.
Kenji misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martinez.
Martinez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kurokawa Kenji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Martinez.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kenji obliges.
Kurokawa Kenji has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenji works on Martinez's body with a couple of short punches.
Kenji misses with some punches.
Kenji misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Kenji tries a body shot but Martinez blocks it.
Martinez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kenji gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kenji.
Martinez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martinez working aggressively here.
Martinez jumps guard but Kenji turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Kenji uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenji with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kenji scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenji scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kenji working aggressively here.
Martinez blocks an uppercut.
Kenji working aggressively here.
Kenji struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands.
Kenji with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martinez manages to break the clinch.
Martinez thows a body shot but no joy.
Martinez stalks Kenji and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kenji's face. Kenji staggers backwards, shaken.
A combination from Martinez does no damage.
Kenji throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kenji throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenji moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Martinez misses with a looping right.
Kenji tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenji getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Martinez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kenji wants to slow Martinez down by chopping away at his legs.
Kenji connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kenji checks a leg kick.
Kurokawa Kenji is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenji has closed the distance and engaged Martinez in a clinch.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenji lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurokawa Kenji dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kurokawa Kenji's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kenji misses the body punch
and Martinez counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinez gets the takedown into side control.
Martinez throwing strikes but Kenji manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Martinez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kenji's best efforts.
Martinez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kenji is working away from the top position though.
Martinez wants to control but Kenji passes into side.
Kenji is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is pushing Kenji's head away, looking to escape. Kenji manages to hold on to the position though.
Kenji trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez regains half guard.
Martinez wants to control but Kenji is keeping busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kenji in particular looking to stall.
Kenji works his way into side control.
Santiago Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Martinez wants to improve his position but Kenji is controlling well.
Kenji moves into full mount! Martinez won't be happy about that!
Martinez is squirming around, avoiding Kenji's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenji avoids the attempt from Martinez to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenji tries to control but Martinez wriggling away.
Kenji controlling his opponent.
Kenji's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kenji can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martinez is looking to escape.
We're going to have a standup here because Kurokawa Kenji wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kenji fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kenji checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kenji lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Kenji shows good takedown defense.
Kenji with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kenji lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez digs a good body shot into Kenji's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez walks into a straight right hand from Kenji.
Kenji throws a series of punches but Martinez avoids them all with ease.
Kenji lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurokawa Kenji showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kenji 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurokawa Kenji!
After winning the bout, Kurokawa Kenji thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaimana Kalainawai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalainawai comes into the arena with Collie Buddz - She Gimme Love blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaimana Kalainawai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalainawai on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kalainawai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yamada has time to react.
Yamada works the jab nicely.
Kalainawai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yamada tries to land a front kick but Kalainawai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yamada scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kalainawai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalainawai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalainawai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamada.
Yamada lands a really nice looking cross but Kalainawai seems unphased.
Kalainawai misses with an uppercut. Yamada saw that one coming.
Yamada thows a body kick. Kalainawai tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yamada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalainawai.
Kalainawai throws a jab when Yamada was well out of range.
Yamada wants to clinch.
Yamada thumps Kalainawai with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yamada.
Kalainawai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kalainawai misses with an uppercut.
Kalainawai throws a right hand that misses
and Yamada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kalainawai connects with a body shot.
Kalainawai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalainawai throws a lazy right hand but Yamada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalainawai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalainawai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kalainawai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kalainawai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yamada.
Yamada thuds a left hand into Kalainawai's body.
Kalainawai is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yamada, right into the meat.
Yamada scores with a body shot.
Kalainawai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yamada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yamada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yamada tries to clinch up.
Yamada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kalainawai rather than just go for the knockout.
Kalainawai fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalainawai fails with a takedown attempt.
Kalainawai misses with an uppercut
and Yamada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kalainawai shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaimana Kalainawai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamada defending well as Kalainawai loads up on a big left hand.
Kalainawai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yamada clobbers Kalainawai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Kaimana Kalainawai has been cut.
Yamada tries to clinch but Kalainawai is having none of it.
Kaimana Kalainawai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamada throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada misses with a double jab.
A jab from Yamada misses.
Kalainawai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yamada.
Yamada keeps Kalainawai at a distance using the push kick.
Kalainawai is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Yamada's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yamada turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kalainawai takes one to the chin there.
Yamada has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yamada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamada takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Yamada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kalainawai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yamada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalainawai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yamada pushes Kalainawai away with a front kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kalainawai. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kalainawai walks into a stiff left hand from Yamada.
Yamada stuns Kalainawai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada lands a front kick.
Kalainawai fails with a takedown attempt.
Kalainawai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kalainawai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kalainawai is rocked!
Yamada dances in with a quick combination. Kalainawai is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Yamada snaps Kalainawai's head back. Kalainawai stumbles backwards against the cage. Yamada steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Kalainawai's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Kalainawai just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kane Yamada! Kane Yamada retains his middleweight title!
Kane Yamada spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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