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UPG Vegas 98 Yojimbo v Shikoku PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between HeavyWeight Prizefighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Random Task (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prizefighter comes to the cage accompanied by Under and Over it by ffdp. 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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212 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Great elbows
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, HeavyWeight Prizefighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Random Task!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prizefighter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Prizefighter punishes Task's body with a nice straight punch.
Prizefighter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Prizefighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Task.
Task throws a lazy body kick
and Prizefighter counters with a leg kick.
Prizefighter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Task throws an elbow but it misses.
Task fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Task blocks a body shot from Prizefighter.
Prizefighter lands an elbow that stopped Task in his tracks for a moment.
Prizefighter taking a breather.
Task lands a body punch in the clinch.
Task throws a head punch that misses.
Prizefighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Task breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prizefighter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slow jab from Task misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Task looks to land a left hand but Prizefighter moved out of range nicely.
Task takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Random Task seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Task looks to land a left hand but Prizefighter moved out of range nicely.
Task buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Task thows a leg kick but Prizefighter checks it
and Prizefighter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Task throws a front kick aimed at Prizefighter's knee but Prizefighter avoids it well.
Task misses with a low kick.
Prizefighter scores with a jab. Task acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Prizefighter blocks a jab.
Task misses with an uppercut
and Prizefighter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Task's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Task duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Task takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Prizefighter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slow jab from Task misses its intended target.
Prizefighter missing with a left hand there. Task was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prizefighter throws a solid leg kick but Task takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Prizefighter.
Task avoids the body shot from Prizefighter.
That kick from Task tenderised Prizefighter's leg. Prizefighter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Task throws a leg kick that is checked
and Prizefighter counters with a good low kick that Task was not able to check.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Task lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Prizefighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Prizefighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Task throws a lazy right hand but Prizefighter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Task comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Task fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Task misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Task defending well as Prizefighter loads up on a big left hand.
Prizefighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Task lands a nice looking kick to the body. Prizefighter takes a step back to recover.
Task misses with an uppercut.
Task throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prizefighter moves away from the strike by Task.
Task bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Prizefighter's head.
Task throws a leg kick which misses Prizefighter's front leg but catches the back leg as Prizefighter tries to avoid it.
Task misses with a looping right.
Prizefighter ducks under a wild hook from Task.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Prizefighter rushes Task and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Task breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Prizefighter moves out of range of the strikes.
Prizefighter connects with the punch.
Task misses with a series of wild punches.
Prizefighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Prizefighter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Task connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Random Task is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Task misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Prizefighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Prizefighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Random Task 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.
Task takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Prizefighter defending well as Task loads up on a big left hand.
Task tries to sprawl but Prizefighter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Prizefighter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Prizefighter trying to pass the guard but Task defending well.
Prizefighter 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.
Nice strikes from Prizefighter there.
Prizefighter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Task defending well though.
Prizefighter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Task defending well though.
Task tries to kick Prizefighter off but Prizefighter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Task is looking for a sweep. Prizefighter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Task has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Prizefighter is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prizefighter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Task tries to kick Prizefighter off but Prizefighter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Prizefighter throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Task to regain full guard.
Prizefighter is stalling in the full guard.
Prizefighter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Task works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Task working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prizefighter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prizefighter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Task looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Prizefighter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Prizefighter throws an elbow that misses. Task uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Prizefighter's guard. Nice move by Task!
Prizefighter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter has Task pulled in close to control his posture.
Task trying to stand up but can't free himself from Prizefighter's guard.
Prizefighter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Task wants to stand but Prizefighter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Prizefighter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Task passes into half guard.
Prizefighter regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
HeavyWeight Prizefighter dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Prizefighter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Task misses with an uppercut
and Prizefighter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Task throws a big shot that misses.
Task throws a right and a left that both miss.
Task misses with a lunging right hand
and Prizefighter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Task's knee momentarily.
Task walks into a stiff left hand from Prizefighter.
Task throws a poor cross that misses
and Prizefighter counters with a stiff right hand.
Task takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Task takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Task throws a hook but Prizefighter avoids it easily.
Prizefighter tries to clinch but Task is having none of it.
Prizefighter slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Task misses with a low kick.
Task is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Task dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Prizefighter. That did some damage!
Task is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prizefighter.
Task lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Task misses.
Prizefighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Task was well out of range. Poor timing from Prizefighter.
Task lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Prizefighter lands with a nice body punch.
Task chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Prizefighter lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter tries to clinch up but Task circles away and keeps his distance.
Task throws an off balance right hand
and Prizefighter counters with a left to the body.
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!
Task throws an overhand right that lands on Prizefighter's shoulder, as Prizefighter tries to avoid the shot.
Prizefighter defending well as Task loads up on a big left hand.
Prizefighter connects with a solid leg kick.
Task throws a poor cross that misses
and Prizefighter counters with a single leg into guard. Task didn't expect that.
Prizefighter landing with the ground and pound.
Prizefighter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Task pulls Prizefighter in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prizefighter trying to control from Task's half guard. Task has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Task preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Prizefighter trying to control the position from guard on top but Task is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Task avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Task has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prizefighter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Task avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prizefighter throws an elbow that misses. Task uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Prizefighter's guard. Nice move by Task!
Prizefighter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prizefighter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Task!
Task is in a horrible position here. Prizefighter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prizefighter wants to control the pace but Task is squirming around nicely.
Task is working to get back to half guard.
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 HeavyWeight Prizefighter.
I think Prizefighter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... HeavyWeight Prizefighter!
After winning the bout, HeavyWeight Prizefighter 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Tritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Modric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Tritter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Tritter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luka Modric!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tritter throws a wild body kick that Modric sees coming a mile off.
Tritter lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tritter. Modric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Modric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tritter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Modric stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tritter scores with a jab.
Tritter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Modric counters with a body kick that stops Tritter in his tracks momentarily.
Modric misses with a combination
and Tritter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tritter throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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!
Modric throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tritter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Modric thinking.
Modric misses with a wild body shot.
Tritter moves out of range of the body kick from Modric.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tritter throws a shot to the body.
Tritter scores with a spinning back kick!
Modric lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tritter throws a body punch but Modric moves out of range.
Tritter cracks the inside of Modric's front leg.
Modric uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tritter has time to react.
Tritter lands the left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Modric crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tritter - the referee stops the clock and Modric gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tritter. Modric manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Modric takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tritter looks to land a left hand but Modric moved out of range nicely.
Modric looks to score with a jab to the body but Tritter is just out of range.
Tritter cracks Modric with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modric on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Modric stuns Tritter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Modric listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tritter misses with a looping left.
Modric misses with a body shot
and Tritter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tritter thows a body shot but no joy.
Tritter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Modric digs a good body shot into Tritter's ribs.
Tritter misses with an uppercut
and Modric connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tritter misses with a looping left.
Modric avoids the body shot from Tritter.
Tritter tests Modric's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Modric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tritter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tritter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tritter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tritter slips under a jab.
A cross from Tritter lands.
Modric is looking to clinch.
Tritter throws a big shot that misses.
Tritter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tritter. Modric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tritter cracks a nice hook into Modric's ribs.
Modric throws a lazy body kick
and Tritter counters with a nice leg kick.
Tritter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tritter finds it's way through Modric's defenses.
A low kick from Modric misses
and Tritter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tritter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Modric was well out of range. Poor timing from Tritter.
Tritter throws a lazy right hand but Modric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tritter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Modric looks to land a body kick but Tritter moved away.
Good leg kick by Tritter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tritter lands a lovely overhand right.
Modric throws a head kick but Tritter moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Modric walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tritter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Modric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tritter moves away.
Tritter looks to land a combination but Modric avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tritter dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tritter throws a series of punches but Modric moves out of range.
Modric looks to land a body kick but Tritter moved away.
Modric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Modric throws a right and a left that both miss.
A good leg kick by Modric.
Tritter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tritter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tritter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Modric.
Tritter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Modric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tritter.
Tritter scores with a nice head shot.
Modric swings for the body but Tritter moves out of range.
Tritter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tritter, as that shot connected.
Modric throws a head kick that misses.
Modric misses with a kick to the body.
Modric chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tritter can pounce on him.
Modric's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tritter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Modric scrambles back to his feet.
Tritter throws a shot to the body.
Tritter misses with a double jab.
Tritter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tritter, right into the meat.
Tritter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Modric.
Tritter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Modric can pounce on him.
Modric is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tritter rather than just go for the knockout.
Tritter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Modric has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Modric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tritter manages to avoid it.
Tritter stuns Modric with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good exchange - Tritter coming out on top.
Modric throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tritter counters with a one-two to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tritter.
Modric misses with a low kick.
Modric throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tritter.
Tritter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Modric looks to land a right hand but Tritter moved out of range.
Tritter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tritter tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Modric counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tritter digs a good body shot into Modric's ribs.
Modric changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Modric misses with a low kick.
Tritter blocks a head kick by Modric.
Modric defending well as Tritter loads up on a big left hand.
Tritter stuns Modric with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Modric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tritter takes one to the side of the head.
Tritter misses with a low kick.
Modric attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Michael Tritter is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tritter throws a body punch but Modric moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Tritter.
Modric has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tritter finds it's way round the side to connect with Modric's head.
Tritter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Modric on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tritter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Modric.
Tritter catches Modric with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Tritter.
Modric listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Modric throws a sloppy body shot
and Tritter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tritter.
Tritter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Modric was well out of range. Poor timing from Tritter.
Modric lands a leg kick that knocks Tritter off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Tritter dominated that second round.
That's time! Tritter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tritter lands a nice hook to Modric's body. Modric takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Modric takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Modric stuns Tritter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Modric closes the distance and clinches.
Modric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tritter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tritter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Modric throws a lazy head kick
and Tritter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Modric misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Modric blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Modric.
Modric misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Tritter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Modric slips under a jab.
Tritter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tritter throws the left hand but Modric avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tritter.
Tritter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Modric is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Modric throws a sloppy head kick and Tritter moves out of range easily.
Tritter throws a shot from downtown. Modric moves away and avoids it.
Tritter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good work by Tritter as he checks the leg kick.
Tritter throws a hook to the side of Modric's head but Modric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modric throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tritter blocks a low kick nicely.
Tritter misses the shot to the body.
Tritter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tritter throws a looping overhand right but Modric ducks down to avoid it.
Modric fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tritter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Modric has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tritter slips under a jab.
Modric's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That kick from Tritter tenderised Modric's leg. Modric is trying to keep his angry face on.
Modric throws a sloppy head kick and Tritter moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Tritter blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Modric.
Modric throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tritter. Modric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tritter feints and then cracks Modric's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Modric down.
Tritter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Modric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tritter 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.
Tritter lands with a hook. Modric tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Modric misses with a looping left.
Modric avoids a kick to the body.
Modric stuns Tritter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Michael Tritter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tritter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tritter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tritter throws a lazy right hand but Modric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Modric throws a hook but Tritter blocks it.
Modric misses with a body shot.
Modric blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Modric throws a body punch but Tritter moves out of range.
Modric on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Modric just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tritter. Modric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tritter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Modric. Modric obviously looking to wear him down.
Luka Modric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tritter lands a slapping body shot.
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 Michael Tritter.
Well Tritter 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Tritter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Konstantinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fancy Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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216 lbs
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209 lbs
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Konstantinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fancy Mcghee!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konstantinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Konstantinov lands an overhand right.
Fancy Mcghee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcghee misses with an uppercut. Konstantinov saw that one coming.
Mcghee darts in and clinches Konstantinov up against the cage.
Mcghee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Konstantinov is defending well for now.
Mcghee is trying to maintain a safe position but Konstantinov gets an underhook and turns Mcghee into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcghee.
Mcghee misses with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Konstantinov throws a head punch that misses.
Mcghee looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Konstantinov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Konstantinov.
Mcghee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mcghee misses with a knee strike.
Konstantinov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Konstantinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Konstantinov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Konstantinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcghee's head.
Konstantinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Konstantinov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Konstantinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konstantinov looks to land a strike but Mcghee avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Konstantinov stops Mcghee from standing up.
Konstantinov lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konstantinov 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.
Konstantinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Konstantinov postures up in Mcghee's guard and throws a big left but Mcghee blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Konstantinov lands a couple of elbows.
Konstantinov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcghee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Konstantinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Konstantinov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mcghee wants to get back to his feet but Konstantinov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mcghee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Konstantinov trying to control but Mcghee is working from the bottom.
Konstantinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcghee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mcghee being controlled here, momentarily.
Konstantinov wants to control from the top but Mcghee keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Boris Konstantinov.
Mcghee is looking to clinch but Konstantinov is avoiding it.
Mcghee wants to clinch up but Konstantinov keeps it at a distance.
Mcghee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Konstantinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcghee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konstantinov connects with a leg kick. Mcghee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mcghee tries to clinch but Konstantinov moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Konstantinov misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Konstantinov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Konstantinov throws out a leg kick but Mcghee moves out of range and Konstantinov only half commits.
Konstantinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mcghee thows a body shot but no joy.
Mcghee misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov throws a jab when Mcghee was well out of range.
Mcghee rushes Konstantinov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcghee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcghee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Konstantinov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcghee.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mcghee.
Mcghee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mcghee throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcghee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Konstantinov struggles to land a body shot inside as Mcghee controls his hands.
A short right from Konstantinov.
Mcghee landing knees to the head.
Mcghee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Konstantinov has hold of one of Mcghee's legs. Mcghee is fighting the takedown attempt but Konstantinov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Konstantinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Konstantinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Konstantinov prevents Mcghee from getting back to his feet.
Konstantinov trying to control but Mcghee is working from the bottom.
Mcghee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcghee wants to stand and escape but Konstantinov is having none of it.
Mcghee keeping moving, preventing Konstantinov from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcghee closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mcghee lands a hook that snaps the head of Konstantinov backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mcghee.
Konstantinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mcghee backwards.
It looks like Fancy Mcghee has been cut.
Mcghee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Konstantinov avoids it.
Konstantinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Konstantinov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Konstantinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mcghee.
Konstantinov tries to work over Mcghee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mcghee stalling.
Mcghee pushes Konstantinov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Konstantinov.
Mcghee misses with a knee strike.
Konstantinov takes an elbow to the temple.
Konstantinov blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcghee blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcghee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov is looking for a takedown.
Fancy Mcghee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Konstantinov prevents a body shot from Mcghee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mcghee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mcghee misses with the head strike.
Konstantinov is trying to drag Mcghee to the mat but Mcghee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Konstantinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcghee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mcghee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Konstantinov blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcghee pushes off an throws an elbow but Konstantinov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mcghee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Konstantinov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mcghee lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fancy Mcghee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Fancy Mcghee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mcghee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mcghee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Konstantinov checks the leg kick nicely there.
That kick from Mcghee tenderised Konstantinov's leg. Konstantinov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mcghee tried to score with a low kick but Konstantinov checks it.
Mcghee wants to clinch up but Konstantinov keeps it at a distance.
Mcghee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov shoots for a takedown but Mcghee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mcghee connects with a solid leg kick.
Konstantinov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Konstantinov looks to land a right hand but Mcghee moved out of range.
Mcghee lands a leg kick that knocks Konstantinov off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mcghee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcghee rushes Konstantinov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcghee landing knees to the head.
Mcghee controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Mcghee's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Konstantinov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mcghee tries to land a knee to the head but Konstantinov blocks with his arms.
Mcghee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Konstantinov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mcghee backwards.
Mcghee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Konstantinov's elbow.
Mcghee is looking to control Konstantinov's arms but Konstantinov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mcghee has his back to the cage.
Konstantinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcghee working Konstantinov over with knees to the body.
Mcghee trying to control the position but instead, Konstantinov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcghee into the cage.
Konstantinov misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcghee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Konstantinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mcghee tries to land a knee to the head but Konstantinov blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mcghee throws an elbow but misses.
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!
Konstantinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Konstantinov misses with the head strike.
Konstantinov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mcghees head.
Mcghee is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Konstantinov is keeping busy.
Konstantinov lands a nice shot to the body.
Konstantinov lands an uppercut.
Konstantinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Konstantinov is defending well for now.
Mcghee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Konstantinov avoids a wild elbow strike from Mcghee.
Mcghee misses with the head strike.
Konstantinov gets through Mcghee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Konstantinov is trying to pull guard but Mcghee has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mcghee tries to work over Konstantinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Konstantinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcghee looking to throw knees to the head but Konstantinov is blocking nicely.
Konstantinov lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Mcghee.
Konstantinov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcghee trying to control the position but instead, Konstantinov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcghee into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Konstantinov.
Mcghee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Konstantinov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcghee throws a punch but it's blocked by Konstantinov.
Mcghee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mcghee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Konstantinov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Konstantinov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mcghee blocking some punches.
Mcghee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Konstantinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Konstantinov tries to throw a body punch but Mcghee avoids it by throwing Konstantinov back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mcghee up against the cage.
Konstantinov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mcghee walks away with a smile on his face. Konstantinov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
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 Boris Konstantinov.
I think Konstantinov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Konstantinov!
Boris Konstantinov made sure to mention his sponsor, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Macklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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29
145 lbs
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152 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Macklin!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves loads up on a big right hand but Macklin slips the punch.
Joseph Macklin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macklin misses with a right hand
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macklin throws a looping overhand right but Alves ducks down to avoid it.
Macklin throws a combination that misses
and Alves counters with a nice body shot.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macklin.
Alves closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Macklin did well to prevent Alves getting side control.
Macklin won't allow Alves to pass to mount.
Alves is looking for a kimura but Macklin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alves to get the leverage.
Macklin is controlling Alves's trapped leg to prevent Alves from advancing to side control.
Alves is trying to work for a kimura but Macklin is defending well.
Alves thows a huge punch but Macklin dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Macklin defending well though.
Alves controlling the action here.
Alves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Macklin has hold of Alves's hands but Alves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Alves misses with a head shot. Macklin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alves wants to control from the top but Macklin keeps moving.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macklin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alves passes Macklin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alves is trying to control. Macklin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alves missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alves is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Alves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Alves tries to free his leg and advance position but Macklin is retaining full guard.
Alves wants to control from the top but Macklin keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves trying to pass the guard but Macklin defending well.
Alves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Macklin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alves.
Alves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alves looks to land a strike but Macklin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Alves looking to pass the guard.
Alves throws an elbow that misses. Macklin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alves's guard. Nice move by Macklin!
Macklin wants to stand but Alves is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Alves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Macklin connects with a jab.
Alves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slow jab from Alves misses its intended target.
Macklin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alves, pushing him back against the cage.
Macklin misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Macklin.
Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alves is trying to pull guard but Macklin has him pressed against the cage.
Alves jumps guard and drags Macklin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Alves has his hands on Macklin's head, controlling the position.
Macklin postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Alves has Macklin pulled in close to control his posture.
We're going to have a standup here because Hector Alves wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Macklin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Macklin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alves counters with a right hand to the body.
Macklin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alves counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Macklin's guard now.
Alves throws a big elbow that misses.
Macklin looking to control.
Alves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Macklin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves is looking to work some ground and pound but Macklin has wrist control.
Alves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Macklin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Macklin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macklin is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macklin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macklin is keeping the position for now.
Alves postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Macklin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alves, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Macklin!
Alves works his way to his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves missing with strikes from the back.
Alves is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Macklin is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alves gets his way!
Alves is looking for a choke. Macklin gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Macklin manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Alves is trying to keep Macklin in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Alves dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Macklin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alves connects with a single shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Macklin as Alves shoots in.
Macklin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alves throws out the jab.
Alves throws a hook to the side of Macklin's head but Macklin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Macklin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Macklin cracks Alves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the body from Macklin misses
and Alves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alves lunges at Macklin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Macklin's hand.
Alves swings for the body but Macklin moves out of range.
Macklin throws an overhand right that lands on Alves's shoulder, as Alves tries to avoid the shot.
Macklin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alves moves away.
Alves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joseph Macklin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alves tries for a takedown but Macklin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Alves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macklin throws an off balance right hand
and Alves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macklin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macklin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alves's hands.
The crowd cheers as Macklin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alves doesn't seem phased though.
Alves moves out of range as Macklin strikes.
Alves misses the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Macklin as Alves shoots in.
Alves scores with a body shot.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macklin misses with a left hand
and Alves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Alves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Macklin.
Decent striking displayed by Alves there.
Macklin misses with a hook to the body
and Alves counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Macklin!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alves swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Macklin is now in Alves's guard. A big mistake from Alves there, giving up the dominant position!
Hector Alves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alves is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves is trying to keep Macklin in close.
Alves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macklin is one step ahead there.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hector Alves just wasn't active enough.
Macklin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hector Alves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Macklin lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck for Alves with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macklin.
Macklin misses with a leg kick
and Alves counters with a single leg into guard. Macklin didn't expect that.
Joseph Macklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alves trying to control but Macklin is working from the bottom.
Alves controlling from the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alves has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Alves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alves, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Alves!
Hector Alves gave a mention to Elite Fighter© w/$10-$35 Clothing and 90% LAUNDRY! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Zagorno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Tessier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Zagorno could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cole Tessier's chin.
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Zagorno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cole Tessier!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zagorno fails with the takedown
and Zagorno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Gabriel Zagorno has been cut.
Tessier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zagorno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tessier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tessier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Zagorno misses the target.
Zagorno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tessier lands a jab to Zagorno's midsection.
Tessier defending well as Zagorno loads up on a big left hand.
Zagorno wants to slow Tessier down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessier slips a jab from Zagorno.
Zagorno throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tessier moves into the clinch.
Tessier manages to break the clinch.
Zagorno looking to score a takedown here. Tessier is defending well but Zagorno drives through and ends up in Tessier's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Zagorno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zagorno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zagorno trying to move into half guard but instead Tessier has managed to sweep!
Tessier got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zagorno has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tessier has managed to get both his arms back between Zagorno's legs - danger averted.
Zagorno is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessier would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zagorno throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tessier uses it to pass to side control.
Zagorno is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessier decides to stand back up. Tessier steps back and let's Zagorno get back to his feet.
Zagorno takes one to the chin there.
A punch combination from Tessier misses.
Tessier throws a series of punches but Zagorno moves out of range.
Zagorno misses with a wild body shot.
Tessier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zagorno.
Zagorno takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zagorno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tessier was well out of range. Poor timing from Zagorno.
A big right from Tessier misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tessier counters with a straight right hand.
Tessier moves out of range as Zagorno strikes.
Tessier moves away from the strike by Zagorno.
Zagorno drops his hands momentarily and Tessier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zagorno throws a shot from downtown. Tessier moves away and avoids it.
Tessier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zagorno misses with a hook
and Tessier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zagorno swings for the body but Tessier moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tessier takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cole Tessier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tessier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zagorno.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Tessier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Zagorno's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tessier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zagorno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tessier connects with a looping right hand.
Tessier connects with a single shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Tessier. Those never looked like landing.
Zagorno misses with a body shot.
Tessier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zagorno.
Zagorno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zagorno moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tessier tries to close the distance and clinch but Zagorno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessier dips to his left and cracks Zagorno with an uppercut!
Tessier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zagorno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tessier.
Zagorno throws a lazy uppercut
and Tessier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zagorno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tessier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tessier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zagorno feints and as Tessier raises his hands in defense, Zagorno changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tessier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zagorno is one step ahead there.
Zagorno throwing strikes from guard but Tessier blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessier has his feet on Zagorno's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Tessier misses the target.
Zagorno misses with a body shot.
Zagorno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tessier misses with a straight left.
Zagorno just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tessier was well out of range. Poor timing from Zagorno.
Tessier checks a leg kick nicely.
Cole Tessier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tessier closes the distance and clinches.
Tessier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zagorno keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tessier's efforts to push away.
Zagorno tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Zagorno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tessier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tessier swings for the body but Zagorno moves out of range.
Zagorno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zagorno throws a right hand that misses
and Tessier counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno misses with an uppercut.
Tessier throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tessier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Tessier.
Tessier throws a hook but Zagorno blocks it.
Zagorno looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Zagorno with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tessier darts in and clinches Zagorno up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zagorno is working for takedown but Tessier is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Tessier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Zagorno's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tessier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tessier stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tessier wants it to stay on the feet.
Tessier throws a series of punches but Zagorno avoids them all with ease.
Tessier throws a low kick, looking for Zagorno's leg but Zagorno calmly moves out of range.
Zagorno throws a looping overhand right but Tessier ducks down to avoid it.
Tessier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Tessier - just one landing.
Zagorno misses with a hook.
A jab from Tessier misses.
Zagorno drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zagorno working away.
Tessier is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Zagorno is controlling him well.
Zagorno looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tessier is avoiding damage well.
Zagorno controlling the position.
Zagorno creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tessier sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zagorno lands a nice forearm strike.
Tessier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zagorno has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zagorno throws a strike aimed at the side of Tessier's head but Tessier avoids it well.
Zagorno landing strikes.
Tessier is looking to regain half guard here but Zagorno keeps moving and retains side control.
Tessier is trying to control Zagorno's posture but Zagorno avoids it.
Zagorno goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tessier has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zagorno but great work by Tessier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cole Tessier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tessier decides to stand back up.
Zagorno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Zagorno misses.
Zagorno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zagorno throws a combination that misses
and Tessier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gabriel Zagorno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tessier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zagorno.
Zagorno misses with a double jab.
Zagorno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zagorno misses the jab.
Tessier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zagorno.
Zagorno throws the left hand but Tessier avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zagorno slips a jab and a cross from Tessier.
Gabriel Zagorno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zagorno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tessier.
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 Gabriel Zagorno.
I think Tessier has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Tessier!
After the big win, Cole Tessier made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors TFP Graphics - Pit Inc and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sweet Skunk blues. 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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25
156 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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24
165 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Bane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Harris!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris fails with the takedown
and Bane counters with a solid body kick.
Harris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bane is fending him off so far but Harris persists. Nope, Bane circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris gets a takedown into half guard.
Bane is trying to stand up here but Harris is controlling him well.
Bane is pressing down on Harris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Bane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane striking off his back but it's not causing Harris any problems.
Bane wants to stand but Harris is controlling the position.
Harris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anderson Harris.
Bane throws a lazy right hand but Harris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Bane. No joy for Harris on that attempt.
Xavier Bane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Harris.
A head kick misses from Bane.
Bane throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bane drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bane throwing strikes but missing.
Bane is looking to work some ground and pound but Harris has wrist control.
Harris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bane manages to get himself to full guard.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bane manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bane jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Harris manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Bane's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bane is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris defending against the ground and pound.
Bane creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Harris sneaks back into half guard.
Harris works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bane postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Bane 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bane is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harris is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harris has escaped and now he's on top!
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Bane is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris trying to control but Bane is working from the bottom.
Harris won't allow Bane to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bane dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bane counters with a head kick. That will keep Harris thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Harris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bane.
Bane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bane tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bane tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bane to the ground. Bane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Xavier Bane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Harris.
Harris shoots and misses
and Bane counters with a takedown into side control.
Bane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bane wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris seems a little lost for a moment, as Bane dominates the positioning.
Harris takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Xavier Bane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bane misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bane goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Harris rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bane's guard! Nice work there by Harris!
Bane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Harris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
Bane wants to stand and escape but Harris is having none of it.
Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bane throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bane wants to improve his position but instead Harris has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is keen to just control but Bane is a slippery customer.
Harris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harris misses with a head shot. Bane uses the momentum to regain guard.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harris wants to control from the top but Bane keeps moving.
Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bane is wriggling around but Harris manages to pass to half guard.
Bane wants to get back to full guard but Harris has passed into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bane is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bane dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harris shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bane napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bane is pushing Harris's head away, looking to escape. Harris manages to hold on to the position though.
Bane tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
Harris lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bane down.
Harris goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bane has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Harris but great work by Bane.
Harris can't do much from the bottom here.
Bane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harris has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Harris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Harris is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bane trying to control the position but Harris is working away.
Bane misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bane looks up at the clock and then as Harris takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bane smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bane trying to control the position but Harris is working away.
Anderson Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane throws an elbow but Harris slips to the side and avoids it well.
Harris is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harris is staying active underneath Bane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harris manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bane is in close to Harris's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
Harris doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bane wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bane chips away with some ground and pound.
Harris trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bane looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Xavier Bane wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xavier Bane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bane.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bane sprawls well. Bane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
Bane scores with a sloppy right hand. Harris should have avoided that one.
Xavier Bane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bane tests Harris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Bane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bane 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Bane!
Xavier Bane was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Gribov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
180 lbs
13 - 5 - 1 |
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181 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergey Gribov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cliff Harris!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gribov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Harris tries for a takedown but Gribov circles away easily
and Gribov counters with a nice body kick.
Harris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gribov lands a jab to Harris's midsection.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Harris enables Gribov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harris manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gribov preventing the sweep.
Gribov stands up over Harris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harris wants to improve his position but instead Gribov has moved into half guard.
Harris looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Gribov sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is trying to maintain the position but Gribov is very close to passing his half guard.
Gribov seems to be working for a kimura but Harris defends the submission attempt.
Harris looking for submissions off his back.
Harris tries to roll over but Gribov keeps him under control.
Gribov is looking to advance position but Harris won't allow it.
Gribov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gribov is thwarting Harris's attempts to control the position.
Gribov is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Gribov has control of the leg.
Harris trying to control but Gribov postures up.
Gribov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gribov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harris manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gribov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gribov stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
Harris looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gribov passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gribov is working away from the top position though.
Harris is in trouble now - Gribov has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is bucking up trying to escape but Gribov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Gribov looking to secure an arm triangle but Harris defends it well.
Gribov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gribov lands a heavy elbow.
Gribov dominating with strikes here.
Harris is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gribov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harris is still in real trouble! Can Gribov finish him?
Gribov looking to secure an arm triangle but Harris defends it well.
Gribov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Harris hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gribov looking to control but Harris is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harris is desperately trying to improve his position but Gribov has a good base and remains in mount.
Gribov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Gribov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Harris covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Gribov!
Our winner, Sergey Gribov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toa Kiuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Senerchia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiuga comes to the cage accompanied by Wish. Senerchia has chosen If You Dare as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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285 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toa Kiuga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Senerchia!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Senerchia.
Kiuga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiuga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kiuga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kiuga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Senerchia throws a wild body kick that Kiuga sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Senerchia.
Senerchia throws a sloppy head kick and Kiuga moves out of range easily.
Kiuga moves into the clinch successfully.
Kiuga breaks the clinch.
Senerchia tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiuga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Senerchia throws a shot to the body.
Senerchia drops his hands momentarily and Kiuga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kiuga throws out a loose jab but Senerchia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiuga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Senerchia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kiuga circles away quickly and effectively.
Kiuga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiuga throws a good cross that connects.
Kiuga scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Kiuga lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiuga. Senerchia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Senerchia lands with a nice body punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Senerchia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Senerchia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Peter Senerchia has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Senerchia.
Senerchia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kiuga cracks Senerchia with a hook to the temple - Senerchia is on wobbly legs here! Kiuga swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Senerchia falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kiuga wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Toa Kiuga!
Toa Kiuga took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gummi Tarzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonidas Katsaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katsaros is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 卍 卍 卍. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gummi Tarzan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonidas Katsaros!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarzan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Katsaros circles away.
Tarzan blocks a leg kick.
Tarzan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Katsaros has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Katsaros lands with a hook. Tarzan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheers as Katsaros lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tarzan doesn't seem phased though.
Katsaros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Katsaros slaps away a takedown attempt from Tarzan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Tarzan does no damage.
Tarzan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tarzan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Katsaros.
Tarzan shoots for a double leg takedown but Katsaros sprawls well. He's pushed Tarzan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gummi Tarzan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarzan tries a head kick but it misses.
Katsaros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarzan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Katsaros but Katsaros pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tarzan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katsaros connects with a leg kick. Tarzan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Tarzan.
Katsaros misses with a wild body shot.
Katsaros looks to score with a jab to the body but Tarzan is just out of range.
Tarzan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Katsaros sprawls well. Katsaros wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tarzan gets slowly back to his feet.
Katsaros fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tarzan is out of range.
Tarzan slips a jab and a cross from Katsaros.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan has a takedown stuffed.
A punch combination from Katsaros misses.
Katsaros throws a leg kick
and Tarzan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tarzan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarzan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tarzan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tarzan wants to pass the guard but Katsaros is keeping the position.
Tarzan throwing strikes from guard but Katsaros blocks nicely.
Tarzan is looking to stand up but Katsaros won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan postures up in Katsaros's guard and throws a big left but Katsaros blocks it.
Tarzan wants to control from the top but Katsaros keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Gummi Tarzan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Katsaros connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tarzan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katsaros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tarzan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Katsaros can pounce on him.
Katsaros clobbers Tarzan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Gummi Tarzan has been cut.
Leonidas Katsaros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Katsaros misses.
No luck for Tarzan with that takedown attempt.
Katsaros misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katsaros throws a leg kick but Tarzan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Katsaros missing with a left hand there. Tarzan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tarzan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Katsaros is fending him off so far but Tarzan persists. Nope, Katsaros circles away and we're back to standing.
That kick from Katsaros tenderised Tarzan's leg. Tarzan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tarzan is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tarzan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Katsaros.
Horrible takedown by Tarzan or perhaps it was just good defense by Katsaros which made him look bad.
Katsaros lands a jab to Tarzan's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonidas Katsaros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gummi Tarzan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Katsaros scores with a leg kick.
Leonidas Katsaros seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarzan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Katsaros to the mat! Katsaros manages to get full guard.
Tarzan trying to control the position from guard on top but Katsaros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tarzan preventing the sweep.
Tarzan wants to control from the top but Katsaros keeps moving.
Katsaros has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gummi Tarzan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Katsaros connects with a leg kick. Tarzan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katsaros jabs at Tarzan's body.
Katsaros fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Katsaros - just one landing.
Katsaros connects with a body shot that sends Tarzan's belly button to the back.
Tarzan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Katsaros can pounce on him.
Tarzan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Katsaros!
Tarzan gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leonidas Katsaros!
An out of breath Leonidas Katsaros 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hojo Yoijimbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dynamite Shikoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoijimbo comes to the cage accompanied by Them Crooked Vultures - Elephants. Shikoku has chosen Shikoku Shikoku as his entrance music. Dynamite Shikoku acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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269 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hojo Yoijimbo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dynamite Shikoku!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoijimbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shikoku.
Yoijimbo throws a sloppy head kick and Shikoku moves out of range easily.
Yoijimbo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shikoku looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoijimbo is just out of range.
Yoijimbo blocks a leg kick.
Shikoku scores with a leg kick.
Yoijimbo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good work by Yoijimbo as he checks the leg kick.
Yoijimbo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yoijimbo misses with a leg kick
and Shikoku counters with a stiff right hand.
Shikoku lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yoijimbo backs up against the cage.
Yoijimbo misses with a leg kick
and Shikoku makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shikoku sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yoijimbo is looking to clinch.
Shikoku keeps the fight on the outside.
Shikoku lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shikoku circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoijimbo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shikoku looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoijimbo is just out of range.
Shikoku pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoijimbo delivers a nice body kick.
Shikoku scores with a hook.
Yoijimbo 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.
Yoijimbo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shikoku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoijimbo throws a low kick, looking for Shikoku's leg but Shikoku calmly moves out of range.
Yoijimbo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yoijimbo moves into the clinch.
Shikoku lands with a right to the head.
Shikoku gets through Yoijimbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yoijimbo tries to land knees in the clinch but Shikoku avoids the damage to the body.
Shikoku avoids a wild elbow strike from Yoijimbo.
Yoijimbo lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoijimbo blocks an elbow strike.
Yoijimbo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shikoku blocks it with crossed arms.
Shikoku is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yoijimbo lands a damaging elbow.
Yoijimbo pushes off an throws an elbow but Shikoku leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shikoku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yoijimbo backwards.
Shikoku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shikoku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yoijimbo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shikoku misses with the head strike.
Shikoku blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shikoku.
Shikoku with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shikoku stalling.
Shikoku tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shikoku dodges an elbow strike from Yoijimbo.
A left hand lands to the body for Shikoku.
Yoijimbo lands an elbow that stopped Shikoku in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Dynamite Shikoku has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoijimbo throws an elbow that misses.
Shikoku avoids the elbow strike from Yoijimbo, against the cage.
Yoijimbo tries to land knees in the clinch but Shikoku avoids the damage to the body.
Shikoku dodges an elbow strike from Yoijimbo.
Yoijimbo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yoijimbo lands an elbow inside that Shikoku shrugs off.
Shikoku using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yoijimbo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shikoku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yoijimbo.
Shikoku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shikoku breaks from the clinch.
Hojo Yoijimbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoijimbo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shikoku checks it well.
Yoijimbo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shikoku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shikoku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shikoku looks to land a body kick but Yoijimbo moved away.
Shikoku jabs Yoijimbo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shikoku lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yoijimbo wants to clinch.
Yoijimbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yoijimbo misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yoijimbo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shikoku misses with an uppercut
and Yoijimbo counters with a straight right hand.
Yoijimbo misses with a low kick.
Yoijimbo lands with a nice body kick.
Yoijimbo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shikoku misses with a hook.
Yoijimbo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yoijimbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dynamite Shikoku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dynamite Shikoku's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shikoku sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A low kick from Yoijimbo is predictable there
and Shikoku counters with a nice uppercut.
Shikoku lands a nice shot that snaps Yoijimbo's head back.
Shikoku throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yoijimbo counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shikoku is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Yoijimbo moves in looking to clinch but Shikoku pushes him off.
Yoijimbo throws a low kick but Shikoku moves out of range easily.
Yoijimbo throws a leg kick but Shikoku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yoijimbo checks a leg kick nicely.
Yoijimbo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shikoku checks it well.
Shikoku misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoijimbo scoring well with a low kick there.
Yoijimbo throws a low kick, looking for Shikoku's leg but Shikoku calmly moves out of range.
Yoijimbo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shikoku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shikoku thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoijimbo tries to clinch up but Shikoku circles away and keeps his distance.
Yoijimbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shikoku.
Yoijimbo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yoijimbo.
Shikoku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yoijimbo tries to land a body kick
and Shikoku counters with a stiff right hand.
Yoijimbo thumps Shikoku with a low kick.
Dynamite Shikoku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yoijimbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shikoku.
Yoijimbo wants to clinch but Shikoku slips to the side
and Shikoku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yoijimbo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yoijimbo misses with a body kick.
Shikoku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoijimbo wants to land a leg kick but Shikoku is out of range.
Yoijimbo throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoijimbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shikoku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yoijimbo misses with a body kick.
Shikoku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoijimbo.
Yoijimbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shikoku.
Shikoku is looking to score with low kicks.
Yoijimbo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shikoku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yoijimbo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shikoku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yoijimbo. That's going to slow Shikoku down.
Yoijimbo clinches up with Shikoku and pushes him back against the cage.
Shikoku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yoijimbo is defending well for now.
Shikoku blocks an elbow strike from Yoijimbo.
Shikoku stalling in the clinch but Yoijimbo improves position.
Shikoku misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoijimbo has Shikoku pressed against the cage.
Shikoku blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yoijimbo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shikoku's brow.
Shikoku breaks the clinch.
Yoijimbo throws a front kick aimed at Shikoku's knee but Shikoku avoids it well.
Yoijimbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shikoku is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yoijimbo misses with a kick to the body.
Shikoku moves away from the strike by Yoijimbo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yoijimbo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick from Shikoku lands but Yoijimbo takes it in his stride.
Yoijimbo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yoijimbo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Yoijimbo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shikoku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shikoku checks a low kick from Yoijimbo.
Yoijimbo staying out of range there.
Shikoku throws a body punch but Yoijimbo moves out of range.
Yoijimbo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shikoku has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yoijimbo misses with a kick to the body
and Shikoku counters with a nice uppercut.
Shikoku's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shikoku moves out of range as Yoijimbo strikes.
Yoijimbo slips a jab from Shikoku.
Yoijimbo checks the leg kick.
Shikoku missing with a left hand there. Yoijimbo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shikoku throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoijimbo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shikoku connects with a body shot.
Yoijimbo tries to land a body kick
and Shikoku counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shikoku takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dynamite Shikoku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dynamite Shikoku's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shikoku throws the left hand but Yoijimbo avoids the punch easily.
Yoijimbo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shikoku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shikoku throws a good cross that connects.
Yoijimbo moves out of range as Shikoku strikes.
Good leg kick by Yoijimbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shikoku throws a front kick aimed at Yoijimbo's knee but Yoijimbo avoids it well.
Shikoku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yoijimbo wants to clinch up but Shikoku keeps it at a distance.
Yoijimbo moves in looking to clinch but Shikoku pushes him off.
Yoijimbo throws a sloppy head kick and Shikoku moves out of range easily.
Yoijimbo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shikoku blocks a head kick by Yoijimbo.
Yoijimbo blocks the body kick.
Shikoku thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoijimbo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yoijimbo throws a leg kick but Shikoku checks it.
Shikoku checks a low kick from Yoijimbo.
Yoijimbo throws a head kick that misses.
Yoijimbo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yoijimbo. That's going to slow Shikoku down.
Yoijimbo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Yoijimbo throws a lazy head kick
and Shikoku counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shikoku checks a leg kick.
Shikoku throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoijimbo.
Yoijimbo takes one on the button.
Yoijimbo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shikoku checks it well.
Shikoku keeps the fight on the outside.
Shikoku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yoijimbo circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shikoku throws an overhand right that lands on Yoijimbo's shoulder, as Yoijimbo tries to avoid the shot.
Yoijimbo ducks under a wild hook from Shikoku.
Yoijimbo is looking to clinch.
Yoijimbo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shikokus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoijimbo moves into range and clinches up with Shikoku.
Shikoku avoids the elbow strike from Yoijimbo, against the cage.
Shikoku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yoijimbo lands an elbow that stopped Shikoku in his tracks for a moment.
Shikoku tries to land knees in the clinch but Yoijimbo avoids the damage to the body.
Yoijimbo looking to throw knees to the head but Shikoku is blocking nicely.
Shikoku tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yoijimbo avoids it.
Shikoku escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shikoku thumps Yoijimbo with a low kick.
Yoijimbo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shikoku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yoijimbo throws a head kick but Shikoku moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoijimbo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yoijimbo blocks a head kick by Shikoku.
Yoijimbo throws a leg kick but Shikoku sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shikoku lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yoijimbo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yoijimbo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yoijimbo ducks under a wild hook from Shikoku.
A lazy left from Shikoku finds it's target.
Shikoku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yoijimbo slips a straight right by Shikoku.
Yoijimbo moves in looking to clinch but Shikoku pushes him off.
Shikoku lands a nice looking body kick.
Shikoku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yoijimbo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shikoku throws a leg kick but Yoijimbo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yoijimbo tries to work over Shikoku's front leg with a kick but Shikoku checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shikoku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yoijimbo throws a push kick but Shikoku slaps the foot to one side.
Shikoku misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Yoijimbo tenderised Shikoku's leg. Shikoku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shikoku connects with a solid leg kick.
Yoijimbo doesn't manage to clinch there - Shikoku circles away.
Shikoku scores with a hook.
Yoijimbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A bone on bone clash there as Shikoku blocks the leg kick.
Yoijimbo checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yoijimbo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yoijimbo misses with a leg kick
and Shikoku counters with a good low kick that Yoijimbo was not able to check.
Yoijimbo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shikoku connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yoijimbo scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dynamite Shikoku really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dynamite Shikoku's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yoijimbo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shikoku throws a push kick but Yoijimbo slaps the foot to one side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shikoku crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Yoijimbo - the referee stops the clock and Shikoku gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Yoijimbo. Shikoku manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yoijimbo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yoijimbo throws a head kick that half lands.
Shikoku misses with a wild combination.
Yoijimbo wants to slow Shikoku down by chopping away at his legs.
Shikoku lands a nice looking body kick.
Yoijimbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Shikoku has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yoijimbo.
Yoijimbo is looking to clinch but Shikoku is avoiding it.
Yoijimbo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shikoku will feel that in the morning.
Yoijimbo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shikoku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yoijimbo misses with a low kick as Shikoku jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shikoku scores with a three punch combo!
Shikoku throws a body punch but Yoijimbo moves out of range.
Shikoku misses with an uppercut. Yoijimbo saw that one coming.
Yoijimbo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shikoku.
Shikoku lands with a shot to the body.
Shikoku blocks a head kick by Yoijimbo.
Shikoku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoijimbo manages to avoid it.
Shikoku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yoijimbo under the eye.
Yoijimbo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shikoku throws a chopping leg kick but Yoijimbo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shikoku looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shikoku throws a solid leg kick but Yoijimbo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shikoku.
Shikoku throws the kick towards the body but Yoijimbo avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shikoku throws a sloppy head kick and Yoijimbo moves out of range easily.
Shikoku moves out of range as Yoijimbo strikes.
Shikoku connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoijimbo thows a leg kick but Shikoku checks it
and Shikoku counters with a nice leg kick.
Shikoku scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yoijimbo tries to clinch there but Shikoku circles away.
Yoijimbo misses with a head kick.
Yoijimbo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shikoku.
Shikoku checks a low kick from Yoijimbo.
A solid body kick from Shikoku.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Shikoku misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoijimbo misses with a body kick.
Yoijimbo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Shikoku manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shikoku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoijimbo moves away.
Shikoku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoijimbo misses with a low kick.
Yoijimbo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shikoku counters with a nice kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shikoku.
Shikoku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoijimbo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shikoku sizes up Yoijimbo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shikoku checks a leg kick nicely.
Shikoku thows a leg kick but Yoijimbo checks it
and Yoijimbo counters by moving into the clinch.
Shikoku avoids a wild elbow strike from Yoijimbo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoijimbo lands an elbow inside that Shikoku shrugs off.
Yoijimbo misses with an elbow strike.
Yoijimbo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yoijimbo lands a nice elbow.
Shikoku throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
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!
Yoijimbo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shikoku misses with a punch on the inside.
Yoijimbo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shikoku avoids it.
Yoijimbo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Yoijimbo is pushing Shikoku up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yoijimbo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yoijimbo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yoijimbo.
Yoijimbo stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Dynamite Shikoku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dynamite Shikoku's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Yoijimbo is looking to clinch but Shikoku is avoiding it.
Shikoku cracks Yoijimbo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yoijimbo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yoijimbo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yoijimbo tries to clinch there but Shikoku circles away.
Shikoku thows a body shot but no joy.
Yoijimbo moves in looking to clinch but Shikoku pushes him off.
Yoijimbo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Good exchange - Shikoku coming out on top.
Yoijimbo lands a leg kick that knocks Shikoku off balance momentarily.
Shikoku 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.
Yoijimbo closes the distance and pushes Shikoku back into the cage.
Yoijimbo blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoijimbo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yoijimbo tries to land knees in the clinch but Shikoku avoids the damage to the body.
Shikoku tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yoijimbo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shikoku takes an elbow to the temple.
Yoijimbo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yoijimbo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Dynamite Shikoku's cut even more.
Shikoku blocks an elbow strike.
Shikoku creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yoijimbo misses with an elbow strike.
Yoijimbo managing to block the knees to the body from Shikoku.
Yoijimbo lands an elbow that stopped Shikoku in his tracks for a moment.
Shikoku is rocked!
With the fighters up against the cage, Yoijimbo throws an elbow but misses.
Shikoku is still on wobbly legs! Can Yoijimbo finish him?
Yoijimbo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yoijimbo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shikoku is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoijimbo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yoijimbo jerks Shikoku's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Shikoku drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Yoijimbo goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Yoijimbo because Shikoku was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Hojo Yoijimbo!
Hojo Yoijimbo is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Hojo Yoijimbo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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