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RYZE 88: Iron vs Fett II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franky Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franky Young acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franky Young!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs wants to clinch.
Jacobs is looking to clinch but Young is avoiding it.
Jacobs misses with the combination.
Jacobs throws a series of punches but Young moves out of range.
Jacobs clinches with his opponent.
Young tries to work over Jacobs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jacobs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Young misses with some punches.
Jacobs pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobs.
Young moves into the clinch successfully.
Young struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacobs controls his hands.
Jacobs manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Young checks it well.
Good exchange - Jacobs coming out on top.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Young paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Young misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacobs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.
Peter Jacobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Young takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jacobs swats away the attempt to clinch by Young.
Young closes the distance but Jacobs moves to the side
and Jacobs counters with a body kick.
Jacobs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Jacobs jabs Young to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Young looks to land a combination but Jacobs avoids it well.
Jacobs takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jacobs gets a clinch.
Jacobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young's elbow.
Jacobs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs blocks an uppercut.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Young gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Young staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young misses with a wild combination.
Jacobs moves into the clinch successfully.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
Jacobs lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Young.
Jacobs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jacobs gets tackled into the cage by Young. Young maintains the clinch.
Jacobs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jacobs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Young doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young lands a shoulder strike.
Jacobs blocks an uppercut.
Jacobs comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Young misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacobs scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jacobs.
Jacobs can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Jacobs blocking some punches.
Young misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young scores with a shoulder strike.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jacobs's elbow.
Jacobs digs a right hand into Young's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young's gas tank.
Jacobs tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Young avoids it.
Jacobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Young on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jacobs.
Young is looking to control Jacobs's arms but Jacobs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Young has his back to the cage.
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Jacobs throws a one two combo.
Young lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Young takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Young is rocked!
Young swinging wildly here.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Jacobs finish him?
Jacobs throws a leg kick which misses Young's front leg but catches the back leg as Young tries to avoid it.
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Young seems to have recovered his senses.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Young swinging wildly here.
Jacobs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jacobs throws a nice looking combination but Young bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Young throws a series of punches but Jacobs moves out of range.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacobs.
Young takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jacobs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacobs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Franky Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs lands an overhand right.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Young fails to land with a series of punches.
Jacobs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Young back to the cage. Jacobs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Jacobs 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.
Jacobs moves into the clinch.
Young swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young letting Jacobs take a breather here.
Jacobs lands with a short shot to the head.
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Young looks up at the clock. Bad move! Jacobs lands a right hand from hell, dropping Young. Jacobs pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Jacobs!
An out of breath Peter Jacobs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dalton Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralte Bentea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Little's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Muse - Knights Of Cydonia . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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136 lbs
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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
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dalton Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralte Bentea!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Little.
Bentea drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Little takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bentea throwing strikes but Little manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Little decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bentea to his feet.
A jab from Little does it's job there.
Bentea changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Little looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bentea has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Little wants to get back to his feet.
Little managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bentea.
Little is pushing Bentea's head away, looking to escape. Bentea manages to hold on to the position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bentea working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bentea connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Little some visible discomfort.
Bentea throws a strike aimed at the side of Little's head but Little avoids it well.
Bentea landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentea lands a few punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Bentea.
Bentea throwing strikes but Little manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Little has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd cheers as Little lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bentea doesn't seem phased though.
Little defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bentea.
Bentea gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bentea fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Little lands with an overhand left.
Little feints a jab promting Bentea to slip. Little then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bentea slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ralte Bentea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Little pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bentea back to the cage. Little follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dalton Little is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bentea misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Little to counter with a crisp jab.
Dalton Little has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralte Bentea.
Little pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bentea back to the cage. Little follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bentea is rocked!
Little bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bentea is still on wobbly legs! Can Little finish him?
Bentea looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crack! A monster head kick from Little and Bentea falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Little!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dalton Little!
An out of breath Dalton Little 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arvel Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmo Keinänen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arvel Garnett is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arvel Garnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmo Keinänen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keinänen ducks under a wild hook from Garnett.
Keinänen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Garnett looks to land a right hand but Keinänen moved out of range.
Keinänen staying out of range there.
Keinänen lands with a shot to the body.
Arvel Garnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keinänen tries a head kick but it misses.
Keinänen scores with a nice strike.
Keinänen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keinänen misses with a low kick.
Garnett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garnett misses with a wild body shot.
Garnett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garnett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keinänen was well out of range. Poor timing from Garnett.
Keinänen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Garnett on his heels. He'll look to pass Garnett's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keinänen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Keinänen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keinänen looking to sit in guard and control but Garnett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Keinänen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garnett defends well.
Garnett looking to pass the guard.
Keinänen working for submissions but it's allowed Garnett to get to half guard.
Keinänen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keinänen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garnett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keinänen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Keinänen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garnett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Garnett 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.
Keinänen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garnett.
Garnett won't allow Keinänen to sweep him here.
Garnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Keinänen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garnett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Keinänen is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Keinänen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garnett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keinänen.
A thudding body kick lands there by Garnett!
Garnett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keinänen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garnett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Keinänen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garnett looks to score with a jab to the body but Keinänen is just out of range.
Garnett throws an overhand right that lands on Keinänen's shoulder, as Keinänen tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Keinänen. That's going to slow Garnett down.
Keinänen throws a hook but Garnett avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Keinänen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keinänen is looking to land body kicks.
Keinänen digs a good body shot into Garnett's ribs.
Garnett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Keinänen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keinänen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garnett throws a jab but it's blocked by Keinänen.
Garnett lands a nice hook to Keinänen's body. Keinänen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Keinänen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Garnett circles away.
Keinänen slips under a jab.
Garnett looks to throw a body kick
and Keinänen counters with a shoot takedown. Garnett fights it but they end up in guard.
Garnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garnett managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keinänen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garnett looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Arvel Garnett.
Keinänen connects with a nice looking jab.
Garnett takes one on the button.
No joy there for Keinänen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garnett thows a body shot but no joy.
Garnett lands a nice shot to the body.
Keinänen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garnett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Garnett - just one landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garnett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keinänen circles away quickly and effectively.
Keinänen moves away from the strike by Garnett.
Keinänen drives through with a takedown into Garnett's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arvel Garnett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Garnett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Garnett lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garnett misses with a wild body shot.
Garnett throws out a loose jab but Keinänen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keinänen ducks under a wild hook from Garnett.
Garnett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Keinänen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Garnett - the referee stops the clock and Keinänen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Garnett. Keinänen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Keinänen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keinänen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garnett. Keinänen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garnett misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Garnett.
Garnett misses with a hook.
Garnett scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garnett misses the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Keinänen - that will leave a mark!
Garnett misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keinänen avoids the body shot from Garnett.
Keinänen with a nice cross.
Garnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garnett misses with a looping right.
Garnett throws a series of punches but Keinänen moves out of range.
Garnett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Keinänen manages to avoid it.
Keinänen lands a jab to the head.
Keinänen avoids the body shot from Garnett.
Keinänen shoots in and drives through. Garnett sprawls well.
Garnett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keinänens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keinänen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keinänen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garnett.
Keinänen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garnett has time to react.
Garnett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keinänen moves away.
Keinänen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Garnett to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keinänen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Garnett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Keinänen moves into the clinch.
Garnett is trying to break free.
Keinänen wants to break free but Garnett has control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garnett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keinänen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garnett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garnett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arvel Garnett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garnett 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dragan Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Hewitt!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Law is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Law shoots for a double leg takedown but Hewitt sprawls well. He's pushed Law's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slow jab from Hewitt misses its intended target.
Hewitt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Law shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hewitt lands with a right hand.
Law tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hewitt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hewitt lands a slapping body shot.
Hewitt throws a body punch but Law moves out of range.
Hewitt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Law looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hewitt happy to just control the position for now.
Hewitt tries to advance to mount but Law denies him.
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!
Law is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewitt controls the position from side control.
Hewitt is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Law is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Law is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Law is not content to let Hewitt control the position.
Law is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hewitt's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
My spies in gym closing inform me that Hewitt has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt stands and throws Law's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hewitt trying to control the position but Law is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law looking for a sweep but Hewitt has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Law is in all sorts of trouble here.
Law is squirming around, avoiding Hewitt's attempts to control the action.
Law wants to control but Hewitt is having none of it.
Law is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt controlling from the full mount.
Law is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hewitt stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Hewitt lands with a shot to the body.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Hewitt.
Hewitt has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hewitt pushes Law back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hewitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Law blocks a body shot from Hewitt.
Hewitt has clasped his hands together around Law's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hewitt is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hewitt tries to control but Law wriggling away.
Law is looking to get to half guard.
Law slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hewitt wants to pass to mount but Law is defending the position.
Law trying to hold on to Hewitt's head to control him but Hewitt postures up.
Hewitt is pressing down on Law's thigh, looking to free his foot. Law is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hewitt is trying to control the action in half guard but Law is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Hewitt dominated that round.
That's time! Law's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Law shoots and misses
and Hewitt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hewitt.
Law keeping moving, preventing Hewitt from controlling successfully.
Law throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Law trying to control the position.
Law is really struggling to control Hewitt but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Law 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.
Law throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Law tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hewitt is stalling in the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Law is trying to control the position but Hewitt postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Law looks for a takedown but Hewitt sprawls well.
Hewitt slaps away a takedown attempt from Law, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Law misses its intended target.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hewitt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hewitt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dragan Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hewitt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Law closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hewitt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hewitt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hewitt thows a body shot but no joy.
Law gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Law swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hewitt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hewitt lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hewitt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hewitt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewitt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Law thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewitt passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Hewitt moves into full mount! Law won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt controlling from mount.
Hewitt prevents Law from getting the reversal.
Hewitt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hewitt controlling the pace for now.
Law regains half guard.
Hewitt is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law regains full guard. Nicely done.
Law manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hewitt manages to get himself to full guard.
Hewitt trying to control the position.
Hewitt is controlling Law's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hewitt working a defensive guard but Law passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Hewitt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Law shoots in for a double leg but Hewitt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Law on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hewitt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Law to the ground. Hewitt is now in Law's guard.
Hewitt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hewitt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hewitt trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Law manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Law stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hewitt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Law drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hewitt dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hewitt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Law is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hewitt has his hands clasped together but Law extends and breaks Hewitt's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Law.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dragan Law!
Dragan Law seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cave Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Jamison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
145 lbs
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140 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Jamison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cave Johnson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jamison lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Jamison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Jamison ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jamison misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jamison can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jamison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jamison fails to land.
Jamison stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamison manages to avoid it.
Jamison throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Jamison tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Jamison ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Jamison prevents a body shot from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Jamison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a jab when Jamison was well out of range.
Jamison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jamison.
Jamison tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Jamison counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a lazy body kick
and Jamison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jamison wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson cracks Jamison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison slips a jab from Johnson.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Jamison misses.
Jamison ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Jamison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jamison looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Cave Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jamison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Jamison instigates a clinch.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jamison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jamison backwards.
Jamison prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Jamison blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Jamison letting Johnson take a breather here.
Jamison blocks an uppercut.
Jamison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jamison.
A right hand to the body from Jamison.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Johnson.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jamison is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cave Johnson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Jamison slips the punch.
Jamison tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jamison is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jamison.
Jamison throws a shot to the body.
Jamison fails in his attempt to clinch.
John Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamison shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jamison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jamison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jamison takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Jamison scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Jamison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jamison looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jamison moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Jamison throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jamison bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jamison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
We've been hearing that Jamison has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Johnson wants to control but Jamison postures up.
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Jamison keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jamison landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jamison is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jamison is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson regains half guard, as Jamison was trying to land strikes.
Johnson wants to control but Jamison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jamison is taking a breather. Johnson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jamison 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.
Jamison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jamison is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Jamison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jamison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jamison is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson keeping hold of Jamison's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jamison shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Jamison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson motions for Jamison to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jamison gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jamison wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Jamison dominated that second round.
That's time! Jamison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jamison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jamison darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jamison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson looking to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Jamison.
Jamison has Johnson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jamison controls his hands.
Jamison prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnson pushes Jamison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jamison jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.
Jamison lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Johnson wants to hold on but Jamison pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Jamison connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jamison cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Johnson tries to hold on but Jamison pushes him away.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Jamison's attempts to control the action.
Jamison throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamison looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jamison looking to ground and pound but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to hold on but Jamison pushes him away.
Jamison connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jamison is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johnson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jamison tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jamison throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Johnson because Jamison loaded up on that one.
Jamison goes for an armbar but Johnson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Johnson.
Jamison trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Jamison.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Jamison showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jamison 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Jamison!
A relieved looking John Jamison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Dorozhkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dorozhkin comes to the cage accompanied by SMC HOODRATS. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Dorozhkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Moribe checks a leg kick.
Moribe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dorozhkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body punch from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moribe. That did some damage!
Dorozhkin rushes Moribe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dorozhkin slowing the pace effectively.
Moribe is looking to control Dorozhkin's arms but Dorozhkin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moribe has his back to the cage.
Dorozhkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Moribe controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moribe takes a shot to the head.
Dorozhkin misses with some punches.
Moribe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moribe blocks an uppercut.
Moribe blocking some punches.
Dorozhkin pushes Moribe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moribe working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorozhkin slows down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Moribe tries to stall but Dorozhkin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moribe is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Dorozhkin has denied him.
Moribe's coach down at Green Line was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Moribe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dorozhkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dorozhkin prevents a body shot from Moribe.
Moribe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dorozhkin backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moribe as Dorozhkin tries to tie him up.
Dorozhkin has a couple of punches blocked by Moribe.
Moribe is trying to stall.
Dorozhkin is leaning against Moribe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin has a couple of punches blocked by Moribe.
Moribe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dorozhkin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Moribe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moribe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Moribe - that landed with a thud.
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!
Moribe gets through Dorozhkin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moribe cracks Dorozhkin with a nice body shot.
Moribe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moribe presses Dorozhkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dorozhkin blocks a body shot from Moribe.
Nice body punch from Moribe.
A short right from Moribe.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Moribe prevents a body shot from Dorozhkin.
Moribe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe blocks an uppercut.
Dorozhkin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Moribe lands a right hand.
Moribe blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Dorozhkin on the inside.
Moribe lands a body punch.
Dorozhkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dorozhkin prevents a body shot from Moribe.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moribe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dorozhkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moribe misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dorozhkin has a couple of punches blocked by Moribe.
Dorozhkin blocks an uppercut.
Dorozhkin works on Moribe's body with a couple of short punches.
Moribe misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe is trying to break the clinch but Dorozhkin has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dorozhkin tries to work over Moribe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moribe presses Dorozhkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dorozhkin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Moribe throws a punch but it's blocked by Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin blocking some punches.
Moribe misses with a punch on the inside.
Dorozhkin looking to slow down the pace here.
Dorozhkin blocks a body shot from Moribe.
Dorozhkin stalling.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bit of stalling here from Moribe.
Moribe wants to get back to striking at distance but Dorozhkin won't allow it.
Moribe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dorozhkin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anton Dorozhkin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Moribe connects with a jab.
Dorozhkin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dorozhkin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Moribe's calf.
Dorozhkin misses with an uppercut. Moribe saw that one coming.
Moribe tries a head kick but it misses.
Dorozhkin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moribe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dorozhkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dorozhkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Moribe scores with a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moribe.
Moribe misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Moribe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moribe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dorozhkin counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe lands a head kick. Dorozhkin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dorozhkin is rocked!
It looks like Anton Dorozhkin has been cut.
Dorozhkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Moribe tries to land a leg kick but Dorozhkin saw it coming and moves away.
Moribe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick that misses.
Moribe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dorozhkin thuds a left hand into Moribe's body.
Moribe lands the left hand.
Dorozhkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Moribe is just out of range.
Moribe throws a low kick but Dorozhkin moves out of range easily.
Moribe is looking to clinch but Dorozhkin is avoiding it.
Dorozhkin misses with a body shot.
Dorozhkin scores with a nice head shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dorozhkin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick but Moribe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dorozhkin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorozhkin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dorozhkin is looking to wear down Moribe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Moribe drops his hands momentarily and Dorozhkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moribe throws a low kick, looking for Dorozhkin's leg but Dorozhkin calmly moves out of range.
Moribe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dorozhkin at a distance.
Moribe throws a right and a left that Dorozhkin avoids nicely.
Moribe throws a combination that misses
and Dorozhkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dorozhkin connects with a body shot that sends Moribe's belly button to the back.
Dorozhkin throws a head kick but Moribe moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Dorozhkin as he connects with a hook.
Dorozhkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moribe.
Moribe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moribe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moribe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dorozhkin moves out of range of the body kick.
Dorozhkin throws a low kick but Moribe avoids it.
A low kick from Dorozhkin misses
and Moribe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moribe.
Moribe blocks a body shot from Dorozhkin.
Dorozhkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Moribe.
Moribe presses Dorozhkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dorozhkin throws a head punch that misses.
Moribe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorozhkin backwards.
Dorozhkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Moribe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Dorozhkin.
Azusa Moribe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Moribe breaks from the clinch.
Dorozhkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moribe blocks a head kick by Dorozhkin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe looks to land a body kick but Dorozhkin moved away.
Dorozhkin throws a leg kick but Moribe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moribe misses with a low kick.
Moribe scoring well with a low kick there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Moribe - that will leave a mark!
Moribe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moribe tries a head kick but it misses.
Moribe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moribe lands with a good body shot.
Dorozhkin motions for Moribe to come forward. Dorozhkin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dorozhkin lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dorozhkin moves away from the strike by Moribe.
Dorozhkin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moribe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Azusa Moribe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Anton Dorozhkin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Moribe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dorozhkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Azusa Moribe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dorozhkin walks into a jab.
Moribe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dorozhkin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moribe, as that shot connected.
Moribe avoids the head kick by Dorozhkin.
Moribe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Moribe throws a sloppy body shot
and Dorozhkin counters with a leg kick.
Moribe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dorozhkin is out of range and Moribe settles back down.
Dorozhkin throws a sloppy head kick
and Moribe counters with a stiff right hand.
Moribe scores with a leg kick.
Dorozhkin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moribe.
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!
Moribe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dorozhkin. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe tries to keep at a distance but Dorozhkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dorozhkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dorozhkin misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dorozhkin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dorozhkin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dorozhkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dorozhkin on the inside.
Moribe tries to break free but Dorozhkin pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moribe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dorozhkin prevents a body shot from Moribe.
Moribe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dorozhkin's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorozhkin trying to stall but Moribe improves his position.
Dorozhkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorozhkin trying to control the position but instead, Moribe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dorozhkin into the cage.
Moribe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moribe tries to keep at a distance but Dorozhkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorozhkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Moribe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moribe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorozhkin backwards.
Moribe stalling the fight.
Moribe throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dorozhkin.
Moribe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dorozhkin backwards.
Moribe tries to throw a body punch but Dorozhkin avoids it by throwing Moribe back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dorozhkin fails to land.
Dorozhkin is stalling here.
Moribe tries to throw a body punch but Dorozhkin avoids it by throwing Moribe back against the cage.
Moribe takes a shot to the head.
Dorozhkin cracks Moribe with a nice body shot.
Moribe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dorozhkin has a couple of punches blocked by Moribe.
Dorozhkin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Moribe.
Moribe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorozhkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moribe cracks Dorozhkin with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dorozhkin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moribe is pushing Dorozhkin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dorozhkin throws a head punch that misses.
Moribe struggles to land a body shot inside as Dorozhkin controls his hands.
Dorozhkin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dorozhkin blocks a body shot from Moribe.
Dorozhkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dorozhkin.
Moribe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dorozhkin moves out of range of the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moribe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moribe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moribe throws a head kick but Dorozhkin moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Azusa Moribe.
I think Moribe 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azusa Moribe!
After winning the bout, Azusa Moribe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Borin Chim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borin Chim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Dirt McGirt!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGirt connects with an inside leg kick.
McGirt misses with a body shot
and Chim counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McGirt controlling Chim's posture.
Chim throws an elbow that misses. McGirt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chim's guard. Nice move by McGirt!
McGirt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGirt postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chim has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chim shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've been informed that McGirt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from McGirt misses.
Chim takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chim walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGirt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chim.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGirt connects with an inside leg kick.
Chim misses with a leg kick
and McGirt counters with a series of strikes. Chim will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGirt scores with a sloppy right hand. Chim should have avoided that one.
Dirt McGirt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from McGirt misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Chim - just one landing.
McGirt thows a body shot but no joy.
Chim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chim throws a head kick that half lands.
Chim lands with a cross.
McGirt is rocked!
Chim cracks McGirt with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends McGirt tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Chim pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! McGirt is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borin Chim!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerron Nimoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiki Toke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toke has chosen Bonecracker- Shocore as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerron Nimoh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiki Toke!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toke misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nimoh to counter with a crisp jab.
Toke moves out of range of the strikes.
Nimoh ducks under a wild hook from Toke.
Nimoh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Toke's head.
Nimoh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nimoh lands with a right hand.
Toke misses with a combination
and Nimoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Decent striking displayed by Nimoh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nimoh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nimoh tests Toke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nimoh avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toke.
Nimoh throws a leg kick which misses Toke's front leg but catches the back leg as Toke tries to avoid it.
Nimoh gets caught napping as Toke dives in and scores a takedown. Nimoh manages to retain guard.
Nimoh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toke defends it easily.
Nimoh trying to keep a closed guard but Toke is proving a slippery customer.
Toke avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nimoh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toke is looking to work some ground and pound but Nimoh has wrist control.
Toke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toke wants to control from the top but Nimoh keeps moving.
Nimoh looking for a sweep. Not yet Nimoh, not yet.
Toke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nimoh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nimoh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nimoh looking for a guillotine here but Toke defends easily.
Nimoh trying to control the position.
Toke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Toke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toke wants to control from the top but Nimoh keeps moving.
Toke chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Toke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nimoh trying to keep a closed guard but Toke is proving a slippery customer.
Toke looking to pass the guard.
Toke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nimoh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Toke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nimoh's head.
Toke moves into full mount! Nimoh won't be happy about that!
Toke looking to ground and pound but Nimoh is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toke breaks from Nimoh's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nimoh wants to control but Toke is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nimoh is in a horrible position here. Toke smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nimoh regains half guard.
Nimoh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toke pulls his head out easily.
Nimoh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Toke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nimoh defending well though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nimoh wants to improve his position but Toke is controlling well.
Nimoh is not content to let Toke control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tiki Toke will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nimoh connects with a looping right hand.
Nimoh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Toke throws a sloppy head kick and Nimoh moves out of range easily.
Toke scores with a nice strike.
Toke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nimoh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Toke moves away.
Nimoh throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Toke on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toke scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Jerron Nimoh has been cut.
Nimoh throws a body punch but Toke moves out of range.
It looks like Nimoh has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Toke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toke throws out a loose jab but Nimoh uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nimoh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Toke looks to land a combination but Nimoh avoids it well.
Nimoh digs a good hook to Toke's body.
Nimoh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Toke connects with the punch.
Nimoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Toke.
Toke misses with a right hand
and Nimoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nimoh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nimoh punishes Toke's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Toke misses.
Nimoh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimoh lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Toke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Toke has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nimoh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toke throws an off balance right hand
and Nimoh counters with a stiff right hand.
Toke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Toke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nimoh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck for Toke with that takedown attempt.
Toke swings widly with a right hand
and Nimoh counters with a right hand to the body.
Nimoh scores with a nice right hand.
Nimoh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Toke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tiki Toke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toke is breathing heavily.
Nimoh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nimoh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nimoh lands a left and a right that send Toke crashing to the mat, dazed. Nimoh thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Nimoh finds it's target.
Toke is rocked!
Toke misses with a straight right.
Toke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Toke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nimoh slips a jab from Toke.
Good standup being displayed there by Nimoh as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toke needs to keep his hands up - Nimoh had a free shot at his head there.
Toke is still on wobbly legs! Can Nimoh finish him?
Toke misses with a head kick.
Toke seems to have recovered his senses.
Nimoh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Toke.
Nimoh takes a swing at Toke's ribcage but misses.
Nimoh scores with a nice head shot.
Nimoh throws out a powerful jab.
Toke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Toke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Toke fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jerron Nimoh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiki Toke.
Nice cross by Nimoh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerron Nimoh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerron Nimoh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nimoh misses the shot to the body.
Toke throws the kick towards the body but Nimoh avoids it.
Toke misses with a left hand
and Nimoh counters with a good low kick that Toke was not able to check.
Nimoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toke.
Toke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nimoh can pounce on him.
Nimoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Toke is just out of range.
Toke shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Toke showed some decent athleticism there.
Nimoh is looking to improve his position.
Toke throwing shots but Nimoh is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Toke is thwarting Nimoh's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nimoh looking for submissions off his back.
Nimoh wants to get back to his feet.
Toke trying to control the action but Nimoh is working from the bottom.
Toke is pressing down on Nimoh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nimoh is holding on for now.
Toke prevents Nimoh from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toke stalling.
Toke trying to control from half guard but Nimoh is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Toke takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Toke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Toke throwing shots but Nimoh is blocking nicely.
Nimoh trying to control from the bottom.
Toke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimoh is looking to improve his position.
Nimoh actively working from the bottom here.
Toke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Toke seems to be looking for submissions.
Toke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Toke trying to control from Nimoh's half guard. Nimoh has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nimoh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toke postures up in Nimoh's guard and throws a big left but Nimoh blocks it.
Toke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nimoh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toke has managed to get both his arms back between Nimoh's legs - danger averted.
Toke working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toke is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nimoh is adopting a defensive guard.
Nimoh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Toke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Toke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toke preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiki Toke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Toke 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yehia Kamel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Xinhai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xinhai has chosen Loco as his entrance music. 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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130 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yehia Kamel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yang Xinhai!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xinhai looks for the body kick but Kamel saw that one coming.
Yehia Kamel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamel keeps Xinhai at a distance using the push kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xinhai. That's going to slow Kamel down.
A lazy left from Kamel finds it's target.
Xinhai scores with a sloppy right hand. Kamel should have avoided that one.
Kamel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kamel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kamel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Xinhai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kamel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xinhai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Kamel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kamel throws a lazy uppercut
and Xinhai counters with a good low kick that Kamel was not able to check.
Xinhai avoids a kick to the body.
Kamel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kamel motions for Xinhai to come forward. Kamel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Kamel.
Xinhai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kamel. That one must have hurt.
Kamel moves out of range of the leg kick from Xinhai.
Kamel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Xinhais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xinhai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xinhai checks a low kick from Kamel.
Xinhai tries to clinch but Kamel moves out of range.
Xinhai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamel.
Kamel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xinhai's calf.
Kamel connects with an inside leg kick.
Kamel misses with a low kick as Xinhai jumps back.
Xinhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kamel.
Xinhai blocks the body kick.
Kamel misses with a hook
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamel shoots for a double leg takedown but Xinhai sprawls well. He's pushed Kamel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xinhai throws a right hand that Kamel ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamel also avoids with ease.
Xinhai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kamel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Kamel misses
and Xinhai counters with a good, hard body kick but Kamel shrugs it off.
Kamel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kamel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xinhai, right into the meat.
We've been informed that Xinhai has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xinhai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xinhai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xinhai.
Xinhai leaves Kamel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kamel throws the kick towards the body but Xinhai avoids it.
Xinhai throws a low kick, looking for Kamel's leg but Kamel calmly moves out of range.
Kamel misses with a leg kick
and Xinhai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kamel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Xinhai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kamel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xinhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamel misses with a body shot.
Xinhai checks a leg kick.
Xinhai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Kamel. Those never looked like landing.
Xinhai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kamel's head.
Kamel's corner calls for a 1-2. Kamel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kamel tries to move into range but Xinhai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamel tried to score with a low kick but Xinhai checks it.
Good leg kick by Kamel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xinhai stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yehia Kamel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xinhai throws an overhand right that lands on Kamel's shoulder, as Kamel tries to avoid the shot.
Kamel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xinhai.
Kamel throws out a leg kick but Xinhai moves out of range and Kamel only half commits.
Kamel wants to slow Xinhai down by chopping away at his legs.
Kamel looks for the body kick but Xinhai saw that one coming.
Xinhai throws a leg kick but Kamel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kamel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xinhai counters with a body kick that stops Kamel in his tracks momentarily.
Xinhai throws a good cross that connects.
Kamel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kamel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xinhai.
Xinhai is looking to score with low kicks.
Kamel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xinhai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kamel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Xinhai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Xinhai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kamel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Xinhai finds it's target.
Kamel is rocked!
Xinhai connects with an inside leg kick.
Xinhai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kamel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kamel ducks under a wild hook from Xinhai.
Xinhai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xinhai's head.
Good leg kick by Kamel there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xinhai blocks a jab.
Xinhai throws a body punch but Kamel moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kamel lands a leg kick that knocks Xinhai off balance momentarily.
Kamel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kamel throws a front kick aimed at Xinhai's knee but Xinhai avoids it well.
Kamel throws a leg kick but Xinhai checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yang Xinhai will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kamel swings for the body but Xinhai moves out of range.
Kamel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xinhai wants to land a leg kick but Kamel is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Xinhai.
Xinhai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good work by Xinhai as he checks the leg kick.
Kamel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kamel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yang Xinhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xinhai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kamel throws a sloppy head kick
and Xinhai counters with an inside leg kick.
Xinhai slips under a jab.
Xinhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamel throws a solid leg kick but Xinhai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kamel.
Xinhai dives in for a single leg takedown but Kamel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kamel is trying to pull guard but Xinhai has him pressed against the cage.
Kamel prevents a body shot from Xinhai.
Xinhai lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamel lands a nice uppercut.
Xinhai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Kamel is predictable there
and Xinhai counters with a thumping low kick.
Kamel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xinhai scores with a leg kick.
Xinhai throws a front kick that sends Kamel stumbling back into the cage.
Xinhai checks a leg kick.
Kamel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kamel blocks a head kick by Xinhai.
Good work by Kamel as he checks the leg kick.
Kamel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Xinhai misses with a straight right.
Xinhai throws a wild body kick that Kamel sees coming a mile off.
Xinhai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kamel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kamel throws a leg kick but Xinhai sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kamel checks the leg kick.
Kamel misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamel scores with a head kick.
Xinhai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kamel throws a push kick but Xinhai slaps the foot to one side.
Nice cross by Kamel.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamel checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Xinhai.
Kamel throws a push kick but Xinhai slaps the foot to one side.
Kamel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Xinhai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Xinhai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot lands for Xinhai.
Xinhai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xinhai throws a leg kick but Kamel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xinhai misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Kamel.
Xinhai tries to clinch up but Kamel circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kamel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xinhai misses with an uppercut. Kamel saw that one coming.
Kamel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xinhai.
Kamel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Xinhai is out of range.
Kamel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xinhai. That did some damage!
Kamel misses the body punch
and Xinhai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kamel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Kamel.
Xinhai shoots in and bounces Kamel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kamel working for a triangle but Xinhai defends it easily.
Kamel is looking for a triangle but Xinhai pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Kamel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xinhai.
Xinhai trying to control but Kamel is working from the bottom.
Xinhai lands a couple of elbows.
Xinhai wanted to stand there but Kamel had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xinhai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xinhai postures up in Kamel's guard and throws a big left but Kamel blocks it.
Kamel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kamel is looking for a triangle but Xinhai pushes his legs off easily.
Kamel has his foot on Xinhai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xinhai works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Xinhai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kamel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Xinhai does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xinhai.
That kick from Xinhai tenderised Kamel's leg. Kamel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good work by Xinhai as he checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Xinhai.
Kamel tests Xinhai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xinhai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xinhai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xinhai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kamel is defended easily by Xinhai.
Xinhai throws a solid leg kick but Kamel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xinhai.
Kamel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xinhai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kamel misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xinhai takes a swing at Kamel's ribcage but misses.
Xinhai throws a sloppy head kick and Kamel moves out of range easily.
Kamel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kamel walks into a stiff left hand from Xinhai.
Kamel scores with a jab to the head.
Xinhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamel tries to move into range but Xinhai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kamel 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.
Xinhai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kamel checks a low kick from Xinhai.
Kamel takes a swing at Xinhai's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kamel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Xinhai - the referee stops the clock and Kamel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Xinhai. Kamel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kamel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xinhai manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Xinhai blocks the leg kick.
Kamel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Xinhai counters with a right hand to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xinhai, right into the meat.
Xinhai checks the leg kick.
Yehia Kamel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xinhai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kamel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xinhai defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamel throws a low kick but Xinhai avoids it.
Xinhai scores with a nice body kick.
Xinhai tries to clinch up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kamel.
Xinhai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamel checks a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Xinhai.
Kamel jabs Xinhai right on the nose. Xinhai blinks but takes it well.
Xinhai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamel tries to land a front kick but Xinhai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kamel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Xinhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xinhai lands a nice looking body kick.
A good leg kick by Xinhai.
Xinhai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kamel 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.
Xinhai takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Xinhai doesn't manage to clinch there - Kamel circles away.
Xinhai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xinhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamel.
Xinhai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kamel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xinhai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xinhai blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Xinhai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Xinhai.
Kamel throws a leg kick but Xinhai checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xinhai avoids the head kick by Kamel.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xinhai, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Xinhai as he checks the leg kick.
Kamel throws a leg kick
and Xinhai counters with a good low kick that Kamel was not able to check.
Kamel throws a body punch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Xinhai feints and then cracks Kamel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamel down.
Xinhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kamel's calf.
Good leg kick by Xinhai there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamel. Xinhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xinhai.
Kamel swings for the body but Xinhai moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Xinhai.
Kamel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kamel enables Xinhai to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kamel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kamel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kamel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yang Xinhai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xinhai winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yang Xinhai!
A victorious Yang Xinhai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Crabby Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jango Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jango Fett enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Crabby Iron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jango Fett!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iron slips a jab from Fett.
Fett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iron.
Fett throws a leg kick but Iron sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fett throws a body kick that misses.
Fett fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Iron tries to avoid it but Fett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Iron to the ground. Iron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Iron has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Iron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fett.
Fett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Iron throws the left hand but Fett avoids the punch easily.
Iron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iron looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fett moves out of range as Iron throws a body kick.
Iron gets tackled into the cage by Fett. Fett maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett misses with a punch on the inside.
Fett tries to throw a body punch but Iron avoids it by throwing Fett back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Iron.
Iron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fett tries a body shot but Iron blocks it.
Fett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fett tries to land a front kick but Iron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fett avoids the head kick by Iron.
Iron tries to clinch up but Fett circles away and keeps his distance.
Iron looks to land a body kick but Fett moved away.
A cross from Iron lands.
Fett has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Iron misses with a looping right.
Fett throws a push kick but Iron slaps the foot to one side.
Fett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crabby Iron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jango Fett.
Horrible takedown by Fett or perhaps it was just good defense by Iron which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fett throws a low kick but Iron moves out of range easily.
Fett connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Iron checks it well.
Iron tries to clinch there but Fett circles away.
Fett tries to score with a low kick but Iron moves his leg out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fett.
Fett has a takedown stuffed.
Iron fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fett checks it well.
Fett throws a leg kick
and Iron counters with a left and a right that stings Fett.
A chopping leg kick lands by Iron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett tried to score with a low kick but Iron checks it.
Crabby Iron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Iron.
Jango Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Fett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iron avoids the body shot from Fett.
A bone on bone clash there as Fett blocks the leg kick.
Iron finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iron checks a low kick from Fett.
Fett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Iron does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fett looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Iron ducks right into an uppercut from Fett.
Iron lands with a straight right. Fett didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett dives in and grabs Iron's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iron pushes down on Fett's head and hops out.
Iron checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fett throws a low kick, looking for Iron's leg but Iron calmly moves out of range.
Fett misses with a leg kick
letting Iron counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iron throws a nice inside leg kick.
Iron cracks Fett with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Iron takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fett wants to land a leg kick but Iron is out of range.
Iron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fett thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fett takes a swing at Iron's ribcage but misses.
Iron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iron's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crabby Iron dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Iron misses with a looping left.
Crabby Iron is winning the standup battle so far.
Iron moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fett tries to move into range but Iron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Fett finds it's way through Iron's defenses.
Iron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fett.
Fett walks into a straight right hand from Iron.
Iron misses with a straight left.
Fett throws a chopping leg kick but Iron manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fett keeps the fight on the outside.
Fett scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Iron.
Iron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iron scores with a sloppy right hand. Fett should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Iron misses with a wild body shot.
Fett shoots in for a double leg but Iron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Iron misses with a left hand
and Fett counters with a straight right hand.
Iron avoids the head kick by Fett.
Fett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iron moves out of range of the strikes.
Fett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Iron's sensitive parts.
Iron stuffs the takedown.
Iron lands with a good body shot.
Fett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron throws out a loose jab but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fett.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Iron is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Iron can't do much from the bottom here.
Iron holds on to Fett's head and controls the position momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iron is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett working away.
Fett is looking to take a break and control but Iron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iron is looking to regain half guard here but Fett keeps moving and retains side control.
Iron is working hard here to advance position.
Fett working away.
Iron tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Iron regains half guard, as Fett was trying to land strikes.
Fett slips a nice elbow through Iron's hands, connecting with Iron's forehead.
Iron is looking to control Fett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Iron avoid being mounted?
Iron is controlling Fett's position as best he can from this difficult position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iron is trying to maintain the position but Fett is very close to passing his half guard.
Iron moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crabby Iron dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Iron blocks a leg kick.
Iron fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fett on the side of the head.
Iron punishes Fett's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Iron.
Fett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fett works the jab nicely.
Iron throws a looping overhand right but Fett ducks down to avoid it.
Iron scores with the left hand. Fett knows he should have avoided that one.
Iron staying out of range there.
Nice takedown defense from Iron. No joy for Fett on that attempt.
Iron swings widly with a right hand
and Fett finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fett throws a low kick, looking for Iron's leg but Iron calmly moves out of range.
Fett throws a lazy right hand but Iron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iron avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fett dives in for a single leg takedown but Iron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fett is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Iron manages to break the clinch.
Fett tries to work over Iron's front leg with a kick but Iron checks it.
Iron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fett doesn't seem bothered though.
Fett shoots in but Iron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crabby Iron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jango Fett.
Iron moves out of range of the leg kick from Fett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron throws a hook to the side of Fett's head but Fett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fett moves away from the strike by Iron.
Fett attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fett cracks the inside of Iron's front leg.
Iron lands an overhand right.
Fett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fett thows a leg kick but Iron checks it
and Iron counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Iron scores with a jab. Fett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fett.
Fett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Iron is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett throws a lazy uppercut
and Iron counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iron misses with a looping left.
Fett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iron looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
Fett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Iron throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iron lands a jab to the nose.
Iron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fett.
Fett thows a leg kick but Iron checks it
and Iron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iron lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Iron gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fett is fighting to break Iron's control of his arms but Iron is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fett won't allow Iron to sweep him here.
Iron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fett's guard.
Iron works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Iron tries to stand and escape but Fett is controlling the position.
Fett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Iron wants to stand but Fett has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Fett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iron wants to stand but Fett has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crabby Iron clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fett looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Iron wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Iron is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iron looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Crabby Iron.
Fett blocks a jab.
Iron defending well as Fett loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Iron.
Fett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Iron is looking to improve his position.
Fett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Iron is looking for a sweep. Fett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Iron trying to hold on to Fett's head to control him but Fett postures up.
Fett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron is not content to let Fett control the position.
Fett passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Iron!
Iron is desperately trying to improve his position but Fett has a good base and remains in mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fett punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fett wants to control the pace but Iron is squirming around nicely.
Fett content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Iron wants to stand but Fett is controlling his posture from full guard.
Iron trying to control the position from guard on top but Fett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iron has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fett is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Iron avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Iron has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Iron wants to stand but Fett has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fett working for a triangle but Iron defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iron would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jango Fett dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Iron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Iron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Iron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fett.
Iron looks to land a right hand but Fett moved out of range.
A big left from Iron misses.
Fett lands a leg kick that knocks Iron off balance momentarily.
Iron is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fett feints and as Iron raises his hands in defense, Fett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fett trying to control but Iron is working from the bottom.
Fett working some strikes from top position.
Iron wants to sweep but no luck.
Iron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fett forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fett.
Fett controlling the action here.
Fett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Iron tries to roll over but Fett keeps him under control.
Iron is refusing to be controlled, as Fett sits in half guard.
Iron moves into full guard.
Iron looking for a sweep. Not yet Iron, not yet.
Iron can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fett controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fett is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fett wants to control from the top but Iron keeps moving.
Fett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iron looking for a sweep. Not yet Iron, not yet.
Fett works over Iron with some ground and pound from guard.
Iron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fett controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Iron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron trying to keep a closed guard but Fett is proving a slippery customer.
Fett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iron has his hands on Fett's head, controlling the position.
Fett throwing strikes from guard but Iron blocks nicely.
Fett trying to control the position from guard on top but Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iron working a defensive guard but Fett passes into half guard.
Fett moves into full mount! Iron won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett throwing strikes here but Iron is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Iron is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fett raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iron is looking to improve his position but Fett isn't that keen on the idea.
Jango Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iron wants to hold on but Fett pushes him away.
Fett unloading with bombs!
Fett postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Iron looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iron tries to hold on but Fett pushes him away.
Iron working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jango Fett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Iron 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crabby Iron!
Crabby Iron retains his lightweight title!
Crabby Iron bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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