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WFC 16: Venger vs. Doraku PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flatline Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moj Cro Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom comes to the cage accompanied by blood blood blood blood. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Flatline Tom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Moj Cro Cop!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tom takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cop is looking to chop away at Tom's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cop. Tom shrugs it off though.
Cop thows a body shot but no joy.
Tom misses with a hook. Cop ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Cop does no damage.
Tom throws out a loose jab but Cop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Cop as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Flatline Tom has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cop throws a lazy right hand but Tom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Cop lands.
Cop lands a left and a right that send Tom crashing to the mat, dazed. Cop thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cop has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tom is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cop rushes Tom with punches - Tom moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Tom goes down! Cop follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moj Cro Cop!
Flatline Tom spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll come back next time better prepared. he may have won, but i instilled a fear in him when he felt my power.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Philipp Kostyrko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tumamoc Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kostyrko comes to the cage accompanied by Fuck Them All. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Philipp Kostyrko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tumamoc Hill!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostyrko closes the distance and clinches.
Kostyrko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kostyrko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hill up against the cage.
Kostyrko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hill in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Kostyrko has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Kostyrko.
Hill looks winded!
Kostyrko lands a knee to the head.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kostyrko connects with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko'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.
Hill can't get the takedown.
Kostyrko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hill jumps guard but Kostyrko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hill blocks an elbow strike from Kostyrko.
Kostyrko scores a nice knee to the body.
Kostyrko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kostyrko throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill tries to pull guard but Kostyrko won't allow it.
Philipp Kostyrko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tumamoc Hill.
Hill jumps guard but Kostyrko stands there with Hill around his waist. Hill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kostyrko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kostyrko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hill has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kostyrko stalling against the cage.
Kostyrko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kostyrko lands a knee to the body.
Kostyrko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hill's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kostyrko landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kostyrko scores with a knee to the head.
Kostyrko stalling in the clinch.
Hill takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kostyrko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hill's face.
Hill is rocked!
Kostyrko holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kostyrko gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kostyrko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostyrko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hill lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kostyrko obliges.
Hill takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kostyrko lands an elbow inside.
Kostyrko stalls.
Kostyrko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hill's face.
Hill is still on wobbly legs! Can Kostyrko finish him?
Kostyrko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hill up against the cage.
Hill seems to have recovered his senses.
Hill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kostyrko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kostyrko lands a big knee to the head and Hill goes down! Kostyrko pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philipp Kostyrko!
Philipp Kostyrko 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Neidhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chalky White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Neidhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chalky White!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neidhart tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neidhart slips a jab from White.
White ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neidhart.
Neidhart misses with a head kick.
White lunges at Neidhart with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Neidhart's hand.
Neidhart is looking to score with low kicks.
Neidhart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White cracks a nice hook into Neidhart's ribs.
Neidhart misses with a head kick.
Neidhart throws a leg kick that misses.
White checks the leg kick.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Neidhart misses with a hook.
White loads up on a big right hand but Neidhart slips the punch.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neidhart throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neidhart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Neidhart 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.
White throws a body punch but Neidhart moves out of range.
White moves away from the strike by Neidhart.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neidhart takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Neidhart throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Neidhart darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neidhart was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White connects with a body shot that sends Neidhart's belly button to the back.
White shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. White showed some decent athleticism there.
Neidhart is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neidhart is refusing to be controlled, as White sits in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chalky White wasn't active enough on the ground.
White checks a leg kick nicely.
White feints and as Neidhart raises his hands in defense, White changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
White throwing strikes but missing.
White loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neidhart is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White distracts Neidhart with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
White throwing strikes but missing.
Neidhart tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White with a nice head shot there.
White trying to move into half guard but instead Neidhart has managed to sweep!
White can't keep his opponent in guard - Neidhart advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neidhart looks to land a strike but White avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
White wants to sweep but no luck.
Neidhart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neidhart stops White from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White controlling the position.
Neidhart wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neidhart tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Neidhart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Neidhart gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White missing with a left hand there. Neidhart was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danga de danga de dang - White scores with a four punch combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White moves away from the strike by Neidhart.
Horrible takedown by White or perhaps it was just good defense by Neidhart which made him look bad.
Neidhart goes for a double leg but White avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as White continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chalky White dominated that round.
That's time! Neidhart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Neidhart moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
White scores with a one two! Neidhart had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neidhart.
White slips under a jab from Neidhart.
White throws a series of punches but Neidhart moves out of range.
White moves out of range as Neidhart strikes.
White connects with a crisp jab.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Neidhart moves away.
White misses the shot to the body.
White catches Neidhart with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
White scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
White bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neidhart swings away with a leg kick that misses.
White has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Neidhart throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Neidhart.
White throws a series of punches but Neidhart avoids them all with ease.
Neidhart bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chalky White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
Neidhart throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Neidhart misses with a left hand
and Neidhart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Neidhart backs up against the cage.
A left lands for Neidhart.
White on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Neidhart is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by White. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of White.
Neidhart scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Neidhart.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
White seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
White working over Neidhart with some ground and pound. Neidhart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Neidhart is trying to get back to full guard.
White with the ground and pound but Neidhart uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neidhart working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. White doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. White manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
White is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
White controls from within his opponent's guard.
Neidhart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Neidhart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neidhart is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White wants to control from the top but Neidhart keeps moving.
Neidhart working a defensive guard here.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neidhart is keeping the position for now.
Neidhart keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White scoring with some ground and pound.
White wants to control from the top but Neidhart keeps moving.
Neidhart keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chalky White 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
White throws a looping overhand right but Neidhart ducks down to avoid it.
Neidhart throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Neidhart throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
White works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
White misses with a looping left.
Neidhart gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows White to score an easy takedown into full guard.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White trying to control but Neidhart is working from the bottom.
White is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
White throws an elbow that misses. Neidhart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in White's guard. Nice move by Neidhart!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neidhart wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neidhart's guard.
White trying to control but Neidhart is working from the bottom.
White won't allow Neidhart to sweep him here.
Neidhart trying to control the position.
White distracts Neidhart with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
White stays in close to Neidhart's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neidhart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
White wants to control from the top but Neidhart keeps moving.
White content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Neidhart controls White momentarily but White frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neidhart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Neidhart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Nice defenses there by White.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from White misses.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neidhart was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neidhart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
White blocks a low kick nicely.
Neidhart is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
White tests Neidhart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Neidhart defends well against a solid takedown attempt from White.
Neidhart missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from White.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Neidhart connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between White's hands.
White connects with a body shot that sends Neidhart's belly button to the back.
White tries for a takedown but Neidhart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
White takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White blocks a leg kick.
Neidhart missing with a left hand there. White was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas Neidhart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neidhart throws a head kick but White moves out of range.
White tries to bum rush Neidhart with a series of wild strikes but Neidhart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Neidhart on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neidhart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White throws the left hand but Neidhart avoids the punch easily.
White walks into a straight right hand from Neidhart.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chalky White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well White has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chalky White!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Estefan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fus Ro Dah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sanchez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Foo Fighters- My Hero. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Estefan Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fus Ro Dah!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ro Dah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ro Dah throws an elbow but misses.
Sanchez tries a knee to the head but Ro Dah blocks it.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ro Dah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ro Dah is looking to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ro Dah landing knees to the body.
Ro Dah throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sanchez blocks it with crossed arms.
Ro Dah lands a knee to the body.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ro Dah lands an elbow inside that Sanchez shrugs off.
Sanchez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ro Dah connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
It looks like Estefan Sanchez has been cut.
Ro Dah with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sanchez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A knee to the head by Ro Dah.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ro Dah lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ro Dah drops Sanchez with a big knee straight up the middle! Sanchez is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Sanchez is rocked!
Ro Dah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ro Dah is looking to clinch.
Ro Dah has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Ro Dah tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ro Dah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ro Dah.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ro Dah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ro Dah is looking to clinch.
Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Ro Dah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sanchez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ro Dah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ro Dah tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ro Dah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ro Dah darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ro Dah connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sanchez's face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez blocks the elbow strike.
Sanchez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ro Dah has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanchez prevents a body shot from Ro Dah.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ro Dah misses with a knee strike.
Ro Dah tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ro Dah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
Ro Dah lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ro Dah misses with a knee to the head.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Ro Dah has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ro Dah pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ro Dah closes the distance but Sanchez moves to the side
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Ro Dah moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
Ro Dah is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
Ro Dah closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Ro Dah.
Sanchez working hard to break the clinch.
Ro Dah is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ro Dah can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Ro Dah.
Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ro Dah tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez scores with a three punch combo!
Ro Dah moves out of range of the body kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Ro Dah has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ro Dah rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ro Dah landing knees to the head.
Ro Dah landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ro Dah lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ro Dah works on Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
Ro Dah tries to land a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fus Ro Dah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Estefan Sanchez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A right-left combo lands from Sanchez.
Ro Dah tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Ro Dah tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanchez counters with a head kick. That will keep Ro Dah thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ro Dah tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ro Dah doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Ro Dah pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Ro Dah landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ro Dah lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Knees to the body from Ro Dah.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ro Dah lands a nice elbow.
Ro Dah comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ro Dah utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fus Ro Dah seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ro Dah unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanchez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ro Dah drops Sanchez with a big knee straight up the middle! Sanchez is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Estefan Sanchez's cut is getting worse.
Ro Dah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ro Dah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Estefan Sanchez is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Ro Dah.
Ro Dah moves into the clinch successfully.
Ro Dah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanchez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ro Dah crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Ro Dah lands an elbow just above Sanchez 's eye.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the temple.
Ro Dah has Sanchez pressed against the cage, preventing Sanchez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ro Dah with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ro Dah tries a knee to the head but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Ro Dah has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ro Dah scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ro Dah leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ro Dah putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Ro Dah - that landed with a thud.
Ro Dah scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
Ro Dah crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ro Dah obliges.
Ro Dah lands a big knee to the head and Sanchez goes down! Ro Dah pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fus Ro Dah!
A very excited looking Fus Ro Dah rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raiden Asuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz has chosen CALIFORNIA LOVE by Tupac ft. Dr. Dre as his entrance music. Raiden Asuka had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raiden Asuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz clobbers Asuka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asuka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Asuka is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz trying to control here.
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Asuka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Asuka eventually gives up the hold.
Asuka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Asuka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Asuka controlling the pace.
Asuka is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asuka trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
Asuka trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref stands the fighters back up because Raiden Asuka just wasn't active enough.
Asuka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Asuka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cruz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Asuka tries to move to mount but Cruz blocks the move with his legs.
Asuka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Asuka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is not content to let Asuka control the position.
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Asuka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cruz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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!
Asuka wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz is not content to let Asuka control the position.
Asuka trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
Asuka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cruz sees it coming and defends easily.
Asuka trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Asuka has control of the leg.
Asuka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Asuka seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Asuka is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asuka is working away from the top position though.
Asuka is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it.
Asuka trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asuka is looking for a kimura here.
Asuka trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Asuka has control of the leg.
Asuka is working for a kimura but Cruz is defending it quite comfortably.
Cruz is not content to let Asuka control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz trying to get back to full guard but Asuka takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raiden Asuka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Asuka drives through with a takedown into guard.
Asuka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Asuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asuka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Asuka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Asuka is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz tries to roll over but Asuka keeps him under control.
Asuka trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is not content to let Asuka control the position.
Asuka is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Cruz trying to control but Asuka postures up.
Asuka is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Asuka is controlling well.
Asuka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asuka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Asuka is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Cruz won't allow Asuka to pass to mount.
Asuka is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Asuka pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asuka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cruz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Asuka.
Asuka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Asuka has a good base and remains in mount.
Asuka is working for a guillotine from mount but Cruz frees his head quite easily.
Asuka working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Asuka controlling from mount.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Asuka's attempts to control the action.
Raiden Asuka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asuka controlling from the full mount.
Asuka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cruz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Asuka's attempts to control the action.
Cruz regains half guard.
Asuka is controlling the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asuka trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raiden Asuka dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Asuka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cruz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Asuka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Asuka wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz is letting Asuka control him for a moment.
Asuka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asuka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Asuka is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Asuka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cruz is not content to let Asuka control the position.
Cruz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Asuka seems to be looking for submissions.
Asuka seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.
Asuka is looking for a kimura but Cruz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Asuka to get the leverage.
Cruz trying to control here.
Asuka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cruz is just riding it out for now. Asuka eventually gives up the hold.
Gabriel Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asuka is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Asuka is just content to waste time from the top position. Cruz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Asuka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Asuka from controlling successfully.
Cruz is trying to keep Asuka in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz working for a triangle but Asuka defends it easily.
Cruz can't keep his opponent in guard - Asuka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Asuka stalling away here and it's allowed Cruz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Asuka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Asuka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Asuka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working.
Raiden Asuka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asuka tries for a kimura but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz is trying to escape the position but Asuka is controlling the position.
Cruz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Asuka slows the pace down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Asuka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cruz being controlled for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raiden Asuka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Asuka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raiden Asuka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Ostrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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215 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frankie Ostrowski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ostrowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ostrowski slips a jab from Smith.
Ostrowski throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Ostrowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ostrowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ostrowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ostrowski connects with a body shot.
Ostrowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Ostrowski moved out of range nicely.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Ostrowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ostrowski lands a slapping body shot.
Ostrowski throws a solid leg kick but Smith takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ostrowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostrowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ostrowski missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Ostrowski misses.
Ostrowski closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Ostrowski pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ostrowski slips under a jab from Smith.
Ostrowski scores with a jab.
Ostrowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Ostrowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ostrowski back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ostrowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Ostrowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Ostrowski misses.
Ostrowski feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ostrowski circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a head shot.
Ostrowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Ostrowski closes the distance and clinches.
Ostrowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski is working Smith over against the cage.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ostrowski slows down the pace here.
Ostrowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith keeps control of Ostrowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ostrowski working hard to break the clinch.
Smith has Ostrowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ostrowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Ostrowski is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Ostrowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ostrowskis head.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ostrowski staying out of range there.
Mike Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith throws a right and a left that Ostrowski avoids nicely.
Ostrowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left lands for Smith.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Ostrowski moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Ostrowski. That snapped Smith's head back.
Smith takes a swing at Ostrowski's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostrowski throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Ostrowski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ostrowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with the combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ostrowski.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ostrowski blocks the leg kick.
Ostrowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Ostrowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ostrowski moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ostrowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ostrowski backs up against the cage.
Ostrowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mike Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ostrowski lands with a nice body punch.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Ostrowski takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ostrowski moves away.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ostrowski takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Ostrowski is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throws a right hand that Ostrowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Ostrowski also avoids with ease.
Ostrowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice hook to Ostrowski's body. Ostrowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ostrowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Ostrowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ostrowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Ostrowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ostrowski on the side of the head.
Ostrowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Ostrowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a series of punches but Ostrowski moves out of range.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ostrowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Ostrowski lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Ostrowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Ostrowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostrowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Ostrowski misses with a low kick.
Ostrowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ostrowski misses with a body kick.
Ostrowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ostrowski swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ostrowski throws out a powerful jab.
Ostrowski lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ostrowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ostrowski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ostrowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith looking to control.
Ostrowski wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ostrowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ostrowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Ostrowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ostrowski lands a couple of digs.
Ostrowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostrowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ostrowski controlling from the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ostrowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Ostrowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Smith avoids the body shot from Ostrowski.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ostrowski tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Ostrowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Ostrowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Ostrowski misses with a straight left.
Ostrowski slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith misses with a combination
and Ostrowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Ostrowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ostrowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith prevents a body shot from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Ostrowski lands a nice uppercut.
Ostrowski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ostrowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith throws a series of punches but Ostrowski avoids them all with ease.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ostrowski's head.
Ostrowski lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ostrowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Ostrowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ostrowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Ostrowski ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ostrowski lands a slapping body shot.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Ostrowski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Ostrowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ostrowski.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith works over Ostrowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Ostrowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Ostrowski digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Ostrowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Ostrowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski misses with a body kick.
Ostrowski throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ostrowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ostrowski.
A lazy left from Ostrowski finds it's target.
Ostrowski punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ostrowski misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a hook but Ostrowski blocks it.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Ostrowski counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostrowski trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Ostrowski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smith's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ostrowski lands a couple of elbows.
Smith is controlling Ostrowski's posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ostrowski looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frankie Ostrowski.
I think Ostrowski 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Ostrowski!
A victorious Frankie Ostrowski 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimundo Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeus Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raimundo Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
Sobral swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Sobral counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sobral swivels and escapes.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Sobral circles away easily
and Sobral counters with a low kick, right behind Gracie 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sobral counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Sobral counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sobral connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Zeus Gracie has been cut.
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!
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Sobral counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
Sobral looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sobral trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie working for a triangle but Sobral defends it easily.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Sobral controlling him for the moment.
Sobral tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Sobral preventing the sweep.
Sobral wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Sobral drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobral jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sobral trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Sobral got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sobral has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sobral has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Sobral from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Sobral controlling him for the moment.
Sobral trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobral is one step ahead there.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobral is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Sobral has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sobral is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sobral.
Sobral missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Sobral is controlling well.
Sobral is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Sobral is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie!
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sobral is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sobral won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie has his foot on Sobral's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sobral works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie wants to sweep here but Sobral controlling him for the moment.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobral sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Sobral is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sobral to get the leverage.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimundo Sobral dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zeus Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sobral keeps Gracie at a distance using the push kick.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sobral counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Sobral counters with an inside leg kick.
Sobral changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sobral fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sobral feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Sobral finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sobral fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zeus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab by Sobral.
Gracie is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Sobral counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Gracie out cold! What a finish! Sobral is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raimundo Sobral!
Raimundo Sobral thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Tsoukalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Kahne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgio Tsoukalos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Kahne!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsoukalos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kahne as he jumps to the side.
Giorgio Tsoukalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahne lands a leg kick that knocks Tsoukalos off balance momentarily.
Tsoukalos shoots in for a double leg but Kahne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tsoukalos misses with a looping left.
Tsoukalos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kahne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kahne wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgio Tsoukalos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsoukalos fails with a takedown attempt.
That kick from Kahne tenderised Tsoukalos's leg. Tsoukalos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tsoukalos fails to land the takedown.
Kahne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsoukalos.
Tsoukalos misses with a takedown attempt - Kahne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoukalos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kahne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tsoukalos is trying to control but can't.
Kahne is pressing down on Tsoukalos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tsoukalos is holding on for now.
Kahne working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kahne is looking to advance position but Tsoukalos won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsoukalos trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Kahne there.
Tsoukalos trying to control here.
Tsoukalos is refusing to be controlled, as Kahne sits in half guard.
Tsoukalos wants to improve his position but Kahne is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kahne is trying to control. Tsoukalos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tsoukalos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tsoukalos tries to roll over but Kahne keeps him under control.
My spies in Uncle Jim's Garage inform me that Kahne has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tsoukalos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kahne.
Kahne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kahne is keen to just control but Tsoukalos is a slippery customer.
Tsoukalos trying to control from the bottom.
Tsoukalos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tsoukalos is staying active underneath Kahne, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tsoukalos keeping hold of Kahne's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tsoukalos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kahne was covering up waiting for the punch and Tsoukalos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kahne looking to control.
Tsoukalos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kahne is looking for a triangle but Tsoukalos pushes his legs off easily.
Kahne is trying to control the position but Tsoukalos postures up.
Tsoukalos is stalling in the full guard.
Kahne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tsoukalos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tsoukalos stays in close to Kahne's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tsoukalos pushing down on Kahne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tsoukalos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsoukalos trying to mount his opponent but Kahne defends it.
Tsoukalos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kahne keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsoukalos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tsoukalos is trying to control. Kahne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ken Kahne 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.
Tsoukalos moves in looking to clinch but Kahne pushes him off.
Tsoukalos goes for a double leg but Kahne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kahne continues to drive forward.
Kahne scores with a shot to the side of Tsoukalos's head.
Kahne goes for a takedown attempt but Tsoukalos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Giorgio Tsoukalos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsoukalos shoots and misses
and Kahne counters with a single leg into guard. Tsoukalos didn't expect that.
Tsoukalos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tsoukalos is pulling down on Kahne's head. It's preventing any offense from Kahne, at least for the moment.
Kahne postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tsoukalos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kahne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kahne tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsoukalos is retaining full guard.
Kahne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsoukalos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoukalos content just to control the position here.
Tsoukalos trying to control but Kahne is having none of it.
Kahne swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kahne is trying desperately to improve position.
Tsoukalos wants to control the pace but Kahne is squirming around nicely.
Kahne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kahne has given up his back.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahne trying to control the hands but Tsoukalos won't let him.
Tsoukalos wants to control the position but Kahne frees himself and scrambles - Tsoukalos manages to regain control in side control.
Kahne is trying to control Tsoukalos's posture but Tsoukalos avoids it.
Kahne seems a little lost for a moment, as Tsoukalos dominates the positioning.
Kahne regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsoukalos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tsoukalos frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoukalos working for a submission but Kahne is keeping him at bay.
Kahne is working to get back to half guard.
Tsoukalos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ken Kahne has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kahne regains half guard.
Tsoukalos controlling the action here.
Kahne is looking for a sweep. Tsoukalos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahne looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kahne manages to get to full guard.
Kahne keeping full guard, as Tsoukalos tries to pass.
Kahne looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tsoukalos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahne looking for a guillotine here but Tsoukalos defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ken Kahne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kahne swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsoukalos.
A combination from Tsoukalos does no damage.
No luck for Tsoukalos with that takedown attempt.
Tsoukalos pushes Kahne up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahne tightens his grip and picks Tsoukalos up, before dumping him to the ground. Tsoukalos manages to land in guard.
Kahne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsoukalos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tsoukalos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kahne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoukalos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kahne is one step ahead there.
Kahne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tsoukalos controlling Kahne's posture.
Kahne cracks Tsoukalos with a solid left hand.
Tsoukalos looking to control.
Kahne trying to control but Tsoukalos is working from the bottom.
Kahne tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsoukalos is retaining full guard.
Kahne with a nice head shot there.
Kahne throws a big right hand that misses.
Kahne postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kahne postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsoukalos looking for a sweep. Not yet Tsoukalos, not yet.
Tsoukalos pulls Kahne in close to prevent any damage.
Tsoukalos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kahne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kahne not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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!
Kahne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tsoukalos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kahne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tsoukalos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kahne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tsoukalos's head.
Tsoukalos trying to keep a closed guard but Kahne is proving a slippery customer.
Tsoukalos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahne trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoukalos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kahne preventing the sweep.
Tsoukalos looking to control.
Kahne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kahne throwing strikes but missing.
Kahne passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kahne there.
Tsoukalos is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsoukalos wants to control but Kahne is keeping busy.
Kahne working Tsoukalos over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahne is thwarting Tsoukalos's attempts to control the position.
Tsoukalos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kahne.
Kahne looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kahne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tsoukalos defending well though.
Tsoukalos is trying to get back to full guard.
Tsoukalos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsoukalos wants to improve his position but Kahne is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsoukalos trying to control but Kahne postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Kahne really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tsoukalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahne is just out of range.
Tsoukalos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahne.
Tsoukalos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kahne counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kahne is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tsoukalos defends it well.
Tsoukalos controlling the position for now.
Kahne scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kahne working Tsoukalos over with strikes.
Tsoukalos controlling the position well.
Tsoukalos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kahne is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoukalos on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tsoukalos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kahne.
Kahne prevents Tsoukalos from improving his position.
Kahne working the head and body with strikes.
Kahne lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kahne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kahne working the head and body with strikes.
Kahne missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kahne seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kahne scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tsoukalos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kahne pulls his head out easily.
Kahne prevents Tsoukalos from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tsoukalos defending well though.
Kahne lands with a punch from half guard.
Tsoukalos wants to control but Kahne is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kahne prevents Tsoukalos from improving his position.
Kahne thows a huge punch but Tsoukalos dodges it nicely.
Tsoukalos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kahne scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tsoukalos tries to get to full guard but Kahne has control of the leg.
Kahne trying to mount his opponent but Tsoukalos defends it.
Tsoukalos wants to control but Kahne is keeping busy.
Kahne prevents Tsoukalos from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahne throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kahne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tsoukalos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsoukalos is trying to get back to full guard.
Kahne working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kahne throwing shots but Tsoukalos is blocking nicely.
Kahne trying to control from half guard but Tsoukalos is working away.
Ground and pound from Kahne.
Tsoukalos is trying to get back to full guard.
Kahne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kahne lands a nice short elbow.
Kahne trying to control from half guard but Tsoukalos is working away.
Kahne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tsoukalos defending well though.
Kahne is thwarting Tsoukalos's attempts to control the position.
Tsoukalos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tsoukalos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kahne.
Kahne is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsoukalos is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsoukalos is working hard here to advance position.
Tsoukalos is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Kahne dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tsoukalos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kahne sprawls well. Kahne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tsoukalos gets slowly back to his feet.
Tsoukalos fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsoukalos connects with a right hand. Kahne shakes it off.
Tsoukalos shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgio Tsoukalos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kahne.
Nice sprawl there from Kahne as Tsoukalos shoots in.
Tsoukalos dives in and scores a takedown into Kahne's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tsoukalos passes Kahne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tsoukalos wants to take a breather but Kahne is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tsoukalos is looking to take a break and control but Kahne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tsoukalos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kahne!
Kahne is squirming around, avoiding Tsoukalos's attempts to control the action.
Kahne is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kahne tries to lock up and control but Tsoukalos gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tsoukalos takes Kahne's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kahne is in trouble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahne looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tsoukalos.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kahne is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tsoukalos struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahne wants to escape the position.
Kahne is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahne manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tsoukalos's guard. Nice work there by Kahne.
Kahne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Giorgio Tsoukalos.
Tsoukalos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tsoukalos trying to control but Kahne is working from the bottom.
Kahne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tsoukalos tries to free his leg and advance position but Kahne is retaining full guard.
Kahne is looking for a triangle but Tsoukalos pushes his legs off easily.
Tsoukalos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kahne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsoukalos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahne throwing short punches from the bottom.
Giorgio Tsoukalos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsoukalos tries to free his leg and advance position but Kahne is retaining full guard.
Tsoukalos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kahne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tsoukalos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kahne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kahne's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsoukalos looking for the choke from the back.
Tsoukalos lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Tsoukalos lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kahne.
Tsoukalos working for a choke but Kahne is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgio Tsoukalos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kahne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Kahne!
Ken Kahne is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Venger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niten Dōraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venger comes to the cage accompanied by Live and Let Die. Dōraku is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ides Of Light - Jucifer. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Venger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niten Dōraku!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dōraku dips to his left and cracks Venger with an uppercut!
Venger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dōraku connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Venger scrambles back to his feet.
Venger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dōraku throws a sloppy head kick and Venger moves out of range easily.
Vladimir Venger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dōraku fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dōraku lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Venger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dōraku dodges the punch combination from Venger.
Dōraku takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Niten Dōraku has been cut.
Dōraku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Venger misses with an uppercut. Dōraku saw that one coming.
Venger lands with a good body shot.
Venger tries to clinch there but Dōraku circles away.
Dōraku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Venger.
Dōraku dives in and grabs Venger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Venger pushes down on Dōraku's head and hops out.
Dōraku dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Venger. That did some damage!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Venger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dōraku - the referee stops the clock and Venger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dōraku. Venger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dōraku blocks a jab.
Venger tries to clinch but Dōraku moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dōraku. Dōraku obviously looking to wear him down.
Dōraku gets tackled into the cage by Venger. Venger maintains the clinch.
Venger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Venger tries to work over Dōraku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Venger lands with a left to the head.
Dōraku keeps control of Venger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dōraku.
I was talking to Venger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dōraku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Venger misses with a body punch.
Dōraku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Venger is defending well for now.
Venger digs a right hand underneath Dōraku's ribcage. Dōraku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dōraku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Venger lands a left hand.
Venger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Venger can't find room to land a body shot as Dōraku controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Venger.
Venger manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venger doesn't manage to clinch there - Dōraku circles away.
Dōraku throws out a loose jab but Venger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dōraku shoots for a double leg takedown but Venger sprawls well. He's pushed Dōraku's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dōraku moves out of range as Venger strikes.
Some wild striking there from Venger.
Venger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dōraku connects with the punch.
Venger misses with a double jab
and Dōraku counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dōraku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dōraku prevents Venger from improving his position.
Dōraku throwing shots but Venger is blocking nicely.
Dōraku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dōraku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dōraku wants to free his trapped foot but Venger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Venger manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venger is adopting a defensive guard.
Dōraku wants to control from the top but Venger keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dōraku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dōraku is working Venger over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Venger is trying to control the position but Dōraku postures up.
Venger is pulling down on Dōraku's head to control his posture.
Venger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dōraku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Venger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dōraku prevents Venger from getting back to his feet.
Dōraku controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vladimir Venger wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dōraku gets tackled into the cage by Venger. Venger maintains the clinch.
Dōraku lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dōraku lands a right hand that snaps the head of Venger backwards.
Venger breaks from the clinch.
Venger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dōraku on the side of the head.
Dōraku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Venger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Dōraku.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Venger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dōraku counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Venger!
You can see the frustration on Venger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dōraku works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Niten Dōraku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niten Dōraku's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dōraku moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dōraku.
A combination from Venger does no damage.
No joy there for Venger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Venger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Venger walks into a jab.
Dōraku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dōraku has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch combination from Dōraku misses.
Dōraku cracks Venger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Venger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dōraku.
Venger misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Venger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dōraku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Venger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Venger jabs Dōraku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Venger throws a series of punches but Dōraku moves out of range.
Venger misses with an uppercut. Dōraku saw that one coming.
Dōraku lands a nice looking body shot.
Venger throws a combination that misses
and Dōraku counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dōraku looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Venger is trying to control but can't.
Venger wants to improve his position but Dōraku is controlling well.
Dōraku is working for a submission of some sort.
Dōraku wants to work for an arm triangle but Venger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Venger is looking for a sweep. Dōraku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dōraku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Venger defending well though.
Venger trying to hold on to Dōraku's head to control him but Dōraku postures up.
Dōraku is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Venger is just riding it out for now. Dōraku eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venger gets back to full guard.
Dōraku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dōraku controlling from the top position.
Dōraku trying to control the position from guard on top but Venger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venger has his feet on Dōraku's thighs here. He's pushed Dōraku off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dōraku screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Venger!
Vladimir Venger retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Vladimir Venger made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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