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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimura comes to the cage accompanied by Seek and Destroy . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Francis DeMontford and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura throws a right hand that misses
and Barnett counters with a crisp one two that drops Kimura! Barnett thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kimura to his feet! Kimura is in big trouble!
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!
Kimura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kimura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barnett counters with an inside leg kick.
Kimura moves to clinch but Barnett breaks away
and Barnett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kimura shoots and misses
and Barnett counters with a crisp one two that drops Kimura! Barnett thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kimura to his feet! Kimura is in big trouble!
Barnett clinches with his opponent.
Kimura swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kimura throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnett counters with a left to the body.
Barnett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Barnett works the jab nicely.
Kimura fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kimura throws the left hand but Barnett avoids the punch easily.
We've been hearing reports that Kimura has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett shoots in and gets a takedown into Kimura's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnett controls the pace.
Barnett drops back looking for a leg! Kimura is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimura manages to kick Barnett off! Barnett jumps back into Kimura's guard.
Barnett with a nice head shot there.
Barnett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnett controls the pace.
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!
Barnett lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett landing some decent shots from guard.
Kimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnett is one step ahead there.
Kimura looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnett has picked Kimura up and slammed him! Kimura can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnett manages to pass to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett grinds an elbow into Kimura's temple.
Barnett cracks Kimura with a big elbow.
Barnett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Barnett landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Barnett cracks Kimura with a big elbow.
Barnett lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kimura down.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnett wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Barnett is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kimura gets back to half guard.
Barnett prevents Kimura from improving his position.
Barnett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Barnett seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnett winds up and cracks Kimura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnett lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnett is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Kimura tries to roll over but Barnett keeps him under control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Barnett seems to be looking for submissions.
Barnett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett works his way into full mount!
Barnett lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Barnett punishing his opponent with strikes.
Barnett has hold of Kimura's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kimura manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Barnett controlling the position easily from mount.
Kimura is in a horrible position here. Barnett smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kimura is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnett cracks Kimura with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Barnett!
After winning the bout, Josh Barnett thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Nuclear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nuclear has chosen Nuclear Assault - Critical Mass as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, David Nuclear!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones pushes Nuclear up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nuclear fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Nuclear manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Nuclear saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nuclear gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nuclear seems keen to control Jones's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nuclear can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. David Nuclear was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nuclear counters by clinching up.
Nuclear scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nuclear prevents it.
Nuclear is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Nuclear into the cage.
Nuclear struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Nuclear lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Justin Jones has been cut.
Nuclear scores a nice knee to the body.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Nuclear.
Nuclear stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones has hold of one of Nuclear's legs. Nuclear is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuclear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones distracts Nuclear with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Nuclear.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nuclear looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones wants to control from the top but Nuclear keeps moving.
Jones is working Nuclear over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nuclear trying to control the position here.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nuclear preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones stops Nuclear from standing up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nuclear is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Nuclear is keeping the position.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Nuclear.
Jones is working Nuclear over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
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!
Nuclear wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Nuclear.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Nuclear utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nuclear pulls Jones in to control the position.
Nuclear keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones is working Nuclear over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nuclear trying to control the position here.
Nuclear wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Nuclear keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Nuclear gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Nuclear lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those.
Nuclear lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nuclear lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nuclear prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Nuclear has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Nuclear misses with a punch to the body.
Nuclear tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Nuclear back against the cage.
Nuclear pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nuclear. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nuclear as he avoids it easily.
Nuclear keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nuclear leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nuclear sprawls well. Nuclear wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Nuclear stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Nuclear. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nuclear pinned against the cage. Nuclear gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Nuclear's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones won't allow Nuclear to get back to his feet.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nuclear really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones is in close to Nuclear's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuclear wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Nuclear utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Nuclear is retaining full guard.
Nuclear is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Nuclear wants to sweep but no luck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuclear looking to control.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nuclear's head.
Jones distracts Nuclear with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nuclear tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nuclear is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Nuclear wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Nuclear sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Nuclear sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nuclear tries to avoid it but Jones manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nuclear to the ground. Nuclear escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nuclear counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nuclear swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Nuclear sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nuclear tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Nuclear sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones shoots in but Nuclear avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Nuclear tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nuclear misses with a straight left.
David Nuclear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nuclear's guard.
Nuclear 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.
Nuclear has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Nuclear will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Justin Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Nuclear shows good takedown defense.
Justin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Nuclear.
Nuclear misses with a body punch.
Nuclear tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Nuclear landing knees to the head.
Jones wants a takedown.
Nuclear digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Jones prevents a body shot from Nuclear.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nuclear.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nuclear prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuclear landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones is looking to control Nuclear's arms but Nuclear gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Nuclear connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuclear is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nuclear down to the mat. Nuclear avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Nuclear sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nuclear displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Nuclear breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nuclear tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones working the ground and pound but Nuclear is defending the strikes.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nuclear tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nuclear to see if he's OK.
Justin Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones scoring with punches from side control.
Nuclear wants to get back to his feet.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nuclear tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones controlling from side mount.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks Nuclear with a big right hand but Nuclear just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nuclear gets back to half guard.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Nuclear is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nuclear is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nuclear avoid being mounted?
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones thows a huge punch but Nuclear dodges it nicely.
Nuclear holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nuclear tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuclear trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.
Nuclear on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Jones.
Nuclear wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Nuclear is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
Nuclear is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones is looking for a kimura but Nuclear is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Nuclear is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nuclear wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Jones!
Justin Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Method Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Bowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man comes to the cage accompanied by Method Man - Bring The Pain. Bowie has chosen 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero as his entrance music. Method Man has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Method Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raphael Bowie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Donatello Bradman and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man wants to clinch
and Bowie counters with a single leg into guard. Man didn't expect that.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bowie.
Bowie throws an elbow that misses. Man uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bowie's guard. Nice move by Man!
Bowie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bowie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bowie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man postures up and lands a big shot to Bowie's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bowie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Bowie's legs - danger averted.
Man looking to pass the guard.
Man controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bowie has his foot on Man's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Man works his way back into a safe position though.
Man looking to sit in guard and control but Bowie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bowie throws a big right hand that misses.
Bowie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bowie looking to pass the guard.
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.
Bowie wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
Man controls Bowie momentarily but Bowie frees himself.
Bowie stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowie postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bowie throws a strike but Man rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bowie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bowie is on top in guard.
Bowie passes Man's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bowie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man is just riding it out for now. Bowie eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowie is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bowie is looking for submissions but instead, Man has regained full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bowie with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Bowie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Man lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Raphael Bowie has been cut.
Man looks for the body kick but Bowie saw that one coming.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Man is looking to score with low kicks.
Bowie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man thuds his shin into the meat of Bowie's side.
Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man tries to clinch but Bowie is having none of it.
Man has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bowie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowie goes for a takedown attempt but Man pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Man tries a low kick but Bowie avoids it.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Bowie avoids it.
Man throws a hook but Bowie blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man.
Man tests Bowie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man misses with a double jab.
Man throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Method Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bowie keeps the fight on the outside.
Bowie checks a leg kick.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Man moves into the clinch successfully.
Man lands a nice uppercut.
Man lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bowie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Man gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Method Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Bowie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowie tries for a takedown but Man manages to get underhooks.
Bowie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Man avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bowie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bowie is trying to drag Man to the mat but Man just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man prevents the takedown attempt.
Man lands a body punch.
Bowie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bowie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Man avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Bowie.
A nice left hand lands by Man.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
Bowie has Man pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Man manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bowie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bowie pulls guard.
Man preventing the sweep.
Man trying to control but Bowie is working from the bottom.
Man sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bowie's guard.
Man sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bowie is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, if Man is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Bowie gets full guard.
Man content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Man pushing down on Bowie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Method Man dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raphael Bowie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bowie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Man throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bowie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Man won't be happy with that.
Man can't do much from the bottom here.
Bowie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Man is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bowie tries to advance to mount but Man denies him.
Bowie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Man struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Man is working hard here to advance position.
Man gets back to half guard.
Bowie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Man defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowie is trying to work for a kimura but Man is defending well.
Man looking for submissions off his back.
Bowie not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowie wants to work for an arm triangle but Man is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bowie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Man wants to control but Bowie is keeping busy.
Bowie is looking for a kimura but Man is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bowie to get the leverage.
Bowie is trying for a kimura here. Man looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bowie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raphael Bowie!
An out of breath Raphael Bowie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Method Man had this to say: 'Patty cake patty cake hey the method man
Don't eat Skippy, Jif or Peter Pan
Peanut butter, cuz I'm not butter
In fact I snap back like a rubber
band!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyov Kirijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalifa Khalifa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalifa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Habibi Ya Nour El Ain. Khalifa Khalifa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lyov Kirijenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalifa Khalifa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalifa blocks a jab.
Khalifa throws a nice looking combination but Kirijenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kirijenko looks to throw the jab but Khalifa is out of range.
Khalifa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kirijenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khalifa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kirijenko somewhat.
Kirijenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kirijenko throws a right and a left that Khalifa avoids nicely.
Kirijenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khalifa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kirijenko throws a hook but Khalifa blocks it.
Khalifa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Khalifa dives in and grabs Kirijenko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kirijenko pushes down on Khalifa's head and hops out.
Kirijenko scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirijenko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kirijenko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kirijenko tries to pass to full mount but Khalifa defends it.
Kirijenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khalifa is not content to let Kirijenko control the position.
Kirijenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kirijenko is looking to take a break and control but Khalifa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Khalifa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khalifa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khalifa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khalifa is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Lyov Kirijenko.
Kirijenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko shoots in looking for a takedown but Khalifa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kirijenko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyov Kirijenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khalifa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kirijenko wants to slow Khalifa down by chopping away at his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirijenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kirijenko postures up in Khalifa's guard and throws a big left but Khalifa blocks it.
Kirijenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Khalifa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kirijenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kirijenko sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khalifa's guard.
Kirijenko seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa is trying to control but can't.
Kirijenko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khalifa defending well though.
Khalifa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kirijenko is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalifa tries to roll over but Kirijenko keeps him under control.
Kirijenko has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Khalifa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Khalifa is looking to improve his position.
Kirijenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Khalifa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko winds up and cracks Khalifa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa is refusing to be controlled, as Kirijenko sits in half guard.
Khalifa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kirijenko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khalifa is working an open guard so Kirijenko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalifa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirijenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kirijenko shoots in and gets a takedown into Khalifa's guard.
Khalifa controls Kirijenko momentarily but Kirijenko frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirijenko trying to control but Khalifa is working from the bottom.
Khalifa is pulling down on Kirijenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Kirijenko, at least for the moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyov Kirijenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kirijenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Kirijenko there.
Kirijenko closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Khalifa's guard.
Kirijenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Khalifa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khalifa wants to improve his position but instead Kirijenko has moved into half guard.
Kirijenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kirijenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Khalifa tries to roll over but Kirijenko keeps him under control.
Kirijenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khalifa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kirijenko controlling the action here.
Lyov Kirijenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirijenko prevents Khalifa from standing back up.
Khalifa trying to control but Kirijenko postures up.
Khalifa manages to get to full guard.
Kirijenko drops back looking for a leg! Khalifa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Khalifa manages to kick Kirijenko off! Kirijenko jumps back into Khalifa's guard.
Kirijenko postures up.
Kirijenko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kirijenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khalifa keeping full guard, as Kirijenko tries to pass.
Khalifa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kirijenko makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khalifa keeping moving, preventing Kirijenko from controlling successfully.
Khalifa is controlling Kirijenko's posture.
Khalifa working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kirijenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khalifa is keeping the position for now.
Khalifa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Khalifa raining down shots from the mount!
Kirijenko tries to reverse the position but Khalifa maintains control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Khalifa looking to control but Kirijenko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kirijenko can't escape the position.
Kirijenko is working hard here to advance position.
Kirijenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kirijenko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirijenko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Khalifa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalifa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kirijenko is looking for a sweep. Khalifa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khalifa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirijenko keeps working.
Kirijenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khalifa is working away from the top position though.
Kirijenko is positioning himself well to prevent Khalifa advancing to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kirijenko is looking to control Khalifa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirijenko avoid being mounted?
We're going to have a standup here because Lyov Kirijenko wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Good exchange - Kirijenko coming out on top.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyov Kirijenko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kirijenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khalifa slips a jab from Kirijenko.
Khalifa tries to move into range but Kirijenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kirijenko catches Khalifa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kirijenko lands a really nice looking cross but Khalifa seems unphased.
Kirijenko throws a hook but Khalifa blocks it.
Khalifa looks for a takedown but Kirijenko sprawls well.
Kirijenko gets a double leg takedown into Khalifa's guard.
Khalifa looking for a sweep. Not yet Khalifa, not yet.
Kirijenko's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalifa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Khalifa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kirijenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kirijenko content to stall in guard here.
Khalifa is trying to keep Kirijenko in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Khalifa avoids the head kick by Kirijenko.
Kirijenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khalifa's hands.
Khalifa moves out of range of the body kick from Kirijenko.
Khalifa Khalifa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirijenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Khalifa is just out of range.
Kirijenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khalifa is able to avoid easily.
Khalifa misses with a straight left.
Kirijenko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khalifa has time to react.
Kirijenko catches Khalifa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A leg kick checked by Khalifa.
Kirijenko lunges at Khalifa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khalifa's hand.
Kirijenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Kirijenko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kirijenko misses with a hook.
Kirijenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khalifa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalifa slips a jab from Kirijenko.
Kirijenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khalifa under the eye.
Khalifa has a takedown stuffed.
Khalifa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kirijenko!
Khalifa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kirijenko struggling a bit here.
Kirijenko is looking for a sweep.
Kirijenko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kirijenko wants to control but Khalifa postures up.
Kirijenko is looking to regain half guard here but Khalifa keeps moving and retains side control.
Khalifa is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kirijenko is trying to escape and Khalifa transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kirijenko is forced to tap! Nice work there by Khalifa! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khalifa Khalifa!
Khalifa Khalifa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamison Freidrichs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Gustilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jamison Freidrichs has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jamison Freidrichs seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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26
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jamison Freidrichs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marvin Gustilo!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustilo fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Freidrichs darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Marvin Gustilo has been cut.
Gustilo misses with a takedown attempt
and Freidrichs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gustilo shoots in but Freidrichs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freidrichs lands a head shot.
Gustilo ducks straight into an uppercut from Freidrichs and tumbles to the canvas! It�s a flash knockdown though - Gustilo manages to regain guard straight away.
Gustilo is rocked!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Freidrichs won't allow Gustilo to get back to his feet.
Gustilo keeping moving, preventing Freidrichs from controlling successfully.
Freidrichs working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Freidrichs chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freidrichs won't allow Gustilo to sweep him here.
Gustilo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gustilo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gustilo wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustilo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marvin Gustilo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Freidrichs scores with a jab to the head.
Gustilo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Freidrichs as he avoids it easily.
Jamison Freidrichs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marvin Gustilo.
Gustilo gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Freidrichs gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Gustilo is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamison Freidrichs!
An out of breath Jamison Freidrichs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deangelo Sturtsil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leg Sweeperton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sweeperton has chosen Sexy Body Girl as his entrance music. Deangelo Sturtsil had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Deangelo Sturtsil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leg Sweeperton!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ron Honeybunn and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturtsil closes the distance and clinches.
Sweeperton has picked Sturtsil up - he's going for a ride! Sweeperton dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sweeperton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sturtsil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sturtsil wants to get back to full guard.
Sweeperton thows a huge punch but Sturtsil dodges it nicely.
Sturtsil trying to control but Sweeperton postures up.
Sturtsil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sweeperton content to control rather than advance.
Sturtsil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sweeperton.
Sturtsil on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sweeperton not doing much here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturtsil tries to kick Sweeperton off but Sweeperton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeperton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sturtsil does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sturtsil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sweeperton throwing shots but Sturtsil is blocking nicely.
Sturtsil is looking to control Sweeperton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sturtsil avoid being mounted?
Sturtsil is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sturtsil gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sweeperton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sturtsil keeping moving, preventing Sweeperton from controlling successfully.
Sweeperton landing some decent shots from guard.
Sturtsil throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sturtsil working a defensive guard here.
Sturtsil is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sturtsil controls Sweeperton momentarily but Sweeperton frees himself.
Sturtsil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sweeperton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sturtsil keeping moving, preventing Sweeperton from controlling successfully.
Sturtsil is looking for a triangle but Sweeperton pushes his legs off easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Sturtsil's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sturtsil working a defensive guard here.
Sturtsil working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sweeperton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sweeperton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sweeperton with a nice head shot there.
Sturtsil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sweeperton defends well.
Sweeperton advances position into side control!
Sturtsil tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sweeperton advances nicely into full mount.
Sturtsil is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sweeperton wants to control the pace but Sturtsil is squirming around nicely.
Sweeperton raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sturtsil wants to hold on but Sweeperton pushes him away.
Sweeperton looking to control but Sturtsil is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sturtsil is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sweeperton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sturtsil is squirming around, avoiding Sweeperton's attempts to control the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sturtsil really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sturtsil is working hard here to advance position.
Sweeperton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sturtsil?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sturtsil sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sturtsil taking some punishment here, with Sweeperton in his half guard.
Sturtsil tries to roll over but Sweeperton keeps him under control.
Sturtsil is trying to stand.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Leg Sweeperton dominated that 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.
Sweeperton drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sweeperton trying to control but Sturtsil is working from the bottom.
Sturtsil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sweeperton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sturtsil's head.
Sweeperton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sturtsil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sweeperton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sturtsil is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sturtsil looking for a guillotine here but Sweeperton defends easily.
Sweeperton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sweeperton postures up and lands a big shot to Sturtsil's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturtsil is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sweeperton is aware though and is defending well.
Sweeperton is working Sturtsil over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sweeperton scoring with some ground and pound.
Sweeperton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Sweeperton there.
Sweeperton works his way into side control.
Sweeperton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sturtsil tries to buck Sweeperton off but Sweeperton is having none of it.
Sturtsil takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sturtsil is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sweeperton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sturtsil, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sturtsil is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sturtsil wants to control but Sweeperton postures up.
Sweeperton is looking to take a break and control but Sturtsil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sturtsil stops Sweeperton from passing to mount.
Sweeperton working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sweeperton wants to control but Sturtsil is keeping him busy.
Sweeperton creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sturtsil sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturtsil manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweeperton is just content to waste time from the top position. Sturtsil takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sweeperton prevents Sturtsil from getting back to his feet.
Sturtsil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sturtsil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sweeperton scoring with some ground and pound.
Sweeperton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leg Sweeperton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sweeperton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sturtsil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sweeperton lands a couple of digs.
Sturtsil keeping full guard, as Sweeperton tries to pass.
Sweeperton won't allow Sturtsil to sweep him here.
Sturtsil keeping moving, preventing Sweeperton from controlling successfully.
Sturtsil is looking to sweep but instead, Sweeperton has passed into half guard.
Sweeperton lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturtsil is trying to stand.
Sweeperton is thwarting Sturtsil's attempts to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sweeperton in particular looking to stall.
Sweeperton is looking to take a break and control but Sturtsil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sturtsil trying to control from the bottom.
Sturtsil wants to improve his position but Sweeperton is controlling well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sweeperton swings for the body but Sturtsil moves out of range.
Sweeperton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sturtsil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sturtsil shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sweeperton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sturtsil looking to pass the guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Leg Sweeperton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sweeperton misses the shot to the body.
Sturtsil closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sweeperton's guard.
Sturtsil chips away with some ground and pound.
Sweeperton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sweeperton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sturtsil's guard.
Sturtsil looking for a guillotine here but Sweeperton defends easily.
Sweeperton stays in close to Sturtsil's body and controls the position.
Sweeperton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sturtsil's head.
Sturtsil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sweeperton with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweeperton trying to control but Sturtsil is working from the bottom.
Sturtsil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sweeperton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sweeperton preventing the sweep.
Sturtsil keeping moving, preventing Sweeperton from controlling successfully.
Sweeperton looking to pass the guard.
Sweeperton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sturtsil is looking for a triangle here but Sweeperton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sweeperton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sturtsil keeps working.
Sturtsil is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweeperton is looking to take a break and control but Sturtsil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sturtsil sneaks back into half guard.
Sweeperton is working for a submission of some sort.
Sweeperton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sturtsil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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!
Sturtsil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sturtsil wants to control but Sweeperton is keeping busy.
Sweeperton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sturtsil has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturtsil regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sweeperton passes Sturtsil's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sturtsil wants to get back to full guard.
Sweeperton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sweeperton connects with a nice short shot to Sturtsil's temple.
Sweeperton is trying to control the action in half guard but Sturtsil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sturtsil is looking to improve his position.
Sweeperton is trying to control. Sturtsil wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sweeperton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sweeperton wants to pass the guard but Sturtsil is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturtsil is trying to maintain the position but Sweeperton is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sweeperton misses with a body shot.
Sweeperton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sweeperton lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sturtsil had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sweeperton defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sweeperton wants to control from the top but Sturtsil keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sturtsil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sweeperton defends well.
Leg Sweeperton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sweeperton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leg Sweeperton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sweeperton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leg Sweeperton!
Leg Sweeperton took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kuroda Atsushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Marciano's choice of entrance music: Wu-Tang - "Think Differently" (feat. Roc Marciano). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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164 lbs
38 - 14 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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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
33 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kuroda Atsushi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atsushi misses with an uppercut.
Atsushi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marciano.
Atsushi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Atsushi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Marciano finds it's way through Atsushi's defenses.
Atsushi takes the fight into the clinch.
Atsushi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Atsushi misses with some punches.
Atsushi looking to stall.
Marciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atsushi misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marciano breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi tries to land a front kick but Marciano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marciano defending well as Atsushi loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Marciano as he checks the leg kick.
Marciano scores with a jab to the body.
Atsushi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marciano looks to land a left hand but Atsushi moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atsushi. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Atsushi misses its intended target.
Atsushi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Atsushi throws a body kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Marciano.
Decent striking displayed by Marciano there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marciano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Atsushi walks into a stiff left hand from Marciano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Marciano.
Atsushi is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi with a hook.
Marciano has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Marciano closes the distance and clinches up with Atsushi, looking for a takedown. Marciano pushes Atsushi against the cage but Atsushi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marciano connects with a nice looking jab.
Marciano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atsushi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marciano moves away from the strike by Atsushi.
Marciano misses with a hook.
Atsushi tries to land a leg kick but Marciano saw it coming and moves away.
Marciano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Atsushi in his tracks.
Atsushi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marciano finds it's way round the side to connect with Atsushi's head.
Marciano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atsushi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Atsushi.
Atsushi checks the leg kick.
Atsushi darts in and clinches Marciano up against the cage.
Marciano blocks an uppercut.
Marciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Atsushi.
Marciano stuffs the takedown.
Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Atsushi is just out of range.
Atsushi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marciano pushes Atsushi up against the cage in a clinch.
Marciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Atsushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marciano tries a body shot but Atsushi blocks it.
Marciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atsushi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atsushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atsushi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Atsushi taking a breather.
Atsushi misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano misses with a punch to the body.
Atsushi misses with some punches.
Atsushi looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano wants a takedown.
Marciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atsushi misses with a leg kick.
Atsushi misses with a low kick.
Marciano misses with a straight right.
Atsushi looks to land a body kick but Marciano moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atsushi misses with a wild body shot.
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atsushi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atsushi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Atsushi, right into the meat.
Atsushi lands a leg kick that knocks Marciano off balance momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano forces Atsushi back against the cage and clinches.
Marciano leaning against his opponent.
Atsushi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Atsushi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marciano's elbow.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marciano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atsushi's waist but Atsushi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marciano off to one side.
Atsushi scores with a jab to the head.
Marciano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano works Atsushi's body with a nice hook.
Atsushi blocks a low kick nicely.
Marciano misses with a right hand
and Atsushi counters with a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marciano. Atsushi shrugs it off though.
Marciano throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Atsushi was covering up waiting for the punch and Marciano finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Marciano throws a strike but Atsushi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atsushi trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atsushi passes Marciano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano tries to roll over but Atsushi keeps him under control.
Atsushi is stalling here. Marciano is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Atsushi seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Marciano has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Marciano advances to full mount.
Marciano looking to ground and pound but Atsushi is blocking nicely.
Marciano avoids the attempt from Atsushi to control.
Marciano thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Atsushi tries to lock up and control but Marciano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atsushi tries to hold on but Marciano pushes him away.
Marciano trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Atsushi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marciano content just to control the position here.
Atsushi tries to hold on but Marciano pushes him away.
Atsushi is looking to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushi is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano controlling from mount.
Marciano lands a heavy elbow.
Marciano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Atsushi is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Atsushi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Atsushi tries to hold on but Marciano pushes him away.
Marciano with a couple of short strikes.
Atsushi tries to hold on but Marciano pushes him away.
Atsushi taking shots to the head.
Marciano scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Atsushi?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano lands a heavy elbow.
Atsushi is rocked!
Marciano avoids the attempt from Atsushi to control.
Oh Atsushi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marciano wants to control the pace but Atsushi is squirming around nicely.
Atsushi seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi wants to hold on but Marciano pushes him away.
Rocky Marciano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marciano with the ground and pound from mount.
Atsushi tries to reverse the position but Marciano maintains control.
Marciano pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Atsushi regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano wants to free his trapped foot but Atsushi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marciano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Atsushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atsushi throws a hook but Marciano blocks it.
Atsushi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marciano jabs Atsushi right on the nose. Atsushi blinks but takes it well.
Atsushi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atsushi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marciano jabs Atsushi right on the nose. Atsushi blinks but takes it well.
Atsushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Atsushi.
Marciano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Atsushi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Marciano catches Atsushi napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Atsushi to the canvas!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushi controls Marciano momentarily but Marciano frees himself.
Marciano looking to sit in guard and control but Atsushi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marciano is on top in guard.
Atsushi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Marciano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atsushi is keeping the position for now.
Atsushi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Atsushi working a defensive guard here.
Marciano is stalling in the full guard.
Atsushi wants to sweep here but Marciano controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Marciano is looking to take a break and control but Atsushi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Atsushi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Atsushi is desperately trying to improve his position but Marciano has a good base and remains in mount.
Atsushi wants to control but Marciano is having none of it.
Marciano tries to control but Atsushi wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Atsushi hang on?
Marciano jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Atsushi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Atsushi can't do much from the bottom here.
Marciano creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Atsushi tries to improve position but can't.
Marciano misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Marciano working away.
Marciano wants to control but Atsushi is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Atsushi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Atsushi is looking to regain half guard here but Marciano keeps moving and retains side control.
Marciano trying to control the position but Atsushi is working away.
Marciano is chipping away with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atsushi struggling a bit here.
Marciano tries to move to mount but Atsushi blocks the move with his legs.
Marciano trying to control the position but Atsushi is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Marciano scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Atsushi?
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atsushi.
Marciano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atsushi is looking to land body kicks.
Marciano connects with a right hand. Atsushi shakes it off.
Marciano throws a good cross that connects.
Marciano tries to clinch there but Atsushi circles away.
Marciano scores with a jab to the head.
Atsushi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marciano.
Atsushi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Atsushi misses with a leg kick.
Atsushi lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano throws a left that rocks Atsushi and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Marciano dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Atsushi regain composure!
Marciano creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Atsushi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Marciano throws a strike aimed at the side of Atsushi's head but Atsushi avoids it well.
Marciano lands a few punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Atsushi is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Marciano can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano is the new lightweight champion!
Rocky Marciano decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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