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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oisin O Conghaile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Gamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Conghaile's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Deer's Cry by Angelina. The crowd seem to be enjoying Gamer's choice of entrance music: krolithika. 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
28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oisin O Conghaile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Gamer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamer tries to bum rush O Conghaile with a series of wild strikes but O Conghaile uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Conghaile is looking to counter punch.
Oisin O Conghaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Conghaile misses with a body kick.
O Conghaile pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gamer takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Edward Gamer has been cut.
Gamer lands a really nice looking cross but O Conghaile seems unphased.
It looks like Oisin O Conghaile has been cut.
Gamer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but O Conghaile checks it well.
O Conghaile throws a right hand that misses
and Gamer counters with a good low kick that O Conghaile was not able to check.
Gamer cracks O Conghaile with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gamer misses with a two punch combination.
O Conghaile's corner calls for a 1-2. O Conghaile obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
O Conghaile looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
O Conghaile pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
O Conghaile fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gamer.
Gamer wants to land a leg kick but O Conghaile is out of range.
O Conghaile thinks about countering with a head kick.
O Conghaile with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
O Conghaile quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gamer slips a jab from O Conghaile.
Gamer flicks out a counter leg kick but O Conghaile steps away.
Gamer's coach down at KAMOT-E 4.5* sparring gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gamer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Gamer takes one on the button.
O Conghaile chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gamer can pounce on him.
Gamer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
O Conghaile throws a body punch but Gamer moves out of range.
Gamer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gamer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Conghaile.
Gamer misses with a few strikes there.
O Conghaile moves into the clinch.
O Conghaile blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
O Conghaile lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Conghaile misses with a body punch.
O Conghaile is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
O Conghaile manages to break the clinch.
O Conghaile has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Planet Granite in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile misses with a hook to the body
and Gamer counters with a crisp one two that drops O Conghaile! Gamer thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves O Conghaile to his feet! O Conghaile is in big trouble!
O Conghaile is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamer fakes the body blow, causing O Conghaile to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! O Conghaile goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward Gamer!
Edward Gamer 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.
Oisin O Conghaile spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Philippe Njewel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jim Beckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Philippe Njewel!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Njewel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beckett's guard.
Beckett looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Njewel has picked Beckett up and slammed him! Beckett can't keep hold of the triangle and Njewel manages to pass to side control!
Beckett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beckett actively working from the bottom here.
Beckett wants to control but Njewel is keeping busy.
Njewel is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njewel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njewel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beckett is just riding it out for now. Njewel eventually gives up the hold.
Njewel stalling away here and it's allowed Beckett to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Beckett working for a triangle but Njewel defends it easily.
Beckett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Njewel is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Njewel wants to pass the guard but Beckett is keeping the position.
Njewel postures up in Beckett's guard and throws a big left but Beckett blocks it.
Njewel pushes down on Beckett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Beckett is in trouble now - Njewel has advanced to mount!
Beckett tries to reverse the position but Njewel maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beckett blocking the ground and pound.
Njewel lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Beckett hang on?
Njewel controlling his opponent.
Njewel avoids the attempt from Beckett to control.
Njewel thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beckett slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Njewel works his way into side control.
Beckett stops Njewel from passing to mount.
Njewel throwing strikes but Beckett manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Njewel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Njewel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Philippe Njewel 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.
A jab from Beckett misses.
Beckett with a nice cross.
Beckett thuds a left hand into Njewel's body.
Njewel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Njewel blocks a jab.
Njewel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beckett's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beckett.
Good work by Beckett as he checks the leg kick.
Beckett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Njewel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Njewel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beckett misses with a low kick.
Njewel swings for the body but Beckett moves out of range.
Beckett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beckett scores with a leg kick.
Njewel throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beckett misses with an uppercut
and Njewel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Njewel moves out of range of the body kick from Beckett.
Njewel takes one on the button.
Njewel misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njewel connects with a body shot that sends Beckett's belly button to the back.
Beckett blocks a low kick nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beckett.
Beckett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Njewel was well out of range. Poor timing from Beckett.
Beckett throws a leg kick but Njewel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Njewel staying out of range there.
Beckett sizes up Njewel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Njewel moves out of range of the body kick from Beckett.
Njewel moves out of range as Beckett throws a body kick.
Beckett with a nice cross.
Beckett motions for Njewel to come forward. Beckett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Njewel throws the kick towards the body but Beckett avoids it.
Njewel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Njewel throws a shot from downtown. Beckett moves away and avoids it.
Beckett throws out a loose jab but Njewel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Njewel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beckett cracks the inside of Njewel's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Njewel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Njewel needs to keep his hands up - Beckett had a free shot at his head there.
Beckett scores with a leg kick.
Beckett scores with a punch to the head.
A clash of legs there as Njewel blocks the low kick.
Beckett misses with the combination.
Njewel throws a hook but Beckett avoids it easily.
Jim Beckett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Njewel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Njewel scoring well with a low kick there.
Njewel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beckett on the side of the head.
A left lands for Njewel.
Njewel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beckett defends well and Njewel ends up having to push Beckett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Njewel checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Njewel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beckett blocks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Njewel.
Njewel lands with a straight right. Beckett didn't see that one coming.
Beckett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Njewel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njewel fails to land with a series of punches.
Beckett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beckett lands an overhand right.
Njewel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beckett.
Njewel looks to score with a jab to the body but Beckett is just out of range.
Beckett works Njewel's body with a nice hook.
Beckett slips under a jab.
Beckett catches Njewel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice uppercut there from Njewel.
Beckett stuns Njewel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Njewel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beckett. Beckett obviously looking to wear him down.
Beckett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jim Beckett is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beckett scores with a nice strike.
Njewel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Beckett throws a body punch but Njewel moves out of range.
Beckett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Njewel throws a push kick but Beckett slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Njewel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Njewel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beckett misses with a looping right.
Njewel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Njewel looks to score with a jab to the body but Beckett is just out of range.
Njewel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Njewel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Beckett eats them both and turns towards Njewel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Njewel throws a low kick, looking for Beckett's leg but Beckett calmly moves out of range.
Beckett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Njewel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beckett throws the left hand but Njewel avoids the punch easily.
Njewel misses with a looping right.
Beckett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beckett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Njewel throws out the jab.
Njewel checks a leg kick.
Njewel throws a jab but it's blocked by Beckett.
Njewel tries a low kick but Beckett avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jim Beckett will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Njewel throws a leg kick which misses Beckett's front leg but catches the back leg as Beckett tries to avoid it.
Njewel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beckett dives in for a single leg takedown but Njewel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Njewel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beckett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Njewel's guard.
Beckett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beckett trying to control the position from guard on top but Njewel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Njewel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Beckett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njewel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beckett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Njewel keeping moving, preventing Beckett from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Martin Philippe Njewel has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njewel working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Njewel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Njewel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Beckett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Njewel.
Njewel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beckett. Beckett obviously looking to wear him down.
Beckett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beckett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Beckett scores with a takedown into Njewel's guard.
Njewel looking to control.
Beckett is fighting to break Njewel's control of his arms but Njewel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beckett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Beckett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beckett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Njewel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beckett.
Njewel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njewel is defending against the submission attempts here by Beckett.
Njewel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beckett thows a huge punch but Njewel dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Beckett wants to take a breather but Njewel is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beckett throws a low kick, looking for Njewel's leg but Njewel calmly moves out of range.
Njewel moves out of range of the strikes.
Njewel tries a head kick but it misses.
Beckett throws a right and a left that Njewel avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Njewel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Beckett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beckett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Njewel looks to move to half guard but instead Beckett has passed into mount! Damn!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Njewel regains half guard.
Beckett is looking to take a break and control but Njewel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Beckett showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Beckett 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jim Beckett!
After winning the bout, Jim Beckett 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Uruhara Hatake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kharitonov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by BLUNT - Raggae All Day. Uruhara Hatake is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uruhara Hatake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov wants to slow Hatake down by chopping away at his legs.
We've been told by Hatake's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kharitonov throws a hook but Hatake avoids it easily.
Kharitonov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hatake throws a big counter combination but Kharitonov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hatake misses with a takedown attempt - Kharitonov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kharitonov throws out a counter right but Hatake avoids it with no problem.
Kharitonov scores with a jab. Hatake acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kharitonov lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Kharitonov misses.
Hatake throws a big counter combination but Kharitonov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hatake on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kharitonov. Kharitonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kharitonov scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatake scores with a head kick. Kharitonov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hatake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kharitonov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kharitonov throws a low kick, looking for Hatake's leg but Hatake calmly moves out of range.
Hatake appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatake avoids the head kick by Kharitonov.
Hatake ducks under a wild hook from Kharitonov.
A left lands for Kharitonov.
Hatake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kharitonov throws a front kick aimed at Hatake's knee but Hatake avoids it well.
We've been informed that Kharitonov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hatake stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov throws a head kick but Hatake moves out of range.
Kharitonov cracks Hatake with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kharitonov misses the jab.
Hatake throws a chopping leg kick but Kharitonov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Kharitonov.
Hatake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kharitonov.
Hatake is looking for a counter combo.
Kharitonov tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Kharitonov.
Kharitonov avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatake throws a right and a left that Kharitonov avoids nicely.
Kharitonov tries to score with a low kick but Hatake moves his leg out of the way.
Hatake is looking for a counter combo.
Hatake shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vladimir Kharitonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kharitonov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kharitonov is looking to slow Hatake down with leg kicks.
Kharitonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kharitonov scores with a nice head shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kharitonov.
Kharitonov scores with a jab to the head.
Kharitonov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hatake under the eye.
Hatake is rocked!
Kharitonov drops Hatake with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hatake! Kharitonov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kharitonov!
Vladimir Kharitonov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Zelenka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Cero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cero is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hate Me Now - Nas. Numero Cero 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Zelenka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Numero Cero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zelenka clinches with his opponent.
Zelenka misses with the head strike.
Zelenka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zelenka misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Zelenka.
Cero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cero tries a body shot but Zelenka blocks it.
Zelenka lands a shoulder strike.
Cero pushes Zelenka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zelenka tries to throw a body punch but Cero avoids it by throwing Zelenka back against the cage.
Cero taking a breather.
Zelenka tries to throw a body punch but Cero avoids it by throwing Zelenka back against the cage.
Cero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cero has a couple of punches blocked by Zelenka.
A shot in the inside from Cero.
A hook to the body from Zelenka.
Zelenka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zelenka tries to throw a body punch but Cero avoids it by throwing Zelenka back against the cage.
Zelenka lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Zelenka.
Cero looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zelenka.
Cero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zelenka misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Zelenka fails to land.
Zelenka blocks an uppercut.
Zelenka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zelenka.
Cero looking to slow down the pace here.
Cero has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zelenka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cero can turn it around.
Zelenka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zelenka scores with a hook to the body.
Cero prevents a body shot from Zelenka.
Cero lands with a right to the head.
Zelenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zelenka fails to land.
Cero blocks an uppercut.
Cero trying to stall but Zelenka improves his position.
Cero stalling against the cage.
Zelenka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cero backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zelenka.
Zelenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cero misses with a punch to the body.
Zelenka blocks a body shot from Cero.
A head punch on the inside from Zelenka fails to land.
Zelenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cero.
Cero will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zelenka up against the cage.
Zelenka gets through Cero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Cero.
Cero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zelenka misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cero - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right handed body shot lands from Cero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero is pushing Zelenka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zelenka throws a head punch that misses.
Zelenka working aggressively here.
Cero scores with a shoulder strike.
Zelenka tries a body shot but Cero blocks it.
Cero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zelenka throws a head punch that misses.
Cero looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Zelenka fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Zelenka fails to land.
Cero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zelenka backwards.
Zelenka blocks an uppercut.
Cero blocks an uppercut.
Cero is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zelenka is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Cero.
A left hand lands to the body for Cero.
Zelenka lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cero.
Cero lands a hook that snaps the head of Zelenka backwards.
Cero looking to stall.
Zelenka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Cero trying to control the position but instead, Zelenka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cero into the cage.
A short right from Zelenka on the inside.
Zelenka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cero backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cero - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Numero Cero.
Cero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zelenka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cero is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Zelenka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zelenka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zelenka scores with a shot to the side of Cero's head.
Cero lands with a light punch inside.
Zelenka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cero's elbow.
Zelenka misses with a punch to the body.
Zelenka misses with a punch on the inside.
Cero slows down the pace here.
Zelenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zelenka backwards.
Zelenka misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zelenka fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelenka swings wildly with an uppercut but Cero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zelenka misses with the head strike.
Zelenka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cero blocks a body shot from Zelenka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zelenka backwards.
Cero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zelenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cero has a couple of punches blocked by Zelenka.
A short body shot lands from Cero as the two fighters clinch.
Zelenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cero.
A head punch on the inside from Zelenka fails to land.
Cero blocking some punches.
Cero lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zelenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zelenka misses with a body punch.
Zelenka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zelenka fails to land.
Cero lands a body shot.
Cero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Cero.
Cero looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Zelenka.
A nice left hand lands by Cero.
Zelenka struggles to land a body shot inside as Cero controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Cero.
A short left from Zelenka.
Cero trying to stall but Zelenka improves his position.
Cero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zelenka misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zelenka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zelenka misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Cero fails to land.
Cero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zelenka backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Zelenka fails to land.
Zelenka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cero blocks a body shot from Zelenka.
Cero blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cero trying to stall but Zelenka improves his position.
Cero tries a body shot but Zelenka blocks it.
Zelenka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zelenka.
A head punch on the inside from Zelenka fails to land.
Cero has Zelenka pushed against the cage.
Cero working aggressively here.
Cero tries to work over Zelenka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zelenka misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cero.
Cero stalling in the clinch.
Zelenka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zelenka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zelenka pushes Cero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zelenka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jan Zelenka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zelenka pushes Cero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zelenka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cero trying to control the position but instead, Zelenka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cero into the cage.
Zelenka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zelenka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cero can do to turn this around?
Cero is leaning against Zelenka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zelenka.
Zelenka lands a hook that snaps the head of Cero backwards.
Zelenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zelenka's elbow.
Zelenka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zelenka tries to work over Cero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Cero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jan Zelenka will probably get the nod.
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!
Zelenka throws a sloppy head kick and Cero moves out of range easily.
Cero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zelenka throws a good cross that connects.
Cero misses with an uppercut
and Zelenka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cero lands a jab to Zelenka's midsection.
Zelenka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cero.
Cero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zelenka throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zelenka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cero. Cero obviously looking to wear him down.
Cero cracks Zelenka with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zelenka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cero manages to avoid it.
Zelenka throws a lazy right hand but Cero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cero throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zelenka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cero keeps Zelenka at a distance using the push kick.
Cero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cero is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zelenka moves out of range as Cero throws a body kick.
Cero connects with an inside leg kick.
Cero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cero slips a straight right by Zelenka.
Zelenka tries to clinch there but Cero circles away.
Zelenka 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.
Zelenka moves to clinch but Cero breaks away
and Cero counters with a head kick.
Zelenka is rocked!
Cero takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Zelenka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cero feints a jab and as Zelenka dips his head, Cero unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Zelenka right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Zelenka falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Cero smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Numero Cero!
An out of breath Numero Cero thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jan Zelenka had this to say: 'I retire?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick McWhiskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Mutou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McWhiskey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪. On his way into the cage it seems that Patrick McWhiskey has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Patrick McWhiskey seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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212 lbs
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213 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
34 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick McWhiskey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiji Mutou!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWhiskey lunges at Mutou with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mutou's hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mutou 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.
McWhiskey misses the shot to the body.
McWhiskey tries a low kick but Mutou avoids it.
Mutou is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McWhiskey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Patrick McWhiskey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McWhiskey misses with an uppercut. Mutou saw that one coming.
Mutou is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McWhiskey lands with a shot to the body.
McWhiskey misses the shot to the body.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown but McWhiskey shows good takedown defense.
McWhiskey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mutou counters with a single leg into guard. McWhiskey didn't expect that.
McWhiskey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McWhiskey is looking for a triangle but Mutou pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McWhiskey is trying to control the position but Mutou postures up.
McWhiskey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mutou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McWhiskey has an active guard here but Mutou has managed to pass into half guard.
Mutou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mutou is trying to control. McWhiskey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mutou wants to free his trapped foot but McWhiskey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mutou lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McWhiskey looking for submissions off his back.
Mutou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mutou seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mutou works his way into side control.
Mutou in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWhiskey holding on.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mutou throws an elbow but McWhiskey slips to the side and avoids it well.
Mutou landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mutou in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McWhiskey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mutou's best efforts.
Mutou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McWhiskey is looking for a sweep. Mutou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mutou is controlling the pace.
Mutou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McWhiskey trying to control here.
Mutou working McWhiskey over with strikes.
McWhiskey tries to get to full guard but Mutou has control of the leg.
Mutou is looking to advance position but McWhiskey won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWhiskey gets full guard.
McWhiskey is looking for a triangle here but Mutou uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Mutou dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McWhiskey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab by McWhiskey.
Mutou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McWhiskey.
McWhiskey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McWhiskey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Keiji Mutou has got the better of the ground game so far.
McWhiskey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mutou.
McWhiskey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McWhiskey is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWhiskey takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWhiskey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mutou scores with punches from side control.
McWhiskey is looking to reverse the position.
Mutou wants to lay and pray for a moment but McWhiskey keeps working.
McWhiskey can't do much from the bottom here.
McWhiskey is not content to let Mutou control the position.
Mutou postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on McWhiskey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWhiskey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Mutou stalls from top position.
Mutou scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at McWhiskey to see if he's OK.
Mutou is looking to take a break and control but McWhiskey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou cracks McWhiskey with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee asks Mutou politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mutou prefers to stall for the moment though.
McWhiskey is looking for a sweep.
Mutou working the head and body with strikes.
Mutou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McWhiskey takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mutou is chipping away with strikes.
McWhiskey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mutou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWhiskey is trying to control Mutou's posture but Mutou avoids it.
McWhiskey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mutou off and has taken his back!
Mutou staying busy and making it hard for McWhiskey to control.
Mutou tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McWhiskey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mutou is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mutou slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutou trying to control here.
Mutou might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McWhiskey haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Mutou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McWhiskey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McWhiskey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mutou counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mutou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McWhiskey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McWhiskey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou.
Mutou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McWhiskey is trying to control the position but Mutou postures up.
Mutou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McWhiskey is keeping the position for now.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McWhiskey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McWhiskey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mutou defends well.
Mutou lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWhiskey keeping full guard, as Mutou tries to pass.
Mutou trying to control but McWhiskey is working from the bottom.
McWhiskey working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McWhiskey throws a combination that misses
and Mutou counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mutou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McWhiskey trying to hold on to Mutou's head to control him but Mutou postures up.
Mutou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Patrick McWhiskey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWhiskey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mutou lands strikes from half guard.
McWhiskey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McWhiskey.
Mutou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mutou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McWhiskey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McWhiskey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mutou.
McWhiskey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mutou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mutou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mutou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWhiskey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mutou lands a couple of digs.
Mutou wants to control from the top but McWhiskey keeps moving.
Mutou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McWhiskey is trying to control the position but Mutou postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McWhiskey throws a right hand that misses
and Mutou counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mutou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McWhiskey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mutou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mutou advances to half guard.
Mutou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mutou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McWhiskey defending well though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keiji Mutou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mutou 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou gave a mention to Namunamu Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Patrick McWhiskey spoke after the fight, saying 'Ouch!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Gaarlandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axe comes into the arena with Bon Jovi - Livin' on a Prayer blaring out of the sound system. Billy Axe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
140 lbs
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25
140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Gaarlandt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gaarlandt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Axe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Gaarlandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt scores with a nice strike.
Gaarlandt connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Axe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Axe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jesus Gaarlandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaarlandt looking to score a takedown here. Axe is defending well but Gaarlandt drives through and ends up in Axe's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaarlandt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Axe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gaarlandt has Axe in his guard.
Axe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Axe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaarlandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Axe tries to stand but Gaarlandt is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Axe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gaarlandt is looking for a triangle but Axe pushes his legs off easily.
Axe pushing down on Gaarlandt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Axe is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing that Axe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gaarlandt looking for submissions off his back.
Gaarlandt actively working from the bottom here.
Gaarlandt wants to get back to full guard.
Axe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Axe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gaarlandt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe seems to be looking for submissions.
Axe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gaarlandt gets back to full guard.
Gaarlandt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Axe trying to control but Gaarlandt is working from the bottom.
Axe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Axe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gaarlandt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Axe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Axe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gaarlandt looking for a guillotine here but Axe defends easily.
Gaarlandt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaarlandt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Axe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gaarlandt's guard.
Axe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaarlandt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Axe.
Axe gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Axe wants to clinch.
Axe gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Axe.
Gaarlandt managing to block the knees to the body from Axe.
Axe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick but Axe moves out of range.
Gaarlandt gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaarlandt has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Axe should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gaarlandt has tightened it up now! Axe should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jesus Gaarlandt!
A victorious Jesus Gaarlandt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chibi Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Radar Salter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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148 lbs
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152 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Chibi Tsushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radar Salter!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsushima lands with a nice body kick.
Tsushima 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.
Salter misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsushima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsushima moves away.
Tsushima dodges the punch combination from Salter.
Salter missing with a left hand there. Tsushima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsushima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Salter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Salter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tsushima counters with a series of strikes. Salter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Salter misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Salter misses the target.
Salter cracks Tsushima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Salter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salter thows a leg kick but Tsushima checks it
and Tsushima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salter, as that shot connected.
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!
Tsushima slips under a jab.
Salter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsushima in his tracks.
Salter tries to work over Tsushima's front leg with a kick but Tsushima checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima misses the shot to the body.
Salter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Salter misses with a hook. Tsushima ducked under it nicely.
Radar Salter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salter missing with a left hand there. Tsushima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsushima is looking to counter punch.
Salter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Salter throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Tsushima misses its intended target.
Tsushima fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salter lunges at Tsushima with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tsushima's hand.
Salter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tsushima throws a low kick but Salter moves out of range easily.
Salter misses with a hook
and Tsushima counters with a straight right hand.
Donk. Salter catches Tsushima right on the button with a cross.
Salter throws a right hand that misses
and Tsushima counters with a low kick, right behind Salter 's knee.
Tsushima shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Salter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsushima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Salter keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima tries to move to mount but Salter blocks the move with his legs.
Tsushima trying to control the position but Salter is working away.
Salter is trying to buck Tsushima off.
Tsushima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Salter is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tsushima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Salter is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tsushima has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salter is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tsushima is trying to get an arm triangle but Salter is defending well.
Tsushima advances to mount.
Salter really wants to buck Tsushima off and get back to his feet.
Tsushima with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tsushima unloads with some shots from mount but Salter bucks and avoids them well.
Salter is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tsushima looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Salter taking shots to the head.
Tsushima throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Salter can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tsushima looking to control but Salter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Salter 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.
Salter's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Tsushima looking to control but Salter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tsushima won't let Salter get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tsushima trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsushima connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chibi Tsushima dominated that round.
That's time! Tsushima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Salter cracks Tsushima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Salter scores with a punch to the head.
Salter throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsushima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salter throws the left hand but Tsushima avoids the punch easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tsushima checks a leg kick.
Salter looks to throw the jab but Tsushima is out of range.
Salter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsushima throws out the jab.
Salter throws a hook but Tsushima avoids it easily.
Salter missing with a left hand there. Tsushima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsushima thumps Salter with a low kick.
Radar Salter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsushima misses with an uppercut. Salter saw that one coming.
Salter throws a combination that misses
and Tsushima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Tsushima was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tsushima slips a jab from Salter.
A punch combination from Salter misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tsushima counters with a low kick, right behind Salter 's knee.
Salter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsushima appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tsushima's hands.
Tsushima fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Salter! But no joy.
Tsushima throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Salter.
The fighters circling - Salter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsushima fires out a quick counter leg kick but Salter just manages to avoid it.
Tsushima shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tsushima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salter can do to turn this around?
Tsushima passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Salter!
Salter squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tsushima wants to control the pace but Salter is squirming around nicely.
Salter wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima wants to finish this one by submission but Salter is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tsushima.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsushima throws some wild stikes that Salter manages to avoid easily.
Tsushima connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tsushima putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tsushima 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.
Tsushima with shots to the head and body - Salter looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tsushima is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Salter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tsushima scoring with strikes but Salter is staying in there.
Tsushima trying to control but Salter is having none of it.
Tsushima is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Salter can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salter somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Salter misses with a body shot.
Tsushima shoots in looking for a takedown but Salter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tsushima's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tsushima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsushima throwing a counter right hand but Salter manages to avoid it.
Salter throws an overhand right that lands on Tsushima's shoulder, as Tsushima tries to avoid the shot.
As Salter looks to move away, Tsushima throws a big counter combo bu Salter just gets out of the way.
Salter misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Salter. That snapped Tsushima's head back.
A jab from Tsushima does it's job there.
Salter loads up on a big right hand but Tsushima slips the punch.
As Salter looks to move away, Tsushima throws a big counter combo bu Salter just gets out of the way.
Tsushima takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tsushima throws out a loose jab but Salter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsushima throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salter.
Salter throws a head kick but Tsushima moves out of range.
Salter throws a big shot that misses.
Salter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsushima cracks Salter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsushima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Salter looks to move away, Tsushima throws a big counter combo bu Salter just gets out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salter.
Salter throws the left hand but Tsushima avoids the punch easily.
Tsushima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsushima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salter misses with a series of wild punches.
Salter throws a shot from downtown. Tsushima moves away and avoids it.
Tsushima is looking to counter punch.
Salter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chibi Tsushima will probably get the nod.
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!
Tsushima scores with a jab to the head.
Salter just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsushima ducks under a wild hook from Salter.
Nice defenses there by Tsushima.
Tsushima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salter throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsushima counters with a stiff right hand.
Tsushima takes one to the side of the head.
Salter looks to land a right hand but Tsushima moved out of range.
Salter throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Tsushima counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Salter misses
and Tsushima counters with a nice low kick that buckles Salter's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salter throws a lazy uppercut
and Tsushima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salter throws a lazy right hand but Tsushima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Salter misses with a body punch
and Tsushima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima slips under a jab.
Salter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salter misses with the body kick
and Tsushima counters with a nice leg kick.
Salter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsushima.
Salter lands with a nice combination. Tsushima backs away looking to recover.
Salter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Salter throws an overhand right that lands on Tsushima's shoulder, as Tsushima tries to avoid the shot.
Tsushima tries a head kick but it misses.
Salter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsushima manages to avoid it.
A cross from Salter lands.
Salter missing with a left hand there. Tsushima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Tsushima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Salter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tsushima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tsushima.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tsushima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salter lands a jab to the head.
Tsushima ducks under a wild hook from Salter.
A little feinted left hand from Tsushima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Salter wants to land a leg kick but Tsushima is out of range.
Tsushima changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tsushima tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Salter is able to avoid easily.
Salter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Salter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsushima ducks under a wild hook from Salter.
Tsushima misses with a straight left.
Salter swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsushima.
Salter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice cross by Tsushima.
Tsushima scores with a jab. Salter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Salter throws a solid leg kick but Tsushima takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Salter.
It looked like Tsushima was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tsushima takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Salter cracks Tsushima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tsushima misses with an attempted mid kick.
Salter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salter misses with a hook.
Salter misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsushima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsushima throws a big counter combination but Salter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tsushima scores with a hook.
Salter throws a shot to the body.
Radar Salter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tsushima tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salter misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsushima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salter misses with a right hand
and Tsushima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salter walks into a straight right hand from Tsushima.
Salter throws an off balance right hand
and Tsushima counters with a two punch combo.
Tsushima displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salter throws out the jab.
Salter throws a big shot that misses.
Salter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsushima looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Salter throws an overhand right that lands on Tsushima's shoulder, as Tsushima tries to avoid the shot.
Tsushima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Salter cracks Tsushima with an open hand slap.
Chibi Tsushima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsushima moves out of range of the strikes.
Salter misses with an uppercut. Tsushima saw that one coming.
Tsushima scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Salter. That snapped Tsushima's head back.
Tsushima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Salter misses with a body shot.
Radar Salter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salter misses with an uppercut
and Tsushima makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Radar Salter.
I think Tsushima 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Radar Salter!
Our winner, Radar Salter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rokki Kukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pluto Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kukko comes to the cage accompanied by Rokki puts asses in the seats!. Palhares is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: TOQUINHO. Pluto Palhares acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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174 lbs
20 - 6 - 0 |
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171 lbs
45 - 12 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokki Kukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pluto Palhares!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares throws a looping overhand right but Kukko ducks down to avoid it.
Palhares stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kukko.
Kukko staying out of range there.
Palhares closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kukko is trying to control but can't.
Kukko looking for submissions off his back.
Palhares thows a huge punch but Kukko dodges it nicely.
Kukko's coaches at Gangsterdamage have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kukko is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Palhares forces his way into half guard.
Kukko is trying to get back to full guard.
Kukko is refusing to be controlled, as Palhares sits in half guard.
Palhares maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kukko could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Palhares has cracked it and Kukko is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Palhares!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pluto Palhares!
During a confident post fight interview, Pluto Palhares thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gonna Spanked (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Rocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocker has chosen Ki:Theory - Stand By Me as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gonna Spanked!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Rocker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spanked uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocker.
Spanked throwing a counter right hand but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Spanked misses with a low kick.
Rocker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spanked throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spanked walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rocker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rocker lands with a nice body kick.
Rocker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spanked motions for Rocker to come forward. Spanked throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spanked. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocker cracks Spanked with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spanked looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rocker has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanked missing with a left hand there. Rocker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spanked takes a swing at Rocker's ribcage but misses.
Rocker throws a chopping leg kick but Spanked manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spanked throwing a counter right hand but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Rocker moves out of range of the body kick from Spanked.
Rocker connects with a looping right hand.
Spanked throws out a loose jab but Rocker uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanked takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spanked doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocker circles away.
Nice defenses there by Spanked.
Rocker scores with a jab to the head.
Rocker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spanked.
Spanked lands a lovely overhand right.
Rocker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rocker throws a low kick, looking for Spanked's leg but Spanked calmly moves out of range.
Rocker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Spanked stops Rocker from passing to mount.
Spanked is not content to let Rocker control the position.
Rocker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rocker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker wants to control but Spanked is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rocker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spanked haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sloppy strikes there by Rocker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spanked keeps working.
Rocker landing a few strikes.
Spanked gets back to half guard.
Rocker is trying to control. Spanked wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spanked is pressing down on Rocker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spanked tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanked pulls Rocker in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spanked doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Rocker misses.
Spanked seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rocker shoots in looking for a takedown but Spanked manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rocker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spanked fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rocker checks it well.
Rocker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spanked.
Rocker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spanked counters with a straight right hand.
Spanked throws a big shot that misses.
Spanked shoots for a double leg takedown but Rocker sprawls well. He's pushed Spanked's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rocker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spanked displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rocker.
Gonna Spanked has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rocker.
Rocker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rocker throws a leg kick but Spanked checks it.
Rocker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rocker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spanked takes one to the side of the head.
Rocker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spanked. Spanked obviously looking to wear him down.
Rocker misses with a body kick.
Spanked keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A head kick by Rocker misses
and Spanked counters with a low kick, right behind Rocker 's knee.
Spanked lands a nice looking body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Spanked misses the target.
Spanked throws a hook but Rocker blocks it.
Spanked walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Spanked. That snapped Rocker's head back.
Spanked tried to score with a low kick but Rocker checks it.
Rocker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spanked lands a nice shot to the body.
Rocker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spanked pushes Rocker away with a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanked chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rocker throws out a powerful jab.
Spanked stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rocker.
Spanked scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spanked is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rocker tries to get to full guard but Spanked has control of the leg.
Rocker has hold of Spanked's hands but Spanked slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rocker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Spanked thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rocker's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spanked is working away from the top position though.
Spanked lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Spanked looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rocker wants to control but Spanked is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rocker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rocker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Spanked puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rocker gets back to full guard.
Rocker working for submissions but it's allowed Spanked to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanked winds up and cracks Rocker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rocker is looking to improve his position.
Rocker is not content to let Spanked control the position.
Spanked prevents Rocker from improving his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonna Spanked dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Spanked finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spanked pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spanked jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spanked throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Spanked is looking to clinch.
Spanked checks a low kick from Rocker.
Rocker lands a nice looking body shot.
Spanked throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rocker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spanked won't be happy with that.
Spanked is not content to let Rocker control the position.
Spanked is trying to control Rocker's posture but Rocker avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanked looks to move to half guard but instead Rocker has passed into mount! Damn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Spanked can't escape the position.
Spanked tries to hold on but Rocker postures up.
Rocker working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rocker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanked avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rocker.
Ricky Rocker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spanked regains half guard.
Spanked on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Spanked throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Rocker manages to pass to side control.
Rocker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rocker controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanked is trying to get back to half guard.
Spanked is trying to control Rocker's posture but Rocker avoids it.
Rocker is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Spanked's shoulder. That is not cool.
Spanked is trying to control Rocker's posture but Rocker avoids it.
Spanked regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rocker drops an elbow to the side of Spanked's head.
Spanked is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spanked slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rocker controlling from the top position.
Rocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Spanked is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spanked is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rocker 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 looping hook to the body misses from Rocker. Spanked does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocker. Spanked does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spanked throws out a loose jab but Rocker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spanked. Spanked obviously looking to wear him down.
Rocker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spanked has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spanked misses with an uppercut.
Spanked avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spanked wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spanked shoots for a double leg takedown but Rocker sprawls well. He's pushed Spanked's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rocker misses with a lunging right hand
and Spanked counters with a good, hard body kick but Rocker shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rocker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spanked finds it's way round the side to connect with Rocker's head.
Gonna Spanked is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocker tries to work over Spanked's front leg with a kick but Spanked checks it.
Rocker punishes Spanked's body with a nice straight punch.
Rocker connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Rocker.
Rocker throws the left hand but Spanked avoids the punch easily.
Spanked misses with an uppercut. Rocker saw that one coming.
Rocker misses with a looping left.
Rocker looks for the body kick but Spanked saw that one coming.
Spanked connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rocker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spanked was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocker.
Spanked drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rocker sprawls and moves away.
Spanked connects with a leg kick. Rocker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Spanked scores with a push kick.
Rocker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spanked is out of range and Rocker settles back down.
Rocker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spanked.
Spanked lands a nice hook to Rocker's body. Rocker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rocker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rocker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spanked throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanked scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rocker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spanked. That did some damage!
Spanked takes one to the side of the head.
Spanked lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rocker tries to land a leg kick but Spanked saw it coming and moves away.
Rocker throws out a loose jab but Spanked uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spanked quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rocker catches Spanked with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Spanked throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rocker on the side of the head.
Rocker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rocker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spanked throws a leg kick but Rocker moved away.
Rocker looks to throw the jab but Spanked is out of range.
Rocker throws a sloppy head kick and Spanked moves out of range easily.
Spanked wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spanked shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rocker's guard.
Spanked slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker wants to sweep here but Spanked controlling him for the moment.
Rocker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spanked is looking to work some ground and pound but Rocker has wrist control.
Rocker looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Spanked is defending well. Rocker quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Spanked has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rocker celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Rocker! Ricky Rocker retains his welterweight title!
Ricky Rocker 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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