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PFC 20: Johnson vs Origi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Bogtrotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Bogtrotter has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mark Peters's chin.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Peters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Bogtrotter!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogtrotter dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peters. That did some damage!
Bogtrotter tries a head kick but it misses.
Bogtrotter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bogtrotter sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Peters to the ground! Bogtrotter dives into full mount looking to finish!
Peters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peters tries to hold on but Bogtrotter postures up.
Peters bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Peters scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bogtrotter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peters's guard.
Bogtrotter advances to half guard.
Peters is staying active underneath Bogtrotter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Peters actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bogtrotter is working for a submission of some sort.
Bogtrotter blocks the strikes from Peters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters tries to roll over but Bogtrotter keeps him under control.
Bogtrotter is working for a kimura but Peters is defending it quite comfortably.
Peters wants to improve his position but Bogtrotter is controlling well.
Bogtrotter seems to be looking for submissions.
Bogtrotter trying to mount his opponent but Peters defends it.
Bogtrotter is trying to control. Peters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Peters works his way to full guard. Good work.
Peters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bogtrotter drops back looking for a leg! Peters is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Peters manages to kick Bogtrotter off! Bogtrotter jumps back into Peters's guard.
Peters pulls Bogtrotter in to control the position.
Bogtrotter trying to control the position from guard on top but Peters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bogtrotter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bogtrotter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bogtrotter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogtrotter passes into half guard.
Bogtrotter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Peters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bogtrotter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bogtrotter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peters is just riding it out for now. Bogtrotter eventually gives up the hold.
Peters is not content to let Bogtrotter control the position.
Peters punching from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Peters punching from the bottom.
Peters wants to get back to full guard.
Bogtrotter is trying to work for a kimura but Peters is defending well.
Peters looking for submissions off his back.
Peters is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bogtrotter in particular looking to stall.
Bogtrotter is trying to control. Peters wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bogtrotter seems to be looking for submissions.
Bogtrotter is trying to work for a kimura but Peters is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Bogtrotter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bogtrotter connects with a jab.
Look low, kick high! Bogtrotter uses the oldest trick in the book to send Peters tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Bogtrotter is absolutely delighted - when Peters wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bruce Bogtrotter!
After the fight, Bruce Bogtrotter was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Noah Siver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phat Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phat Ho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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142 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Siver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phat Ho!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siver takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ho smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Siver looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.
Ho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ho fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Siver.
Siver on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ho misses with a hook. Siver ducked under it nicely.
Ho connects with an inside leg kick.
Siver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Siver is rocked!
Ho fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Siver to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Siver looks to clinch but Ho throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Siver taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Phat Ho!
After winning the bout, Phat Ho 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Peters Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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270 lbs
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Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinny Peters Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Todd!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Peters Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peters Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Todd is trying to defend but Peters Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Peters Jr looks to land a strike but Todd avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Peters Jr postures up.
Peters Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Peters Jr throws an elbow that misses. Todd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Peters Jr's guard. Nice move by Todd!
Todd trying to control but Peters Jr is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peters Jr trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Peters Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Peters Jr 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.
Peters Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Todd has wrist control.
Todd working a defensive guard here.
Peters Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Todd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peters Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Todd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Peters Jr postures up in Todd's guard and throws a big left but Todd blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters Jr connects with a couple of short punches.
Peters Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Todd working a defensive guard here.
Peters Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peters Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Todd keeping full guard, as Peters Jr tries to pass.
Todd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peters Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peters Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peters Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peters Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Peters Jr postures up.
Peters Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Todd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peters Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Todd's legs - danger averted.
Peters Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Peters Jr passes into half guard.
Peters Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Todd defending well though.
Todd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peters Jr.
Peters Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Todd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Peters Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peters Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Peters Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Peters Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Todd tries to roll over but Peters Jr keeps him under control.
Peters Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Todd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ground and pound from Peters Jr.
Peters Jr working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peters Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Peters Jr tries to pass to full mount but Todd defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Peters Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Todd's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Todd scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Todd.
It looks like Vinny Peters Jr has been cut.
Todd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Peters Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peters Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Peters Jr working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd is trying to get back to full guard.
Peters Jr winds up and cracks Todd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Todd is trying to maintain the position but Peters Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Peters Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peters Jr is keen to just control but Todd is a slippery customer.
Peters Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peters Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Peters Jr looks to land a strike but Todd avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Peters Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Todd has wrist control.
Peters Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Todd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Todd is trying to keep Peters Jr in close.
Todd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Peters Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Todd can do to turn this around?
Todd is trying to keep Peters Jr in close.
Peters Jr wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
Peters Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Todd's head.
Todd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peters Jr lands a couple of digs.
Peters Jr with a nice head shot there.
Peters Jr cracks Todd with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters Jr working some strikes from top position.
Peters Jr lands a couple of digs.
Peters Jr is in close to Todd's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Todd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peters Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Peters Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Todd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Peters Jr.
Peters Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Peters Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Peters Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peters Jr is working Todd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peters Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Todd's head.
Peters Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Todd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peters Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Peters Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peters Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peters Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peters Jr passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Peters Jr dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Peters Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Todd prevents Peters Jr from improving position.
Todd can't do much from the bottom here.
Peters Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Peters Jr wants to control but Todd is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Peters Jr.
Todd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peters Jr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Peters Jr looks up at the clock and then as Todd takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Peters Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Todd taking a bit of punishment here - Peters Jr scoring with strikes.
Peters Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Peters Jr is trying to ground and pound but Todd uses the momentary lack of control by Peters Jr to regain half guard.
Peters Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Todd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peters Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Peters Jr trying to control from half guard but Todd is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peters Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peters Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Todd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Peters Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peters Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Todd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peters Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Todd is trying to get back to full guard.
Todd is looking to control Peters Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Todd avoid being mounted?
Todd has hold of Peters Jr's hands but Peters Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Peters Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters Jr throwing shots but Todd is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Peters Jr there.
Todd wants to get back to full guard.
Peters Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Todd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Peters Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peters Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Peters Jr.
Still in half guard, Peters Jr seems content to control.
Peters Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peters Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Peters Jr wants to pass to mount but Todd is defending the position.
Peters Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Todd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peters Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peters Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Peters Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lou Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Peters Jr wants to take a breather but Todd is having none of it.
Peters Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Peters Jr trying to pass the guard but Todd defending well.
Vinny Peters Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peters Jr working Todd over with strikes.
Peters Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peters Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Peters Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Peters Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Peters Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Fairweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Abramson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Fairweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Abramson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abramson moves into the clinch.
Abramson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Abramson manages to end up in side control.
Abramson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Abramson cracks Fairweather with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Abramson decides to stand back up.
Abramson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fairweather throws a head kick that misses
and Abramson counters with a single leg into guard. Fairweather didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abramson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Abramson throwing strikes from guard but Fairweather blocks nicely.
Abramson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fairweather is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fairweather stops Abramson from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Abramson tries to roll over but Fairweather keeps him under control.
Abramson is trying to stand back up but Fairweather is controlling him
Fairweather is pressing down on Abramson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abramson is holding on for now.
Abramson is looking to escape.
Abramson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abramson gets back to full guard.
Abramson is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fairweather stopping the sweep attempt from Abramson.
Fairweather avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fairweather trying to control the position from guard on top but Abramson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fairweather throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abramson has closed the distance and engaged Fairweather in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abramson lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abramson looking to sit in guard and control but Fairweather gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Abramson wriggles free and stands up.
Abramson clinches.
Fairweather wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fairweather is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Abramson is defending well.
Abramson pulls guard successfully.
Abramson is looking to stand up but Fairweather isn't so interested in that idea.
Abramson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abramson trying to control the position.
Abramson is striking from the bottom but Fairweather uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abramson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Abramson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fairweather is working away from the top position though.
Abramson pushes Fairweather off and gets back to his feet.
Fairweather scores with a one two! Abramson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Abramson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fairweather throws a series of punches but Abramson avoids them all with ease.
It looks like James Abramson has been cut.
Abramson moves into the clinch.
Fairweather tries to circle away but Abramson has him pinned against the cage.
Fairweather wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abramson has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Abramson.
Abramson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fairweather fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abramson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fairweather fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fairweather closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Abramson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid body kick from Abramson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abramson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Abramson wants to work for an arm triangle but Fairweather is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abramson controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fairweather with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Abramson controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Abramson lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Abramson there.
Abramson is working for a kimura but Fairweather is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairweather flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Abramson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fairweather has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abramson connects with a nice short shot to Fairweather's temple.
Fairweather wants to control but Abramson is keeping busy.
Abramson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Abramson wants to control but Fairweather is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abramson winds up and cracks Fairweather with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fairweather wants to control but Abramson is keeping busy.
Abramson slows the pace down in half guard.
Abramson decides to stand up.
Abramson clinches with his opponent.
Abramson manages to pull guard.
Abramson working for a triangle but Fairweather defends it easily.
Abramson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abramson trying to control the position.
Fairweather won't allow Abramson to get back to his feet.
Fairweather stopping the sweep attempt from Abramson.
Fairweather prevents Abramson from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairweather controlling from the top position.
Abramson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Abramson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Abramson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Abramson with a poor takedown
and Fairweather counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fairweather.
Fairweather tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abramson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fairweather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abramson.
Abramson looks for a takedown but Fairweather sprawls well.
Bruce Fairweather has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Abramson.
A left and a right from Fairweather both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abramson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairweather.
Fairweather tries to clinch up but Abramson circles away and keeps his distance.
Fairweather tries to keep at a distance but Abramson has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Abramson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fairweather is struggling to control the position.
Fairweather wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fairweather content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fairweather lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abramson backwards.
Fairweather jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abramson walks away with a smile on his face. Fairweather gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fairweather tries to clinch up but Abramson circles away and keeps his distance.
Bruce Fairweather is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairweather shoots for a takedown but Abramson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fairweather with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abramson counters by moving into the clinch.
Fairweather is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abramson to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abramson breaks the clinch.
Fairweather tries a head kick but it misses.
Fairweather gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Abramson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fairweather is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Abramson, into his guard.
Abramson has his foot on Fairweather's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fairweather works his way back into a safe position though.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abramson holds on and takes a little breather.
Abramson trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abramson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Abramson clinches up against the cage.
Abramson is trying to trip Fairweather. He has hold of a leg but Fairweather is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Abramson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fairweather avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abramson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abramson tries to free his leg and advance position but Fairweather is retaining full guard.
Abramson passes Fairweather's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abramson 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.
Fairweather slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Abramson is looking to work some ground and pound but Fairweather has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abramson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bruce Fairweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Abramson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abramson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Abramson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abramson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Abramson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zaza Murano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Moreiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaza Murano has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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143 lbs
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139 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zaza Murano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Moreiro!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreiro missing with a left hand there. Murano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Moreiro.
Murano sizes up Moreiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murano lands a slapping body shot.
Murano closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Murano.
Moreiro manages to break the clinch.
Murano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murano has Moreiro pressed against the cage, preventing Moreiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moreiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murano clinches up with Moreiro and pushes him back against the cage.
Murano scores with a shoulder strike.
Moreiro breaks from the clinch.
Murano's corner calls for a 1-2. Murano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moreiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Murano counter with a right hand.
Zaza Murano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
A cross from Murano lands.
Murano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murano gets a clinch.
Murano really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moreiro up against the cage.
Moreiro is trying to force a seperation but Murano has the dominant position.
Murano struggles to land a body shot inside as Moreiro controls his hands.
Moreiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moreiro is trying to break free.
Moreiro tries to circle away but Murano has him pinned against the cage.
Moreiro working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Murano.
Murano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murano is stalling here.
Murano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murano.
Moreiro has had enough of the clinch but Murano keeps him there for the moment.
Murano cracks Moreiro with a nice body shot.
Murano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moreiro's efforts to push away.
Moreiro can't find room to land a body shot as Murano controls the action.
Moreiro has had enough of the clinch but Murano keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Murano.
Murano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moreiro misses with the head strike.
Moreiro tries to break the clinch but Murano is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Murano.
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!
Murano lands a shoulder strike.
Murano works on Moreiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Moreiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Murano won't allow it.
Moreiro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moreiro tries to break free but Murano pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Murano.
Moreiro is looking to break free of the clinch but Murano has double underhooks.
Moreiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murano pushes Moreiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moreiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Murano controls his hands.
Murano leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moreiro struggles to land a body shot inside as Murano controls his hands.
Moreiro misses with a punch to the body.
Moreiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moreiro or not.
Murano scores with a shot to the side of Moreiro's head.
Murano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moreiro backwards.
Murano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moreiro backwards.
Moreiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murano.
Moreiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moreiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Murano won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murano lands an uppercut.
Moreiro wants to break free but Murano has control.
Murano prevents Moreiro from breaking the clinch.
Moreiro can't break the clinch.
Moreiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moreiro is trying to force a seperation but Murano has the dominant position.
Moreiro manages to break the clinch.
Murano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moreiro throws a hook but Murano blocks it.
Murano scores with a nice head shot.
Murano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murano catches Moreiro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moreiro momentarily.
Moreiro misses with a body shot
and Murano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murano thuds a left hand into Moreiro's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaza Murano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murano lands a right hook to the body.
Good shot there by Murano.
Moreiro throws an off balance right hand
and Murano counters with a nice body shot.
Murano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murano lands with a shot to the body.
Moreiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moreiro takes one to the side of the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Moreiro in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Murano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moreiro can do to turn this around?
Moreiro misses with a hook.
Moreiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moreiro, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murano.
Moreiro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murano lands a hook that snaps the head of Moreiro backwards.
Murano prevents Moreiro from breaking the clinch.
Murano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Murano on the inside.
Murano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moreiro is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Murano lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moreiro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaza Murano is winning the standup battle so far.
Moreiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zaza Murano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murano lands a body punch.
Murano lands with a left to the head.
Moreiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moreiro backwards.
Murano stalls.
Moreiro manages to break the clinch.
Murano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moreiro momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murano connects with a body shot.
Murano scores with a sloppy right hand. Moreiro should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moreiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moreiro under the eye.
Moreiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moreiro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moreiro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murano connects with a body shot.
Murano is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Moreiro throws a series of punches but Murano avoids them all with ease.
Moreiro missing with a left hand there. Murano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moreiro loads up on a big right hand but Murano slips the punch.
Moreiro with a jab.
Murano tries to clinch but Moreiro is having none of it.
Murano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moreiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murano circles away quickly and effectively.
Murano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murano lands a right hook to the body.
Murano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moreiro's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreiro misses with an uppercut
and Murano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murano punishes Moreiro's body with a nice straight punch.
Murano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moreiro in his tracks.
Moreiro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moreiro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Moreiro throws a looping overhand right but Murano ducks down to avoid it.
Murano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Moreiro misses with a combination
and Murano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A slow jab from Moreiro misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Moreiro.
Moreiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moreiro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murano jabs at Moreiro's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Moreiro at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreiro misses with a body punch
and Murano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moreiro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moreiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Murano.
Moreiro misses with a left hand
enabling Murano to counter with a crisp jab.
Murano connects with a body shot.
A big right from Moreiro misses.
Murano tries to counter by clinching up but Moreiro breaks away and moves out of range.
Moreiro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Murano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murano dips to his left and cracks Moreiro with an uppercut!
Moreiro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murano instigates a clinch.
Murano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moreiro tries to break free but Murano pushes him back against the cage.
Moreiro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moreiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaza Murano dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Murano lands with an uppercut that bounces Moreiro off the cage and back into range.
Murano throws a shot to the body.
Moreiro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Murano works Moreiro's body with a nice hook.
Moreiro throws a lazy uppercut
letting Murano counter with a right hand.
Moreiro takes one to the chin there.
Murano tests Moreiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murano ducks under a wild hook from Moreiro.
Murano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moreiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreiro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murano moves in looking to clinch but Moreiro pushes him off.
Murano scores with a nice strike.
Murano connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreiro throws a hook to the side of Murano's head but Murano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moreiro throws an overhand right that lands on Murano's shoulder, as Murano tries to avoid the shot.
Moreiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some wild striking there from Moreiro.
Moreiro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moreiro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murano counters with a nice uppercut.
Murano takes the fight into the clinch.
Murano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murano manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Moreiro is trying to push Murano away but Murano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murano scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murano.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Murano.
Murano scores with a shot to the side of Moreiro's head.
Murano gets through Moreiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murano lands a shoulder strike.
Murano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Moreiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murano lands with a right to the head.
Moreiro has had enough of the clinch but Murano keeps him there for the moment.
Murano lands a nice shot to the body.
Moreiro tries to break the clinch but Murano is controlling the position.
Murano prevents Moreiro from breaking the clinch.
Murano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moreiro backwards.
Moreiro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moreiro tries to break the clinch but Murano is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murano keeps control of Moreiro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murano lands a body shot.
Murano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moreiro tries to break free but Murano pushes him back against the cage.
Moreiro tries to work over Murano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moreiro is trying to break free.
Murano scores with a shoulder strike.
Moreiro is trying to push Murano away but Murano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murano lands a shoulder strike.
Murano lands a right hand.
Moreiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Murano.
Murano is leaning against Moreiro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moreiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murano is leaning against Moreiro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaza Murano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murano digs a right hand into Moreiro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moreiro's gas tank.
Moreiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Moreiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Murano won't allow it.
Moreiro is trying to force a seperation but Murano has the dominant position.
Moreiro tries to throw a body punch but Murano avoids it by throwing Moreiro back against the cage.
Moreiro is trying to break free.
Murano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moreiro backwards.
Murano has Moreiro pressed against the cage, preventing Moreiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anthony Moreiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moreiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
A frustrated look appears on Moreiro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murano lands with a light punch inside.
Murano stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murano lands a nice uppercut.
Murano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaza Murano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaza Murano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kato Masaishii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Vladimirovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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250 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kato Masaishii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Vladimirovich!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladimirovich lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Kato Masaishii has been cut.
Masaishii walks into a straight right hand from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vladimirovich has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Masaishii is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A cross from Vladimirovich lands.
Vladimirovich throws a right hand that Masaishii ducks under and follows up with a left that Masaishii also avoids with ease.
Masaishii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vladimirovich closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Masaishii's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masaishii has Vladimirovich pulled in close to control his posture.
Masaishii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Masaishii looking for a sweep. Not yet Masaishii, not yet.
Masaishii is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masaishii is on top in guard.
Masaishii looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masaishii trying to control but Vladimirovich is working from the bottom.
Masaishii stopping the sweep attempt from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich working a defensive guard here.
Vladimirovich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masaishii manages to get himself to full guard.
Masaishii is trying to keep Vladimirovich in close.
Vladimirovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Masaishii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vladimirovich looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two 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.
Vladimirovich cracks Masaishii with a solid left hand.
Masaishii 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.
Masaishii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vladimirovich manages to get himself to full guard.
Masaishii pushes down on Vladimirovich's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vladimirovich moves into full guard.
Masaishii preventing the sweep.
Masaishii postures up.
Vladimirovich is pulling down on Masaishii's head to control his posture.
Masaishii pushing down on Vladimirovich's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masaishii tries to pass to full mount but Vladimirovich defends it.
Masaishii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vladimirovich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Masaishii wants to work for an arm triangle but Vladimirovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Masaishii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vladimirovich is just riding it out for now. Masaishii eventually gives up the hold.
Masaishii tries to pass to full mount but Vladimirovich defends it.
Vladimirovich is not content to let Masaishii control the position.
Vladimirovich moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masaishii trying to control the position from guard on top but Vladimirovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vladimirovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vladimirovich has his hands on Masaishii's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masaishii tries to free his leg and advance position but Vladimirovich is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masaishii being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vladimirovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masaishii tries to avoid it but Vladimirovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masaishii to the ground. Masaishii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vladimirovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Vladimirovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kato Masaishii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vladimirovich swings for the body but Masaishii moves out of range.
Vladimirovich lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vladimirovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masaishii.
Vladimirovich digs a good body shot into Masaishii's ribs.
Vladimir Vladimirovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masaishii tries to score with a low kick but Vladimirovich moves his leg out of the way.
Vladimirovich misses with a wild body shot.
Masaishii tries to counter with a takedown but Vladimirovich is quick to defend against it.
Masaishii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vladimirovich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masaishii. Masaishii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kato Masaishii's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masaishii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vladimirovich moves away.
Vladimirovich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Masaishii defends it well.
Vladimirovich drives through with a takedown into Masaishii's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vladimirovich controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Masaishii is trying to control the position but Vladimirovich postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladimirovich is stalling in the full guard.
Masaishii is trying to keep Vladimirovich in close.
Vladimirovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vladimirovich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Masaishii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Masaishii controls Vladimirovich momentarily but Vladimirovich frees himself.
Vladimirovich is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vladimirovich preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masaishii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vladimirovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masaishii's waist but Masaishii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vladimirovich off to one side.
Masaishii attempts a counter takedown but Vladimirovich avoids it well and moves away.
Masaishii ducks right into an uppercut from Vladimirovich.
Vladimirovich misses with a wild combination.
Vladimirovich lands a jab to the nose.
Kato Masaishii's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Masaishii takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Masaishii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich sizes up Masaishii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vladimirovich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vladimirovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Masaishii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Masaishii moves away from the strike by Vladimirovich.
Masaishii scores with a shot to the body.
Masaishii shoots in but no luck this time.
Vladimirovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jeez, Kato Masaishii's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Vladimirovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masaishii momentarily.
Vladimirovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Vladimirovich throws a lazy right hand but Masaishii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masaishii takes a swing at Vladimirovich's ribcage but misses.
Vladimirovich with the counter takedown but Masaishii avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vladimirovich drops Masaishii with a right and a left! Vladimirovich comes rushing in but Masaishii regains his composure and manages to keep Vladimirovich in guard.
Masaishii is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kato Masaishii's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vladimir Vladimirovich!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Wanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koya Molar (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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28
143 lbs
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26
140 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Wanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koya Molar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molar avoids the head kick by Wanaka.
Wanaka misses with a straight left.
Wanaka misses with a wild body shot.
Molar looks to land a combination but Wanaka avoids it well.
Molar shoots in for a double leg but Wanaka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Molar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Molar swings for the body but Wanaka moves out of range.
Molar throws a right hand that misses
and Wanaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wanaka.
Molar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wanaka throws a sloppy head kick and Molar moves out of range easily.
Wanaka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Molar takes a step back to recover.
Molar missing with a left hand there. Wanaka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wanaka lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wanaka connects with a high kick.
Wanaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koya Molar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molar needs to keep his hands up - Wanaka had a free shot at his head there.
Wanaka slips under a jab from Molar.
Molar misses with a body shot.
Molar tries for a takedown but Wanaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wanaka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wanaka.
Molar misses with a straight left.
Wanaka connects with a right hand. Molar shakes it off.
Wanaka slips under a jab.
Wanaka thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wanaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Molar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Molar misses with an uppercut. Wanaka saw that one coming.
Wanaka lands with a shot to the body.
Molar swings for the body but Wanaka moves out of range.
Molar misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wanaka.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molar. Wanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wanaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Molar shoots in and drives through. Wanaka sprawls well.
Jimmy Wanaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koya Molar.
Wanaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Molar manages to avoid it.
Wanaka connects with a leg kick. Molar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wanaka throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wanaka gets caught flat footed, as Molar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Molar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wanaka's guard.
Molar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wanaka is looking to escape.
Molar stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Wanaka to get to his feet.
Wanaka goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wanaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Wanaka scores with a leg kick.
Molar throws a hook but Wanaka blocks it.
Wanaka quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wanaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wanaka connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molar throws a big shot that misses.
Wanaka misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Molar. Wanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molar throws a right and a left that Wanaka avoids nicely.
Molar just misses with a punch to the body.
Wanaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wanaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Molar at a distance.
Wanaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Molar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Molar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Molar moves out of range of the body kick from Wanaka.
Molar feints the counter takedown.
Wanaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Molar throws a series of punches but Wanaka avoids them all with ease.
As Molar backs away, Wanaka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Molar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wanaka counters with a series of strikes. Molar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Molar misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Molar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wanaka misses with a low kick.
Molar lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wanaka leaves Molar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wanaka throws a head kick but Molar moves out of range.
Wanaka lands with a kick to the temple. Molar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wanaka moves out of range as Molar strikes.
Molar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wanaka.
Molar tries to counter by closing the distance.
Molar connects with a body shot.
Wanaka slips a jab from Molar.
Wanaka throwing a counter right hand but Molar manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Molar.
Molar scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wanaka jabs at Molar's body.
Molar misses with a hook
and Wanaka counters with a nice body kick.
Wanaka misses with a body shot.
Molar misses with a double jab
and Wanaka counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Wanaka dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Molar misses with an uppercut. Wanaka saw that one coming.
Wanaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Molar.
Molar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Wanaka misses the target.
Molar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wanaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wanaka misses with a two punch combination.
Molar misses the jab.
Molar avoids the head kick by Wanaka.
A head kick misses from Wanaka.
Wanaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Molar.
Wanaka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Molar doesn't seem bothered though.
Molar misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wanaka misses with a head kick.
Molar moves out of range as Wanaka strikes.
Molar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Molar swings for the body but Wanaka moves out of range.
Molar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Molar throws a series of punches but Wanaka moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molar misses with an uppercut.
Wanaka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Molar loads up on a big right hand but Wanaka slips the punch.
Wanaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Molar can do to turn this around?
Molar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wanaka doesn't seem bothered though.
Molar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Molar lands a really nice looking cross but Wanaka seems unphased.
Wanaka is rocked!
Molar digs a good body shot into Wanaka's ribs.
Oh Wanaka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Molar jabs Wanaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wanaka backs away from a small jab... but Molar lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Wanaka crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Molar with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Koya Molar!
Koya Molar decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puck Heidegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tetsuya Shiroo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shiroo has chosen The Gazette / Filth In The Beauty as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tetsuya Shiroo enters the cage!
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23
268 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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24
265 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Puck Heidegger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tetsuya Shiroo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heidegger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shiroo throws a leg kick but Heidegger moved away.
Shiroo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shiroo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shiroo darts in trying to clinch
letting Heidegger counter with a right hand.
It looks like Tetsuya Shiroo has been cut.
Shiroo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heidegger.
Heidegger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shiroo was well out of range. Poor timing from Heidegger.
Shiroo slips a jab from Heidegger.
Shiroo throws out a counter right but Heidegger avoids it with no problem.
Shiroo 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.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shiroo.
Shiroo trying to control the action but Heidegger is working from the bottom.
Shiroo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heidegger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shiroo working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiroo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shiroo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shiroo wants to control but Heidegger is keeping him busy.
Heidegger is trying to control Shiroo's posture but Shiroo avoids it.
Heidegger is looking for a sweep.
Shiroo tries for a kimura but Heidegger is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shiroo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Heidegger, who protects the arm well.
Heidegger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shiroo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shiroo tries to advance to mount but Heidegger denies him.
Shiroo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shiroo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Heidegger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo gets to mount! Heidegger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Heidegger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Heidegger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shiroo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Heidegger is looking to improve his position but Shiroo isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Heidegger is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Heidegger and Shiroo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Heidegger wants to control but Shiroo postures up.
Heidegger keeping his opponent close.
Shiroo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shiroo controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tetsuya Shiroo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Shiroo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Heidegger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shiroo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Heidegger tests Shiroo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shiroo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heidegger connects with a body shot.
Heidegger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shiroo throws a looping overhand right but Heidegger ducks down to avoid it.
Heidegger throwing a counter right hand but Shiroo manages to avoid it.
Heidegger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shiroo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That has opened up Tetsuya Shiroo's cut even more.
Heidegger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiroo swings for the body but Heidegger moves out of range.
Heidegger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Shiroo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Heidegger looks to score with a jab to the body but Shiroo is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heidegger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shiroo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heidegger misses with a hook. Shiroo ducked under it nicely.
Heidegger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heidegger misses with a wild body shot.
Heidegger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shiroo.
Heidegger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shiroo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shiroo connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Shiroo.
Shiroo pushes Heidegger up against the cage in a clinch.
Heidegger misses with a punch on the inside.
Shiroo lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shiroo.
Heidegger lands a nice uppercut.
Heidegger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shiroo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heidegger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiroo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Heidegger is trying to keep an underhook but Shiroo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heidegger won't allow Shiroo to pass to mount.
Shiroo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Heidegger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shiroo on the ground.
Shiroo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo is working for a submission of some sort.
Shiroo trying to pass the guard but Heidegger defending well.
Shiroo is thwarting Heidegger's attempts to control the position.
Shiroo is looking to take a break and control but Heidegger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shiroo is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heidegger wants to control but Shiroo is keeping busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Heidegger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heidegger trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Heidegger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shiroo.
Heidegger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shiroo.
Heidegger misses the shot to the body.
Heidegger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shiroo counters with a low kick, right behind Heidegger 's knee.
Heidegger feints and then cracks Shiroo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shiroo down.
A slow jab from Heidegger misses its intended target.
Heidegger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shiroo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Heidegger takes a shot to the head.
Heidegger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shiroo lands an uppercut.
Shiroo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heidegger misses with a punch on the inside.
Shiroo tries to throw a body punch but Heidegger avoids it by throwing Shiroo back against the cage.
Heidegger tries a body shot but Shiroo blocks it.
Shiroo is trying to pull guard but Heidegger has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shiroo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tetsuya Shiroo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Shiroo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Heidegger stuffs the takedown.
Shiroo fails with a takedown attempt.
Shiroo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heidegger pinned against the cage. Heidegger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Heidegger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puck Heidegger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tetsuya Shiroo.
Shiroo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heidegger.
Heidegger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shiroo under the eye.
Heidegger throws a right hand that misses
and Shiroo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Shiroo.
Shiroo throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heidegger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shiroo misses with a takedown attempt - Heidegger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Heidegger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heidegger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiroo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Heidegger jabs at Shiroo's body.
Shiroo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shiroo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shiroo moves out of range of the body kick.
Heidegger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shiroo's hands.
Shiroo tries to clinch up but Heidegger circles away and keeps his distance.
Shiroo throws out a leg kick but Heidegger moves out of range and Shiroo only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Shiroo.
Heidegger misses the body punch
and Shiroo counters with a nice uppercut.
Puck Heidegger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heidegger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Heidegger checks a low kick from Shiroo.
Shiroo blocks a leg kick.
Shiroo throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shiroo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heidegger lands a body shot.
Heidegger misses with a punch on the inside.
Heidegger working aggressively here.
Shiroo tries to work over Heidegger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heidegger throws a head punch that misses.
Shiroo misses with some punches.
Heidegger throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Shiroo.
Heidegger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heidegger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heidegger wants to get back to striking at distance but Shiroo won't allow it.
Heidegger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shiroo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shiroo.
Heidegger manages to break the clinch.
Heidegger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heidegger misses with an uppercut. Shiroo saw that one coming.
Shiroo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shiroo with the counter takedown but Heidegger avoids it easily.
Heidegger throws a body punch but Shiroo moves out of range.
Heidegger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The cut above Tetsuya Shiroo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shiroo has his takedown stuffed
and Heidegger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shiroo walks into a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heidegger, as that shot connected.
Tetsuya Shiroo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shiroo scores with a nice right hand.
Shiroo moves out of range as Heidegger strikes.
Shiroo fails to land the takedown.
Heidegger throws out a loose jab but Shiroo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shiroo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shiroo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heidegger will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Heidegger misses
and Shiroo counters by clinching up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shiroo gets through Heidegger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heidegger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shiroo lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shiroo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shiroo.
A right hook to the body lands for Heidegger.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shiroo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shiroo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Heidegger.
Heidegger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shiroo decides to pull guard.
Shiroo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shiroo keeping moving, preventing Heidegger from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Puck Heidegger did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tetsuya Shiroo's cut.
That's time! Heidegger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shiroo misses with a head kick.
Heidegger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heidegger throws a shot to the body.
Heidegger misses with a jab to the body
and Shiroo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heidegger misses with a hook. Shiroo ducked under it nicely.
Shiroo instigates a clinch.
Heidegger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shiroos head.
Shiroo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Heidegger fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Heidegger as Shiroo tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heidegger struggles to land a body shot inside as Shiroo controls his hands.
Heidegger can't find room to land a body shot as Shiroo controls the action.
Heidegger lands with a light punch inside.
Heidegger working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Shiroo fails to land.
Shiroo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shiroo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Shiroo.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Shiroo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heidegger backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heidegger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shiroo.
Shiroo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shiroo jumps into guard, dragging Heidegger to the mat.
Heidegger wants to control from the top but Shiroo keeps moving.
Shiroo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Heidegger is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo working for a triangle but Heidegger defends it easily.
Heidegger trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiroo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tetsuya Shiroo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shiroo controlling the position.
Shiroo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shiroo keeping moving, preventing Heidegger from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Heidegger lands a glancing blow to the side of Shiroo's head.
Heidegger takes one on the button.
Heidegger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heidegger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shiroo manages to avoid it.
Heidegger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shiroo can pounce on him.
Shiroo tries to clinch but Heidegger moves out of range.
Heidegger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Shiroo tries to move into range but Heidegger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tetsuya Shiroo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Puck Heidegger!
Puck Heidegger retains his heavyweight title!
The defeated Tetsuya Shiroo had this to say: 'I was prepared to die in this cage tonight. The opponent was the better man today but I will be back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Stampfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinton Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Stampfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stampfer on the side of the head.
Stampfer slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Stampfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stampfer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.
Stampfer cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stampfer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson swings for the body but Stampfer moves out of range.
Jackson tries to move into range but Stampfer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stampfer tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice combination there by Jackson.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stampfer.
Donk. Stampfer catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Stampfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Stampfer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stampfer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Jackson tries to get set, Stampfer tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Stampfer counters with a huge left! Jackson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Stampfer isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jackson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Stampfer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Stampfer!
Paul Stampfer gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wampage Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Divock Origi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Come Over (feat. Stylo G). Origi has chosen Vamos a la playa as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wampage Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Divock Origi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson connects with a body shot.
Origi delivers a nice body kick.
Origi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
A slapping body kick lands there for Origi.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Origi blocks a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Origi counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Origi.
Origi wants to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch position.
Johnson throws a head kick but Origi moves out of range.
Good shot there by Origi.
Divock Origi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Origi throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Origi 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.
Johnson throws a right hand that Origi ducks under and follows up with a left that Origi also avoids with ease.
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!
Origi misses with a jab to the body
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Origi closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
Origi throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Origi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Origi working aggressively here.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Origi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Origi misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Origi defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Origi.
Origi throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Origi.
Origi scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Origi misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Origi is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Origi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Origi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Origi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Origi lands a nice looking body kick.
A big left from Origi misses.
Origi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Origi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johnson momentarily.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Origi.
Johnson wants to slow Origi down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Origi misses the target.
Origi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnson 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.
Origi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Origi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Origi settles back down.
Origi moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Origi tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Origi clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson is leaning against Origi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Origi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Origi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Origi can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Origi controls the action.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
Origi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Johnson is trying to maintain a safe position but Origi gets an underhook and turns Johnson into the cage.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Origi struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Origi struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Origi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Origi.
Origi scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Origi.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Origi lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Origi backwards.
Origi misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Origi digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Origi lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Origi misses with some punches.
Origi prevents a body shot from Johnson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Divock Origi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Origi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Divock Origi has been cut.
Origi scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Origi misses with an uppercut.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Origi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wampage Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Origi blocks a jab.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Origi off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi scores with a kick to the body.
Origi scores with a kick to the body.
Origi connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Origi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings for the body but Origi moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Origi. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Origi lands a slapping body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Origi, right into the meat.
Origi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Origi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Origi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Origi lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Origi ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Origi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson tries a low kick but Origi avoids it.
Origi slips a straight right by Johnson.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Origi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Origi, right into the meat.
A lazy body kick from Origi
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Origi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Origi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Origi throws a good cross that connects.
Origi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Origi rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Origi cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Origi controls the action.
Origi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Origi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Origi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Origi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Origi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Origi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Origi fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Origi.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson pushes Origi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Origi misses with a punch to the body.
Origi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Johnson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Origi can turn it around.
Origi lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Origi lands a right hand.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Johnson misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Origi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Origi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Origi tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Origi back against the cage.
Origi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Origi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Origi avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Origi working aggressively here.
Origi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Origi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Origi prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Nice body punch from Origi - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Divock Origi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Origi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Johnson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Origi cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Origi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Origi, as that shot connected.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Origi.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Origi lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Origi is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Johnson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Origi.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Johnson jabs at Origi's body.
Johnson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A low kick from Johnson misses
and Origi counters with a stiff right hand.
Origi darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Origi misses with some punches.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Origi is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Origi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Origi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Origi lands a left hand.
Origi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Origi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Origi.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson tries to break free but Origi pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Origi.
Origi lands with a left to the head.
Origi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Origi lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson tries to break free but Origi pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Origis head.
Origi tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Origi back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Origi lands a left hand.
Origi tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Origi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Origi keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Origi misses with a punch to the body.
Origi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Origi misses with a body punch.
Origi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Origi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Origi lands a body punch.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Origi misses with a body punch.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Origi.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Johnson is trying to push Origi away but Origi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Origi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Origi prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Origi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Origi has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Divock Origi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Divock Origi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson throws a jab when Origi was well out of range.
Origi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Origi.
Origi clinches up against the cage.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Origi's head.
Origi throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Origi blocks an uppercut.
Origi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Origi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Origi tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Origi struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
Origi tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Origi lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Origi blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Origi pushes Johnson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Origi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Divock Origi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Origi pushes Johnson against the cage. Origi is working some dirty boxing. Origi pushes off with a quick right hook! Johnson goes down! Johnson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Origi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Divock Origi!
Divock Origi is the new light heavyweight champion!
Divock Origi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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pop
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