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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mo Thanyoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mystery Perfect (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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174 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
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169 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mo Thanyoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mystery Perfect!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perfect displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thanyoo throws out the jab.
Thanyoo throws a right hand that misses
and Perfect counters with an outside leg kick.
Thanyoo scores with a punch to the head.
Perfect displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thanyoo throws out the jab.
Thanyoo misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Perfect's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thanyoo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Perfect avoids a kick to the body.
Perfect walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thanyoo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perfect has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perfect there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thanyoo closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Thanyoo.
Thanyoo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thanyoo throws a head punch that misses.
Thanyoo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Perfect is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thanyoo can't fight it off and eventually Perfect manages to take the fight to the floor. Thanyoo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thanyoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Perfect throws a sloppy strike and Thanyoo has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Perfect is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Thanyoo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mo Thanyoo!
Mo Thanyoo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Mystery Perfect had this to say: 'The fight was too easy and boring, and since my opponent looked like he really wanted the W, I thought I'd put on a show and give him the W.The line's getting longer. Better get back to pleasing them single and taken ladies before they go crazy'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Editiny Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lineker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Lineker struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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132 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Editiny Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Lineker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick looks to score with a jab to the body but Lineker is just out of range.
Lineker's coach down at The Warehouse was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lineker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dick lands a body shot.
Lineker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dick.
Lineker thows a leg kick but Dick checks it
and Dick counters with a series of strikes. Lineker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lineker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lineker leaves Dick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lineker throws a front kick aimed at Dick's knee but Dick avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lineker doesn't seem bothered though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dick checks a leg kick.
Good work by Dick as he checks the leg kick.
Dick is looking for a counter combo.
Lineker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick moves out of range of the leg kick from Lineker.
Dick paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dick connects with a jab.
Dick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lineker. Lineker obviously looking to wear him down.
Lineker gets caught napping as Dick dives in and scores a takedown. Lineker manages to retain guard.
Lineker pushes Dick off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) in the buildup to the fight.
Lineker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dick counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Lineker staying out of range there.
Lineker throws a leg kick
and Dick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dick loads up on a big right hand but Lineker slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dick checks a leg kick.
Lineker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lineker is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lineker throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lineker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lineker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dick misses with a looping right.
Lineker counters with a body kick.
Lineker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dick misses with a lunging right hand
and Lineker counters with a thumping low kick.
Lineker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lineker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dick somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dick shoots in but no luck this time.
Lineker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Editiny Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bone on bone clash there as Dick blocks the leg kick.
Lineker misses with a leg kick
letting Dick counter with a right hand.
Dick misses with a straight left.
Lineker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dick if he has to take too many more of those.
Dick misses with a looping right.
Dick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Linekers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dick throws a body shot but no joy.
Lineker thinks about the counter body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lineker enables Dick to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lineker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lineker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dick is one step ahead there.
Dick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lineker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lineker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lineker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Editiny Dick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dick throws a series of punches but Lineker avoids them all with ease.
Lineker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dick is out of range and Lineker settles back down.
Dick has a takedown stuffed.
Lineker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dick is out of range.
Editiny Dick is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dick. Lineker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dick darts in looking for a takedown but Lineker gets double underhooks and turns Dick into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Editiny Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lineker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dick. Lineker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dick throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lineker counters with a low kick, right behind Dick 's knee.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dick here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dick misses with a straight left.
Dick has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lineker.
Lineker tries to score with a low kick but Dick moves his leg out of the way.
Dick misses with a body shot
and Lineker counters with a nice leg kick.
Lineker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lineker throws a low kick but Dick moves out of range easily.
Lineker delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lineker slips a jab from Dick.
Dick blocks a low kick nicely.
Dick scores with a jab to the body.
Lineker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dick on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lineker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dick takes a step back to recover.
Lineker tries to land a body kick
and Dick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dick checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dick throws a right hand that misses
and Lineker counters with a nice leg kick.
Lineker throws a leg kick
and Dick counters with a nice uppercut.
Lineker is looking to chop away at Dick's legs.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Dick moved away.
Lineker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dick or perhaps it was just good defense by Lineker, which made it look bad.
Lineker flicks out a counter leg kick but Dick steps away.
A low kick from Lineker misses
and Dick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lineker won't be happy with that.
Lineker is looking to regain half guard here but Dick keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker wants to control but Dick postures up.
Dick moves into full mount!
Dick has hold of Lineker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lineker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lineker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lineker stops Dick from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lineker tries to hold on but Dick pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Editiny Dick dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dick catches Lineker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Lineker misses
and Dick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dick throws a hook to the side of Lineker's head but Lineker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lineker tries a quick counter leg kick but Dick is wise to it.
Lineker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lineker lands a leg kick that knocks Dick off balance momentarily.
Lineker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Editiny Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dick lands an overhand right.
Dick shoots in but no luck this time.
Dick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker tries to land a front kick but Dick steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lineker walks into a stiff left hand from Dick.
Dick throws a body shot but no joy.
Lineker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lineker misses with a leg kick
and Dick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lineker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dick counters with a nice uppercut.
Lineker misses with a low kick as Dick jumps back.
Lineker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dick.
Dick throws a lazy right hand but Lineker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lineker tries a quick counter leg kick but Dick is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dick's sensitive parts.
Dick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dick gets a takedown into half guard.
Lineker wants to control but Dick is keeping busy.
Lineker is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dick is staying active.
Lineker wants to get back to full guard.
Dick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lineker can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dick is trying to work for a kimura but Lineker is defending well.
Lineker is holding on to half guard well.
John Lineker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick trying to control from half guard but Lineker is working away.
Editiny Dick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lineker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dick sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lineker keeping moving, preventing Dick from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lineker keeping full guard, as Dick tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dick misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lineker in his tracks.
Dick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lineker swivels and escapes.
A bone on bone clash there as Dick blocks the leg kick.
Dick changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lineker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dick.
Dick gets a takedown into half guard.
Lineker has one foot on Dick's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Lineker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dick 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 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Editiny Dick!
During a confident post fight interview, Editiny Dick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bosco Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hell Rose (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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179 lbs
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180 lbs
30 - 16 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bosco Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hell Rose!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rose tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Brown avoids the body shot from Rose.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown jabs Rose right on the nose. Rose blinks but takes it well.
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown throws a right hand that Rose ducks under and follows up with a left that Rose also avoids with ease.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Rose now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brown seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rose connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Rose misses.
Brown cracks a nice hook into Rose's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Brown.
Rose is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Brown works Rose's body with a nice hook.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Rose counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Rose counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown connects with a looping right hand.
Rose feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brown sprawling to the canvas! Brown rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rose finish him?!
Brown is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown throws a lazy head kick
and Rose counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Rose moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rose. Rose obviously looking to wear him down.
Rose scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown walks straight into a right hand from Rose - that's dropped him! Rose jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Brown from any more punishment! Brown complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hell Rose!
Hell Rose thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexy Innokenti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Innokenti kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Russian National Anthem. 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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205 lbs
9 - 6 - 2 |
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214 lbs
18 - 11 - 0 |
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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
9 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Alexy Innokenti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow shoots in looking for a takedown. Innokenti tries to sprawl out of it but Snow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Innokenti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Snow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Innokenti avoids it really well and circles away.
As Snow tries to get set, Innokenti tries to push him back and clinch up but Snow manages to avoid the attempt.
Innokenti swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Innokenti cracks Snow with a good jab.
It looks like Jon Snow has been cut.
Snow shoots in looking for a takedown. Innokenti tries to sprawl out of it but Snow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Innokenti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexy Innokenti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow.
Innokenti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Snow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snow shoots in but Innokenti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Innokenti. No joy for Snow on that attempt.
Innokenti connects with a body shot that sends Snow's belly button to the back.
Innokenti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Innokenti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snow looks winded!
Snow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Innokenti connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snow scrambles back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Snow tries to keep at a distance but Innokenti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snow is trying to drag Innokenti to the mat but Innokenti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Snow is looking to take this one to the mat.
Innokenti gets underhooks to prevent Snow's takedown attempt.
Innokenti tries a body shot but Snow blocks it.
Innokenti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Snow wants a takedown but no success here.
Innokenti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snow or not.
Our sources have told us that Innokenti has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Innokenti taking a breather.
Snow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Innokenti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snow is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Innokenti pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Snow! Innokenti unloads with more strikes and Snow sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexy Innokenti!
Post fight, an emotional Alexy Innokenti said 'Shit, finally! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Calirante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixie Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calirante kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff. This should be a great matchup!
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150 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
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25
155 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Santiago Calirante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dixie Small!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small drops his hands momentarily and Calirante takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Small lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Calirante!
Small connects with a looping right hand.
Small lands a jab to Calirante's midsection.
Calirante has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) in the buildup to the fight.
Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Calirante counters with a shoot takedown. Small fights it but they end up in guard.
Small is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Calirante is aware though and is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Small looking for a sweep. Not yet Small, not yet.
Calirante wants to control from the top but Small keeps moving.
Calirante engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Small trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Small is looking to sweep but instead, Calirante has passed into half guard.
Small wants to control but Calirante is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Small wants to improve his position but Calirante is controlling well.
Calirante trying to control the action but Small is working from the bottom.
Small gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Small throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Small is adopting a defensive guard.
Small avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Small looking for a sweep. Not yet Small, not yet.
Small keeping full guard, as Calirante tries to pass.
Calirante has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Calirante keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Small's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small looking to control but Calirante passes into half guard.
Calirante is looking to take a break and control but Small is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Small is trying to control but can't.
Calirante not doing much here.
Calirante throwing shots but Small is blocking nicely.
Calirante throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Small to regain full guard.
Small has his hands on Calirante's head, controlling the position.
Small looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Calirante throwing strikes but missing.
Calirante throws a strike but Small rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Calirante keeping moving, preventing Small from controlling successfully.
Calirante manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Small manages to get himself to full guard.
Small not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calirante works over Small with some ground and pound from guard.
Calirante missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calirante throws an elbow that misses. Small uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calirante's guard. Nice move by Small!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Calirante dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Small closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Small working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Calirante taking punishment in the form of punches.
Calirante managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Small.
Calirante wants to control but Small postures up.
Calirante is trying to improve his position.
Calirante is not content to let Small control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Small.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calirante is not content to let Small control the position.
Small cracks Calirante with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Calirante is trying to improve his position.
Small landing a few strikes.
Calirante is looking for a sweep.
Small working the head and body with strikes.
Calirante is not content to let Small control the position.
You can see the frustration on Calirante's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Small working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Calirante tries to improve position but can't.
Small is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Calirante knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dixie Small has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calirante is trying to get back to half guard.
Small lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Calirante is looking for a sweep.
Calirante wants to control but Small postures up.
Small throwing strikes but Calirante manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Small gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Small regains full guard. Nicely done.
Calirante postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calirante scoring with punches to the head and body.
Calirante lands a couple of elbows.
Calirante pushing down on Small's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Calirante missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Small manages to get to full guard.
Calirante throwing strikes from guard but Small blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calirante is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Small working a defensive guard here.
Calirante won't allow Small to sweep him here.
Calirante trying to control the position from guard on top but Small is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Small controls Calirante momentarily but Calirante frees himself.
Small is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dixie Small showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Calirante.
Small digs a good hook to Calirante's body.
Calirante uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small.
Small lands a jab-cross combination.
Small tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Small forces Calirante back against the cage and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Calirante takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Small is looking to take this one to the mat.
Small wants a takedown but no success here.
Small takes a shot to the head.
Calirante prevents a takedown attempt there.
Santiago Calirante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Small.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calirante is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Small gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Calirante being controlled against the cage.
Small is looking for a takedown.
Small drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Calirante gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Calirante can't find room to land a body shot as Small controls the action.
Small has Calirante pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Small pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Calirante tumbling to the mat - Small dives into Calirante's guard.
Calirante controls Small momentarily but Small frees himself.
Calirante wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calirante is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Small accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Small throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Calirante not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Calirante wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Small's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Calirante is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Small throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Small is looking to work some ground and pound but Calirante has wrist control.
Small is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Calirante has control of Small's left arm, preventing Small from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calirante keeping full guard, as Small tries to pass.
Small missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Calirante trying to keep a closed guard but Small is proving a slippery customer.
Calirante controlling Small's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Small takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Dixie Small has been cut.
Calirante throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slow jab from Calirante misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small throws out a powerful jab.
Calirante gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Calirante throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dixie Small seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calirante lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Small cracks Calirante with an open hand slap.
Small moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small lands with an uppercut that bounces Calirante off the cage and back into range.
Small with a lazy takedown attempt
and Calirante counters with a head kick that drops Small to the mat! Small scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Small is rocked!
Calirante walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Small drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Calirante swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Small's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Calirante!
Santiago Calirante decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Dixie Small had this to say: 'It was a good win, but nevertheless, I'll still be bringing home my opponent's girl . Don't feel left out man. And as usual, we'll be making a pov video for all you fans out there. Sayonara'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cullen Castrello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ambrose Chisholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cullen Castrello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ambrose Chisholm!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castrello misses with an uppercut.
Chisholm lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Chisholm.
Castrello takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Castrello fails to land.
Chisholm avoids the elbow strike from Castrello, against the cage.
We've been informed that Chisholm has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Chisholm lands with a short shot to the head.
Castrello pushes Chisholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castrello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm digs a right hand into Castrello's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Castrello's gas tank.
Chisholm managing to block the knees to the body from Castrello.
Chisholm pushes Castrello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Chisholm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castrello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chisholm managing to block the knees to the body from Castrello.
Castrello blocks an uppercut.
Castrello really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Castrello.
Chisholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chisholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Castrello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm tries to throw a body punch but Castrello avoids it by throwing Chisholm back against the cage.
Castrello swings wildly with an uppercut but Chisholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castrello prevents a body shot from Chisholm.
Castrello will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chisholm up against the cage.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
Castrello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisholm.
Castrello can't find room to land a body shot as Chisholm controls the action.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm misses with a punch to the body.
Castrello gets through Chisholm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chisholm throws a head punch that misses.
Chisholm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chisholm.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm lands with a right to the head.
Chisholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castrello prevents a body shot from Chisholm.
Chisholm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Chisholm.
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 right hand to the body from Chisholm.
Chisholm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
A right hand to the body from Chisholm.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chisholm - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chisholm misses with a punch to the body.
Castrello scores with a shot to the side of Chisholm's head.
Chisholm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
Castrello blocks a body shot from Chisholm.
Chisholm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chisholm lands with a right to the head.
Chisholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Castrello.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrello misses with some punches.
Chisholm stalling against the cage.
Castrello trying to land knees to the body.
Chisholm leaning his opponent against the cage.
Castrello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land.
Chisholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Chisholm lands a shoulder strike.
Castrello lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chisholm backwards.
Castrello throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chisholms head.
A shot in the inside from Castrello.
Castrello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chisholm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
Castrello is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Castrello takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castrello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Castrello backwards.
Chisholm controlling the action here for a moment.
Chisholm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chisholm scores with a hook to the body.
Castrello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chisholm blocks an elbow strike from Castrello.
Chisholm prevents a body shot from Castrello.
Chisholm tries to throw a body punch but Castrello avoids it by throwing Chisholm back against the cage.
Chisholm stalling in the clinch but Castrello improves position.
Chisholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chisholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chisholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castrello throws a punch but it's blocked by Chisholm.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Castrello.
Castrello utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Castrello lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambrose Chisholm dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Castrello stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chisholm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castrello rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chisholm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chisholm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chisholm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chisholm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chisholm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chisholm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Castrello was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Castrello slips under a jab from Chisholm.
Castrello misses with a head kick.
Castrello connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chisholm's hands.
Castrello looks to land a right hand but Chisholm moved out of range.
Castrello missing with a left hand there. Chisholm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chisholm is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cullen Castrello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Chisholm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chisholm.
Chisholm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chisholm. Castrello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castrello swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chisholm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Castrello rather than just go for the knockout.
Chisholm lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castrello staying out of range there.
A big left from Chisholm misses.
Castrello lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chisholm throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Castrello misses.
A shot to the body from Castrello misses
letting Chisholm counter with a right hand.
Castrello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chisholm paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castrello throws a leg kick
and Chisholm makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Castrello throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Castrello ducks right into an uppercut from Chisholm.
Chisholm throws a series of punches but Castrello moves out of range.
Chisholm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castrello.
Castrello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chisholm was well out of range. Poor timing from Castrello.
Castrello throws a push kick but Chisholm slaps the foot to one side.
Castrello misses with a body shot.
Chisholm throws a low kick, looking for Castrello's leg but Castrello calmly moves out of range.
Chisholm lands a leg kick that knocks Castrello off balance momentarily.
Chisholm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castrello circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Castrello misses
and Chisholm counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chisholm wants to slow Castrello down by chopping away at his legs.
Chisholm loads up on a big right hand but Castrello slips the punch.
Chisholm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castrello connects with a crisp jab.
Chisholm misses with a wild body shot.
Castrello wants to clinch up but Chisholm keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castrello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castrello on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chisholm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castrello has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Castrello scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Castrello throws a right hand that Chisholm ducks under and follows up with a left that Chisholm also avoids with ease.
An inside leg kick from Chisholm misses.
Good leg kick by Castrello there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castrello rushes Chisholm and presses him up against the cage.
Castrello lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ambrose Chisholm has been cut.
Chisholm blocks an uppercut.
Castrello using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chisholm stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chisholm.
Castrello lands with a left to the head.
Castrello misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chisholm.
Castrello connects with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Castrello.
Chisholm scores with a shot to the side of Castrello's head.
Castrello lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Castrello lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chisholm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chisholm pushes Castrello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chisholm scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisholm.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Castrello blocks an uppercut.
Castrello blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Castrello.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Castrello.
Castrello scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chisholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Chisholm.
Castrello lands a nice knee to the body.
Castrello scores with a knee to the head.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chisholm takes an elbow to the forehead.
Castrello works on Chisholm's body with a couple of short punches.
Castrello presses Chisholm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Castrello lands an elbow inside that Chisholm shrugs off.
Chisholm takes an elbow to the temple.
Chisholm pushes Castrello back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chisholm taking a breather.
Castrello unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chisholm is breathing heavily.
Chisholm taking a breather.
Castrello pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ambrose Chisholm will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ambrose Chisholm's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chisholm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castrello circles away quickly and effectively.
Chisholm takes a swing at Castrello's ribcage but misses.
Chisholm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Castrello tries to clinch but Chisholm moves away
and Chisholm counters with a nice leg kick.
Chisholm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Castrello misses with a looping left.
Castrello clobbers Chisholm with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chisholm misses with a low kick.
Chisholm sizes up Castrello with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chisholm swats away the attempt to clinch by Castrello.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chisholm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castrello.
Chisholm scores with a sloppy right hand. Castrello should have avoided that one.
Chisholm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Castrello checks it well.
A jab from Castrello does it's job there.
An inside leg kick from Chisholm misses.
Castrello throws a quick counter kick to the body but Chisholm avoids it.
Chisholm with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisholm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Castrello. Beautiful body shot.
Castrello throws a series of strikes that have Chisholm backpedaling.
Chisholm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castrello. That did some damage!
Castrello fails to land with a series of punches.
Chisholm blocks a head kick by Castrello.
Chisholm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chisholm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Castrello's hands.
A left and a right from Chisholm both land. Nice combination.
Castrello dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chisholm. That did some damage!
Castrello closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chisholm throws a chopping leg kick but Castrello manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chisholm with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Castrello misses with a head kick.
Chisholm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Castrello scores with a leg kick.
Cullen Castrello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castrello fails in his attempt to clinch.
Castrello lands a nice shot to the body.
Castrello takes a swing at Chisholm's ribcage but misses.
Chisholm cracks the inside of Castrello's front leg.
Chisholm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castrello.
Chisholm now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ambrose Chisholm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castrello misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castrello tries to clinch but Chisholm moves out of range.
Castrello misses with a looping left.
Chisholm 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.
Chisholm tests Castrello's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castrello paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Castrello fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chisholm.
Castrello misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chisholm fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Chisholm.
A head kick misses from Castrello.
Chisholm throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Castrello stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some bone on bone action there as Castrello checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Castrello wants to clinch up but Chisholm keeps it at a distance.
Castrello digs a good hook to Chisholm's body.
Chisholm scores with a kick to the body.
Chisholm connects with a body shot that sends Castrello's belly button to the back.
Chisholm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chisholm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castrello has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Castrello throws a solid leg kick but Chisholm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Castrello.
Castrello scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chisholm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Castrello.
Chisholm misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castrello scores with a nice strike.
Castrello has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chisholm.
Castrello checks the leg kick nicely there.
A quick step to the side and Castrello tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Castrello checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chisholm cracks Castrello with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chisholm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castrello scores with a body shot.
Chisholm misses with a series of wild punches.
Chisholm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Chisholm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chisholm tries to keep at a distance but Castrello has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castrello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castrello is trying to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Castrello.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ambrose Chisholm.
I've got Chisholm 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Akabaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akabaro comes to the cage accompanied by African Assassin - Mo Marah. Howlett is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: X-Men Theme 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kwame Akabaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akabaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Howlett is just out of range.
Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Howlett.
An attempted straight right counter from Akabaro misses the target.
Akabaro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howlett, pushing him back against the cage.
Akabaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howlett lands with a left to the head.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
Akabaro pushes Howlett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akabaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Akabaro.
Howlett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A knee to the head by Howlett.
Howlett misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Akabaro.
Howlett blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Howlett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Howlett has a couple of punches blocked by Akabaro.
Akabaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howlett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
I was talking to Akabaro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akabaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howlett tries to land knees in the clinch but Akabaro avoids the damage to the body.
Howlett tries to work over Akabaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howlett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro blocking some punches.
Akabaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howletts head.
Howlett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howlett.
We've been informed that Howlett has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akabaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Howlett can't find room to land a body shot as Akabaro controls the action.
Howlett wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akabaro lands with a right to the head.
Akabaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akabaro lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akabaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akabaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howlett.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howlett's elbow.
Akabaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Howlett.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
Akabaro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Akabaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akabaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Howlett has had enough of the clinch but Akabaro keeps him there for the moment.
Howlett blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro gets through Howlett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Akabaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Akabaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howlett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howlett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akabaro's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Akabaro as the two fighters clinch.
Akabaro misses with some punches.
Howlett scores with a shoulder strike.
Akabaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akabaro backwards.
Howlett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Akabaro blocks it with crossed arms.
Howlett wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Akabaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Akabaro.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howlett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akabaro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akabaro.
Howlett struggles to land a body shot inside as Akabaro controls his hands.
Howlett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akabaro backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akabaro.
Akabaro swings wildly with an uppercut but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akabaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro working aggressively here.
Howlett misses with some punches.
Howlett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
A head punch on the inside from Howlett fails to land.
Good body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro blocking some punches.
Akabaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akabaro has Howlett pressed against the cage, preventing Howlett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akabaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Howlett misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Akabaro.
Howlett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Akabaro.
Howlett looks winded!
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akabaro scores with a hook to the body.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro blocks an elbow strike from Howlett.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howlett blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Howlett's elbow.
Akabaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akabaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akabaro is leaning against Howlett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akabaro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Akabaro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Akabaro thows a body kick. Howlett tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Howlett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akabaro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Howlett scrambles back to his feet.
Howlett moves out of range of the body kick.
Akabaro connects with a nice looking jab.
Akabaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Howlett is just out of range.
Akabaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Howlett counter with a right hand.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Akabaro throws a body punch but Howlett moves out of range.
Howlett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akabaro has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Howlett.
Akabaro checks a leg kick.
Howlett throws a sloppy head kick
and Akabaro counters with a nice body kick.
Akabaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Howlett throws out a counter right but Akabaro avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Howlett misses.
Howlett misses with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Akabaro.
Howlett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Howlett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Howlett throws a jab but it's blocked by Akabaro.
Howlett blocks a head kick by Akabaro.
Akabaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akabaro throws a leg kick
and Howlett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akabaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akabaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Howlett circles away.
Akabaro blocks the body kick.
Akabaro thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Akabaro avoids the body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howlett throws out the jab.
Akabaro looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Akabaro defending well as Howlett loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akabaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howlett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akabaro misses with a kick to the body.
Akabaro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akabaro darts in and clinches Howlett up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Howlett.
Nice body punch from Howlett.
Akabaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Howlett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Akabaro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett working aggressively here.
Howlett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akabaro misses with some punches.
Akabaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Akabaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Howlett controls his hands.
Howlett misses with a punch on the inside.
Howlett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kwame Akabaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akabaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akabaro avoiding damage as Howlett throws knees to the body.
Akabaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Howlett.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akabaro.
Howlett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Howlett swings wildly with an uppercut but Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akabaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akabaro prevents a body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
Good body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Akabaro fails to land.
Akabaro pushes Howlett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Howlett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howlett blocks a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Howlett is breathing heavily.
Akabaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akabaro misses with some punches.
Akabaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Akabaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akabaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Howlett can do to turn this around?
Howlett gets through Akabaro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akabaro blocking some punches.
Howlett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akabaro misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Howlett fails to land.
Howlett blocking some punches.
Akabaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Akabaro.
Akabaro gets through Howlett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Akabaro dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Howlett sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Akabaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howlett.
Akabaro thows a leg kick but Howlett checks it
letting Howlett counter with a right hand.
Akabaro moves into the clinch successfully.
Howlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Howlett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akabaro.
Akabaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howlett lands a shoulder strike.
Akabaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett tries to land a knee to the head but Akabaro blocks with his arms.
Akabaro misses with a body punch.
Akabaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akabaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Howlett misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Akabaro.
Howlett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akabaro misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akabaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akabaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akabaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akabaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Akabaro takes a shot to the head.
Howlett blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Akabaro fails to land.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike.
Akabaro presses Howlett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Akabaro.
Akabaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Akabaro tries to work over Howlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akabaro gets through Howlett's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Howlett misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howlett has had enough of the clinch but Akabaro keeps him there for the moment.
Howlett misses with a punch to the body.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro lands with a left to the head.
Akabaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akabaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Akabaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Howlett prevents a body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akabaro has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Howlett blocking some punches.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
Akabaro lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howlett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akabaro.
Akabaro blocks a body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro blocks a body shot from Howlett.
Akabaro throws a head punch that misses.
Akabaro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Akabaro scores with a hook to the body.
Akabaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Akabaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akabaro tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akabaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Howlett.
A short right from Akabaro.
Akabaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Howlett tries to break the clinch but Akabaro is controlling the position.
Akabaro blocks an uppercut.
Howlett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akabaro lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akabaro.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Akabaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Howlett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Akabaro is leaning against Howlett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Akabaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akabaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Howlett throws a punch but it's blocked by Akabaro.
Howlett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kwame Akabaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akabaro moves into range and clinches up with Howlett.
Akabaro cracks Howlett with a nice body shot.
Akabaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Howlett throws a head punch that misses.
Howlett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Howlett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James Howlett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akabaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Akabaro.
Akabaro lands a body shot.
Akabaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akabaro lands with a left to the head.
Akabaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Howlett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akabaro digs a right hand into Howlett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Howlett's gas tank.
Akabaro lands a shot to the body.
Akabaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Howlett backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akabaro can't find room to land a body shot as Howlett controls the action.
Akabaro has a couple of punches blocked by Howlett.
Howlett misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Akabaro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akabaro 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Akabaro!
A relieved looking Kwame Akabaro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Twiggy BigBranch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Toriyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toriyama has chosen Three 6 Mafia - It's a Fight as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Twiggy BigBranch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akira Toriyama!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BigBranch throws a low kick, looking for Toriyama's leg but Toriyama calmly moves out of range.
BigBranch moves away from the strike by Toriyama.
BigBranch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
BigBranch throws a lazy right hand but Toriyama sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Twiggy BigBranch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BigBranch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toriyama was well out of range. Poor timing from BigBranch.
Toriyama throws a leg kick which misses BigBranch's front leg but catches the back leg as BigBranch tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Toriyama, right into the meat.
Toriyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
BigBranch lands with a right to the head.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toriyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toriyama misses with an elbow over the top.
I was talking to BigBranch's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama throws an elbow that misses.
Toriyama stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for BigBranch.
BigBranch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Toriyama.
BigBranch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toriyama's 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!
BigBranch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from BigBranch misses
and Toriyama counters with a straight right hand.
BigBranch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
BigBranch throws an off balance right hand
and Toriyama counters with a thumping low kick.
Toriyama takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
BigBranch missing with a left hand there. Toriyama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BigBranch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Toriyama cracks the inside of BigBranch's front leg.
Toriyama rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but BigBranch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
BigBranch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Toriyama dodges the punch combination from BigBranch.
Toriyama steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from BigBranch.
A shot to the body from BigBranch misses
and Toriyama counters with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BigBranch looks to throw the jab but Toriyama is out of range.
Toriyama ducks under a wild hook from BigBranch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Toriyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama connects with a solid leg kick.
BigBranch lands a lovely overhand right.
BigBranch misses with a lunging right hand
and Toriyama counters by moving into the clinch.
Toriyama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from BigBranch.
BigBranch throws a head punch that misses.
Toriyama prevents a body shot from BigBranch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toriyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
BigBranch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toriyama looking to stall.
Toriyama has BigBranch pushed against the cage.
BigBranch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toriyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from BigBranch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from BigBranch.
BigBranch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it misses.
BigBranch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toriyama lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Toriyama lands a damaging elbow.
BigBranch misses with a punch to the body.
Toriyama lands an elbow inside that BigBranch shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for BigBranch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Toriyama just leaning against BigBranch, taking a breather.
Toriyama is trying to maintain a safe position but BigBranch gets an underhook and turns Toriyama into the cage.
Toriyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Toriyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through BigBranch's defenses.
Toriyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toriyama comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
BigBranch lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toriyama trying to stall but BigBranch improves his position.
Toriyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Toriyama.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toriyama throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Toriyama throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Toriyama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toriyama lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
BigBranch digs a right hand into Toriyama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Toriyama's gas tank.
Toriyama looking to slow down the pace here.
Toriyama misses with some punches.
Toriyama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
BigBranch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
BigBranch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
BigBranch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Toriyama backwards.
Toriyama gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
BigBranch takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BigBranch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
BigBranch blocks a body shot from Toriyama.
Toriyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
BigBranch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Toriyama moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Toriyama dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
BigBranch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toriyama.
Toriyama scores with a leg kick.
BigBranch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
BigBranch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Toriyama throws out the jab.
BigBranch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from BigBranch there as he acknowledges the shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Toriyama enables BigBranch to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Toriyama manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BigBranch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toriyama is keeping the position for now.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Toriyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BigBranch postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toriyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Toriyama, not yet.
Toriyama has momentary wrist control but BigBranch slips an elbow through the middle.
BigBranch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Toriyama's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toriyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but BigBranch is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toriyama is trying to keep BigBranch in close.
BigBranch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Toriyama working a defensive guard here.
BigBranch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Toriyama's head.
Toriyama is trying to control the position but BigBranch postures up.
BigBranch trying to control the position from guard on top but Toriyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
BigBranch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Toriyama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
BigBranch is working Toriyama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
BigBranch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
BigBranch is sitting in close to Toriyama's body. Toriyama has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! BigBranch is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, BigBranch is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Toriyama.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Akira Toriyama!
Akira Toriyama thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masters 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Simply the Best. The crowd seem to be enjoying Schtrappe's choice of entrance music: Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground. 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 welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ken Masters !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
44 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schtrappe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Schtrappe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Masters buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe throws a hook but Masters avoids it easily.
A jab from Masters misses.
Schtrappe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Masters sees it coming and moves out of range.
Masters staying out of range there.
Schtrappe ducks under a wild hook from Masters .
Schtrappe checks a low kick from Masters .
Masters slips under a jab from Schtrappe.
Masters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schtrappe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masters will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters tries to keep at a distance but Schtrappe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schtrappe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Masters moves away from the strike by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands a lovely overhand right.
Schtrappe avoids the body shot from Masters .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masters .
A telegraphed right hand from Schtrappe misses the target.
Masters thuds his right hand into Schtrappe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schtrappe scores with a decent looking hook.
Masters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schtrappe.
Masters throws a big shot that misses.
Schtrappe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masters 's sensitive parts.
Masters walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Schtrappe throws a low kick, looking for Masters 's leg but Masters calmly moves out of range.
Masters appears to be looking for a big counter.
Schtrappe cracks Masters with an open hand slap.
Masters has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD - Combat Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Schtrappe takes the fight into the clinch.
Schtrappe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masters checks a leg kick.
Schtrappe slips under a jab.
Masters throws a solid leg kick but Schtrappe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Masters .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe dodges the punch combination from Masters .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schtrappe's head backwards.
Schtrappe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Masters attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Masters goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Schtrappe tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Schtrappe. Beautiful body shot.
Schtrappe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Masters on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Schtrappe tenderised Masters 's leg. Masters is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masters fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schtrappe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schtrappe moves away.
Schtrappe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Schtrappe checks a leg kick nicely.
Schtrappe closes the distance and clinches.
Schtrappe jumps into guard, dragging Masters to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters passes Schtrappe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schtrappe tries to get to full guard but Masters has control of the leg.
Masters tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schtrappe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schtrappe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Masters .
Schtrappe wants to sweep here but Masters controlling him for the moment.
Masters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters distracts Schtrappe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Masters is looking to pass into half guard but Schtrappe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Schtrappe is in guard.
Schtrappe postures up in Masters 's guard and throws a big left but Masters blocks it.
My spies in LOD: Top Team inform me that Schtrappe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Schtrappe throwing strikes but missing.
Schtrappe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Schtrappe looking to sit in guard and control but Masters gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Schtrappe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schtrappe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacque Schtrappe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Masters throws a wild body kick that Schtrappe sees coming a mile off.
Schtrappe misses with a hook
and Masters counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masters throws an overhand right that lands on Schtrappe's shoulder, as Schtrappe tries to avoid the shot.
Jacque Schtrappe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masters scoring well with a low kick there.
Schtrappe 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.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
It looked like Masters was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masters throws a leg kick
and Schtrappe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schtrappe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masters has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schtrappe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masters was well out of range. Poor timing from Schtrappe.
Masters cracks a nice hook into Schtrappe's ribs.
Schtrappe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schtrappe ducks under a wild hook from Masters .
An inside leg kick lands from Masters .
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Masters checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Schtrappe misses the target.
Schtrappe slips under a jab from Masters .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe slips under a jab.
A low kick from Schtrappe misses
and Masters counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schtrappe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Masters 's calf.
Donk. Masters catches Schtrappe right on the button with a cross.
Schtrappe throws a leg kick but Masters checks it.
Masters misses with a straight left.
Masters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schtrappe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masters uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe moves out of range as Masters strikes.
Schtrappe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ken Masters is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Schtrappe misses.
Schtrappe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Masters misses.
Schtrappe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masters has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Schtrappe wants to slow Masters down by chopping away at his legs.
Masters digs a good hook to Schtrappe's body.
Masters throws a looping overhand right but Schtrappe ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe missing with a left hand there. Masters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schtrappe misses with a leg kick
and Masters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Masters misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Masters misses the target.
Masters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masters throws a low kick but Schtrappe avoids it.
Schtrappe scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Masters misses its intended target.
Schtrappe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Masters .
Schtrappe lands a slapping body shot.
A jab lands there for Schtrappe.
Masters steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Schtrappe. That one must have hurt.
Good work by Schtrappe as he checks the leg kick.
Masters misses with an uppercut. Schtrappe saw that one coming.
Schtrappe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Masters throws a looping overhand right but Schtrappe ducks down to avoid it.
Schtrappe throws a head kick but Masters moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schtrappe. Masters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe feints and then cracks Masters 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masters down.
Masters fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schtrappe, right into the meat.
Schtrappe cracks the inside of Masters 's front leg.
Masters drops his hands momentarily and Schtrappe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Masters is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Schtrappe slips under a jab from Masters .
Schtrappe looks to throw the jab but Masters is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Masters . That snapped Schtrappe's head back.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Schtrappe.
Masters moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Schtrappe looks to throw the jab but Masters is out of range.
Masters takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schtrappe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters lands a leg kick that knocks Schtrappe off balance momentarily.
Masters keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schtrappe.
Masters blocks a leg kick.
Masters cracks Schtrappe with an open hand slap.
Schtrappe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masters misses with a few strikes there.
Masters missing with a left hand there. Schtrappe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masters wants to land a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range.
Schtrappe misses with a straight left.
Schtrappe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Masters moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Masters throws a leg kick
and Schtrappe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schtrappe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Masters back to the cage. Schtrappe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Schtrappe moves away from the strike by Masters .
Schtrappe flicks out a counter leg kick but Masters steps away.
Masters takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Schtrappe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Masters throws a chopping leg kick but Schtrappe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Masters blocks a head kick by Schtrappe.
Masters lands a nice leg kick that just misses Schtrappe's sensitive parts.
Schtrappe misses with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Masters .
Masters takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masters throws a left and a right that both miss
and Schtrappe counters with a right hand to the body.
Good leg kick by Masters there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Schtrappe misses.
Masters tried to counter with a leg kick but Schtrappe avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Schtrappe.
Masters drops down looking for a counter takedown but Schtrappe sprawls and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Schtrappe.
Masters throws a low kick but Schtrappe avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Schtrappe.
Masters misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schtrappe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Masters in his tracks.
Masters throws a nice looking combination but Schtrappe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masters throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Masters on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schtrappe slips under a jab from Masters .
Nice body kick there by Schtrappe.
Masters tries to land a leg kick but Schtrappe saw it coming and moves away.
Schtrappe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schtrappe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Masters 's calf.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick that knocks Masters off balance momentarily.
Masters fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range.
Masters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masters on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Masters lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schtrappe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schtrappe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Masters .
Masters tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masters tries a low kick but Schtrappe avoids it.
Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schtrappe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masters . Masters obviously looking to wear him down.
Masters takes one to the side of the head.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schtrappe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schtrappe moves away.
Schtrappe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Masters throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Schtrappe counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe motions for Masters to come forward. Schtrappe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masters tried to counter with a leg kick but Schtrappe avoided it.
Masters slips a jab from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe misses with a body kick.
Schtrappe tries to score with a low kick but Masters moves his leg out of the way.
Masters misses with a low kick.
Schtrappe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schtrappe circles away quickly and effectively.
Schtrappe scores with a leg kick.
Schtrappe slips a straight right by Masters .
A lazy body kick from Masters
letting Schtrappe counter with a right hand.
Schtrappe lands with a good body shot.
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masters gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schtrappe jabs at Masters 's body.
Masters cracks Schtrappe with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Masters . That's going to slow Schtrappe down.
Masters 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.
Schtrappe throws a right hand that misses
and Masters counters with a nice uppercut.
Schtrappe throws a low kick, looking for Masters 's leg but Masters calmly moves out of range.
Schtrappe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masters 's sensitive parts.
Masters feints and then cracks Schtrappe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Schtrappe down.
Schtrappe feints and then cracks Masters 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masters down.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the side of Masters 's head but Masters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masters sizes up Schtrappe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Schtrappe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Masters misses with a shot to the body
and Schtrappe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masters swings widly with a right hand
enabling Schtrappe to counter with a crisp jab.
Masters avoids the body shot from Schtrappe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Schtrappe really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schtrappe throws a sloppy head kick
and Schtrappe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schtrappe throws out a powerful jab.
Schtrappe cracks Masters with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Masters looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Masters throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Schtrappe motions for Masters to come forward. Schtrappe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Masters misses the target.
Schtrappe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schtrappe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schtrappe throws a right and a left that Masters avoids nicely.
Masters thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schtrappe if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schtrappe throws a looping overhand right but Masters ducks down to avoid it.
Masters pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range and Masters settles back down.
Masters swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masters rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schtrappe counters with a nice uppercut.
Masters tries to land a leg kick but Schtrappe saw it coming and moves away.
Schtrappe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masters blocks a jab.
Masters lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schtrappe at a distance.
Masters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Schtrappe connects with a jab.
Masters scores with a kick to the body.
Masters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe lands with a straight right. Masters didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Schtrappe misses its intended target.
Masters misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masters . That did some damage!
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!
Schtrappe throws a looping overhand right but Masters ducks down to avoid it.
Schtrappe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masters misses with a looping right.
Schtrappe throws a shot from downtown. Masters moves away and avoids it.
Masters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schtrappe counters with a straight right hand.
Masters throws an overhand right that lands on Schtrappe's shoulder, as Schtrappe tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Masters does it's job there.
Good work by Masters as he checks the leg kick.
Masters is looking for a counter combo.
Masters scores with a leg kick.
Masters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schtrappe was well out of range. Poor timing from Masters .
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schtrappe works the jab nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masters checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Schtrappe slams his shin into Masters 's torso.
Masters throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Schtrappe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Schtrappe with a nice cross.
Schtrappe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Masters tries to counter with a takedown but Schtrappe is quick to defend against it.
Schtrappe misses the jab.
Schtrappe throws a lazy uppercut
and Masters counters with a body kick.
Schtrappe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Masters checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Schtrappe blocks the low kick.
Schtrappe slips a straight right by Masters .
Masters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schtrappe manages to avoid it.
Schtrappe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Masters ducks right into an uppercut from Schtrappe.
Masters buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Masters misses
and Schtrappe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masters lands a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schtrappe.
Schtrappe tries to score with a low kick but Masters moves his leg out of the way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Schtrappe, as that shot connected.
Masters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schtrappe.
Masters ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick that knocks Masters off balance momentarily.
Schtrappe swings for the body but Masters moves out of range.
Schtrappe looks to score with a jab to the body but Masters is just out of range.
Masters throws out a loose jab but Schtrappe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Schtrappe blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Schtrappe dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Good work by Schtrappe as he checks the leg kick.
Masters keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Masters walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Schtrappe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Schtrappe thows a leg kick but Masters checks it
and Masters counters with a leg kick.
Masters is looking to chop away at Schtrappe's legs.
Masters on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masters checks a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Schtrappe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masters fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range.
Masters throws a lazy uppercut
and Schtrappe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schtrappe. Schtrappe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Masters doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Masters throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Schtrappe is looking to clinch.
Masters pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schtrappe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schtrappe throws a looping overhand right but Masters ducks down to avoid it.
Schtrappe throws a lazy uppercut
and Masters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schtrappe looks to land a right hand but Masters moved out of range.
Schtrappe missing with a left hand there. Masters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masters moves out of range as Schtrappe throws a body kick.
Masters rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schtrappe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schtrappe connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schtrappe. That's going to slow Masters down.
Masters misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Masters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masters misses the shot to the body.
Schtrappe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Masters dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ken Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe throws a nice looking combination but Masters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masters appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Masters misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schtrappe! But no joy.
Schtrappe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schtrappe throws a head kick that misses
and Masters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters throws a front kick that sends Schtrappe stumbling back into the cage.
Schtrappe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Schtrappe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schtrappe wants to land a leg kick but Masters is out of range.
Masters throws a leg kick but Schtrappe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schtrappe checks a leg kick nicely.
Schtrappe misses with a body shot.
Masters fires out a quick counter leg kick but Schtrappe just manages to avoid it.
Masters throws a hook but Schtrappe avoids it easily.
It seemed like Schtrappe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schtrappe throws out a leg kick but Masters moves out of range and Schtrappe only half commits.
Schtrappe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masters circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from Masters misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Masters connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schtrappe scrambles back to his feet.
Jacque Schtrappe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schtrappe scores with a one two! Masters had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Schtrappe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schtrappe throws a series of punches but Masters moves out of range.
Masters throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Masters throws a jab when Schtrappe was well out of range.
Schtrappe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masters throws a push kick but Schtrappe slaps the foot to one side.
Schtrappe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Masters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
Schtrappe lands a leg kick that knocks Masters off balance momentarily.
Schtrappe avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schtrappe slips under a jab from Masters .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters lands a leg kick that knocks Schtrappe off balance momentarily.
Masters checks a low kick from Schtrappe.
Masters was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masters takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Masters .
Schtrappe scores with a leg kick.
Masters takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schtrappe 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.
Masters throws a low kick, looking for Schtrappe's leg but Schtrappe calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schtrappe.
Masters misses with a low kick.
Masters takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Schtrappe is predictable there
and Masters counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masters tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schtrappe is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacque Schtrappe.
Well Schtrappe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Schtrappe!
Jacque Schtrappe is the new welterweight champion!
Jacque Schtrappe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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