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HHFC Live! 10/07/2017 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brad Bozeck (ranked 6927 p4p, 511 weight class) and Connor Johnson (ranked 6702 p4p, 507 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Bozeck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Connor Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bozeck counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Bozeck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bozeck wants it to stay on the feet.
Bozeck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Bozeck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bozeck manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnson on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnson's guard now, I'm sure.
Bozeck is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Bozeck postures up.
Bozeck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand but Bozeck is controlling the position.
Bozeck looking to pass the guard.
Bozeck throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bozeck's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Johnson trying to control but Bozeck is working from the bottom.
Bozeck wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Bozeck keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Bozeck is keeping the position.
Bozeck trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bozeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bozeck not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bozeck defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Bozeck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brad Bozeck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Johnson.
Bozeck leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Bozeck scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Connor Johnson has been cut.
Bozeck throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bozeck is in Johnson's guard.
Bozeck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Bozeck keeps him under control.
Johnson is not content to let Bozeck control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bozeck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Bozeck tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bozeck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Bozeck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson tries to clinch but Bozeck moves away
so Bozeck counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson is striking but Bozeck is not phased and passes to half guard.
Bozeck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Bozeck has control of the leg.
Johnson wants to control but Bozeck is keeping busy.
Bozeck is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bozeck to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Bozeck is controlling well.
Bozeck thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Brad Bozeck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Bozeck is very close to passing his half guard.
Bozeck moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that!
Johnson wants to hold on but Bozeck pushes him away.
Johnson tries to control Bozeck's body but Bozeck pushes him off. Johnson squirms to his side and now Bozeck has his back!
Bozeck keeps control of the position easily here as Johnson tries to buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bozeck seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johnson for as long as he can get away with.
Johnson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Bozeck won't let him.
Bozeck is looking to control Johnson but Johnson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bozeck is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bozeck missing with punches from the back.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Bozeck breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bozeck looking for the choke but no joy.
Bozeck working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bozeck's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Bozeck keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bozeck is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson trying to control but Bozeck is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brad Bozeck dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Connor Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Bozeck counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Bozeck pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Bozeck keeps him there for the moment.
Bozeck is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bozeck jumps guard.
Bozeck working a defensive guard here.
Bozeck keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozeck controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Bozeck working a defensive guard but Johnson passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Bozeck is working away.
Bozeck tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Bozeck actively working from the bottom here.
Bozeck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bozeck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two 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.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bozeck shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bozeck showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson tries to roll over but Bozeck keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control here.
Bozeck is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Bozeck trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Bozeck is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bozeck is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bozeck tries to stand but can't do so whilst Johnson controls his leg.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson won't allow Bozeck to pass to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bozeck dives in and scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bozeck throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Bozeck from controlling successfully.
Bozeck wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Connor Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brad Bozeck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bozeck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bozeck trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Bozeck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bozeck 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Bozeck!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Zamora (ranked 4366 p4p, 204 weight class) and Luc Kleynen (ranked 8168 p4p, 339 weight class). Kleynen has chosen Best UFC entrance of all time!!! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Zamora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luc Kleynen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamora moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zamora closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kleynen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zamora. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kleynen is trying to buck Zamora off.
Zamora is trying to get an arm triangle but Kleynen is defending well.
Kleynen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kleynen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zamora has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Zamora has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zamora has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kleynen is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Zamora yanks on the arm and Kleynen is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Zamora.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Freddie Zamora!
In defeat, Luc Kleynen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost against a fighter, who was today better as me, i'll be back stronger !!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Preston Lawson (ranked 8948 p4p, 787 weight class) and Raheem Nazir (ranked 24733 p4p, 901 weight class). Raheem Nazir has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Preston Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Raheem Nazir!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazir stuffs the takedown.
Nazir drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lawson defends it well.
Lawson has managed to clinch.
Lawson lands a nice knee to the body.
Nazir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lawson is looking for a takedown.
Lawson misses with a punch on the inside.
Lawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lawson tries to pull guard but Nazir holds him up against the cage and eventually Lawson drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Preston Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazir wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hand to the body from Lawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson breaks the clinch.
Nazir fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawson lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson moves into the clinch successfully.
Lawson wants to stall.
Nazir wants the takedown. Lawson is fighting it off but Nazir persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lawson's guard against the cage.
Lawson is trying to control the position but Nazir postures up.
Lawson keeping full guard, as Nazir tries to pass.
Lawson controls Nazir momentarily but Nazir frees himself.
Nazir trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nazir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazir working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lawson's head.
Lawson is trying to keep Nazir in close.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Nazir from controlling successfully.
Nazir stopping the sweep attempt from Lawson.
Nazir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nazir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazir forces his way into half guard.
Nazir is working for a submission of some sort.
Nazir throwing shots but Lawson is blocking nicely.
Lawson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nazir trying to control the action but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Nazir is just content to waste time from the top position. Lawson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nazir wants to pass the guard but Lawson is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lawson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nazir's guard.
Nazir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nazir can't keep his opponent in guard - Lawson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lawson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nazir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nazir can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazir moves into full guard.
Lawson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Preston Lawson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nazir throws a hook but Lawson avoids it easily.
Lawson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nazir tries to avoid it but Lawson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nazir to the ground. Nazir escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lawson tries to land a body kick
and Nazir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lawson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lawson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nazir is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawson throws a sloppy head kick and Nazir moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nazir crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lawson - the referee stops the clock and Nazir gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lawson. Nazir manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazir manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lawson on his heels. He'll look to pass Lawson's guard now, I'm sure.
Nazir trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Nazir postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazir lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazir's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nazir showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lawson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nazir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nazir is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nazir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazir preventing the sweep.
Lawson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nazir connects with a couple of short punches.
Nazir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lawson is looking to sweep but instead, Nazir has passed into half guard.
Nazir looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nice strikes from Nazir there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson tries to roll over but Nazir keeps him under control.
Nazir is trying to control the action in half guard but Lawson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Nazir there.
Nazir is keen to just control but Lawson is a slippery customer.
Lawson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nazir drops an elbow to the side of Lawson's head.
Nazir decides to stand up.
Nazir closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawson circles away.
Lawson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nazir moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nazir has closed the distance and engaged Lawson in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lawson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nazir just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nazir breaks from the clinch.
Nazir misses with a takedown attempt - Lawson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Preston Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raheem Nazir.
Nazir rushes Lawson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lawson prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawson misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raheem Nazir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lawson misses with a takedown
and Nazir moves into the clinch.
Nazir pulls guard.
Lawson preventing the sweep.
Lawson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nazir dives on top into guard.
Nazir is working Lawson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Nazir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson wants to sweep but no luck.
Lawson looking to control.
Nazir wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Nazir's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazir is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lawson has momentary wrist control but Nazir slips an elbow through the middle.
Nazir trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Nazir postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nazir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nazir gets to his feet - Lawson follows without any prompting.
Nazir fails with the takedown.
Lawson has Nazir up against the cage in a clinch.
Nazir tries for a takedown but Lawson manages to get underhooks.
Nazir wants a takedown but no success here.
Preston Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raheem Nazir.
Lawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lawson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lawson lands a knee to the body.
Nazir gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lawson.
Lawson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nazir has him pressed against the cage.
Lawson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nazir just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lawson tries to break free but Nazir pushes him back against the cage.
Lawson working hard to break the clinch.
Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazir decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nazir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Raheem Nazir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nazir working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nazir working over Lawson with some ground and pound. Lawson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nazir manages to move to mount!
Nazir scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nazir pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lawson is rocked!
Nazir looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh Lawson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nazir connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nazir scoring with strikes but Lawson is staying in there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raheem Nazir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nazir has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raheem Nazir!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Like Boss (ranked 4881 p4p, 512 weight class) and Gololo Moses (ranked 8729 p4p, 731 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Like Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gololo Moses!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boss has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Boss paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boss thuds a left hand into Moses's body.
Boss thuds a left hand into Moses's body.
Boss dips to his left and cracks Moses with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moses changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boss tries to avoid it but Moses manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boss to the ground. Boss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good shot there by Boss.
Boss sends Moses crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Boss is motioning to the referee to let Moses up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss lands a body shot.
Moses moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moses is rocked!
Boss walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Moses drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Boss swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Moses's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Like Boss!
Like Boss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trap Gambino (ranked 5886 p4p, 215 weight class) and Eddie Rayne (ranked 25387 p4p, 331 weight class). Gambino comes to the cage accompanied by I'ma Ride. Rayne has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Eddie Rayne will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trap Gambino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Rayne!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambino takes a swing at Rayne's ribcage but misses.
Rayne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gambino was well out of range. Poor timing from Rayne.
Rayne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gambino pinned against the cage. Gambino gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rayne lands a jab-cross combination.
Rayne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gambino was well out of range. Poor timing from Rayne.
Rayne throws a body shot but no joy.
Gambino half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino throws a lazy right hand but Rayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rayne misses with an uppercut
and Gambino moves into the clinch.
Gambino stalling in the clinch.
Gambino pulls Rayne into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambino is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rayne presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gambino gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rayne regains guard.
Rayne isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gambino stacks Rayne on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gambino!
Rayne manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gambino's best efforts.
Gambino trying to pass the guard but Rayne defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rayne has hold of Gambino's hands but Gambino slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rayne looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Gambino pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rayne wants to control but Gambino is having none of it.
Rayne might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gambino haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gambino content just to control the position here.
Rayne tries to lock up and control but Gambino gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gambino looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambino throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gambino controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rayne tries to hold on but Gambino postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gambino cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rayne tries to lock up and control but Gambino gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gambino controlling from the full mount.
Gambino looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gambino content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambino scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gambino raining down shots from the mount!
Gambino takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gambino has hold of Rayne's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rayne manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gambino tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trap Gambino dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rayne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gambino.
Gambino lunges at Rayne with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rayne's hand.
Rayne tries to bum rush Gambino with a series of wild strikes but Gambino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rayne fails with the takedown.
Rayne misses with a left hand
and Gambino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trap Gambino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rayne fails to land with a series of punches.
Gambino misses with a hook. Rayne ducked under it nicely.
Gambino shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rayne's guard.
Gambino passes Rayne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gambino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rayne can do to turn this around?
Gambino is taking a breather. Rayne says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gambino postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rayne to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rayne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Gambino half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Eddie Rayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rayne digs a good hook to Gambino's body.
Rayne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gambino rather than just go for the knockout.
Rayne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rayne throws a good cross that connects.
Rayne throws a hook but Gambino blocks it.
Gambino appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gambino works the jab nicely.
Gambino misses with a low kick.
Rayne misses with a few strikes there.
Gambino shoots in for a double leg but Rayne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gambino just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Rayne.
Gambino is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rayne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gambino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rayne throws a combination that misses
and Gambino counters with a two punch combo.
Eddie Rayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rayne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gambino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rayne tries to bum rush Gambino with a series of wild strikes but Gambino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rayne throws a series of punches but Gambino moves out of range.
Rayne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gambino throwing a counter right hand but Rayne manages to avoid it.
Rayne throws a series of punches but Gambino moves out of range.
Gambino attempts a counter takedown but Rayne avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rayne is defended easily by Gambino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rayne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gambino slips a jab and a cross from Rayne.
Gambino forces Rayne back against the cage and clinches.
Rayne manages to break the clinch.
Gambino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rayne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rayne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gambino moves away.
Rayne connects with a jab.
Rayne scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rayne misses with a takedown attempt - Gambino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trap Gambino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Rayne.
A jab from Rayne finds it's way through Gambino's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gambino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gambino misses with a looping left.
Rayne misses with a double jab
and Gambino counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rayne won't be happy with that.
Rayne is looking to get back to his feet here but Gambino is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rayne's back.
Gambino connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Rayne to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eddie Rayne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A jab from Gambino misses.
Gambino scores with a decent looking hook.
Rayne misses with a double jab.
Gambino drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rayne sprawls and moves away.
Rayne lands a right hook to the body.
Rayne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rayne swinging wildly here.
Gambino throws the left hand but Rayne avoids the punch easily.
Rayne throws a combination that misses
and Gambino counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gambino.
Rayne tries to score a body lock takedown but Gambino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambino has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rayne clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambino throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Rayne!
Gambino scores with punches from the back.
I would not like to be Rayne right now.
Gambino thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambino punches Rayne on the ear.
Rayne is having to fend off submission attempts from Gambino, who is looking to sink in the choke. Gambino doesn't have the hooks in though and Rayne manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Rayne postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gambino is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rayne, into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gambino controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambino advances position into side control!
Gambino working away.
Gambino just content to control the position.
Gambino lands a nice forearm strike.
Gambino thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gambino has control of an arm but Rayne manages to advance to Gambino's back!
Rayne has his opponent's back but Gambino is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Rayne.
Rayne leaves Gambino with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rayne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rayne thuds a left hand into Gambino's body.
Rayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gambino manages to avoid it.
Rayne lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rayne lands with a hook. Gambino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Trap Gambino.
I think Gambino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Trap Gambino!
An intense looking Trap Gambino took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'One by one they will fall until the crown is mine..'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Castano (ranked 5793 p4p, 478 weight class) and Ambu Abumbu (ranked 7009 p4p, 514 weight class). Castano comes to the cage accompanied by Unstoppable. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Castano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ambu Abumbu!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castano has taken the fight to the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Castano has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Castano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abumbu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Castano smiles and moves away.
Castano shoots in for a double leg but Abumbu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Castano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castano shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Abumbu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Abumbu is adopting a defensive guard.
Abumbu wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abumbu keeping full guard, as Castano tries to pass.
Castano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Castano drops back looking for a leg! Abumbu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abumbu manages to kick Castano off! Castano jumps back into Abumbu's guard.
Abumbu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castano controlling from the top position.
Abumbu can't keep his opponent in guard - Castano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Castano is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Abumbu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Castano.
Castano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abumbu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abumbu sees it coming and defends easily.
Castano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Abumbu tries to kick Castano off but Castano keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Castano is working for a kimura but Abumbu is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castano content to control rather than advance.
Castano is looking for a kimura but Abumbu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Castano to get the leverage.
Castano seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Castano is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Abumbu taking some punishment here, with Castano in his half guard.
Castano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abumbu defends it well.
Castano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abumbu looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castano content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Castano trying to control from half guard but Abumbu is working away.
Castano seems to be working for a kimura but Abumbu defends the submission attempt.
Castano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Castano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Castano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Castano misses with a takedown
and Abumbu counters by moving into the clinch.
Castano avoiding damage as Abumbu throws knees to the body.
Castano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abumbu after a bit of a struggle.
Abumbu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Castano is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Abumbu to the mat. Abumbu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Abumbu keeping moving, preventing Castano from controlling successfully.
Castano is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Castano with a nice head shot there.
Abumbu keeping full guard, as Castano tries to pass.
Castano works over Abumbu with some ground and pound from guard.
Abumbu being controlled here, momentarily.
Castano has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two 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.
Castano is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Castano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abumbu's guard.
Abumbu is breathing heavily.
Well, if Castano is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abumbu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abumbu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Castano.
Castano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abumbu defends it well.
Castano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abumbu sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castano stops Abumbu from getting back to his feet.
Castano seems to be working for a kimura but Abumbu defends the submission attempt.
Castano is looking for a kimura here.
Castano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abumbu can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castano is taking a breather. Abumbu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Castano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Castano seems to be working for a kimura but Abumbu defends the submission attempt.
Castano is trying to work for a kimura but Abumbu is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Castano 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.
Castano darts in looking for a takedown but Abumbu gets double underhooks and turns Castano into the cage.
Castano tries for a takedown but Abumbu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Castano misses with a takedown
and Abumbu counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Castano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abumbu tries a body shot but Castano blocks it.
Abumbu tries to break free but Castano pushes him back against the cage.
Castano being controlled against the cage.
Castano blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abumbu misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castano is trying to drag Abumbu to the mat but Abumbu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Castano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Abumbu's efforts to push away.
Abumbu prevents the takedown attempt.
Castano goes for a takedown attempt but Abumbu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Castano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castano blocks a head kick by Abumbu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No luck for Castano with that takedown attempt.
Abumbu rushes Castano and presses him up against the cage.
Abumbu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castano is looking to clinch but Abumbu is avoiding it.
Castano tries for a takedown but Abumbu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abumbu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abumbu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abumbu.
Castano tries to sprawl but Abumbu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Castano preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castano's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Castano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Castano has Abumbu pulled in close to control his posture.
Castano continues to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castano is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Castano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Castano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Castano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Abumbu can't keep his opponent in guard - Castano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castano perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambu Abumbu really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Castano fails with a takedown attempt.
Castano darts in looking for a takedown but Abumbu gets double underhooks and turns Castano into the cage.
Abumbu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abumbu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Castano is defended easily by Abumbu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Castano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abumbu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castano swivels and escapes.
Castano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castano shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abumbu as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abumbu or perhaps it was just good defense by Castano, which made it look bad.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Abumbu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Abumbu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Castano circles away quickly and effectively.
Bruno Castano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abumbu gets caught flat footed, as Castano shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Castano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Abumbu dives on top into guard.
Abumbu is fighting to break Castano's control of his arms but Castano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Castano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abumbu's guard.
Castano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Castano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Castano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Castano drops back looking for a leg! Abumbu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abumbu manages to kick Castano off! Castano jumps back into Abumbu's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castano is stalling in the full guard.
Castano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Castano slows the pace down.
Abumbu parries the strikes from Castano easily there. Castano is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Abumbu to escape.
Castano is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Castano throws an elbow but Abumbu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Castano has hold of Abumbu's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Abumbu tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Castano cranks the arm and Abumbu screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Abumbu, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bruno Castano!
Bruno Castano is the new featherweight champion!
Bruno Castano was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brett Bersten (ranked 4138 p4p, 502 weight class) and Kazato Masamune (ranked 5958 p4p, 671 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Bersten!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazato Masamune!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masamune tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bersten closes the distance but Masamune moves to the side
and Masamune counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bersten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bersten lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Masamune fails with the takedown.
Bersten went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Masamune looks for a takedown but Bersten sprawls well.
Brett Bersten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazato Masamune.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masamune closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bersten throws a head kick but Masamune moves out of range.
Masamune let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bersten tries to close the distance and clinch but Masamune swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masamune steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bersten.
Bersten tries to clinch there but Masamune circles away.
Masamune is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bersten with a body shot.
Bersten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masamune only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bersten clobbers Masamune with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bersten catches Masamune with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Masamune scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bersten is trying to buck Masamune off.
Masamune tries for a kimura but Bersten is defending well.
Bersten pushes Masamune away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Masamune gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Masamune is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bersten has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masamune tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masamune tries for a kimura but Bersten is defending well.
Bersten wants to get back to his feet.
Masamune working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Masamune is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bersten looks calm but he's in trouble here. Masamune gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bersten is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Masamune lets go of the hold and Bersten can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazato Masamune!
Kazato Masamune is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Kazato Masamune stared into the camera and said 'I was considered the underdog this fight. Joe sexy being rank #3 and me down at #12 I never thought this fight would even happen. But here I am the victor, it feels so good. Sorry Joe Sexy but this is my time now.'.
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