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Sunday Night Carnage 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evan Sartori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keijo Kustavilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sartori's entrance music is The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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168 lbs
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171 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Evan Sartori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keijo Kustavilainen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sartori blocks the body kick.
Kustavilainen is looking to clinch but Sartori is avoiding it.
Kustavilainen throws a series of punches but Sartori moves out of range.
Sartori closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kustavilainen to the mat! Kustavilainen manages to get full guard.
Kustavilainen wants to sweep here but Sartori controlling him for the moment.
Sartori working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kustavilainen's head.
Kustavilainen is controlling Sartori's posture.
Sartori decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kustavilainen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sartori manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sartori looking for submissions off his back.
Sartori trying to control but Kustavilainen postures up.
Kustavilainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sartori has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kustavilainen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kustavilainen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sartori is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sartori is looking for a sweep. Kustavilainen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sartori wants to control but Kustavilainen is keeping busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kustavilainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Sartori.
Kustavilainen clinches up with Sartori and pushes him back against the cage.
Kustavilainen with a knee to the head.
Kustavilainen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kustavilainen misses with the head strike.
Kustavilainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kustavilainen scores with a three punch combo!
Kustavilainen throws a body punch but Sartori moves out of range.
Sartori shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kustavilainen defends it nicely.
Kustavilainen tries to clinch up.
Sartori has his takedown stuffed
and Kustavilainen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sartori thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sartori working for a triangle but Kustavilainen defends it easily.
Sartori is breathing heavily.
Kustavilainen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sartori's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kustavilainen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sartori dives on top into guard.
Sartori stands up from Kustavilainen's guard - Sartori perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kustavilainen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kustavilainen closes the distance and clinches.
Kustavilainen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sartori's face.
Kustavilainen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kustavilainen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kustavilainen trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sartori is trying to drag Kustavilainen to the mat but Kustavilainen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Sartori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sartori takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kustavilainen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kustavilainen.
Kustavilainen breaks the clinch.
Kustavilainen keeps Sartori at a distance using the push kick.
Kustavilainen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kustavilainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Sartori swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Keijo Kustavilainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kustavilainen tries to clinch but Sartori moves out of range.
Kustavilainen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sartori manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kustavilainen's best efforts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sartori trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Kustavilainen 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.
Kustavilainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sartori slips a jab and a cross from Kustavilainen.
Sartori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Kustavilainen scores with a four punch combination!
Kustavilainen wants to clinch
and Sartori counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kustavilainen's guard now.
Sartori slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kustavilainen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kustavilainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sartori gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kustavilainen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sartori counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kustavilainen keeping moving, preventing Sartori from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kustavilainen trying to keep a closed guard but Sartori is proving a slippery customer.
Kustavilainen wants to stand and escape but Sartori is having none of it.
Sartori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kustavilainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Evan Sartori overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sartori tries to stand but Kustavilainen is controlling from the bottom.
Sartori with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sartori trying to control but Kustavilainen is working from the bottom.
Sartori won't allow Kustavilainen to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kustavilainen tries to clinch up
and Sartori counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kustavilainen!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kustavilainen is looking to improve his position but Sartori isn't that keen on the idea.
Kustavilainen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sartori lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sartori can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kustavilainen is looking to escape.
Kustavilainen wants to control but Sartori is having none of it.
Kustavilainen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kustavilainen kicks Sartori off and gets back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Kustavilainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kustavilainen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sartori swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kustavilainen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sartori misses with a takedown attempt
and Kustavilainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sartori's knee momentarily.
Kustavilainen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kustavilainen.
Sartori is looking for a sweep.
Sartori prevents Kustavilainen from moving into mount.
Sartori wants to get back to his feet but Kustavilainen is dominant here and he's now got Sartori's back!
Kustavilainen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sartori defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kustavilainen looking to break Sartori's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sartori remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kustavilainen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sartori looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Kustavilainen missing with strikes from the back.
Sartori breaks Kustavilainen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kustavilainen working a defensive guard here.
Sartori lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sartori is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kustavilainen throws a head kick that misses.
Kustavilainen moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Sartori 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!
Kustavilainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sartori looks to clinch
and Kustavilainen counters with a straight right hand.
Sartori fails with the takedown
and Kustavilainen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kustavilainen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sartori has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kustavilainen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sartori fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Sartori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sartori letting Kustavilainen take a breather here.
Kustavilainen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sartori blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kustavilainen misses with a knee to the head.
Kustavilainen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Kustavilainen on the inside.
Kustavilainen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sartori tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kustavilainen prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Kustavilainen.
Kustavilainen leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Sartori.
Kustavilainen scores with a knee to the head.
Kustavilainen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sartori up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Kustavilainen's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Sartori pulls guard effortlessly.
Sartori looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kustavilainen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kustavilainen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sartori has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sartori wants to get back to his feet.
Sartori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kustavilainen tries to pass to full mount but Sartori defends it.
Kustavilainen is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sartori manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kustavilainenis looking to pass into half guard but Sartori pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sartori is in guard.
Kustavilainen 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sartori accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kustavilainen 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.
Sartori wants to control from the top but Kustavilainen keeps moving.
Sartori stands up and waves to Kustavilainen to follow him.
Sartori throws a head kick but Kustavilainen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kustavilainen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kustavilainen throws a series of punches but Sartori moves out of range.
Kustavilainen lands with a straight right. Sartori didn't see that one coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sartori.
Kustavilainen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sartori to the mat! Sartori manages to get full guard.
Kustavilainen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kustavilainen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kustavilainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sartori utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kustavilainen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sartori is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sartori has escaped and now he's on top!
Sartori stopping the sweep attempt from Kustavilainen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Kustavilainen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kustavilainen 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Kustavilainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buff Bagwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skywalker has chosen Raised on Rock as his entrance music. Luke Skywalker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent 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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buff Bagwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagwell dodges the punch combination from Skywalker.
Skywalker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skywalker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No joy there for Skywalker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skywalker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bagwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skywalker tries to avoid it but Bagwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skywalker to the ground. Skywalker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bagwell shoots in but no luck this time.
Skywalker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skywalker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bagwell takes one to the chin there.
A right-left combo lands from Skywalker.
Skywalker throws a nice looking combination but Bagwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker scores with a one two! Bagwell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Skywalker lands with a nice combination. Bagwell backs away looking to recover.
Bagwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skywalker but Skywalker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buff Bagwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skywalker's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Skywalker duly obliges.
Skywalker misses with a series of wild punches.
Bagwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skywalker but Skywalker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skywalker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell dodges the punch combination from Skywalker.
Bagwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Skywalker throws a series of punches but Bagwell avoids them all with ease.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bagwell circles away quickly and effectively.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skywalker lands a jab to the nose.
Nice cross by Skywalker.
A cross from Skywalker lands.
Skywalker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bagwell backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bagwell is defended easily by Skywalker.
Skywalker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skywalker misses with a double jab.
Skywalker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Skywalker.
Skywalker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bagwell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Skywalker throws a shot to the body.
Skywalker is working the combinations to good effect here.
A left and a right from Skywalker both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skywalker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bagwell somewhat.
Nice straight punches there by Skywalker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skywalker.
Skywalker misses with the combination.
Skywalker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skywalker throws a series of punches but Bagwell avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bagwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skywalker is fending him off so far but Bagwell persists. Nope, Skywalker circles away and we're back to standing.
Skywalker scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bagwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Skywalker scores with a shot to the body.
Skywalker lands a jab-cross combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bagwell. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A jab lands there for Skywalker.
Skywalker tries to bum rush Bagwell with a series of wild strikes but Bagwell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bagwell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skywalker circles away.
Luke Skywalker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skywalker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bagwell is rocked!
Skywalker circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Bagwell to the canvas! Bagwell doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Skywalker keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Skywalker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gruffo Muffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuckie Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gruffo Muffo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuckie Liddell!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muffo tries to land a leg kick but Liddell saw it coming and moves away.
Muffo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gruffo Muffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muffo feints and then cracks Liddell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liddell down.
Liddell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muffo.
Muffo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muffo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muffo feints and then cracks Liddell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Liddell down.
Liddell defending well as Muffo loads up on a big left hand.
Muffo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muffo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liddell is able to avoid easily.
Liddell blocks a head kick by Muffo.
Liddell throws a hook to the side of Muffo's head but Muffo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muffo scores with a spinning back kick!
Muffo cracks the inside of Liddell's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muffo scores with a leg kick.
Muffo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Muffo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liddell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Liddell slips under a jab from Muffo.
Muffo 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.
Muffo is looking to chop away at Liddell's legs.
Liddell blocks a leg kick.
Muffo throws a head kick that misses.
Liddell moves out of range as Muffo throws a body kick.
Muffo throws a nice head kick!
Liddell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muffo was well out of range. Poor timing from Liddell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muffo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Muffo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liddell moves out of range as Muffo throws a body kick.
Muffo looks to land a body kick but Liddell moved away.
Liddell lands with a good body shot.
Liddell lands a jab to the nose.
Muffo thuds his shin into the meat of Liddell's side.
Muffo wants to slow Liddell down by chopping away at his legs.
Muffo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muffo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muffo throws a leg kick but Liddell moved away.
Liddell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muffo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Muffo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muffo throws a solid leg kick but Liddell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Muffo.
Muffo is looking to slow Liddell down with leg kicks.
A jab from Muffo misses.
Liddell tests Muffo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Muffo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Muffo throws a head kick but Liddell moves out of range.
Muffo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Muffo throws a sloppy head kick and Liddell moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muffo cracks the inside of Liddell's front leg.
Muffo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Liddell looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muffo wants to slow Liddell down by chopping away at his legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Muffo.
Liddell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muffo lands a nice looking body kick.
Liddell blocks the body kick.
Muffo throws the kick towards the body but Liddell avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Liddell moves out of range of the strikes.
Muffo lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gruffo Muffo 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.
Muffo cracks the inside of Liddell's front leg.
Muffo throws a solid leg kick but Liddell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Muffo.
Muffo misses with a low kick as Liddell jumps back.
Liddell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Muffo.
Muffo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Muffo throws a leg kick which misses Liddell's front leg but catches the back leg as Liddell tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Muffo.
Muffo tries a low kick but Liddell avoids it.
Liddell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Muffo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liddell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Muffo throws the kick towards the body but Liddell avoids it.
Liddell blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muffo. That's going to slow Liddell down.
Liddell is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muffo misses with a head kick.
Muffo throws a hook to the side of Liddell's head but Liddell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muffo moves out of range of the strikes.
Muffo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gruffo Muffo is winning the standup battle so far.
Muffo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muffo wants to land a leg kick but Liddell is out of range.
Muffo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Muffo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Liddell checks a low kick from Muffo.
Muffo thuds his shin into the meat of Liddell's side.
Muffo looks for the body kick but Liddell saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muffo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Liddell's calf.
Muffo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Muffo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Liddell is able to avoid easily.
Muffo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Muffo scores with a head kick.
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!
Muffo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liddell. That did some damage!
A jab from Muffo misses.
Muffo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Muffo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liddell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muffo.
Muffo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muffo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liddell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muffo throws the kick towards the body but Liddell avoids it.
Liddell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Muffo. That one must have hurt.
Liddell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liddell misses the jab.
Liddell avoids a kick to the body.
Muffo misses with a low kick as Liddell jumps back.
Muffo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Liddell. That did some damage!
Muffo throws a push kick but Liddell slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muffo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Muffo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Liddell can do to turn this around?
Liddell moves out of range of the body kick from Muffo.
Muffo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Muffo.
Muffo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Muffo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Muffo misses with a looping left.
Muffo is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liddell loads up on a big right hand but Muffo slips the punch.
Muffo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Liddell is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gruffo Muffo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Muffo.
Muffo misses with a low kick.
Muffo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Muffo, right into the meat.
Muffo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muffo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muffo.
Liddell misses with a body shot.
Muffo scores with a head kick.
Muffo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Liddell's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Muffo misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muffo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muffo throws a push kick but Liddell slaps the foot to one side.
Muffo throws the kick towards the body but Liddell avoids it.
Liddell thuds a left hand into Muffo's body.
Muffo slips a jab from Liddell.
Liddell lands a nice looking body shot.
Muffo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Liddell moves out of range of the body kick from Muffo.
Muffo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Muffo throws a wild body kick that Liddell sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Muffo moves away from the strike by Liddell.
Muffo wants to land a leg kick but Liddell is out of range.
Muffo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Muffo defending well as Liddell loads up on a big left hand.
Muffo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liddell.
Muffo misses with a low kick.
Muffo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Muffo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liddell is out of range and Muffo settles back down.
Liddell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Gruffo Muffo has been cut.
Liddell blocks a head kick by Muffo.
Liddell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Muffo can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muffo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Muffo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Liddell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muffo throws a front kick aimed at Liddell's knee but Liddell avoids it well.
Muffo defending well as Liddell loads up on a big left hand.
Muffo throws a leg kick that misses.
Liddell moves out of range of the body kick from Muffo.
Liddell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Muffo. That one must have hurt.
Liddell blocks the body kick.
Liddell throws a good cross that connects.
Liddell checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muffo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liddell.
Muffo moves out of range as Liddell strikes.
Liddell avoids a kick to the body.
Muffo throws a hook but Liddell avoids it easily.
Liddell blocks a leg kick.
Muffo scores with a nice body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Muffo, right into the meat.
Muffo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Liddell is out of range.
Muffo throws a low kick but Liddell avoids it.
Chuckie Liddell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Liddell checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gruffo Muffo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Muffo 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gruffo Muffo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crown Royal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kain Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crown Royal!
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, Kain Saint!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint throws a big shot that misses.
Saint misses with a hook.
Royal throws a series of punches but Saint moves out of range.
Royal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Saint fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Royal throws a right hand that Saint ducks under and follows up with a left that Saint also avoids with ease.
Saint throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saint, as that shot connected.
Saint throws a combination that misses
and Royal counters with a two punch combo.
Saint shoots in for a takedown but Royal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Royal misses with a body punch
and Saint decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Royal's guard.
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!
Royal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saint is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saint accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royal wants to sweep here but Saint controlling him for the moment.
Saint trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Royal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint distracts Royal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Saint postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Royal 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Royal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saint.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Royal throws a lazy right hand but Saint sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saint lands a body shot.
Saint jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saint ducks under a wild hook from Royal.
Saint swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Royal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Royal on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Royal throws a series of punches but Saint avoids them all with ease.
Donk. Saint catches Royal right on the button with a cross.
Royal getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saint uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Royal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Royal.
Royal throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saint counters with a series of strikes. Royal will be more careful next time no doubt.
A slow jab from Royal misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Royal as he connects with a hook.
Saint scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saint throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Royal momentarily.
A combination from Royal does no damage.
Saint moves out of range as Royal strikes.
Saint comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Saint missing with a left hand there. Royal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saint shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Royal counters with a nice uppercut.
Saint tries to score a power double leg takedown but Royal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saint somewhat.
Crown Royal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kain Saint.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saint looks to throw the jab but Royal is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Royal. No joy for Saint on that attempt.
Royal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Saint dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Royal takes a swing at Saint's ribcage but misses.
Royal loads up on a big right hand but Saint slips the punch.
Royal moves out of range of the strikes.
Saint throws a right and a left that both miss.
Royal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saint connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Royal ducks under a wild hook from Saint.
Saint throws a hook but Royal blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Royal misses the target.
Saint misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Royal slips a jab from Saint.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint moves into range and connects with a jab.
Royal moves out of range as Saint strikes.
A swing and a miss from Royal.
Royal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saint circles away quickly and effectively.
Royal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saint shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Royal defends it nicely.
Saint might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Royal misses with a shot to the body
and Saint counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saint fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Royal avoids it really well and circles away.
Royal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saint moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Royal.
Saint throws a punch but it's blocked by Royal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint is trying to maintain a safe position but Royal gets an underhook and turns Saint into the cage.
A body shot lands from Saint.
Royal misses with a punch to the body.
Royal breaks the clinch.
Royal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big right from Saint misses.
Royal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saint throws the left hand but Royal avoids the punch easily.
Royal lands with a good body shot.
Royal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Royal throws a hook but Saint blocks it.
Royal lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Saint thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint scores with a sloppy right hand. Royal should have avoided that one.
Saint on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Royal throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Royal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saint swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saint connects with a right hand. Royal shakes it off.
Royal works Saint's body with a nice hook.
Royal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saint throws a big shot that misses.
Saint throws a looping overhand right but Royal ducks down to avoid it.
Crown Royal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint shoots for a takedown but Royal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crown Royal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kain Saint.
Royal lands a two punch combo.
Crown Royal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saint throws a shot from downtown. Royal moves away and avoids it.
Royal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Royal ducks under a wild hook from Saint.
Royal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint was well out of range. Poor timing from Royal.
Royal throws a big shot that misses.
Saint closes the distance and clinches.
Saint tightens his grip and picks Royal up, before dumping him to the ground. Royal manages to land in guard.
Saint looking to sit in guard and control but Royal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Crown Royal will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Saint misses with a straight left.
Saint cracks Royal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Royal blocks the body kick.
Kain Saint seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saint throws a hook to the side of Royal's head but Royal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saint misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint looks to land a left hand but Royal moved out of range nicely.
Saint fails with the takedown.
Royal throws a hook to the side of Saint's head but Saint sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Royal thows a body shot but no joy.
Saint misses with a straight left.
Royal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saint.
Saint looks to land a right hand but Royal moved out of range.
Saint ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Royal moves away from the strike by Saint.
Saint moves away from the strike by Royal.
Saint uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Royal.
Saint throws a looping overhand right but Royal ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Royal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saint counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Royal throws an overhand right that lands on Saint's shoulder, as Saint tries to avoid the shot.
Saint scores with a jab to the head.
Jab from Royal.
Royal throws a lazy right hand but Saint sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saint looks to land a right hand but Royal moved out of range.
Royal throws an overhand right that lands on Saint's shoulder, as Saint tries to avoid the shot.
Royal ducks right into an uppercut from Saint.
Royal walks into a stiff left hand from Saint.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint lunges at Royal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Royal's hand.
Royal slips a jab from Saint.
Saint is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saint fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Royal thows a body shot but no joy.
Saint shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Royal misses with a hook.
A big right from Royal misses.
Saint fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Saint.
A big left from Saint misses.
The fighters circling - Royal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saint throws a looping overhand right but Royal ducks down to avoid it.
Royal throws a hook to the side of Saint's head but Saint sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Royal moves out of range of the strikes.
Royal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saint steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Royal.
Royal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint.
Royal throws a jab when Saint was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kain Saint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saint 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kain Saint!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjay Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy has chosen Feel the Rush as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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158 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arjay Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy misses the jab.
Davidson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davidson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Davidson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Davidson.
Davidson moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy moves in looking to clinch but Davidson pushes him off.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davidson moves away.
Murphy with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Davidson to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Davidson clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Davidson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Davidson as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Davidson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murphys head.
A hook to the body from Davidson.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davidson scores with a shot to the side of Murphy's head.
A bit of stalling here from Davidson.
Davidson keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davidson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Davidson has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Davidson is controlling him.
Davidson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy tries to circle away but Davidson has him pinned against the cage.
Davidson missing with knees to the body.
Murphy wants a takedown but no success here.
Davidson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davidson is working away from the top position though.
Davidson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murphy defending well though.
Murphy regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Davidson.
Davidson stops Murphy from standing up.
Davidson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy has a closed guard, preventing Davidson from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Davidson from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davidson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davidson.
Davidson tries to clinch there but Murphy circles away.
Davidson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murphy clinches but Davidson breaks the clinch
and Davidson counters with a three punch combo that has Murphy backing up. Murphy nods at Davidson to acknowledge the strikes.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Murphy.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Davidson's shoulder, as Davidson tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Murphy throws out a loose jab but Davidson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davidson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davidson throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Davidson.
Murphy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Davidson counters by clinching up.
A shot in the inside from Davidson.
Murphy blocks the elbow strike.
Davidson misses with an elbow strike.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Murphy throws a jab when Davidson was well out of range.
Murphy misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looks to clinch
and Davidson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davidson throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
Murphy wants to stand but Davidson is controlling the position.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davidson thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davidson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murphy's guard.
Davidson throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely.
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 Peter Davidson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Davidson misses the target.
Davidson slips a straight right by Murphy.
Peter Davidson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davidson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davidson tightens his grip and picks Murphy up, before dumping him to the ground. Murphy manages to land in guard.
Davidson throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Murphy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Davidson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Murphy kicks Davidson off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davidson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Murphy to regain full guard.
Murphy is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Davidson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Davidson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davidson throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy is trying to break free.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidson.
Murphy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Davidson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Davidson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murphy working hard to break the clinch.
Davidson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
Davidson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Davidson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Davidson keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davidson tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Davidson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Davidson has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Davidson keeps control of Murphy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Davidson is controlling him.
Murphy can't break the clinch.
Murphy trying to control the position but instead, Davidson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murphy into the cage.
Murphy is looking to break free of the clinch but Davidson has double underhooks.
Murphy is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davidson.
Murphy has had enough of the clinch but Davidson keeps him there for the moment.
Davidson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davidson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murphy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a double jab
and Davidson counters by moving into the clinch.
Davidson stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Davidson.
Davidson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Murphy is trying to keep an underhook but Davidson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Davidson is trying to control the action in half guard but Murphy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Davidson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Davidson thows a huge punch but Murphy dodges it nicely.
Davidson wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Murphy is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Peter Davidson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Davidson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Davidson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murphy is staying active underneath Davidson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davidson is really struggling to control Murphy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Davidson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Davidson has control of the leg.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Davidson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Murphy with a jab.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Davidson.
Davidson ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy throws a jab when Davidson was well out of range.
Davidson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murphy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Davidson counters with a takedown into side control.
Davidson scoring with punches and elbows.
Murphy trying to remain calm as Davidson controls from the top position.
Davidson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Murphy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davidson tries to score with some ground and pound. Murphy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murphy parries the strikes from Davidson easily there. Davidson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Murphy to escape.
Davidson working the ground and pound but Murphy is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from Davidson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Davidson lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Davidson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murphy connects with a looping right hand.
Davidson slips under a jab from Murphy.
Davidson has a takedown stuffed.
Murphy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davidson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Davidson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murphy's efforts to push away.
Davidson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murphy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davidson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davidson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davidson clinches up against the cage.
Davidson tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
Murphy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Davidson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Davidson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Davidson pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Davidson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Davidson with the ground and pound but Murphy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson looking to sit in guard and control but Murphy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Murphy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Peter Davidson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davidson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arjay Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Davidson's head but Davidson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davidson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Davidson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Murphy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Murphy is looking to escape.
Davidson trying to control from half guard but Murphy is working away.
Davidson stops Murphy from getting back to his feet.
Murphy is not content to let Davidson control the position.
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Davidson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davidson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Davidson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edmundo Vascaino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vekkuli Toveri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edmundo Vascaino has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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258 lbs
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231 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edmundo Vascaino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vekkuli Toveri!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vascaino instigates a clinch.
Toveri misses with an elbow strike.
Vascaino has a couple of punches blocked by Toveri.
Toveri missing with knees to the body.
Toveri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toveri manages to break the clinch.
Vascaino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vascaino slips under a jab.
Vascaino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toveri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toveri cracks Vascaino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Toveri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toveri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vascaino circles away quickly and effectively.
Vascaino tries to clinch there but Toveri circles away.
Vascaino tries to clinch but Toveri moves out of range.
Toveri thumps Vascaino with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toveri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Toveri drops Vascaino with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vascaino looks back up at him and smiles so Toveri waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Vascaino is rocked!
Toveri lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Vascaino - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Toveri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vekkuli Toveri!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huston Rustow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Perry's choice of entrance music: Lützenkirchen - Leer aber Techno. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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215 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huston Rustow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Perry!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry shoots in for a double leg but Rustow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rustow swats away the attempt to clinch by Perry.
Perry changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rustow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rustow takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Perry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Perry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Perry tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rustow is trying to get back to his feet.
Perry swings around for an armbar but Rustow sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Perry's guard.
Perry working for a triangle but Rustow defends it easily.
Rustow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rustow stands up and waves to Perry to follow him.
Rustow throws a combination. Perry tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rustow keeps the fight on the outside.
Fred Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rustow closes the distance and clinches.
Perry lands a knee to the head.
Rustow digs a right hand underneath Perry's ribcage. Perry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rustow lands with a short shot to the head.
Perry throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rustow blocks it with crossed arms.
Rustow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rustow lands with a right to the head.
Rustow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Huston Rustow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Perry.
Perry looks gassed!
Perry tries to clinch but Rustow moves away
and Rustow moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rustow.
Rustow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rustow instigates a clinch.
Perry fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Huston Rustow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Perry.
Rustow lands with a left to the head.
Rustow gets underhooks to prevent Perry's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rustow.
Rustow breaks from the clinch.
Perry darts in trying to clinch
and Rustow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Perry's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rustow darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rustow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perry shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Rustow to counter with a crisp jab.
Rustow clinches up against the cage.
Rustow pushes Perry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rustow lands a hook that snaps the head of Perry backwards.
Rustow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rustow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rustow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perry thinking.
Rustow dips to his left and cracks Perry with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perry needs to keep his hands up - Rustow had a free shot at his head there.
Perry is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Rustow.
Perry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perry is still on wobbly legs! Can Rustow finish him?
Rustow connects with a nice cross there... Perry is looking wobbly and Rustow recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Perry to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Rustow jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Huston Rustow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bala Bala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Combo PunchPunchKick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bala kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tough at the top. King Combo PunchPunchKick will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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191 lbs
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200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bala Bala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Combo PunchPunchKick!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PunchPunchKick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bala.
PunchPunchKick misses with the combination.
Bala shoots in but PunchPunchKick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bala shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
PunchPunchKick tries to get to full guard but Bala has control of the leg.
Bala tries to pass to full mount but PunchPunchKick defends it.
Bala is working hard here to advance position.
PunchPunchKick is staying active underneath Bala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bala stops PunchPunchKick from getting back to his feet.
PunchPunchKick wants to control but Bala is keeping busy.
Bala works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bala working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
PunchPunchKick tries to buck Bala off but Bala is having none of it.
Bala throws a strike aimed at the side of PunchPunchKick's head but PunchPunchKick avoids it well.
Bala tries for a kimura but PunchPunchKick is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bala trying to control the position but PunchPunchKick is working away.
Bala tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
PunchPunchKick is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bala is controlling him well.
PunchPunchKick gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bala pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
PunchPunchKick tries to lock up and control but Bala gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
PunchPunchKick trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bala tries to control but PunchPunchKick wriggling away.
PunchPunchKick sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PunchPunchKick is looking to escape.
PunchPunchKick trying to control but Bala postures up.
Bala wants to free his trapped foot but PunchPunchKick is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bala is trying to control the action in half guard but PunchPunchKick is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
PunchPunchKick manages to get to full guard.
Bala being controlled here momentarily.
Bala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. PunchPunchKick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bala passes PunchPunchKick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bala tries to pass the half guard into mount. PunchPunchKick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bala passes to side control.
PunchPunchKick stops Bala from passing to mount.
Bala wants to lay and pray for a moment but PunchPunchKick keeps working.
PunchPunchKick is pushing Bala's head away, looking to escape. Bala manages to hold on to the position though.
Bala trying to control the position but PunchPunchKick is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bala scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bala Bala dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bala with a nice cross.
Bala attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
PunchPunchKick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from PunchPunchKick misses.
PunchPunchKick moves away from the strike by Bala.
A right-left combo lands from PunchPunchKick.
Bala misses with an uppercut. PunchPunchKick saw that one coming.
Bala takes one on the button.
PunchPunchKick goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
PunchPunchKick connects with a looping right hand.
PunchPunchKick takes a swing at Bala's ribcage but misses.
Bala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bala swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and PunchPunchKick counters with a three punch combo that has Bala backing up. Bala nods at PunchPunchKick to acknowledge the strikes.
PunchPunchKick throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Bala misses.
PunchPunchKick blocks a head kick by Bala.
Bala throws a leg kick but PunchPunchKick checks it.
PunchPunchKick throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bala counters with a big head kick but PunchPunchKick shrugs it off.
Bala fails with the takedown.
PunchPunchKick moves out of range of the leg kick from Bala.
Bala lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
PunchPunchKick lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bala circles away quickly and effectively.
Bala has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bala there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bala moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bala keeps PunchPunchKick at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from PunchPunchKick.
Bala misses with a hook. PunchPunchKick ducked under it nicely.
A punch combination from PunchPunchKick misses.
PunchPunchKick moves out of range as Bala strikes.
Bala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, jab by Bala - just one landing.
Bala motions for PunchPunchKick to come forward. Bala throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bala looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bala trying to pass the guard but PunchPunchKick defending well.
Bala is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. PunchPunchKick doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bala stops PunchPunchKick from getting back to his feet.
Bala is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, PunchPunchKick has managed to free his arm - good work.
PunchPunchKick looks like he's trying to stand up.
PunchPunchKick is breathing heavily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
PunchPunchKick ducks under a wild hook from Bala.
A left and a right from PunchPunchKick both land. Nice combination.
Bala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but PunchPunchKick avoids it really well and circles away.
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.
Bala misses with a wild body shot.
Bala throws out a loose jab but PunchPunchKick uses good head movement to avoid it.
PunchPunchKick ducks under a wild hook from Bala.
Bala is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in PunchPunchKick's half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
PunchPunchKick trying to control here.
Bala not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bala has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bala trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bala throwing strikes here but PunchPunchKick is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bala Bala 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!
PunchPunchKick checks the leg kick.
PunchPunchKick missing with a left hand there. Bala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
PunchPunchKick misses with an uppercut. Bala saw that one coming.
Bala looks for the body kick but PunchPunchKick saw that one coming.
PunchPunchKick lands the left hand.
PunchPunchKick dodges the punch combination from Bala.
King Combo PunchPunchKick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bala moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bala throws a leg kick
and PunchPunchKick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
PunchPunchKick throws the left hand but Bala avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for PunchPunchKick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from PunchPunchKick.
PunchPunchKick cracks the inside of Bala's front leg.
PunchPunchKick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bala.
Bala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bala looks for a takedown but PunchPunchKick sprawls well.
PunchPunchKick works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
PunchPunchKick lands with a cross.
Bala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bala scores with a jab to the body.
Bala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as PunchPunchKick sprawls well. PunchPunchKick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bala gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bala Bala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PunchPunchKick staying out of range there.
Bala walks into a stiff left hand from PunchPunchKick.
PunchPunchKick scores with a jab to the body.
PunchPunchKick throws a series of strikes that have Bala backpedaling.
King Combo PunchPunchKick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King Combo PunchPunchKick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bala connects with a solid leg kick.
No joy there for PunchPunchKick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
PunchPunchKick misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by PunchPunchKick.
PunchPunchKick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PunchPunchKick lands with a nice combination. Bala backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Bala misses.
A big right from Bala misses.
Bala takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from PunchPunchKick misses.
Bala stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
PunchPunchKick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bala misses with an attempted mid kick.
PunchPunchKick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King Combo PunchPunchKick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
PunchPunchKick looks to score with a jab to the body but Bala is just out of range.
PunchPunchKick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bala throws a body kick that misses.
PunchPunchKick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bala misses with a low kick as PunchPunchKick jumps back.
Bala takes a jab right on the kisser.
King Combo PunchPunchKick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
PunchPunchKick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bala.
Bala swings for the body but PunchPunchKick moves out of range.
PunchPunchKick throws a head kick that Bala semi-blocks.
PunchPunchKick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from PunchPunchKick. Bala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bala misses with a hook to the body
and PunchPunchKick counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
PunchPunchKick scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
PunchPunchKick takes a swing at Bala's ribcage but misses.
Bala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from PunchPunchKick.
Bala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
PunchPunchKick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
PunchPunchKick is looking to chop away at Bala's legs.
A big right from Bala misses.
Bala throws an overhand right that lands on PunchPunchKick's shoulder, as PunchPunchKick tries to avoid the shot.
Bala Bala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PunchPunchKick lands with a cross.
PunchPunchKick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
PunchPunchKick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bala was well out of range. Poor timing from PunchPunchKick.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Combo PunchPunchKick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bala 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bala Bala!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Brandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Quagmire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Brandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Quagmire!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brandt - that will leave a mark!
Quagmire cracks Brandt with a good jab.
Quagmire dives in and grabs Brandt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brandt pushes down on Quagmire's head and hops out.
Quagmire digs a good body shot into Brandt's ribs.
Quagmire throws a sloppy head kick and Brandt moves out of range easily.
Quagmire shoots in looking for a takedown. Brandt tries to sprawl out of it but Quagmire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brandt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brandt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Quagmire momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandt defending well as Quagmire loads up on a big left hand.
Quagmire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandt circles away quickly and effectively.
A leg kick checked by Brandt.
A swing and a miss from Brandt.
Quagmire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Quagmire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Quagmire ducks right into an uppercut from Brandt.
It looks like Glen Quagmire has been cut.
Quagmire wants to land a leg kick but Brandt is out of range.
Brandt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Glen Quagmire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Quagmire.
Brandt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brandt lands with a cross.
Quagmire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Quagmire.
Quagmire looks gassed!
Brandt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brandt lands a nice hook to Quagmire's body. Quagmire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandt scores with a head kick.
Brandt drops Quagmire with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Quagmire looks back up at him and smiles so Brandt waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Quagmire is rocked!
Brandt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brandt cracks Quagmire with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Brandt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Quagmire to stand back up!
Quagmire is still on wobbly legs! Can Brandt finish him?
That has opened up Glen Quagmire's cut even more.
Brandt pushes Quagmire away with a front kick.
Quagmire seems to have recovered his senses.
A low kick from Quagmire is predictable there
and Brandt counters with a nice right hand that sends Quagmire toppling to the canvas! Quagmire scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Brandt finish him?!
Brandt is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Quagmire flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Quagmire is out cold! Brandt holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Brandt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Asaki Hioko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Vinyard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinyard has chosen Here comes the pain as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Asaki Hioko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Vinyard!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hioko lands a jab to the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vinyard. Hioko shrugs it off though.
Hioko moves out of range of the leg kick from Vinyard.
Hioko throws a right and a left that Vinyard avoids nicely.
Hioko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hioko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vinyard.
Derek Vinyard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hioko throws out a loose jab but Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vinyard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinyard clinches with his opponent.
Vinyard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vinyard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vinyard fails with an attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Vinyard.
Hioko throws a lazy right hand but Vinyard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vinyard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hioko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vinyard thows a leg kick but Hioko checks it
and Hioko counters with an inside leg kick.
Hioko just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Vinyard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vinyard.
Vinyard moves away from the strike by Hioko.
Vinyard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vinyard tries to clinch up but Hioko circles away and keeps his distance.
Vinyard moves out of range of the body kick.
Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hioko.
Vinyard throws a head kick that misses.
Hioko throws an overhand right that lands on Vinyard's shoulder, as Vinyard tries to avoid the shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hioko!
Hioko doesn't manage to clinch there - Vinyard circles away.
Vinyard misses with a body kick.
Vinyard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hioko counters by clinching up.
Hioko breaks from the clinch.
Hioko throws a leg kick
and Hioko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vinyard missing with a left hand there. Hioko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Vinyard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hioko blocks a head kick by Vinyard.
Vinyard throws a chopping leg kick but Hioko manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vinyard moves out of range of the leg kick from Hioko.
Vinyard looks to land a body kick but Hioko moved away.
Hioko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vinyard counters with a one-two to the body.
Vinyard misses with a low kick.
Vinyard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinyard misses with a wild body shot.
Hioko digs a good hook to Vinyard's body.
Hioko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hioko avoids the head kick by Vinyard.
Hioko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vinyard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hioko moves out of range as Vinyard throws a body kick.
Vinyard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hioko tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hioko misses with an uppercut.
Hioko lands a nice looking body shot.
Vinyard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hioko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vinyard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hioko.
Vinyard misses with a kick to the body.
Vinyard misses with a leg kick
and Hioko counters with an outside leg kick.
Hioko throws a sloppy body shot
and Vinyard counters with a good low kick that Hioko was not able to check.
Hioko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vinyard throws a push kick but Hioko slaps the foot to one side.
Hioko misses with the combination.
Hioko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinyard manages to avoid it.
Hioko thows a body shot but no joy.
Hioko swats away the attempt to clinch by Vinyard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hioko misses with a straight left.
Vinyard misses with a body kick.
Vinyard connects with a solid leg kick.
A low kick from Hioko is predictable there
and Vinyard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hioko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vinyard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hioko's knee momentarily.
Vinyard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hioko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vinyard ducks right into an uppercut from Hioko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Vinyard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vinyard is looking to land body kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Vinyard blocks the leg kick.
Vinyard takes one to the chin there.
Hioko throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asaki Hioko 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.
Vinyard moves into the clinch.
Hioko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hioko misses with a body punch
and Vinyard counters with a nice leg kick.
Vinyard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hioko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hioko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vinyard lands a head shot.
Vinyard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hioko's hands.
Hioko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vinyard's head.
Hioko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinyard moves away.
A head kick by Hioko misses
and Vinyard counters with a nice uppercut.
Vinyard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hioko throws a low kick but Vinyard avoids it.
Hioko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Vinyard.
Hioko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioko throws a big shot that misses.
Vinyard lands a nice shot that snaps Hioko's head back.
Vinyard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vinyard lands a glancing blow to the side of Hioko's head.
Hioko misses with an uppercut. Vinyard saw that one coming.
A low kick from Hioko misses
and Vinyard counters with a good low kick that Hioko was not able to check.
Vinyard takes one to the side of the head.
Hioko misses with a two punch combination.
Vinyard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vinyard gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hioko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vinyard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hioko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vinyard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hioko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vinyard finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hioko throws a series of punches but Vinyard moves out of range.
Hioko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinyard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vinyard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vinyard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hioko avoids it.
Vinyard breaks from the clinch.
Hioko throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinyard throws a leg kick but Hioko moved away.
Hioko misses with a body shot.
Hioko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hioko slips a straight right by Vinyard.
Asaki Hioko is winning the standup battle so far.
Vinyard clinches with his opponent.
Vinyard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vinyard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hioko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vinyard.
Some wild striking there from Hioko.
Hioko tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hioko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vinyard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hioko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vinyard can pounce on him.
Hioko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vinyard momentarily.
Hioko throws a low kick, looking for Vinyard's leg but Vinyard calmly moves out of range.
Hioko misses with a straight left.
Hioko lands a lovely overhand right.
Vinyard throws a body punch but Hioko moves out of range.
Hioko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hioko jabs Vinyard right on the nose. Vinyard blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Vinyard.
Vinyard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hioko throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vinyard counters with a head kick. That will keep Hioko thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vinyard, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard misses with a leg kick
and Hioko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vinyard.
Hioko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vinyard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vinyard landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vinyard lands a hook that snaps the head of Hioko backwards.
Hioko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vinyard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hioko.
Vinyard presses Hioko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vinyard lands a damaging elbow.
Vinyard presses Hioko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Vinyard.
Vinyard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vinyard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vinyard throws a leg kick which misses Hioko's front leg but catches the back leg as Hioko tries to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hioko ducks under a wild hook from Vinyard.
Vinyard throws a right hand that Hioko ducks under and follows up with a left that Hioko also avoids with ease.
Hioko checks a leg kick.
Vinyard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Vinyard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vinyard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A low kick from Hioko misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Vinyard moves into the clinch.
Vinyard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Hioko misses.
Vinyard misses with a head kick.
Hioko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vinyard counters with a head kick.
Hioko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vinyard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hioko throws a looping overhand right but Vinyard ducks down to avoid it.
Hioko takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vinyard lands a head kick!
Vinyard lands a left and a right that send Hioko crashing to the mat, dazed. Vinyard thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hioko is rocked!
Hioko is looking to clinch.
Vinyard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Vinyard.
Vinyard forces Hioko back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hioko letting Vinyard take a breather here.
Hioko blocks an elbow strike.
Vinyard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vinyard trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vinyard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hioko is trying to break the clinch but Vinyard has him pressed against the cage.
Vinyard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hioko avoids it.
Vinyard trying to land knees to the body.
Vinyard breaks the clinch.
Hioko moves out of range of the leg kick from Vinyard.
Vinyard throws a leg kick
and Hioko counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vinyard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vinyard tries to clinch but Hioko moves out of range.
Derek Vinyard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hioko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hioko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hioko tries to keep at a distance but Vinyard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vinyard lands with a left to the head.
Vinyard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hioko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vinyard can pounce on him.
Hioko lands with a shot to the body.
Hioko scores with a three punch combo!
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hioko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vinyard walks into a left hand.
Hioko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vinyard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hioko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hioko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hioko falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Vinyard to counter with a crisp jab.
Vinyard tries to land a leg kick but Hioko saw it coming and moves away.
Vinyard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hioko momentarily.
Hioko scores with a leg kick.
Hioko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hioko throws a body punch but Vinyard moves out of range.
Vinyard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hioko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vinyard thows a body kick. Hioko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hioko misses with a wild combination.
Vinyard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hioko throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hioko.
A good leg kick by Vinyard.
Hioko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vinyard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vinyard throws a leg kick but Hioko sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hioko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hioko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hioko misses with a looping right.
Hioko slips under a jab from Vinyard.
Vinyard blocks a jab.
Hioko just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinyard connects with a solid leg kick.
Hioko throws a looping overhand right but Vinyard ducks down to avoid it.
Hioko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Vinyard really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hioko takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Hioko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hioko avoids the head kick by Vinyard.
Hioko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinyard.
Hioko throws a big shot that misses.
Hioko checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vinyard throws a hook to the side of Hioko's head but Hioko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vinyard tries to land a body kick
and Hioko counters with a solid body kick.
Hioko misses with a looping right.
Hioko misses with a body punch
and Vinyard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vinyard tries to work over Hioko's front leg with a kick but Hioko checks it.
Vinyard throws a low kick but Hioko avoids it.
Vinyard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hioko connects with a solid leg kick.
Vinyard throws the left hand but Hioko avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hioko checks it well.
Vinyard throws a leg kick
and Hioko counters with a straight right hand.
Vinyard looks for the body kick but Hioko saw that one coming.
Vinyard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hioko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick misses from Vinyard.
Vinyard scores with a nice body kick.
Hioko lands a jab.
Vinyard tries to clinch up
and Hioko counters with a right hand to the body.
Vinyard is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Vinyard tries a head kick but it misses.
Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hioko.
Vinyard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hioko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hioko misses with a two punch combination.
Hioko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hioko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vinyard.
Hioko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vinyard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hioko darts in and clinches Vinyard up against the cage.
Vinyard breaks from the clinch.
Vinyard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hioko.
Hioko tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vinyard. That's going to slow Hioko down.
Hioko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vinyard misses with the combination.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vinyard - that will leave a mark!
Hioko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vinyard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hioko misses with a body shot
and Vinyard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vinyard throws a head kick that Hioko semi-blocks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vinyard. That's going to slow Hioko down.
Vinyard blocks a jab.
Hioko throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinyard.
Vinyard throws a leg kick
and Hioko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hioko throws an overhand right that lands on Vinyard's shoulder, as Vinyard tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vinyard.
Hioko swinging wildly here.
Vinyard tries to clinch up but Hioko circles away and keeps his distance.
Hioko throws a leg kick
and Vinyard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vinyard cracks the inside of Hioko's front leg.
Hioko lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard throws a leg kick
and Hioko counters with an outside leg kick.
Nice cross by Hioko.
Hioko cracks the inside of Vinyard's front leg.
Hioko punishes Vinyard's body with a nice straight punch.
Vinyard tries to clinch but Hioko is having none of it.
A big left from Hioko misses.
Hioko looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinyard is just out of range.
Vinyard scores with a nice right hand.
Vinyard with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hioko. Vinyard does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vinyard has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinyard misses with a body punch.
Vinyard tries to land knees in the clinch but Hioko avoids the damage to the body.
Hioko is trying to break the clinch but Vinyard has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Derek Vinyard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Vinyard tries to clinch there but Hioko circles away.
Hioko will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hioko.
Vinyard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hioko.
Vinyard tries to close the distance and clinch but Hioko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hioko swinging wildly here.
Hioko throws a sloppy head kick
and Vinyard counters with a nice body kick.
Vinyard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hioko missing with a left hand there. Vinyard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hioko throws a combination that misses
and Vinyard counters with a series of strikes. Hioko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vinyard avoids the head kick by Hioko.
Vinyard lands with an overhand left.
Vinyard is looking to slow Hioko down with leg kicks.
Vinyard tries a head kick but it misses.
Vinyard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Vinyard throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hioko counters with a series of strikes. Vinyard will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hioko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vinyard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vinyard scores with a nice body kick.
Vinyard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vinyard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Hioko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Asaki Hioko has been cut.
Hioko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Vinyard.
Vinyard tries a knee to the head but Hioko blocks it.
Hioko seems to have got his legs back now.
Vinyard lands an uppercut.
Vinyard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hioko looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vinyard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vinyard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vinyard trying to land knees to the body.
Vinyard works on Hioko's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Vinyard.
Hioko is looking to break free of the clinch but Vinyard has double underhooks.
Vinyard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard lands an elbow that stopped Hioko in his tracks for a moment.
Vinyard lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinyard is trying to stall.
Vinyard has Hioko pressed against the cage, preventing Hioko from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hioko wants to break free but Vinyard has control.
Vinyard lands a knee to the body.
Hioko avoiding damage as Vinyard throws knees to the body.
Hioko is trying to break free.
Vinyard stalling the fight.
Derek Vinyard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vinyard lands a nice shot to the body.
Vinyard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hioko is defending well for now.
Vinyard presses Hioko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vinyard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vinyard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hioko avoids it.
Vinyard with a knee to the head.
Vinyard cracks Hioko with a nice body shot.
Vinyard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hioko misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hioko throws a body kick the misses
and Vinyard counters with a good low kick that Hioko was not able to check.
Hioko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vinyard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hioko looks to land a right hand but Vinyard moved out of range.
Vinyard throws a leg kick but Hioko moved away.
Vinyard tries to clinch but Hioko moves away
and Hioko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hioko, as that shot connected.
A solid body kick from Vinyard.
A shot to the body from Hioko misses
and Vinyard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vinyard doesn't manage to clinch there - Hioko circles away.
Vinyard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vinyard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vinyard lands with a slapping head kick.
Asaki Hioko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard scores with a jab.
Hioko avoids a kick to the body.
Hioko misses with a wild body shot.
Hioko scores with a leg kick.
Hioko misses with a wild body shot.
Hioko scores with a jab. Vinyard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vinyard thows a body kick. Hioko tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hioko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vinyard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vinyard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Derek Vinyard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hioko lands a lovely overhand right.
Hioko loads up on a big right hand but Vinyard slips the punch.
Vinyard jabs at Hioko's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Vinyard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vinyard 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 46:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Vinyard! Derek Vinyard retains his middleweight title!
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