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Bellicose - Covington & Takeda PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Bravo (ranked 5430 p4p, 2589 weight class) and Lewis Pendragon (ranked 448 p4p, 277 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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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lewis Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo throws a poor cross that misses
and Pendragon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Charlie Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo loads up on a big right hand but Pendragon slips the punch.
Oooh a lovely combination from Pendragon sends Bravo down but not out. Pendragon dives into side control looking to finish.
 Bravo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo is being controlled here.
Oh Bravo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo can't do much from the bottom here.
Bravo is looking to reverse the position.
Pendragon decides to stand back up. Pendragon steps back and let's Bravo get back to his feet.
Pendragon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bravo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slow jab from Pendragon misses its intended target.
Bravo misses with a body punch
and Pendragon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bravo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bravo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bravo connects with the punch.
Pendragon drives through and clinches with Bravo against the cage.
Pendragon has Bravo pressed against the cage, preventing Bravo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pendragon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bravo lands a jab.
Bravo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pendragon counters with a huge left! Bravo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pendragon isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bravo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pendragon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Pendragon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alonnus Parker (ranked 2600 p4p, 4155 weight class) and Ian Stronk (ranked 342 p4p, 522 weight class). Alonnus Parker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alonnus Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Stronk!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stronk gets a clinch.
Parker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stronk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Parker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stronk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stronk lands a shot to the body.
Parker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stronk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stronk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Parker stands up over Stronk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Parker is in close to Stronk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stronk seems keen to control Parker's posture.
Parker is working Stronk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stronk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stronk keeping full guard, as Parker tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stronk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stronk being controlled here, momentarily.
Parker postures up in Stronk's guard and throws a big left but Stronk blocks it.
Parker looking to pass the guard.
Stronk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parker is one step ahead there.
Parker stays in close to Stronk's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stronk keeping moving, preventing Parker from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stronk closes the distance but Parker moves to the side
and Parker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker with a nice head shot there.
Parker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parker is working Stronk over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Parker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stronk is pulling down on Parker's head to control his posture.
Parker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stronk is controlling Parker's posture.
Stronk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Parker tries to roll over but Stronk keeps him under control.
Parker controlling the position well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stronk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Parker trying to control here.
My spies in Gym inform me that Stronk has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Parker tries to get to full guard but Stronk has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alonnus Parker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Parker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
 It looks like Alonnus Parker has been cut.
Parker rushes Stronk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Parker tries to land knees in the clinch but Stronk avoids the damage to the body.
Parker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stronk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short left from Stronk.
Parker tries to pull guard but Stronk holds him up against the cage and eventually Parker drops back down to his feet.
Stronk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker gets control of Stronk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Parker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stronk trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parker is looking for a triangle but Stronk pushes his legs off easily.
Parker seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stronk escapes and throws Parker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Parker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stronk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Parker is not content to let Stronk control the position.
Stronk stands up and beckons Parker to his feet.
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.
Stronk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Parker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stronk is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alonnus Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Stronk.
Stronk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stronk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stronk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker tries to clinch up but Stronk circles away and keeps his distance.
Stronk shoots in but no luck this time.
Stronk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parker gets tackled into the cage by Stronk. Stronk maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stronk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stronk struggles to land a body shot inside as Parker controls his hands.
A short left from Stronk.
Parker blocks an uppercut.
Stronk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stronk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parker.
Parker is looking for a takedown.
Parker is working for takedown but Stronk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stronk scores with a shot to the side of Parker's head.
Parker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stronk after a bit of a struggle.
Parker takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Stronk.
Stronk lands a right hand.
Stronk stops a takedown attempt from Parker.
Ian Stronk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stronk gets through Parker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stronk.
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!
Parker goes for a takedown attempt but Stronk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stronk gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stronk.
Stronk lands with a light punch inside.
Stronk lands with a light punch inside.
Stronk gets underhooks to prevent Parker's takedown attempt.
Stronk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Parker is rocked!
Stronk unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Parker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Stronk is unloading with more strikes now! Parker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Stronk!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ian Stronk thanked FUClothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Bibi (ranked 3095 p4p, 3037 weight class) and Sikreth Zakuma (ranked 400 p4p, 395 weight class). Sikreth Zakuma will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Bibi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sikreth Zakuma!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Bibi coming out on top.
 It looks like Sikreth Zakuma has been cut.
Bibi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bibi misses with an uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Zakuma as he connects with a hook.
Zakuma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bibi on the side of the head.
Zakuma lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bibi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bibi misses with a right hand
and Zakuma counters with a straight right hand.
Zakuma misses with a jab to the body
letting Bibi counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bibi misses with a straight left.
Zakuma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bibi misses with an uppercut
and Zakuma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bibi thinking.
Zakuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bibi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zakuma connects with a jab.
It looks like Chris Bibi has been cut.
Zakuma cracks Bibi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bibi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zakuma finish him?
Bibi is rocked!
Bibi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zakuma counters with a huge left! Bibi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Zakuma isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bibi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Zakuma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sikreth Zakuma!
Sikreth Zakuma thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jasur Pak (ranked 3300 p4p, 3009 weight class) and Yamasaki Mishimoto (ranked 337 p4p, 313 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jasur Pak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yamasaki Mishimoto!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishimoto connects with a high kick.
Pak blocks a head kick by Mishimoto.
Mishimoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mishimoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Pak slips a straight right by Mishimoto.
Pak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mishimoto is fending him off so far but Pak persists. Nope, Mishimoto circles away and we're back to standing.
Mishimoto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mishimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pak misses with a takedown attempt - Mishimoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mishimoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mishimoto stuffs the takedown attempt from Pak. Pak gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasur Pak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishimoto misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Mishimoto as Pak shoots in.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pak checks a leg kick.
Pak moves out of range of the body kick from Mishimoto.
A head kick misses from Mishimoto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishimoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Mishimoto misses.
Pak misses with a takedown attempt - Mishimoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mishimoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mishimoto tries to sprawl but Pak drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pak is trying to control. Mishimoto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pak is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Mishimoto is looking to stand up but Pak isn't so interested in that idea.
Pak content to stall in guard here.
Pak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Pak politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pak prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pak controlling the position.
Pak has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pak is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mishimoto looks calm but he's in trouble here. Pak gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mishimoto is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Pak lets go of the hold and Mishimoto can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jasur Pak!
In defeat, Yamasaki Mishimoto stepped up to the mic, saying 'For every step back, I shall take 2 steps forward. Good fighter right there! He deserves the win.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David House (ranked 24657 p4p, 2051 weight class) and John Brown (ranked 793 p4p, 299 weight class). David House could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Brown's chin.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Brown!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown moves into range and clinches up with House.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brown works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
House wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
House knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed House's guard.
Brown maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! House could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Brown has cracked it and House is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Brown!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micka Slice (ranked 2215 p4p, 4231 weight class) and Michael Nessen (ranked 294 p4p, 530 weight class). Slice's entrance music is Legend. A fine choice. Michael Nessen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micka Slice!
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, Michael Nessen!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice blocks a head kick by Nessen.
Nessen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slice counters with a series of strikes. Nessen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Slice drops Nessen with a beautiful combination! Nessen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Slice is looking for the KO!
 Nessen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice cracks Nessen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nessen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Slice finish him?
Nessen is still on wobbly legs! Can Slice finish him?
Nessen tries to clinch there but Slice circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Slice misses its target.
Slice lands a right hook to the body.
Slice is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Slice shuts the power down on Nessen. Lights out, game over! Slice is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Micka Slice!
An out of breath Micka Slice thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Kuznetsov (ranked 1601 p4p, 2063 weight class) and Hao Sawamura (ranked 233 p4p, 301 weight class). Alexander Kuznetsov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hao Sawamura's chin.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hao Sawamura!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Sawamura counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Sawamura is looking to clinch but Kuznetsov is avoiding it.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuznetsov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sawamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sawamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sawamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sawamura ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sawamura.
Sawamura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuznetsov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Sawamura moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Sawamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sawamura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuznetsov misses with a combination
and Sawamura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sawamura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sawamura closes the distance but Kuznetsov moves to the side
and Kuznetsov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Sawamura moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sawamura throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
Sawamura lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Sawamura avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov clobbers Sawamura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sawamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sawamura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sawamura throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sawamura.
A countering left hand to the body from Sawamura misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov walks into a stiff left hand from Sawamura.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Sawamura is out of range.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been informed that Sawamura has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Sawamura moves out of range.
Sawamura throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body kick from Sawamura.
Kuznetsov throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Sawamura lands.
Sawamura jabs Kuznetsov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sawamura.
Sawamura throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sawamura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
Sawamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sawamura looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Sawamura's head but Sawamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sawamura. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawamura throws a push kick but Kuznetsov slaps the foot to one side.
Sawamura is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kuznetsov connects with a body shot that sends Sawamura's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov blocks a leg kick.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Sawamura.
Kuznetsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Sawamura moves away and avoids it.
Sawamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Sawamura looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot
and Sawamura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Sawamura ducked under it nicely.
Sawamura has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sawamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice leg kick from Sawamura, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab to the body
and Sawamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Sawamura counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a sloppy body shot
and Sawamura counters with a straight right hand.
Sawamura lands a jab.
Kuznetsov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sawamura digs a good hook to Kuznetsov's body.
Sawamura walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kuznetsov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sawamura ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetsov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov cracks Sawamura with a good jab.
Kuznetsov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sawamura slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hao Sawamura will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kuznetsov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sawamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuznetsov moves away.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sawamura ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov moves forwards but Sawamura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Sawamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Sawamura saw that one coming.
Sawamura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Sawamura moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuznetsov checks a leg kick.
It looked like Kuznetsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sawamura thuds his right hand into Kuznetsov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sawamura. Kuznetsov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov loads up on a big right hand but Sawamura slips the punch.
Sawamura throws out a counter right but Kuznetsov avoids it with no problem.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sawamura. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Hao Sawamura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sawamura scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sawamura scores with a nice strike.
Kuznetsov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawamura throws a low kick, looking for Kuznetsov's leg but Kuznetsov calmly moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Sawamura's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov avoids a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Sawamura's head but Sawamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Kuznetsov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Sawamura takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Sawamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Sawamura wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Sawamura moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab.
Sawamura walks into a straight right hand from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sawamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice combination. Sawamura backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sawamura throws a head kick that misses.
Sawamura misses with a shot to the body
and Kuznetsov counters with a two punch combo.
Sawamura throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sawamura.
Sawamura connects with a high kick.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Sawamura's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Sawamura moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sawamura manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sawamura.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sawamura.
Kuznetsov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Sawamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sawamura throws a low kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Kuznetsov misses the jab.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sawamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Sawamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov misses the shot to the body.
Kuznetsov swinging wildly here.
Sawamura feints a counter leg kick.
Sawamura scores with a decent looking hook.
A shot to the body from Kuznetsov misses
and Sawamura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sawamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Sawamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sawamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sawamura. That's going to slow Kuznetsov down.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sawamura counters with a left to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sawamura digs a good body shot into Kuznetsov's ribs.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sawamura.
Sawamura shapes to counter with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Sawamura - just one landing.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sawamura just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Sawamura was well out of range.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sawamura moves away.
Kuznetsov misses with a double jab
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
and Sawamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuznetsov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sawamura's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Sawamura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sawamura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuznetsov is able to avoid easily.
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Sawamura counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov misses with a lunging right hand
and Sawamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hao Sawamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kuznetsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sawamura on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sawamura.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sawamura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Sawamura with a series of wild strikes but Sawamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sawamura ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sawamura.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Sawamura counters with a leg kick.
Sawamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sawamura. Sawamura obviously looking to wear him down.
Sawamura moves into range and clinches up with Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sawamura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawamura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Sawamura was well out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Sawamura with a series of wild strikes but Sawamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sawamura only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sawamura staying out of range there.
Sawamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sawamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sawamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Sawamura's shoulder, as Sawamura tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Sawamura moved out of range.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Sawamura is out of range.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
letting Sawamura counter with a right hand.
Kuznetsov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sawamura scores with a leg kick.
Sawamura sizes up Kuznetsov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab. Sawamura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sawamura.
Kuznetsov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Kuznetsov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sawamura to score with a decent uppercut.
Hao Sawamura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sawamura manages to avoid it.
Sawamura tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sawamura to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sawamura.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sawamura counters with a body kick that stops Kuznetsov in his tracks momentarily.
Sawamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sawamura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Sawamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuznetsov.
A swing and a miss from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sawamura.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sawamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Sawamura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Kuznetsov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Sawamura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sawamura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuznetsov under the eye.
Alexander Kuznetsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sawamura jabs Kuznetsov right on the nose. Kuznetsov blinks but takes it well.
Kuznetsov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sawamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Sawamura.
Sawamura connects with an inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a series of punches but Sawamura avoids them all with ease.
Kuznetsov throws a poor cross that misses
and Sawamura counters with a straight right hand.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sawamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sawamura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov misses with a right hand
and Sawamura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sawamura throws a leg kick which misses Kuznetsov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuznetsov tries to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sawamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sawamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sawamura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sawamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sawamura thumps Kuznetsov with a low kick.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Sawamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuznetsov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sawamura tries to clinch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sawamura finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuznetsov's head.
Sawamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov lands a head shot.
Sawamura scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sawamura closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov lands with a short shot to the head.
Sawamura prevents a body shot from Kuznetsov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hao Sawamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sawamura 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hao Sawamura!
Hao Sawamura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nero Hardy (ranked 1402 p4p, 1640 weight class) and Rooster Test (ranked 187 p4p, 216 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nero Hardy!
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, Rooster Test !
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Test takes one to the chin there.
Test throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy tries to clinch up.
Hardy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardy instigates a clinch.
Hardy scores with a shot to the side of Test 's head.
Test misses with a punch on the inside.
Test escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Test looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hardy sizes up Test with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hardy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Test circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Hardy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Test throws a looping overhand right but Hardy ducks down to avoid it.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch but Test swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Test moves away.
Test swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Test throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Test throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Test now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hardy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Test thuds his right hand into Hardy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hardy lands a slapping body shot.
Test is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Test throws a hook but Hardy avoids it easily.
Rooster Test is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Test .
Test misses with a looping left.
Hardy lands an overhand right.
Hardy scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Hardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Test looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardy. That snapped Test 's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Test misses the target.
Hardy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hardy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Test scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy's corner calls for a 1-2. Hardy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Test 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.
Hardy lands a nice shot that snaps Test 's head back.
Hardy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Test in his tracks.
Nero Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Test misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Test looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Test looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Test throws a hook to the side of Hardy's head but Hardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Test throws out the jab.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Test moves away and avoids it.
Test misses with a straight right.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Test moved out of range.
Test swinging wildly here.
It looked like Hardy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Test .
Hardy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardy dips to his left and cracks Test with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Test misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Test ! But no joy.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Test throws out the jab.
Test avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Test takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Hardy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Test on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Test fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Test walks into a jab.
Test takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Test has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Test throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Test on his heels. He'll look to pass Test 's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Test avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Test takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Hardy.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Test .
Test throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Test takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nero Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Test uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Test throws a right hand that misses
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hardy lunges at Test with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Test 's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hardy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Test under the eye.
Test walks into a straight right hand from Hardy.
Test fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Test .
Hardy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Test s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Test rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
Hardy lands with a hook. Test tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Test is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Test throws a shot to the body.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Test can do to turn this around?
A jab from Hardy does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but Test shows good takedown defense.
Hardy drops his hands momentarily and Test takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hardy finds it's way through Test 's defenses.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
Test looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Test looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Test is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hardy.
Hardy lands with a straight right. Test didn't see that one coming.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Test .
Nice takedown defense from Test . No joy for Hardy on that attempt.
Test is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hardy with a body shot.
Test moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Test ! But no joy.
A lazy left from Hardy finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Test throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy lands with an overhand left.
Hardy lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy scores with the left hand. Test knows he should have avoided that one.
Hardy moves forwards but Test connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Test misses.
A quick step to the side and Hardy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Test misses.
Nice straight punches there by Test . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Test .
Hardy tries for a takedown but Test sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Test swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Hardy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Test waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hardy.
Hardy lands an overhand right.
Hardy clobbers Test with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Test is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Test swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy with a nice cross.
Hardy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Test pinned against the cage. Test gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Hardy backs off Test throws a huge counter combo but Hardy manages to avoid it all.
Test keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice side step and Test releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Test looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Test finds it's target.
Hardy takes one to the side of the head.
Test takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Test misses with a body shot
and Hardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Hardy dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Test 's guard.
Test wants to stand but Hardy is controlling the position.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Test is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Test is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hardy works over Test with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy won't allow Test to get back to his feet.
Hardy stays in close to Test 's body and controls the position.
Hardy advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Test wants to get back to his feet but Hardy drags him back down.
Hardy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hardy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Test is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hardy trying to control the position but Test is working away.
Test felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Test wants to get back to his feet.
Hardy is working Test over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Test wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Test takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hardy lands a nice forearm strike.
Hardy is chipping away with strikes.
Hardy is trying to get an arm triangle but Test is defending well.
Rooster Test has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Test wants to get back to his feet but Hardy drags him back down.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hardy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Test to see if he's OK.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but Test is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Test is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Hardy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Test tries to escape but Hardy is in control.
Hardy throws a strike aimed at the side of Test 's head but Test avoids it well.
Test is pushing Hardy's head away, looking to escape. Hardy manages to hold on to the position though.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Test is not content to let Hardy control the position.
Test is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hardy connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Test is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Test tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hardy connects with a big shot to the side of Test 's head.
Test is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hardy off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Test is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hardy scores with punches from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Test staying busy and making it hard for Hardy to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nero Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardy 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nero Hardy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Nero Hardy thanked Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Daniels (ranked 605 p4p, 886 weight class) and Hank McCoy (ranked 87 p4p, 121 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McCoy's choice of entrance music: Monster. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Clayton Daniels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from McCoy as Daniels shoots in.
McCoy jabs Daniels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCoy but McCoy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCoy cracks Daniels with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCoy lands an overhand right.
McCoy misses with a series of wild punches.
Daniels changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCoy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Daniels working the body and head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels is trying to get an arm triangle but McCoy is defending well.
Daniels is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCoy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy is trying to get back to his feet.
McCoy struggling a bit here.
McCoy tries to escape but Daniels is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daniels advances nicely into full mount.
Daniels looking to secure an arm triangle but McCoy defends it well.
McCoy is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Daniels's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McCoy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Daniels lands a heavy elbow.
McCoy is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McCoy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McCoy and Daniels has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McCoy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCoy.
Danga de danga de dang - McCoy scores with a four punch combination!
McCoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Daniels. Daniels gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCoy.
McCoy jabs at Daniels's body.
McCoy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hank McCoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy misses the jab.
Daniels feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daniels preventing the sweep.
Daniels distracts McCoy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daniels trying to control but McCoy is working from the bottom.
Daniels postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McCoy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Daniels, into his guard.
McCoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hank McCoy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but McCoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniels closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCoy looks to land a combination but Daniels avoids it well.
McCoy works Daniels's body with a nice hook.
Daniels misses with a takedown
and McCoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCoy connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from McCoy.
McCoy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Daniels has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McCoy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCoy throws a shot from downtown. Daniels moves away and avoids it.
Daniels looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Daniels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCoy throws out the jab.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy connects with a leg kick.
McCoy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Daniels is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for McCoy.
Daniels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from McCoy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCoy wants it to stay on the feet.
McCoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCoy misses with a looping left.
Hank McCoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCoy scores with a shot to the body.
Daniels shoots for a takedown but McCoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCoy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Daniels dives in and grabs McCoy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCoy pushes down on Daniels's head and hops out.
Daniels closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCoy circles away.
McCoy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Daniels.
Daniels has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCoy finds it's way round the side to connect with Daniels's head.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McCoy enables Daniels to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCoy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCoy controls Daniels momentarily but Daniels frees himself.
Daniels is looking to work some ground and pound but McCoy has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy pulls Daniels in to control the position.
McCoy wants to stand but Daniels is controlling the position.
McCoy controls Daniels momentarily but Daniels frees himself.
McCoy is looking for a triangle but Daniels pushes his legs off easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Daniels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy jabs at Daniels's body.
Daniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daniels somewhat.
McCoy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCoy wants it to stay on the feet.
McCoy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daniels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Daniels takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
McCoy lands a leg kick that knocks Daniels off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy lands a nice hook to Daniels's body. Daniels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circling - McCoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCoy looks to throw the jab but Daniels is out of range.
McCoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniels.
Hank McCoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCoy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daniels.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches up with McCoy, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes McCoy against the cage but McCoy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCoy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCoy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Daniels.
McCoy throws out a counter right but Daniels avoids it with no problem.
McCoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCoy cracks Daniels with a good jab.
Daniels moves out of range as McCoy strikes.
McCoy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Daniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daniels somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hank McCoy 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!
McCoy throws a looping overhand right but Daniels ducks down to avoid it.
McCoy throws a body kick that misses.
McCoy stuns Daniels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCoy misses with a straight left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daniels.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Daniels was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McCoy explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daniels's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daniels shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from McCoy.
Daniels tries to counter with a takedown but McCoy is quick to defend against it.
Daniels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy lands with a nice body punch.
McCoy lands with a cross.
McCoy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Daniels is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCoy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCoy with a nice calf kick.
McCoy looks to land a left hand but Daniels moved out of range nicely.
Daniels closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Daniels lands in his opponent's guard.
McCoy is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Daniels presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCoy scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCoy lands with a right to the head.
McCoy gets underhooks to prevent Daniels's takedown attempt.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Daniels's face.
Daniels takes an elbow to the temple.
Daniels is looking to take this one to the mat.
Daniels drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniels wants to get back to striking at distance but McCoy won't allow it.
McCoy lands a right hand.
McCoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCoy has Daniels pressed against the cage.
McCoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCoy breaks the clinch.
Daniels throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCoy's waist but McCoy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daniels off to one side.
Daniels takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daniels fails with the takedown
and McCoy counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy lands with a hook. Daniels tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McCoy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCoy.
McCoy misses with a combination
and Daniels counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McCoy wants to get back to his feet.
Daniels looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McCoy is doing well to control the position and prevent Daniels from advancing to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy tries to get to full guard but Daniels has control of the leg.
Daniels prevents McCoy from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hank McCoy really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McCoy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McCoy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Daniels dives in and grabs McCoy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCoy pushes down on Daniels's head and hops out.
McCoy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Daniels eats them both and turns towards McCoy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McCoy scores with a spinning back kick!
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but McCoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from McCoy misses.
McCoy connects with a crisp jab.
McCoy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCoy misses with an uppercut.
McCoy thuds a left hand into Daniels's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCoy swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daniels.
Daniels fails to land the takedown.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A jab lands there for McCoy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels shoots in but no luck this time.
McCoy cracks Daniels with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCoy throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab from McCoy.
McCoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniels tries to counter with a takedown but McCoy is quick to defend against it.
Daniels looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Daniels goes for a double leg but McCoy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCoy continues to drive forward.
McCoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McCoy!
Daniels tries for a takedown but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from McCoy.
McCoy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from McCoy misses.
McCoy scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCoy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCoy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniels.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice cross by McCoy.
McCoy lands with a shot to the body.
McCoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daniels attempts a counter takedown but McCoy avoids it well and moves away.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown but McCoy shows good takedown defense.
McCoy lands a leg kick that knocks Daniels off balance momentarily.
McCoy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from McCoy misses the target.
Daniels drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCoy sprawls and moves away.
McCoy throws a big shot that misses.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCoy as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like McCoy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daniels shoots in looking for a takedown. McCoy tries to sprawl out of it but Daniels keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCoy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCoy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy misses with a head kick.
Daniels drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCoy sprawls and moves away.
Daniels looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McCoy!
McCoy prevents Daniels from moving into mount.
Daniels working away.
McCoy is trying to buck Daniels off.
Clayton Daniels overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCoy throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
McCoy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Daniels asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Daniels is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McCoy looks calm but he's in trouble here. Daniels gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McCoy is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Daniels lets go of the hold and McCoy can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clayton Daniels!
Clayton Daniels retains his light heavyweight title!
Clayton Daniels decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Everett Covington (ranked 533 p4p, 1378 weight class) and Shingen Takeda (ranked 72 p4p, 190 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Everett Covington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shingen Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Covington to the ground. Takeda is now in Covington's guard.
Takeda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Takeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeda preventing the sweep.
Covington looking to control.
Covington has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Takeda wants to control from the top but Covington keeps moving.
Takeda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Covington keeping full guard, as Takeda tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takeda trying to control but Covington is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Takeda keeping moving, preventing Covington from controlling successfully.
Covington pushing down on Takeda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Takeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Covington works his foot free and advances to mount.
Covington with the ground and pound from mount.
Covington scoring with strikes but Takeda is staying in there.
It looks like Shingen Takeda has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Covington with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Covington moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Takeda has worked his arm free - good work by Takeda!
Takeda regains half guard.
Takeda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Covington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Covington's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Covington showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Covington right now.
Takeda tightening his grip on Covington, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Covington rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Covington is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeda is trying to control. Covington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Covington trying to control from the bottom.
Takeda is looking for a kimura but Covington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takeda to get the leverage.
Covington moves into full guard.
Covington keeping full guard, as Takeda tries to pass.
Takeda controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Covington looking to control but Takeda passes into half guard.
Takeda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Covington knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Covington is pressing down on Takeda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Covington pulls Takeda in close to prevent any damage.
Covington wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Covington is trying to keep Takeda in close.
Covington looking for a sweep. Not yet Covington, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shingen Takeda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shingen Takeda's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Covington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takeda as he jumps to the side.
Takeda looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Takeda pivots, looking for a leg kick but Covington is out of range and Takeda settles back down.
Takeda misses the jab.
Takeda throws a low kick, looking for Covington's leg but Covington calmly moves out of range.
Covington throwing a counter right hand but Takeda manages to avoid it.
Takeda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Covington's hands.
Takeda connects with the punch.
Covington throws a jab but it's blocked by Takeda.
Covington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takeda defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington moves away from the strike by Takeda.
Covington checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takeda lands a really nice looking cross but Covington seems unphased.
A punch lands to the side of Covington 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takeda throws a hook to the side of Covington's head but Covington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Covington looks to score with a jab to the body but Takeda is just out of range.
Takeda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takeda throws a leg kick
and Covington counters with a takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Covington seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Covington has an Americana. Takeda didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Covington is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Covington hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Everett Covington!
Everett Covington retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Everett Covington thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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