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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conchito El Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Guapo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bebot. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Augustus Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conchito El Guapo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Guapo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cole lands the left hand.
Cole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent El Guapo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
El Guapo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cole finds it's way round the side to connect with El Guapo's head.
It looks like Conchito El Guapo has been cut.
El Guapo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Guapo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
El Guapo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cole lands a straight punch to the body, keeping El Guapo at a distance.
El Guapo looks gassed!
Cole is looking to slow El Guapo down with leg kicks.
Cole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cole is looking to wear down El Guapo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
El Guapo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
El Guapo checks a low kick from Cole.
Cole connects with a right hand. El Guapo shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. El Guapo doesn't seem bothered though.
Cole throws the kick towards the body but El Guapo avoids it.
Cole throws a right and a left that both miss.
El Guapo dodges the punch combination from Cole.
Augustus Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Cole lands an impressive looking overhand right. El Guapo doesn't seem phased though.
Cole lands with a straight right. El Guapo didn't see that one coming.
Cole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent El Guapo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Augustus Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by El Guapo as he checks the leg kick.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before El Guapo has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cole lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cole cracks El Guapo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole lands a lovely overhand right.
Cole works the jab nicely.
That has opened up Conchito El Guapo's cut even more.
El Guapo throws a right and a left that Cole avoids nicely.
Cole is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Cole misses with a two punch combination.
El Guapo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole tries to bum rush El Guapo with a series of wild strikes but El Guapo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cole wants it to stay on the feet.
Cole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cole misses with a body kick.
Cole moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cole throws a leg kick but El Guapo checks it.
Cole is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
El Guapo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cole trying to control from the bottom.
Cole gets back to full guard.
Cole on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cole tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole controls El Guapo momentarily but El Guapo frees himself.
Cole bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in El Guapo's guard.
Cole throwing strikes from guard but El Guapo blocks nicely.
El Guapo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cole is controlling him.
Cole is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
El Guapo is looking to stand up but Cole isn't so interested in that idea.
Cole trying to control the position from guard on top but El Guapo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conchito El Guapo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
El Guapo tries to keep at a distance but Cole has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cole works on El Guapo's body with a couple of short punches.
Cole misses with a body punch.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Cole.
Cole lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Guapo backwards.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
Cole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Guapo's elbow.
Cole lands with a right to the head.
El Guapo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cole.
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Cole there.
Oooooh!!! Cole has knocked El Guapo down with a huge combo! Cole steps away and waves a wobbly El Guapo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The cut above Conchito El Guapo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Guapo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cole ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cole keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
El Guapo is rocked!
Cole circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops El Guapo to the canvas! El Guapo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Cole keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Augustus Cole!
After the big win, Augustus Cole made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors OVERDOSE Factory: Q159.2 Energy and more! and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bukk Wild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Dale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukk Wild could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steve Dale's chin.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Bukk Wild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Dale!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dale looks to score with a jab to the body but Wild is just out of range.
A jab from Dale finds it's way through Wild's defenses.
Wild scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dale in his tracks.
Wild throws a series of punches but Dale avoids them all with ease.
Jab, jab by Wild - just one landing.
Steve Dale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wild grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Dale takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Wild cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bukk Wild!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Zaromskis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Better Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaromskis comes to the cage accompanied by Black Box - Ride on Time. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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184 lbs
12 - 9 - 1 |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martin Zaromskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Better Muller!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Muller.
Zaromskis throws a head kick but Muller moves out of range.
Zaromskis misses with a low kick.
Zaromskis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zaromskis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Muller blocks a head kick by Zaromskis.
Muller checks a leg kick.
Zaromskis looks to score with a jab to the body but Muller is just out of range.
Zaromskis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Muller scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Martin Zaromskis has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muller checks a leg kick.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
Muller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaromskis.
Muller keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller. Zaromskis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaromskis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis lands with a kick to the temple. Muller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Muller slips a straight right by Zaromskis.
Nice jab there from Zaromskis.
Muller misses with a few strikes there.
Martin Zaromskis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muller throws a body punch but Zaromskis moves out of range.
Zaromskis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis connects with a body shot.
Muller throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zaromskis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Muller is in Zaromskis's guard.
Muller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zaromskis's head.
Zaromskis can't keep his opponent in guard - Muller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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!
Muller throwing shots but Zaromskis is blocking nicely.
Zaromskis has hold of Muller's hands but Muller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muller is pressing down on Zaromskis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zaromskis is holding on for now.
Muller thows a huge punch but Zaromskis dodges it nicely.
Zaromskis is looking for a sweep. Muller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Muller trying to pass the guard but Zaromskis defending well.
Muller blocks the strikes from Zaromskis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Muller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zaromskis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Muller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zaromskis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Muller.
Zaromskis wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller prevents Zaromskis from improving his position.
Muller trying to pass the guard but Zaromskis defending well.
Zaromskis is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zaromskis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Muller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaromskis is keeping the position for now.
Zaromskis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller won't allow Zaromskis to sweep him here.
Muller connects with a couple of short punches.
Muller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zaromskis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Muller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Muller throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zaromskis 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.
Muller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaromskis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Better Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Zaromskis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zaromskis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaromskis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Muller.
A punch combination from Muller misses.
Muller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaromskis circles away quickly and effectively.
Zaromskis slips under a jab from Muller.
Better Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaromskis throws a head kick that misses.
Zaromskis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaromskis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muller misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Muller checks a leg kick.
Muller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Muller misses with a double jab
and Zaromskis counters with a straight right hand.
Better Muller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Zaromskis tenderised Muller's leg. Muller is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zaromskis lands a high kick!
Muller misses with a combination
letting Zaromskis counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Zaromskis.
A big left from Muller misses.
Muller looking to score a takedown here. Zaromskis is defending well but Muller drives through and ends up in Zaromskis's guard.
Muller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Muller stands and throws Zaromskis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zaromskis is trying to control Muller's posture but Muller avoids it.
Muller looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zaromskis is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis is looking to regain half guard here but Muller keeps moving and retains side control.
Muller misses with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaromskis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Muller's best efforts.
Muller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Muller trying to control the action but Zaromskis is working from the bottom.
Zaromskis has his hands clasped together around Muller's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zaromskis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Muller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaromskis is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zaromskis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Muller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muller stands and throws Zaromskis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Check out the look on Muller's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Muller working away.
Muller has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Zaromskis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Muller swinging wildly here.
Zaromskis ducks under a wild hook from Muller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaromskis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muller's sensitive parts.
Jab from Muller.
Muller misses with a wild body shot.
Muller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaromskis.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaromskis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaromskis leaves Muller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Muller swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Better Muller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martin Zaromskis's cut.
That's time! Zaromskis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zaromskis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Muller's calf.
Zaromskis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaromskis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaromskis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Better Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaromskis throws out a leg kick but Muller moves out of range and Zaromskis only half commits.
Muller throws a combination that misses
and Zaromskis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaromskis throws a leg kick which misses Muller's front leg but catches the back leg as Muller tries to avoid it.
Muller tries to move into range but Zaromskis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Some wild striking there from Muller.
A good leg kick by Zaromskis.
Muller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller throws a right and a left that Zaromskis avoids nicely.
Muller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaromskis thows a body shot but no joy.
Muller swings for the body but Zaromskis moves out of range.
Zaromskis wants to clinch up but Muller keeps it at a distance.
Zaromskis throws a body punch but Muller moves out of range.
Zaromskis throws out a leg kick but Muller moves out of range and Zaromskis only half commits.
Muller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaromskis. Zaromskis obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaromskis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muller.
A combination from Muller does no damage.
Zaromskis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Muller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaromskis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Muller throws a sloppy body shot
and Zaromskis counters with a thumping low kick.
Zaromskis swings for the body but Muller moves out of range.
Muller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaromskis manages to avoid it.
Zaromskis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Muller has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martin Zaromskis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis slips a jab and a cross from Muller.
Zaromskis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Muller chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaromskis can pounce on him.
Zaromskis lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Muller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zaromskis.
Muller falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaromskis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Zaromskis.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaromskis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muller's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller takes one to the side of the head.
Muller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Zaromskis.
Zaromskis works Muller's body with a nice hook.
Zaromskis fails to land with a series of punches.
Zaromskis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaromskis lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muller swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis misses with a wild body shot.
Zaromskis slips a jab and a cross from Muller.
Zaromskis throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaromskis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaromskis scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaromskis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zaromskis.
Zaromskis misses with a head kick.
Muller throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Zaromskis to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaromskis clinches with his opponent.
Zaromskis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaromskis lands a knee to the body.
Zaromskis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zaromskis has Muller pressed against the cage, preventing Muller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zaromskis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Muller's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Muller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Muller prevents a body shot from Zaromskis.
Muller misses with the head strike.
Zaromskis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Zaromskis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Muller 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Better Muller!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Aerials as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Holden James!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average scores a takedown into full mount!
Average thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average looking to ground and pound but James is blocking nicely.
Average trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Average working for a guillotine from mount but James is in no mood to give up.
Average throws some wild stikes that James manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average tries to control but James wriggling away.
Average 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.
James wants to control but Average is having none of it.
James is looking to get to half guard.
James avoids a series of strikes thrown by Average.
Average thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
James is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Average trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Average misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Average can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
James blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
James is in a horrible position here. Average smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Average sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Average looking to finish with strikes here!
James is squirming around, avoiding Average's attempts to control the action.
Average dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Average misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Average postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. James looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Average throws some wild stikes that James manages to avoid easily.
Poor strikes thrown by Average there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
James wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Average.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average 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.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
Average shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Average's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Average scores a takedown into full mount!
James wants to control but Average is having none of it.
James keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
James is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
James is squirming around, avoiding Average's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Average there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Average thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Joe Average overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Average there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Average working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Average looking to ground and pound but James is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
James wants to hold on but Average pushes him away.
Average takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Average.
Average unloads with some shots from mount but James bucks and avoids them well.
Average is landing with some decent strikes but James is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Average working the ground and pound effectively.
Average unloads with some shots from mount but James bucks and avoids them well.
Average lands with some vicious ground and pound - can James hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
Average landing strikes from the mount and James is in trouble!
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!
James wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Average.
Average punching from mount but James doing a good job of avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Average misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Average dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Average.
Average fails with the takedown
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Average fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging James to the ground. Average is now in James's guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average throws a strike but James rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
James wants to get up but he can't break Average's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Average is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average trying to control the position.
Average had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Average throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Average throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Average holds on and takes a little breather.
Average has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think James should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Average has tightened it up now! James should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Average!
Joe Average 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter has chosen Biggie Smalls - Victory as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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260 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Potter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter misses with a straight right.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Potter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Potter throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Potter misses with a looping right.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Potter pushes him off.
Potter blocks a jab.
Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Potter quickly recovers to half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Potter's head.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Potter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a strike but Potter avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Potter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Potter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith won't allow Potter to get back to his feet.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Potter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith postures up in Potter's guard and throws a big left but Potter blocks it.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Freddy Smith wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Potter.
Freddy Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Potter as Smith shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Potter's guard.
Potter keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith won't allow Potter to sweep him here.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter looking for a sweep. Not yet Potter, not yet.
Smith stops Potter from standing up.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Potter has wrist control.
Potter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Potter has his feet on Smith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Potter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter being controlled for a moment.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Potter keeps working.
Smith throws an elbow but Potter slips to the side and avoids it well.
Potter is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Smith trying to control the action but Potter is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Potter is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Potter misses with a two punch combination.
Potter leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Potter throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Potter avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Potter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Potter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith tests Potter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Gray Potter has been cut.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Potter is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Potter circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in but Potter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Potter.
Potter throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Potter leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Potter as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potter.
Potter leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Potter thows a body shot but no joy.
Gray Potter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Potter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gray Potter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith takes one on the button.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Potter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gray Potter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gray Potter's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Potter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith misses the body punch
and Potter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Potter misses with the combination.
Potter slips a straight right by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Potter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith shoots and misses
and Potter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Potter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Potter tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Potter to the ground. Potter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Potter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Potter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Potter counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Potter is just out of range.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Potter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Potter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Potter lands with a nice body punch.
Potter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Potter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Potter misses.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Potter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Potter misses with the combination.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith shoots in but Potter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Potter counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Potter punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith avoids the body shot from Potter.
Potter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Potter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Potter 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Potter!
Post fight, Gray Potter took to the microphone: 'Fuck all you motherfuckers suck my cawk'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mondo Topless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leko Pavicevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Topless comes to the cage accompanied by Topless - Breaking Benjamin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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11 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mondo Topless!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leko Pavicevic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Topless has Pavicevic up against the cage in a clinch.
Topless blocks an elbow strike.
Pavicevic goes for a takedown attempt but Topless pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Topless gets a clinch.
Pavicevic wants to take the fight to the mat but Topless manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Topless.
Topless throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Topless trying to stall but Pavicevic improves his position.
Pavicevic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Topless is defending well.
Mondo Topless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leko Pavicevic.
Pavicevic drags the fight down to the ground.
Topless wants to stand but Pavicevic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Topless will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavicevic is pulling down on Topless's head to control his posture.
Topless avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicevic controls Topless momentarily but Topless frees himself.
Topless has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Topless preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Topless wanted to stand there but Pavicevic had control of the position.
Pavicevic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pavicevic trying to keep a closed guard but Topless is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topless wants to stand but Pavicevic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pavicevic holds on and takes a little breather.
Topless got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavicevic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Topless has managed to get both his arms back between Pavicevic's legs - danger averted.
Pavicevic working a defensive guard but Topless manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pavicevic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Topless's best efforts.
Pavicevic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Topless pulls his head out easily.
Pavicevic actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavicevic moves into full guard.
Topless wants to stand but Pavicevic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Topless gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topless clinches with his opponent.
Topless pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Topless pushes off an throws an elbow but Pavicevic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pavicevic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Topless is defending well for now.
Pavicevic misses with a knee to the head.
Topless tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pavicevic avoids it.
Topless stalling in the clinch but Pavicevic improves position.
Pavicevic drags the fight down to the ground.
Topless wants to stand but Pavicevic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leko Pavicevic will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Topless has managed to clinch.
Topless lands a hook that snaps the head of Pavicevic backwards.
Topless missing with knees to the body.
Pavicevic fails to pull guard.
Topless lands a shoulder strike.
Topless fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pavicevic avoiding damage as Topless throws knees to the body.
Topless pushes off an throws an elbow but Pavicevic leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Topless scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pavicevic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pavicevic tries for a takedown but Topless manages to get underhooks.
Topless on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Topless gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pavicevic takes an elbow to the forehead.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Topless here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pavicevic has clasped his hands together around Topless's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Topless prevents Pavicevic from moving into mount.
Leko Pavicevic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pavicevic throwing strikes but Topless manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Topless wants to stand but Pavicevic has his arm trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicevic trying his best to control but Topless has mounted him.
Topless gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Pavicevic misses with a series of wild punches.
Mondo Topless is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Topless moves into the clinch successfully.
Pavicevic tries for a takedown but Topless manages to get underhooks.
Mondo Topless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leko Pavicevic.
Topless lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Topless blocks an uppercut.
Pavicevic is working for takedown but Topless is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Topless.
Topless gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic blocks a body shot from Topless.
Topless creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pavicevic's defenses.
Topless lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Topless as the two fighters clinch.
Pavicevic is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Topless misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pavicevic.
Topless is pressed up against the cage. Pavicevic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Topless down to the mat. Topless avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Topless moves into the clinch.
Topless stalling.
Pavicevic looking to throw knees to the head but Topless is blocking nicely.
Pavicevic takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Topless.
Topless lands a right hand.
Topless works on Pavicevic's body with a couple of short punches.
Mondo Topless has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Topless lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pavicevic missing with knees to the body.
Topless misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pavicevic.
A short left from Topless.
Topless is stalling here.
Pavicevic managing to block the knees to the body from Topless.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topless is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Topless.
Topless lands an elbow inside that Pavicevic shrugs off.
Pavicevic misses with some punches.
Pavicevic avoiding damage as Topless throws knees to the body.
Pavicevic managing to block the knees to the body from Topless.
Pavicevic misses with the head strike.
Pavicevic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Topless lands an elbow just above Pavicevic 's eye.
Still in the clinch, Topless scores with a nice short uppercut.
Topless lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pavicevic backwards.
Topless misses with an elbow over the top.
Topless lands an elbow inside that Pavicevic shrugs off.
Pavicevic wants the takedown. Topless is fighting it off but Pavicevic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Topless's guard against the cage.
Topless can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavicevic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Topless manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topless has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pavicevic tries to score a body lock takedown but Topless shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pavicevic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Topless is defending well.
Pavicevic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Pavicevic.
Topless tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Topless misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pavicevic.
Topless scores with a hook to the body.
Topless trying to land knees to the body.
Pavicevic jumps guard but Topless stands there with Pavicevic around his waist. Pavicevic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Topless lands an elbow inside that Pavicevic shrugs off.
Topless throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pavicevic blocks it with crossed arms.
Pavicevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Topless uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pavicevic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pavicevic pulls guard successfully.
Topless got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavicevic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Topless has managed to get both his arms back between Pavicevic's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mondo Topless dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Topless clinches up with Pavicevic and pushes him back against the cage.
Topless creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pavicevic's defenses.
Pavicevic avoiding damage as Topless throws knees to the body.
Pavicevic misses with a knee strike.
Pavicevic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Topless blocks a body shot from Pavicevic.
Topless throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pavicevic drags the fight down to the ground.
Pavicevic has a closed guard, preventing Topless from standing up.
Topless has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pavicevic to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Topless is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pavicevic pulls down on the head and he's put Topless to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leko Pavicevic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ololo Pysh Pysh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas has chosen Douglas Song as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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287 lbs
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283 lbs
15 - 2 - 0 |
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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
19 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ololo Pysh Pysh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dustin Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Pysh Pysh.
Pysh Pysh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pysh Pysh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Douglas avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pysh Pysh.
Douglas is desperately trying to improve his position but Pysh Pysh has a good base and remains in mount.
Pysh Pysh goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Douglas turns into him and now he's in Pysh Pysh's guard.
Pysh Pysh has his foot on Douglas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Douglas works his way back into a safe position though.
Douglas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pysh Pysh works Douglas's body with a nice hook.
Douglas ducks under a wild hook from Pysh Pysh.
Douglas works Pysh Pysh's body with a nice hook.
Pysh Pysh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Ololo Pysh Pysh has been cut.
Pysh Pysh moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Douglas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pysh Pysh needs to keep his hands up - Douglas had a free shot at his head there.
Pysh Pysh throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Douglas to counter with a crisp jab.
Pysh Pysh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas throws a low kick but Pysh Pysh avoids it.
Douglas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pysh Pyshs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dustin Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Douglas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Douglas throws a sloppy head kick and Pysh Pysh moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Pysh Pysh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Douglas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pysh Pysh is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Douglas.
Pysh Pysh slips a jab and a cross from Douglas.
Douglas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Douglas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pysh Pysh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Douglas. Pysh Pysh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Douglas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Douglas thows a body kick. Pysh Pysh tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pysh Pysh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Douglas.
Douglas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pysh Pysh sprawling to the canvas! Pysh Pysh rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Douglas finish him?!
Pysh Pysh is rocked!
Douglas lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Douglas!
Dustin Douglas looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Double D in the house with Convicted Inc. Man, thats a recipe for disaster, and a good buzz. You feel me, you hear me?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sting Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClane has chosen Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John McClane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
200 lbs
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197 lbs
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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
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sting Steiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner clinches up against the cage.
Steiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McClane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McClane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McClane works on Steiner's body with a couple of short punches.
Steiner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McClane backwards.
McClane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McClane.
McClane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steiner.
McClane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steiner's elbow.
McClane misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steiner working aggressively here.
Steiner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McClane swats away the attempt to clinch by Steiner.
Steiner throws a sloppy head kick and McClane moves out of range easily.
McClane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McClane slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane tries to land a leg kick but Steiner saw it coming and moves away.
McClane throws a low kick, looking for Steiner's leg but Steiner calmly moves out of range.
Steiner darts in and clinches McClane up against the cage.
McClane lands a nice uppercut.
McClane misses with some punches.
Steiner misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Steiner fails to land.
Steiner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McClane breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from McClane misses its intended target.
McClane thows a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McClane, as that shot connected.
McClane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Steiner.
McClane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Steiner misses
and McClane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by McClane!
McClane swats away the attempt to clinch by Steiner.
Steiner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McClane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McClane scores with a spinning back kick!
Steiner walks forward, straight into a front kick from McClane.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McClane.
McClane misses with a body kick.
Steiner throws a push kick but McClane slaps the foot to one side.
McClane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steiner manages to avoid it.
McClane throws a wild body kick that Steiner sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner throws a series of punches but McClane moves out of range.
McClane connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McClane lands with a good body shot.
Steiner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McClane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Steiner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McClane tries to bum rush Steiner with a series of wild strikes but Steiner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steiner lands a really nice looking cross but McClane seems unphased.
McClane moves into the clinch.
McClane working aggressively here.
McClane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McClane misses with a body punch.
McClane pushes Steiner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McClane blocking some punches.
Steiner misses with a short punch on the inside.
McClane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McClane lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Steiner misses
and McClane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McClane lands a jab to Steiner's midsection.
McClane scores with a hook to the body. Steiner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steiner misses with a double jab.
McClane ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steiner is breathing heavily.
McClane turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McClane throws a series of strikes that have Steiner backpedaling.
McClane thuds a left hand into Steiner's body.
Some wild striking there from Steiner.
A punch lands to the side of Steiner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steiner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McClane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McClane dominated that round.
That's time! Steiner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Steiner throws a right and a left that McClane avoids nicely.
Steiner looks to land a combination but McClane avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from McClane.
McClane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
John McClane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClane cracks the inside of Steiner's front leg.
McClane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steiner throws out the jab.
McClane lands a two punch combo.
McClane swats away the attempt to clinch by Steiner.
Steiner takes a swing at McClane's ribcage but misses.
McClane jabs at Steiner's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McClane swings for the body but Steiner moves out of range.
Steiner walks forward, straight into a front kick from McClane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steiner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from McClane finds it's target.
McClane throws a body punch but Steiner moves out of range.
Steiner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steiner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McClane throws a quick inside leg kick.
McClane connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McClane misses the target.
John McClane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McClane looks to throw the jab but Steiner is out of range.
McClane misses the shot to the body.
McClane misses with a left hand
and Steiner counters with a series of strikes. McClane will be more careful next time no doubt.
McClane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steiner blocks the body kick.
McClane catches Steiner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! McClane slams his shin into Steiner's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McClane misses the shot to the body.
Sting Steiner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steiner misses with a looping right.
Steiner closes the distance but McClane moves to the side
and McClane counters with a straight right hand.
McClane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steiner.
Steiner tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by McClane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steiner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McClane's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - McClane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McClane jabs at Steiner's body.
McClane throws a body punch but Steiner moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steiner manages to avoid it.
Steiner looks to land a combination but McClane avoids it well.
Steiner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McClane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steiner throws an off balance right hand
and McClane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McClane has closed the distance and engaged Steiner in a clinch.
McClane wants to get back to striking at distance but Steiner won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McClane.
McClane blocks a body shot from Steiner.
McClane lands a hook that snaps the head of Steiner backwards.
McClane misses with some punches.
McClane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steiner backwards.
McClane lands a hook that snaps the head of Steiner backwards.
Steiner lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McClane.
Steiner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steiner's elbow.
Steiner wants to get back to striking at distance but McClane won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steiner has a couple of punches blocked by McClane.
McClane lands with a left to the head.
Steiner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McClane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McClane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steiner rather than just go for the knockout.
McClane is looking to slow Steiner down with leg kicks.
Steiner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McClane.
McClane lands a jab to the nose.
Steiner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Steiner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for McClane.
Steiner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McClane can pounce on him.
Steiner walks into a jab.
Steiner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McClane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McClane blocks a head kick by Steiner.
Steiner misses the shot to the body.
McClane keeps Steiner at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from McClane finds it's way through Steiner's defenses.
McClane misses with a looping right.
Steiner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McClane. McClane obviously looking to wear him down.
Steiner defending well as McClane loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Steiner.
Steiner throws a hook but McClane blocks it.
McClane chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McClane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McClane.
McClane lands a jab.
Steiner blocks a head kick by McClane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steiner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McClane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steiner wants to clinch.
Steiner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steiner misses with a head kick.
Steiner misses with a head kick.
Steiner is looking to clinch but McClane is avoiding it.
McClane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McClane throws a front kick that sends Steiner stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for McClane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McClane cracks Steiner with a good jab.
A head kick misses from McClane.
McClane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steiner.
McClane has managed to clinch.
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!
McClane breaks the clinch.
McClane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steiner throws a head kick that misses.
McClane lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McClane. Steiner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steiner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McClane throws a shot to the body.
McClane lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane lands a leg kick that knocks Steiner off balance momentarily.
McClane misses with a hook.
Steiner throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McClane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
John McClane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steiner throws a combination that misses
and McClane counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steiner thinking.
Steiner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McClane. Steiner shrugs it off though.
McClane gets a clinch.
Steiner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McClane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steiner closes the distance but McClane moves to the side
and McClane counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McClane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steiner throws a head kick that McClane semi-blocks.
McClane tries a head kick but it misses.
McClane gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Steiner counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steiner tries to clinch but McClane is having none of it.
Steiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McClane manages to avoid it.
Sting Steiner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McClane is looking to slow Steiner down with leg kicks.
McClane is looking to slow Steiner down with leg kicks.
McClane jabs at Steiner's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McClane throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Steiner.
Steiner is looking to clinch but McClane is avoiding it.
McClane lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
John McClane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McClane 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McClane!
A relieved looking John McClane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Mak (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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freddy Mak!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado throws a poor cross that misses
and Mak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mak shoots in but no luck this time.
Mak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Mak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manny Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mak feints and as Machado raises his hands in defense, Mak changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet.
Mak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado looking for a sweep. Not yet Machado, not yet.
Machado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mak.
Mak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mak throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
Machado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mak.
Machado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mak stands up over Machado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mak throwing strikes from guard but Machado blocks nicely.
Machado wants to stand up but Mak is controlling him.
Mak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machado's head.
Mak passes into half guard.
Mak is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mak prevents Machado from improving his position.
Machado won't allow Mak to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machado's head.
Mak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Machado tries to hold on but Mak postures up.
Mak lands a nice shot to the head.
Mak is landing with some decent strikes but Machado is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Machado sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Mak there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado has hold of Mak's hands but Mak slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machado's head.
Mak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mak.
Mak working over Machado with some ground and pound. Machado looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mak.
Mak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mak frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mak lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mak lands a big shot there that rocks Machado but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Mak dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Machado misses with a shot to the body
and Mak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
Mak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machado trying to control the position.
Machado wants to sweep but no luck.
Machado has momentary wrist control but Mak slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mak's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mak slips nicely into half guard.
Machado is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mak scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mak lands strikes from half guard.
Mak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Machado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Freddy Mak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mak working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mak moves nicely into side control.
Mak tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mak landing strikes.
Machado is looking for a sweep.
Mak working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mak throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mak sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Machado is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Machado struggling a bit here.
Mak scores with punches from side control.
Mak scores with punches from side control.
Mak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mak working the ground and pound.
Machado throws Mak to one side and escapes!
Machado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machado misses with a double jab
and Mak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mak ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Machado is looking for a sweep. Mak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mak thows a huge punch but Machado dodges it nicely.
Mak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machado has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mak lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mak lands with a punch from half guard.
Machado wants to get back to full guard.
Mak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mak throwing shots but Machado is blocking nicely.
Mak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machado knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Machado is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mak's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Mak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A jab from Machado does it's job there.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Mak blocks the low kick.
Machado misses the body punch
and Mak counters with a shoot takedown. Machado fights it but they end up in guard.
Mak throws a big right hand that misses.
Machado avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mak distracts Machado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mak.
Mak lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mak lands a couple of digs.
Mak working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machado's head.
Mak wants to pass the guard but Machado is keeping the position.
Machado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
Machado is trying to control the position but Mak postures up.
Mak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Machado is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mak connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mak in side control lands a decent elbow.
Machado is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mak grinds an elbow into Machado's temple.
Mak works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Machado manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Mak there.
Mak is nestled in close to Machado, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Mak there.
Mak working the head and body with strikes.
Machado is trying to get back to full guard.
Mak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Machado!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mak lands with some strikes.
Mak lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Machado hang on?
Machado is rocked!
Machado tries to hold on but Mak postures up.
Machado taking shots to the head.
Oh Machado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Mak! Machado is hurt baaadly! Mak is firing away with more strikes - Machado is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Mak!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Short Fuse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Short Fuse could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wade Stoker's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Short Fuse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wade Stoker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fuse lands a nice shot that snaps Stoker's head back.
Fuse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fuse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fuse tries to clinch there but Stoker circles away.
Stoker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fuse is out of range and Stoker settles back down.
Fuse forces Stoker back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Fuse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuse is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fuse tries to work over Stoker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuse scores with a shot to the side of Stoker's head.
Stoker lands a right hand.
Fuse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fuse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fuse is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stoker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuse throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuse's elbow.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Short Fuse has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuse.
Stoker misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stoker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fuse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stoker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fuse can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Short Fuse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoker working aggressively here.
Fuse just leaning against Stoker, taking a breather.
Fuse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoker stalling in the clinch but Fuse improves position.
Stoker blocks a body shot from Fuse.
Stoker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stoker swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuse uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuse.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stoker.
Stoker prevents the takedown attempt.
Fuse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Wade Stoker has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Stoker fails to land.
Fuse wants a takedown.
Stoker taking a breather.
Fuse being controlled against the cage.
Fuse is looking to control Stoker's arms but Stoker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fuse has his back to the cage.
Stoker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Fuse on the inside.
Stoker tries to work over Fuse's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuse struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Fuse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoker throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuse.
Stoker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stoker lands a hook that snaps the head of Fuse backwards.
Fuse misses with a punch to the body.
Fuse lands a body shot.
Fuse stalling in the clinch but Stoker improves position.
Fuse lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuse is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stoker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee is keeping an eye on Stoker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stoker misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuse misses with the head strike.
Stoker pushes Fuse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stoker looks to throw the jab but Fuse is out of range.
Fuse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stoker.
Fuse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Fuse checks it.
Stoker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fuse swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stoker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoker, right into the meat.
A combination from Fuse does no damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoker avoids the head kick by Fuse.
Fuse misses with a head kick.
Fuse has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stoker.
Fuse is breathing heavily.
Stoker throws a head kick but Fuse moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wade Stoker will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fuse looks to clinch
and Stoker counters with a solid body kick.
Fuse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuse takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stoker throws a sloppy head kick and Fuse moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Fuse as he connects with a hook.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Fuse moved away.
Stoker throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuse blocks a head kick by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body kick.
Wade Stoker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuse cracks Stoker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stoker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stoker moves forwards but Fuse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stoker doesn't manage to clinch there - Fuse circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker wants to slow Fuse down by chopping away at his legs.
Fuse tries to score with a low kick but Stoker moves his leg out of the way.
Fuse cracks Stoker with an open hand slap.
Fuse lands a jab-cross combination.
Fuse takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fuse misses with a few strikes there.
Stoker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoker swings for the body but Fuse moves out of range.
Fuse 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.
Fuse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Fuse blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Fuse as he checks the leg kick.
Stoker digs a good hook to Fuse's body.
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!
Stoker just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuse throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Fuse misses with a body shot.
Fuse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stoker, right into the meat.
Fuse throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fuse is looking to clinch but Stoker is avoiding it.
Stoker connects with a body shot.
Fuse blocks the body kick.
Stoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stoker.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stoker tries to clinch up but Fuse circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Fuse ducks down to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoker.
Stoker scores with a head kick.
Stoker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fuse's calf.
Fuse tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Fuse misses.
Stoker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stoker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fuse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fuse works the jab nicely.
A head kick misses from Stoker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Stoker there.
Short Fuse's cut is getting worse.
Stoker scoring well with a low kick there.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Fuse.
Stoker throws a sloppy head kick and Fuse moves out of range easily.
Stoker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fuse walks into a left hand.
Stoker thumps Fuse with a low kick.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker connects with a leg kick. Fuse looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fuse.
Stoker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stoker throws a hook but Fuse blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Stoker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stoker blocks a leg kick.
Fuse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stoker, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Stoker.
Stoker slowing the pace effectively.
Stoker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fuse can't find room to land a body shot as Stoker controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuse.
Fuse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker stalling in the clinch but Fuse improves position.
A shot in the inside from Fuse.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stoker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuse prevents a body shot from Stoker.
Stoker gets through Fuse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stoker lands a right hand.
Fuse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stoker.
Stoker lands with a light punch inside.
Fuse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuse misses with some punches.
Stoker misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuse.
Fuse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fuse looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stoker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fuse prevents a body shot from Stoker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuse.
Stoker gets through Fuse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fuse swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuse is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stoker is defending well.
Fuse looking to slow down the pace here.
Fuse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoker.
Fuse throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker prevents a body shot from Fuse.
Stoker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fuse backwards.
Fuse throws a punch but it's blocked by Stoker.
Stoker scores with a shot to the side of Fuse's head.
Stoker stalling in the clinch but Fuse improves position.
Fuse lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stoker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fuse misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fuse misses with some punches.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike.
Short Fuse's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fuse blocking some punches.
Fuse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker looking to slow down the pace here.
Fuse tries to stall but Stoker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stoker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike.
Fuse tries to break the clinch but Stoker is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stoker as Fuse tries to tie him up.
Stoker working aggressively here.
Fuse blocking some punches.
Wade Stoker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stoker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stoker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fuse goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stoker prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Short Fuse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoker stalling the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoker misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuse struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Fuse misses with some punches.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Stoker - that landed with a thud.
Fuse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Stoker on the inside.
Stoker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fuse or not.
Fuse tries for a takedown but Stoker manages to get underhooks.
Stoker lands a nice uppercut.
Stoker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fuse backwards.
Stoker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fuse is rocked!
Jeez, Short Fuse's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fuse misses with a body punch.
Oh Fuse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fuse struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoker controls his hands.
Fuse looking for a takedown.
Stoker taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Stoker really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fuse moves out of range of the body kick from Stoker.
Fuse seems to have got his legs back now.
Fuse defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Stoker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuse checks a leg kick.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker throws a head kick but Fuse moves out of range.
Stoker misses with a low kick as Fuse jumps back.
Fuse throws a leg kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fuse connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Fuse misses its intended target.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Fuse throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stoker.
Fuse waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stoker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuse missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fuse swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stoker - that will leave a mark!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Stoker blocks the body kick.
Fuse stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stoker.
Stoker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Stoker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stoker cracks a nice hook into Fuse's ribs.
Fuse misses with a hook
and Stoker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stoker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fuse will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stoker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stoker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stoker feints and then cracks Fuse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fuse down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker throws a hook but Fuse blocks it.
Fuse misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoker counters with an inside leg kick.
Fuse walks into a left hand.
Fuse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crunch! Stoker slams his shin into Fuse's torso.
Fuse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stoker doesn't manage to clinch there - Fuse circles away.
Stoker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stoker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stoker.
Stoker misses with a body punch.
Stoker looking to stall.
Stoker has a couple of punches blocked by Fuse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fuse presses Stoker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stoker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stoker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuse is trying to stall.
Stoker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuse misses with a punch on the inside.
Stoker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fuse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stoker backwards.
Stoker throws a head punch that misses.
Fuse throws a head punch that misses.
Stoker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuse backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuse.
Good body shot from Fuse.
Stoker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fuse tries to throw a body punch but Stoker avoids it by throwing Fuse back against the cage.
Fuse dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Stoker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fuse is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fuse has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stoker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Stoker dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stoker throws a chopping leg kick but Fuse manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker connects with an inside leg kick.
Stoker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fuse checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fuse missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker is looking to slow Fuse down with leg kicks.
Stoker connects with a jab.
Stoker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fuse.
The fighters circling - Stoker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fuse will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stoker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Stoker.
Stoker motions for Fuse to come forward. Stoker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stoker wants to clinch.
Stoker tries to clinch there but Fuse circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuse misses with a body shot.
Stoker 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.
Fuse chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stoker is looking to clinch but Fuse is avoiding it.
Stoker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fuse swings wildly with an uppercut but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuse gets through Stoker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stoker slows down the pace here.
Stoker trying to control the position but instead, Fuse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stoker into the cage.
Stoker lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker has Fuse pushed against the cage.
Fuse has a couple of punches blocked by Stoker.
Fuse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stoker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fuse backwards.
Fuse can't get the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for Fuse to work.
Stoker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stoker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fuses head.
Stoker trying to control the position but instead, Fuse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stoker into the cage.
Fuse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stoker's elbow.
Fuse's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuse blocks an uppercut.
Stoker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stoker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stoker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stoker misses with some punches.
Stoker lands with a right to the head.
Fuse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Stoker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fuse lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Fuse.
Stoker misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuse lands a nice uppercut.
Stoker looking to slow down the pace here.
Fuse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stoker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fuse.
Stoker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fuse backwards.
Short Fuse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fuse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stoker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick from Fuse is predictable there
and Stoker counters with a solid body kick.
Fuse throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stoker connects with a looping right hand.
Fuse misses with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stoker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stoker lands with a good body shot.
Wade Stoker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stoker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Stoker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stoker 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Stoker!
Wade Stoker is the new super heavyweight champion!
An intense looking Wade Stoker took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This is my belt and it will be for a long time!'.
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